GAZA: Netanyahu announces IDF capturing the 'second Philadelphi route' in southern Gaza ■ YEMEN: U.S. sanctions network of companies that bought supplies for the Houthis through Russia ■ WEST BANK: Settlers raid village in West Bank, set fire to property

Since the man handpicked by Netanyahu took over in February, not one hostage has been released, and there are no signs of progress in the indirect talks with Hamas. Either the job is too big for him or he is torpedoing a deal

From Queen Esther to a Tallit from the Netherlands: traditional Jewish clothing from Diaspora communities - as well as Palestinian and Bedouin pieces - are reimagined in artist Vangelis Kyris' new exhibition at the Eretz Israel Museum

Whatever the precise motivation, one thing is clear: Netanyahu's trip is only urgent in his twisted, narcissistic worldview

Despite rockets falling on warehouses, frequent sirens and employees becoming evacuees, Israel's largest shoe manufacturer, Naot, kept its factory in northern Israel open during the war with Hezbollah. Workers say the trauma remains, even during cease-fire

Last July an unedited, three-and-a-half minute video clip, that showed Angrest alive, was found in Gaza, which his family chose not to release until now. Angrest's mother played a partial audio recording from the video at a rally last year