President Trump says he spoke with Netanyahu about the attempted Flydubai attack and praises Israeli passenger who tackled the suspected terrorist.

<p>An Israeli citizen was murdered on Wednesday on Koh Phangan island in Thailand. His identity and the circumstances surrounding the murder have not yet been released.</p>

<p>As part of IDF operations in the Gaza Strip, explosions have been heard and are expected to be heard in the central Gaza border area, particularly near the Sdot Negev and Shaar HaNegev Regional Councils and the city of Sderot.</p>

Iran says it received Washington’s response to its latest proposal to revive the Gulf ceasefire, as negotiations remain deadlocked and tensions persist.

<p>A fire broke out at a nursing home in Bnei Brak, in an apartment on the first floor of the eight-story building, a Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson said.</p><p>Two people were seriously injured. Around 20 additional residents were treated at the scene, with their conditions described as light.</p>

Speaking to CNN, Netanyahu says the crew and passengers’ actions prevented “a 9/11 disaster" on the Flydubai flight: “We’ll know soon if Iran is involved."

<p>Magen David Adom reported that 24 people were evacuated to hospitals following the fire at the nursing home in Bnei Brak.</p><p>Two men, aged 65 and around 80, were taken to Sheba Hospital in serious condition with second-degree burns. A 75-year-old woman was transported in moderate condition, while another person was taken in mild condition with signs of smoke inhalation.</p><p>Two men, aged around 80 and 50, were taken to Beilinson Hospital in moderate condition, along with three others in mild condition with signs of smoke inhalation. A 73-year-old woman was taken to Ichilov Hospital in moderate condition, along with three others in mild condition with signs of smoke inhalation.</p><p>Nine people in mild condition with signs of smoke inhalation were taken to Maayanei Hayeshua Hospital. Two additional people in mild condition were evacuated from the scene.</p>

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says there are “strong indications" Iran was involved a terror plot near RAF Fairford which led to the arrests of five men.