Trump rejected Iran's offer - and the Irish team's boycott drama

Holiday news roundup: The Atlantic investigation reveals Egyptian intelligence warning 11 days before October 7; Trump rejected an Iranian ceasefire proposal and plans to resume strikes after the midterm elections; Ireland's national team officially announced it will play against Israel despite fears of player boycotts; Report: US intelligence assesses that Saudi Arabia has not ruled out nuclear weapons development; A 17-year-old boy drowned at a beach in Ashkelon and was found lifeless.

The holiday news roundup brings together several major events: An investigation by the American magazine 'The Atlantic' reveals that the head of Egyptian intelligence, Abbas Kamel, secretly arrived in Israel on September 26, 2023, 11 days before the October 7 massacre, and warned Israeli officials that Hamas was preparing for a significant attack. Kamel recommended granting economic concessions to Hamas. The visit lasted only 67 minutes. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal for a ceasefire within seven days, telling his aides that he intends to resume strikes on Iran after the midterm elections in November. Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said that Iran submitted a plan to open the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, but the countdown will only begin after the US approves the plan. Ireland's national team officially announced it will play against Israel, despite fears of player boycotts. The press conference was delayed by hours, and the goalkeeper announced he would boycott the match. It was also reported that US intelligence assesses that Saudi Arabia has not ruled out nuclear weapons development, raising concerns among American lawmakers. Finally, a 17-year-old boy who drowned at a beach in Ashkelon was found lifeless, and two other young people were rescued.