He says he abstains not only from alcohol and smoking but also from coffee, yet he was twice served cups of coffee during meetings with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman; A symbol of hospitality, refusing the coffee is an insult to the host; Online criticism:  'He wants money, not coffee!'

Israel has sent messages to the Trump administration against the sale of F-35 jets to Turkey, fearing that it would harm its military advantage in the region; Jerusalem is troubled by the close ties between Trump and Erdogan, and the lack of American restraint on his antisemitic attacks 

A Hadera court case revealed that police used AI-generated legal clauses from ChatGPT in a filing, prompting sharp criticism from the judge; error emerged during a dispute over a confiscated phone, leading to a partial ruling in favor of the suspect

Hassan Eslayeh, Hamas operative who documented killings and looting while posing as a journalist, killed in strike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, which military says was used for terrorist operations

Enforcement campaign targeting ultra-Orthodox draft evaders sparks fierce backlash from Haredi parties, who warn of government collapse, as the military cites urgent manpower needs amid Gaza war strains

Ahead of trip, US envoys tell hostage families Edan Alexander’s release could be a first step, with chances now ‘higher’ for others

Government fast-tracks legislation normalizing settlement expansion, including land reclassification and natural gas access, as experts warn moves will further inflame tensions and risk any chance of future peace

Trump’s visit to the Middle East is centered primarily on economic issues; Under the strategic economic agreement, which includes cooperation in a variety of areas, Saudi Arabia will purchase weapons from the United States for $142 billion. They also discussed Saudi Arabia's purchase of F-35 aircraft from the US