Daily brief
Israeli authorities have barred the imam of the Al-Aqsa Mosque from entering the compound ahead of Ramadan, citing unspecified security concerns. The move has drawn criticism from Palestinian officials and warnings of potential escalation during the holy month. The decision is part of broader Israeli restrictions on access to the Jerusalem site.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich clashed with Arab Ra'am party lawmakers over a spike in violent crime in Arab communities, asking 'Are we to blame that you murder one another?' during a heated Knesset committee session.
A Swiss Olympic commentator suggested an Israeli bobsleigh athlete should be barred from competition over 'support of genocide', prompting the national broadcaster to pull the commentary and apologize.
The Israel Police announced it is stopping all its institutional subscriptions to the Haaretz newspaper.
A petition calling for a public inquiry into alleged improper pro-Israel influence in UK politics has reached 50,000 signatures, the threshold for a parliamentary debate.