– Trump’s Envoy Betrayed by Israel’s Attack on Qatar:

Steve Witkoff, special envoy of former president Donald Trump, expressed feelings of betrayal during a CBS’ “60 Minutes” interview, concerning Israel’s unsuspected attack on Qatar without prior notification. Witkoff pointed to this event as a key reason Trump chose to end the war in Gaza, citing a breach of trust and perceived loss of Israeli control.

– Expansion of Abrahamic Accords Expected:

In an interview with Fox News, Trump shared expectations of the Abrahamic Accords’ expansion to include new countries. The agreements, which normalizes relations between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain, may soon welcome Saudi Arabia and others, pending ongoing negotiations.

– Northern Cyprus Reacts to Israel’s Arms Placement:

Amid the Israeli-Palestinian conflict backdrop, Ersin Tatar, the president of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, commented on his country’s complicated stance with Israel, despite the increased strength felt since weapons were placed on its soil. Tatar refuted claims of harboring groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, and Iran, while addressing ongoing tensions.

– Challenges in Returning Israeli Bodies Identified:

Ezzi Hamad, a senior Hamas official, stated the delay in returning all captured Israeli bodies was due to difficulty locating them amid the rubble in Gaza. Pledging to return all captured Israelis, living and dead, Hamad admitted the task posed significant challenges, requiring heavy equipment for excavation.

– ICC Rejects Israel’s Appeal:

The International Criminal Court (ICC) dismissed Israel’s appeal concerning arrest warrants filed for Prime Minister Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Galant. The court declared the principle of complementarity — on which the appeal basis was formed — as redundant allegations unrelated to the court’s jurisdiction.

– NYC Mayoral Race Shows Tension Over Israel:

Primary topics during the first televised New York Democratic mayoral debate were Israel, Hamas, and free speech. Lead-polling candidate Zohran Mamdani faced accusations of supporting terrorism and failing to criticize Hamas.

– Oracle Expresses Support for Israel:

Oracle executives expressed strong support for Israel during the company’s AI World conference and pledged to stand by it even if it resulted in losing customers. The tech company has been actively assisting its Israeli workforce amid recent conflicts.

– Growing Polarization Threatens Israeli Social Solidarity:

Despite societal solidarity in Israel aiding support during conflicts and emergencies, increasing polarization in politics, religion, and economics threatens its continuation. Any decline in societal solidarity could limit future support networks during critical times.