Lapid set to travel to the Gulf state to inaugurate the Israeli embassy in Abu Dhabi and the consulate in Dubai in what is the first visit to the country by a minister since UAE and Israel normalized ties last year

Hamas leader Sinwar describes meeting as 'bad' after Jerusalem rejects all of terror group's demands, says Israel fails to understand the Palestinians' motivations and accuses it of 'extortion'

Kochavi says all options should be exhausted to prevent the Islamic Republic from acquiring nuclear military capabilities and that the U.S. and Israeli armies would continue to work together against common threats in the Middle East

Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says the Bushehr plant was temporarily shut down and taken off the power grid a day after a technical malfunction occurred; state official confirmed the shutdown on Sunday without providing details

COGAT says following security evaluation it was decided to allow 'limited export of agricultural produce' from the Hamas-controlled enclave; Gaza border officials say easing of restrictions would last 'two to three days'

One analyst says victory of Ebrahim Raisi in Iran's presidential elections not expected to lead to significant foreign policy changes, while another warns U.S. is 'turning its cheek' to Iran

Opposition leader claims foreign minister 'compromised sacred principle of Israel's security and independence'; Yesh Atid chief denies existence of such agreement with Biden administration