When Israel's security cabinet met, several members wanted to raise the latest proposal for a ceasefire, sources say according to the newspaper Haaretz. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is said to have said no.
ConflictsOn Thursday, Lionel Messi, 37, plays World Championship qualification with his Argentina, at home against Venezuela. It can be the last time he plays on Argentine soil. It will be special, he says.
SportsSwedish swimming star Sarah Sjöström has become a mother. Here are five other superstars who have given birth in the middle of their sports career – and come back.
SportsAround 350,000 people gathered in Tel Aviv to show their discontent with the Israeli government and its refusal to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and to bring home the hostages. We have been waiting for almost two years now, it's as if Netanyahu is doing it on purpose, said Ofir Braslavski, father of one of the hostages, to the crowd.
World politicsThe American artist Brandon Howard is participating in the revived Russian music competition "Intervision song contest". This is reported by Sveriges Radio's Kulturnytt, which cites the site Politico.
MusicThe ball is on Israel's half. Since Hamas has said yes to a proposal for a ceasefire, the mediators in the Gaza war are now waiting anxiously for Israel's response.
ConflictsSources within Hamas report to several news agencies that the terrorist-stamped group has agreed to the terms of a new proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza.
ConflictsTruls Möregårdh's name was missing when his national team teammates wrote a supportive message on social media to the outgoing national team captain. The Olympic Games silver medalist was not offered to be part of the post. They have apologized, says the 23-year-old ahead of the major tournament at home.
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