<p>A poll published Friday morning by Maariv indicates that the balance between the political blocs remains unchanged. At the same time, the survey points to a continued rise in support for Gadi Eisenkot, alongside a decline in backing for Naftali Bennett.</p><p>According to the poll, the projected seat distribution is as follows: Likud 26; Bennett 19; Yisrael! led by Eisenkot 14; The Democrats 11; Otzma Yehudit 9; Yisrael Beiteinu 8; Shas 8; Yesh Atid 8; United Torah Judaism 7; Hadash-Ta’al 5; and Ra’am 5. Blue and White, Religious Zionism, the Reservists, and Balad do not pass the electoral threshold.</p><p>By blocs, the coalition stands at 50 seats, the opposition bloc-excluding the Arab parties-at 60 seats, while the Arab parties collectively receive 10 mandates.</p>

<p>At least three explosions were heard in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, according to <i>AFP</i> journalists stationed in the city.</p><p>The explosions took place hours after the Taliban announced it had launched an attack on Pakistani positions along the border between the two countries. According to the report, shortly before the explosions, a fighter jet flew over the city, and gunfire was heard.</p>

<p>A 60-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured after being hit by a private vehicle in the Beit Yisrael neighborhood of Jerusalem.</p><p>Magen David Adom paramedics provided him with initial medical treatment at the scene, and he was transported to Shaare Zedek Hospital.</p>

“Remember what Amalek did to you on the way, after you left Egypt… you shall blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven; do not forget."

Louis D. Brandeis Center and StandWithUS organizations file a lawsuit against the state of California on behalf of Jewish parents across the state whose children have experienced pervasive antisemitism in the public school system.

After a snowy night, five cm of snow piled up on Mount Hermon, and the visitors' site estimates that the amount will increase as the snow continues.

Lebanese report says Israel is demanding full disarmament, tunnel maps, and exclusion of Hamas from future Gaza security structures.

After 738 days in Hamas captivity, Matan Angrest shares his experiences of interrogations, isolation, and the struggle to protect classified security secrets.