<p>The District Court decided to extend until Monday the detention of the former Mossad agent who was arrested in the Qatar-Gate affair.</p>

<p>Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer met with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday and discussed the nuclear talks with Iran and the war in Gaza, according to two sources quoted by <i>Walla's </i>Barak Ravid.</p><p>The White House meeting, which was not publicized by the US administration or the Israeli government, took place ahead of the fourth round of nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran on Sunday in Muscat and President Trump’s Middle East trip starting on Tuesday. Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates but will not come to Israel.</p>

What many initially feared might be natural turned out to be something far more sinister: deliberate ecological terror. Opinion.

<p>Ateret Cohanim Israel, together with American Friends of Ateret Cohanim, the residents and Yeshiva/Kollel students in Jerusalem, expressed condolences over the passing of Rabbi Sholom Dov Lipskar, and extended condolences to the Lipskar Family.</p><p>"Rabbi Lipskar was the beloved Rav and pillar of THE SHUL in Bal Harbour Florida and the founder and guiding spirit behind the ALEPH INSTITUTE, a champion of Geulat Yerushalayim and a true friend, and ongoing supporter of Ateret Cohanim."</p><p>"Rabbi Lipskar was the driving force behind the Rohr Kollel in the Shiloach and was integrally connected to Ateret Cohanim families, and students in and around the Old City. Lived and breathed Yerushalayim and did everything to further the redemption process and the bringing of Mashiach. May the redeeming and building of Yerushalayim bring his wife Chana, his children Dvora & Zalman and his wider family much nechama."</p>

<p>The family of hostage Tamir Nimrodi stated on Thursday night, "We wish to clarify that there has been no change in Tamir’s status. Tamir was abducted to the Gaza Strip on October 7 while alive, and to date, we have not received any information proving otherwise."</p><p>"The designation that there is 'concern for his life' describes an ongoing situation resulting from the absence of a sign of life, and it is not the result of new information. It should be emphasized that in the absence of other information, Tamir is still officially considered alive by all relevant authorities," the family said.</p><p>"We respectfully request to avoid inaccurate and misleading framing that could harm our Tamir. We will continue to pray and fight with all our strength for his return to us, together with the 58 other hostages."</p>

Iran's IRGC chief Hossein Salami issues grave threats to the US and Israel, warning of devastating retaliation if either acts against Iran.

<p>Palestinian Arabs reported active IDF operations in the Ramallah area overnight Thursday.</p>

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas welcomes Pope Leo XIV, urging him to uphold the legacy of Pope Francis, whom he praises for his support of Palestinian rights.