The Change Bloc takes a first step, Deif and Haniyeh revealed in tunnels, and Trump marks a date | Saturday news roundup
Maariv's Saturday news roundup: The Change Bloc plans to replace the Knesset Speaker; new footage of Hamas leaders in tunnels; report on a possible date for a US strike on Iran; Mor Shameli passed away at 34; IDF demolished terrorists' homes; the last independent newspaper in Russia closed; protest in Thailand against Israelis; Syria considers joining a military alliance.
Maariv's Saturday news roundup gathers several major events: The Change Bloc is expected to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana immediately upon the Knesset's swearing-in, a move that would give the bloc control over the parliamentary agenda. Al Jazeera published rare footage of Mohammed Deif, Ismail Haniyeh, and Yahya Sinwar in tunnels during the war, alongside documents on the plans for the October 7 attack. According to Axios, Netanyahu is pressing Trump to strike Iran after the midterm elections, while administration officials prefer a deal. Mor Shameli, whose husband was murdered before her eyes in a terror attack in Egypt, passed away at 34 after telling of her intention to end her life with medical assistance in Switzerland. The IDF demolished the homes of the terrorists from the Yehuda Junction attack just one week after the incident. The last independent newspaper in Russia will close after being declared a 'foreign agent'. Syria is considering joining a military alliance with Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan.