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The police stated that the operation had come after weeks of investigations, and that the two suspects were thought to have been involved both in growing the drugs and in dealing them.

During the tournament, Greenfeld competed alongside hundreds of chess players from 43 countries, though several countries withdrew from the event due to Israel’s participation.

Netanyahu's comments, described to Reuters by two Israeli officials with knowledge of the conversations, come as Israel has largely been left out of talks to reach an initial deal to halt the war.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich echoed Eyal Zamir's sentiment in a Monday statement, writing that, "For every explosive drone, ten buildings in Beirut should fall."

Later on Monday, the region experienced several drone intrusions within approximately one hour. As a result, there were two reported shrapnel falls in Shomera. 

Israel is closely watching the possibility of an interim arrangement, particularly amid reports that Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz as part of a broader understanding with Washington. 

Shortly after the hearing began at its regular time, Netanyahu’s attorneys entered a meeting with presiding judges Rivka Friedman-Feldman, Moshe Bar-Am, and Oded Shaham.

Police opened an investigation three days earlier after receiving a complaint concerning suspected sexual offenses committed against the young trainee.

Justices pressed petitioners on whether the Almoz Committee discriminates, saying a broader recognition fight may require a separate legal path.

Without major changes in Israeli policy, the arrest warrant against Smotrich could be Israel's darkest legal hour, with cascading consequences the likes of which cannot be foreseen.