<p>The family of Yair Yaakov family commented on the recovery of his body: "On this difficult evening, we feel a sense of closure. This is a circle that we deeply needed to close in order to begin looking ahead. We wholeheartedly thank the security forces and the brave soldiers who took part in the complex recovery operation."</p><p>The family added: "However, we reiterate our position — the lives of soldiers should not be placed on the line. The hostages must be brought back through a deal that avoids further danger to soldiers or to the hostages themselves. On this day, we also wish to remember the families of the hostages who are still waiting for their loved ones — for them, these are unbearably difficult days. Our hearts will not be whole until they all return.”</p>

Rabbi Aharon Teitelbaum will arrive on a special charter flight accompanied by thousands of Hasidim from the United States and other countries.

<p>Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on Tuesday that he had instructed the IDF to prevent any attempt by jihadist protesters from Egypt to infiltrate the Gaza Strip, emphasizing that the security of IDF soldiers will not be compromised.</p><p>Katz called on the Egyptian authorities to prevent the protesters from reaching the Egypt-Israel border and warned that their attempts to enter Gaza pose a threat not only to Israel, but also to the Egyptian regime and other moderate Arab governments in the region.</p><p>According to Katz, the protesters seek to support Hamas and promote radical Islamic ideology, backed by the Iranian axis of evil and other terror elements.</p>

US Ambassador to Israel defends Israel against accusations of genocide and war crimes in Gaza. 'They could drop a few bombs and everybody would be dead.'

Argentina's President addresses Israel's legislature during solidarity visit to the Jewish State.

<p>The US Embassy in Iraq is preparing for an ordered evacuation due to heightened security risks in the region.</p>

The execution of Mojahed Kourkouri draws sharp condemnation from rights groups and raises new questions over judicial fairness in Iran's post-protest crackdown.

Shepherd ambushed near Ma'ale Mikhmas as dozens of Arabs, backed by left-wing activists, hurl rocks and fire shots; IDF forces disperse attackers.