PM's son's security costs, including lodging, food, and transport, exceeded the stated amount due to "persecution," justifying his extended Miami stay.

Christian minorities in the Middle East have been affected by the Hamas attack, as Christmas festivities are toned down or canceled in Bethlehem, Syria, and other places.

Egypt's proposal for a three-stage plan to end the war in Gaza includes the release of 40 hostages and

Netanyahu sent a letter to the Pope on Sunday after appealing to 33 female leaders worldwide, including First Lady Jill Biden, in previous weeks.

Supposed spies admitted to searching for the whereabouts of Hamas leaders with the aim of assassinating them, the unconfirmed report stated.

Gilad Erdan thanked US for standing on Israel's side throughout the negotiations on the UN Security Council resolution and maintaining defined red lines; resolution does not condemn Hamas.

Earlier on Saturday, an Israeli-linked tanker in the Indian Ocean was hit by a drone launched from Iran.

"At least 86 out of 155 apartments were affected with various degrees of damage [from rocket fire],” Kibbutz Menara said.