LiveLive Updates July 28, 2026Share to FacebookShare to XArticle printing is available to subscribers onlyPrint in a simple, ad-free formatSubscribeComments: Zen reading is available to subscribers onlyAd-free and in a comfortable reading formatSubscribeJuly 28, 2026UpdatesMK says Border Police pushed him at memorial of Awdah al-Hathaleen, Palestinian activist killed by settlerAt the memorial service of late activist Awdah al-Hathaleen, a prominent community activist killed a year ago by a settler in the South Hebron Hills, Hadash MK Ofer Cassif told Haaretz that a Border Police officer pushed him.In the community of Umm al-Kheir, Cassif eulogized al-Hathaleen as a "man of non-violent struggle, principled against the occupation and the theft of land by the settlements and outposts. He was murdered exactly a year ago, with his child on his shoulders. His murderer, Yinon Levi, has been free for a year, with the weapon. An outpost was established on the village's land, which was manned in violation of the court ruling at the time.""We arrived at the event today in the community; it was a quiet and respectful event in the presence of the media and many people. Out of nowhere, dozens of Border Police officers arrived." He said the officer presented a closed military area order and said that we had to "evacuate within five minutes or force would be used. He shouted, and I shouted back.""At some point, he pushed me to the ground," he said, emphasizing that he is "very afraid" that settlers will commit an "act of revenge" against the community. "I am afraid that the occupation forces will come in and go wild. This is the routine there these days. I am very afraid for them."Report: Iranian officials say they reject U.S. cease-fireIranian officials have made it clear that their country has not agreed to a cease-fire and is in no hurry to hold direct talks or negotiations with the Americans, the New York Times reported.According to the report, Iranian officials insist that they are in a position of strength, while military commanders in the country praise their successes on the battlefield. At the same time, Iranian diplomats categorically reject claims from Washington that Tehran is eager to return to the negotiating table.Netanyahu honors Sen. Lindsey Graham's 'extraordinary legacy' of 'combating antisemitism' at memorial dinnerPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu eulogized Senator Lindsey Graham at a memorial dinner in his honor on Monday and celebrated his "extraordinary legacy" to "combating antisemitism and strengthening the unbreakable alliance between the United States and Israel," the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement."America has lost a great patriot. Israel has lost one of its greatest friends and supporters. And I have lost a dear friend," Netanyahu said.Sara Netanyahu attends Monday's memorial dinner in honor of late Senator Lindsey Graham. Credit: Mayaan Toaf/GPO/Sara NetanyahuSara Netanyahu attends Monday's memorial dinner in honor of late Senator Lindsey Graham. Credit: Mayaan Toaf/GPO/Sara NetanyahuThe dinner was attended by the Prime Minister and his wife, Sara, who received credit in retouched official government press photos from the dinner.Netanyahu arrives at White House for closed-door meeting with TrumpIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Credit: Elizabeth Frantz/ReutersIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Credit: Elizabeth Frantz/ReutersIsrael's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived at the White House to meet U.S. President Donald Trump behind closed doors on Tuesday morning. Read the full articleAlmost half of Americans believe Netanyahu should be arrested during U.S. visit, poll saysNearly half of Americans (49 percent) believe that U.S. law enforcement should arrest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to the country, including 74 percent of Kamala Harris voters in the 2024 presidential election and 23 percent of Donald Trump voters, according to a new survey by The Economist/YouGov.Netanyahu lands in Washington on Tuesday. Credit: Maayan Toaf / GPO