Scientists say Israel may become a desert by the end of the century – As temperatures around the country averaging at 40°C, environmental experts warn that greenhouse gas emissions stand behind the extreme weather, side effects from atmospheric damage will be severe | ynetnews

‚Every girl there is sexually harassed‘: Freed captives beg MKs for hostage deal – In emotional Knesset meeting, relatives of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza since October 7 call on government to secure their release; committee chair: ‘We need to bring them home’ | The Times of Israel