<p>Israel has raised its level of alert in recent days amid concerns over a possible security escalation, less than two weeks before the elections, Kan News reported.</p><p>At this stage, there is no concrete information indicating that Iran or Hezbollah intends to attack, but the IDF is monitoring missile and drone tests being conducted by Iran.</p><p>A security official said: “We are acting to ensure that we are not caught by surprise."</p>

Indonesia's leading Islamic council calls for the cancellation of two Andrea Bocelli concerts, citing the Italian tenor's support for Israel and its military.

German court sentences two men for plotting attacks on prominent pro-Israel figures on behalf of Iran's Quds Force and conducting surveillance of Jewish targets.

<p>Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges Israel to reverse Jewish community construction in Judea and Samaria and reaffirms Beijing's support for a Palestinian state.</p>

US Central Command disputes Iranian claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz, the sinking of a Singapore-flagged ship and hundreds of American military deaths.

Three children - aged 5, 8, and 11 - and a teacher murdered in a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon. Shooter, a 16-year-old, shot and killed.

Prof. Yaron Zelekha unveils his party's economic platform, declaring he will join only a Zionist government that supports universal military service and appoints him finance minister.

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