<p>US Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Adam Boehler expressed optimism regarding the possibility of a deal to secure the release of hostages in Gaza.</p><p>In an interview with CNN, Boehler claimed that after the victory over Iran, there is a sense that a deal can be reached. According to him, it is time for Hamas to release the hostages.</p>

'Defending the people of Israel is both a privilege and a duty,' says MK Tzvi Succot in a request to Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi to join active military service during the Knesset recess.

In response to Judge Solberg's ruling, the Attorney General calls for halting the process until a judicial decision is made regarding the legality of changing dismissal rules.

There are things in the world that develop slowly, step by step, over decades; and there are things that require a big change all at once - with great forces at work for a relatively short amount of time. Rabbi Kook's thoughts on war.

The song is a cappella due to the customs of mourning observed between 17 Tamuz and Tisha B'Av.

<p>A foreign national from New Zealand, in her 40s, was first detained in early July after being caught filming IDF soldiers and interfering with their operations. She was detained again after repeating the offense. This week, upon being detained for a third time, authorities decided to deport her from Israel immediately.</p>

Sirens sound in Nahal Oz, near the Gaza border

Major General (res.) Gershon Hacohen, who commanded the 2005 Disengagement, admits that if the communities of Gush Katif had not been evacuated, the October 7th massacre would not have happened.