Tragedy struck in the northern Israeli city of Haifa on Monday when a 70-year-old man was killed and four others were wounded in a stabbing attack. Israeli authorities confirmed that the assailant was also killed during the incident, which took place at a central transit hub in the city.
Details about the attacker, described as an Israeli citizen, have not been disclosed by the police. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, but authorities are treating it as a militant assault, especially amidst heightened regional tensions surrounding the Gaza ceasefire.
Arab Foreign Ministers Discuss Plan for Gaza Reconstruction
In a separate development, Arab foreign ministers convened in Cairo to discuss an Egyptian plan aimed at rebuilding the war-torn Gaza Strip. This initiative is intended to counter President Donald Trump's proposal, which involves relocating Palestinians out of Gaza and assuming control over the territory.
The Egyptian plan, unlike Trump's proposal, focuses on creating designated zones within Gaza for Palestinians to reside temporarily while receiving humanitarian aid. It also proposes the establishment of an interim Palestinian administration to oversee reconstruction efforts until a more permanent solution is implemented.
Israeli Prime Minister Apologizes to Freed Hostage
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued an apology to Eli Sharabi, a recently freed Israeli hostage, for the delay in securing his release. Sharabi, who spent 16 months in captivity, tragically lost his wife and two teenage daughters in an attack by Hamas.
Despite the hardships he endured, Sharabi expressed hope during a meeting with President Trump that collaborative efforts could bring closure to the ordeal. Netanyahu acknowledged the challenges faced in securing Sharabi's release and emphasized the importance of their upcoming meeting.
