US official tells <i>Axios</i> that the Trump administration has conveyed to Iran that it is open to a meeting to negotiate a deal. Regional states push to broker a meeting.

The Finance Ministry estimates that the Fitch credit rating agency will soon upgrade Israel’s rating outlook, after Moody’s made a similar move over the weekend.

<p>Right‑wing activist Mordechai David was questioned on Sunday evening by police on suspicion of disturbing public order, after blocking the vehicles of former Supreme Court President Justice Aharon Barak and former Prime Minister Ehud Barak.</p>

<p><i>Galei Tzahal (IDF Radio) </i>reported on Sunday evening that amid the accelerated dairy‑sector reform, agricultural leaders announced protest measures and threatened sanctions. According to their statement, beginning Tuesday there will be a gradual reduction in milk supply - a move that could lead to shortages of dairy products.</p><p>Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich responded to the report, saying: “The citizens of Israel will not be held hostage by monopolies and pressure groups that threaten every time, for one reason or another, that we won’t have milk on the shelves."</p>

<p>Deni Avdija did not take part in the Portland Trail Blazers’ home game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night, after being selected for the NBA All‑Star Game, due to a back injury.</p><p>In his absence, Portland was defeated 130-111, suffering its fifth consecutive loss.</p>

<p>Israeli basketball star Deni Avdija was named on Sunday night to the NBA All-Star game, becoming the first Israeli player to be named to the prestigious event.</p><p><a href="https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/421286"><strong>Read more</strong></a></p>

<p>Amos Frishman, chairman of the Israel Basketball Association, congratulated Deni Avdija after his selection to the NBA All‑Star Game.</p><p>“A night of immense pride for Israeli basketball. Deni Avdija proves time and again that he keeps breaking more and more glass ceilings. His incredible NBA season is further proof that with hard work, anything is possible. Deni is an ambassador of Israeli basketball and of the State of Israel, and today he stands shoulder to shoulder with the greatest players in the world with his selection to the NBA All‑Star Game," Frishman said.</p>

Watch: Israel’s Ambassador to the US congratulates Deni Avdija for becoming the first Israeli selected to the NBA All‑Star Game, praising the Portland star’s rising career and historic achievement.