Daily brief
A UK court has acquitted three pro-Palestinian activists of aggravated burglary charges stemming from a 2024 break-in at an Elbit Systems factory. The defendants argued their actions were intended to prevent alleged war crimes by the Israeli defense contractor. The prosecution stated it would consider an appeal following the verdict.
Israel's High Court has ordered Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to explain why he has not dismissed National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, following a petition alleging Ben Gvir is unfit for office.
Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett has hired Trump campaign pollster Tony Fabrizio for his election team, as he builds a campaign with veterans from the Trump and Netanyahu camps.
Saudi Arabia and Turkey have jointly called for upholding the Gaza ceasefire and ending the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories.
The Italian Senate has advanced a bill that would ban antisemitic rallies and the display of fascist symbols in the country.