Scammers frequently exploit high-profile figures to steal funds. Authorities urge the public to report suspicious or fake campaigns immediately to ensure their swift removal.

Hostages Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher reported that they had been held in a U.N. refugee camp at some point during their captivity.

Israel 's top general has resigned, citing the security failures that allowed Hamas ' 7 October, 2023, attack as at least nine Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli raid in the West Bank.