Gaza Division

Israel's High Court has ruled that the identity of the Gaza Division's intelligence officer at the time of the October 7 Hamas attack can be published. The officer's name had been subject to restrictions while legal challenges were considered. The decision removes a censorship ban and is expected to intensify scrutiny of the intelligence failures that preceded Hamas's surprise assault.

The US Senate has rejected an effort to compel a report on Israel's human rights practices, blocking a measure that would have required the State Department to assess allegations of rights abuses linked to US military assistance. The vote highlights ongoing divisions in Congress over oversight of American support for Israel amid the conflict in Gaza.

Troy Jackson, a Maine political figure, has apologized for remarks he made about Jewish Mainers' views on the Gaza war. The apology was reported by the Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram. The comments drew criticism for singling out Jewish residents' positions on the conflict, prompting Jackson to express regret.