– Remains of Israeli Spy to be Returned:

An Arabic report sparked hope over the return of Israeli Spy Eli Cohen’s remains to his homeland, Israel. His widow, Nadia Cohen, in response to the news, revealed that she feels more hopeful as Syria now allows more flexibility and connection.

– Preparations for Trump’s Visit to Israel:

In preparation for the U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Israel, major roads like Road number 1 will be closed from 6 a.m., and the Knesset will open earlier than usual from 4 a.m. Notably, public transportation services and taxi ranks to and from the airport will be affected.

– Public Opinion on Ongoing Conflict:

Israeli public sentiments remain apprehensive about the ongoing conflict, as per polls by JPPI and Gallup. A significant part of the desired forward trajectory will be a deal to exchange prisoners with Hamas.

– Hamas Ready to Release Abductees:

Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, has indicated willingness to release 20 living abductees as of today, according to sources by The Wall Street Journal. This release will take place in various locations across the Gaza Strip.

– Historic Peace Agreement Mediated:

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have mediated a historic peace agreement between Israel and Hamas, initiating the diplomatic negotiations with key players involved, including ex-President Trump.

– Upcoming Summit to Declare War Ending:

U.S. President Donald Trump is to attend a summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, to officially declare an end to the war in Gaza and discuss its reconstruction. Curiously absent are both Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Palestinian representatives.

– Protests Against Israel in Sydney:

In the wake of Gaza’s ceasefire, protests against Israel were held on the streets of Sydney. The focus of the protestors’ grievances was Israel’s continued military occupation of Gaza and the West Bank.

– Netanyahu’s Unachieved Conditions:

Four out of five conditions laid down by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in August 2025 for ending the war remain unfulfilled. Despite this, Netanyahu insists on the significant achievements of the war.

– Jewish Museum in Berlin Under Scrutiny:

The Jewish Museum in Berlin is being scrutinized for alleged anti-semitism and anti-Israel sentiments, raising concerns about the institution’s approach.

– Trump’s Influence on Hamas Shift:

Last month, former US President Trump reportedly influenced Hamas’s position, pushing Netanyahu towards ending the war. This led to Hamas agreeing to an American proposal of a ceasefire in exchange for the release of hostages.