At least 46 people were killed in bombardment by Pakistan in Afghanistan's Paktika province on Tuesday, Hamdullah Fitrat, the deputy spokesperson of the Afghan Taliban, said.Pakistan government and military officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

The Home Front Command will test warning sirens in the Jordan Valley, the military announced on Wednesday.Sirens will be tested at 9:50 a.m. in Kalia, at 10:10 a.m. in Almog, at 10:30 a.m. in Vered Jericho, and at 11:10 a.m. in Mitzpe Shalem.If a real siren is sounded at the same time, all other warning systems (apps, Red Alert, etc.), will also activate.

Shlomi Heizler, Director-General of the Finance Ministry, has informed Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich of his resignation, according to Israeli media on Wednesday.Heizler is expected to finish his duties in late January 2025 before the final approval of the budget.