The Ukrainian Embassy in Israel expressed “deep concern” over the incident, stating that the shipment may constitute “a blatant violation of international law and Ukraine’s territorial sovereignty.”
The full marathon, which spans 42.2 kilometers, was scheduled to take place on Friday amid growing excitement and demand for the event.
The project, launched alongside non-profit organization Our 6 Million, aims to amplify Holocaust survivors' voices at a time where living testimonies are steadily declining.
Rescuers from the Lehava unit under the Central District Command are leading the operation, assisted by ZAKA volunteers and additional special units.
The High Court ordered last month that the Finance Committee reconvene and hold a fresh deliberation on the matter before voting to approve the transfer of the funds.
Hapoel coach Ziv Arie lamented the slow start but noted his side created chances, while goalkeeper Nadav Zamir admitted the early goal made the match difficult.
The total length of the destroyed tunnel routes was approximately 800 meters, with the structures including living quarters and weapons.
The wreaths in memory of Holocaust victims were hung on pedestals before a memorial torch. Netanyahu was the second to place his flowers, but stopped to steady and straighten the wreath.
The hearing will be held before an expanded nine-justice panel and, in an unusual procedural step, will be broadcast live while closed to the public because of concern over disruptions.
In addition, several soldiers were wounded on Tuesday when the IDF encountered a terrorist cell in Bint Jbeil, where three armed terrorists opened fire on the soldiers.
The petition was filed after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved Gofman’s appointment, after he cleared the Senior Appointments Advisory Committee, and ahead of his scheduled June 2 entry.
