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Clal building, synagogue, set aflame in central Jerusalem; police arrest suspect.

<i>BBC</i> apologizes to President Trump for misleading Panorama edit of his January 6, 2021 speech, but rejects $1B compensation demand.

<p>Iranian media reported that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke by phone with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan. According to the reports, the two ministers discussed the state of bilateral relations and developments in the regional arena.</p><p>During the conversation, Araghchi expressed his condolences over the crash of the Turkish transport aircraft and the deaths of the 20 crew members on board.</p>

<p>Israel Police reported that remnants of weaponry were discovered in a residential building in Yavne following an explosion at the site.</p><p>According to the statement, no injuries occurred in the incident. Authorities have launched an investigation to examine the findings and determine the circumstances that led to the explosion.</p>

British commentator Sami Hamdi returns to London after two weeks in US detention. His visa was revoked during a Gaza-focused speaking tour.

Canada’s spy agency foiled Iranian plots to kill regime critics and blocked Russian attempts to smuggle Canadian tech, CSIS chief Dan Rogers reveals in a rare public speech on national security threats.

In an interview with Australian journalist Erin Molan, Netanyahu condemns French President for calling PA chairman a “prince of peace,” citing PA terror payments and incitement.