<p>Residents across the country reported spotting bright points of light in the sky in recent hours. These are Starlink satellites belonging to entrepreneur Elon Musk.</p>

<p>Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shibani welcomed the decision by US President Donald Trump to lift sanctions on Syria.</p><p>Shibani stated that the decision "will open the door to the long-awaited recovery and development."</p>

Al-Sharq Al-Awsat reports that the two sides are discussing limited security arrangements. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa opposes a peace agreement at this stage and demands full Israeli withdrawal from areas captured after Assad’s fall.

MK Ofer Cassif asked in a radio interview whether Hamas is a terrorist group and replies, “The answer is complex,” while clarifying that attacks on innocent civilians constitute terrorism.

Ottawa city lawyer fired after being charged in connection with the vandalism of the National Holocaust Monument in early June. The accused, identified as Iain Aspenlieder, remains in custody.

<p>Under the direction of the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet), detectives from the Central District Police have arrested a married couple from Ra’anana on suspicion of espionage against the State of Israel on behalf of Iran.</p><p>The couple, both in their 30s, were taken into custody and, following their interrogation by the Sharon District's Central Unit, are expected to be brought before the court this morning for a hearing on the extension of their detention.</p>

<p>Defense Minister Israel Katz announced during a meeting held in response to recent acts of violence against IDF soldiers and security forces that a joint task force will be established, headed by the police and in cooperation with the IDF and Shin Bet, to coordinate the response to the issue. “The security forces operate for the safety of Israel's citizens, and we will not allow or tolerate such serious incidents in any way,” said Minister Katz. According to him, “The main issue is significant police enforcement.”</p>

Undercover Border Police officers and IDF troops arrest three terrorists in Qabatiya near Jenin.