In recording revealed by Channel 13, PM says defense leaders obstructed legislation; insists IDF will accommodate Torah observant soldiers without compromising faith

<p>US President Donald Trump has nominated Rear Admiral Brad Cooper to serve as the head of US Central Command (CENTCOM). </p><p>He will replace Michael Kurilla, who has held the position until now.</p>

IDF Chief of Staff hails new graduates as future military leaders amid war, vows continued pursuit of Hamas and unwavering commitment to IDF values and hostages’ return.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin has recently submitted a proposal aiming to revise the procedure for removing the Attorney General.

Finance Minister Smotrich wrote to bank regulators today that he would promote mandatory compensation for sanctioned Israelis if banks did not work to protect them.

US vetoes Security Council resolution calling for immediate ceasefire without preconditions

<p>Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar welcomed the US veto of the UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.</p><p>"I thank President Trump and the US administration for standing shoulder to shoulder with Israel and vetoing this one-sided resolution in the UN Security Council. The proposed resolution only strengthens Hamas and undermines American efforts to achieve a hostage deal," said Sa'ar.</p>

Critics say media outlet downplayed the victims of the Boulder terror attack by spotlighting the academic aspirations of the suspect’s daughter.