Announcing the move on Thursday, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) temporary head Christian Saunders said the firings took place with “immediate effect” and “were taken further to an assessment of the safety and security of UNRWA operations in Gaza.” Read more on The Times of Israel

Trump insisted that the “final points” of an agreement — which were discussed in “great details” — were approved by a range of US allies, including Israel, and that a signing ceremony could take place over the weekend in Europe. Read more on The Times of Israel

Emerging US-Iran deal criticized in Israel, Iran by opponents of countries’ leaderships timesofisrael.com/liveblog-j…

Anti-government protesters pan bill for political Oct. 7 inquiry, said set for vote this week timesofisrael.com/anti-gover…

Hate as entertainment: Youth finding community in nihilistic online antisemitism, warns ADL timesofisrael.com/hate-as-en…

Israelis say they were attacked at Bologna Pride for carrying rainbow Star of David flag timesofisrael.com/israelis-s…

Trump declares US-Iran deal to be signed Sunday; no confirmation from Tehran timesofisrael.com/trump-clai…

INTERVIEW: Eyal Ostrinsky’s recent appointment to chair the Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund followed weeks of torturous coalition bargaining within the World Zionist Organization. Soon after starting his new job, Ostrinsky approached media outlets, including The Times of Israel, and asked to be interviewed. Asked why, he said he wanted the public to know and trust that he understood what needed to be repaired and that he would take the organization to “better places.” Read his interview on The Times of Israel. timesofisrael.com/youngest-e…

Thousands march through Rome in rival anti- and pro-migration rallies timesofisrael.com/thousands-…

Hungary launches fighter jets after Israeli passenger plane fails to hail ground control timesofisrael.com/hungary-la…

Orban re-elected as Fidesz party leader in Hungary despite election loss timesofisrael.com/orban-re-e…

Helen Mirren receives prestigious British royal honor alongside Jewish recipients timesofisrael.com/helen-mirr…

The Reel Schmooze: Join ToI film reviewer Jordan Hoffman and host Amanda Borschel-Dan to discuss the main feature this week, Joseph Cedar's 2007 "Beaufort," which became all too relevant again when the IDF recaptured the medieval castle early last week. Set in 2000, the blockbuster Israeli film depicts the (then) final week of the IDF's occupation of the famed UNESCO site in southern Lebanon. In the grisly Oscar-nominated movie, we meet -- and lose -- soldier after soldier who are stuck on the besieged rock. Streaming on YouTube and everywhere you get your podcasts. youtube.com/watch?v=uyfL0esu…

IDF says over 70 Hezbollah sites hit as troops advance near south Lebanon’s Nabatieh timesofisrael.com/idf-says-o…

Settler shoots Palestinian in West Bank; reports say he was mentally disabled timesofisrael.com/settler-sh…

Activists rally to ‘kick Israel out of FIFA’ despite team’s absence from World Cup timesofisrael.com/activists-…

INTERVIEW: Ahead of the election in Israel, Chatoptic decided to examine one of the most sensitive questions: What would the world’s leading AI models recommend to Israeli users asking who they should vote for? Data shows that this is an issue with real political weight. According to a study by the Israel Internet Association, one in four Israelis is considering consulting AI before deciding which ballot slip to put in the envelope. Read the full story on The Times of Israel. timesofisrael.com/ai-chatbot…

Pakistan claims US-Iran deal to be signed within 24 hours; Tehran pushes back timesofisrael.com/pakistan-c…

Rooftop installation brings searing Oct. 7 imagery and poignant lyrics to Azrieli Mall timesofisrael.com/rooftop-in…

13,000 Jews were driven out of Poland in 1968. Now, some are returning to tell their story timesofisrael.com/13000-jews…