Archaeologists discovered evidence of an ancient cult while excavating an area in northern Israel, officials said.

The decision reflects a transition away from a state of high-intensity warfare, as the U.S.-brokered cease-fire in Gaza holds.

The bombardment came hours after Hezbollah urged the Lebanese government not to enter negotiations with Israel.

The set of remains handed over to Israel on Tuesday were those of Itay Chen, the final remaining American Israeli hostage, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.

Perhaps this is why they are shooting the messenger right now, because it holds a mirror to Israeli society,” said the head of the Public Committee Against Torture in Israel.

A political scandal has erupted over allegations of severe abuses of Palestinians. A military official, who had leaked a video, disappeared briefly on Sunday. She was found later and is now being held in prison.

Israeli national team gymnasts Lihie Raz and Eyal Indig continued training despite Indonesia blocking their visas for world championships days after Gaza ceasefire.

Officials at Gaza’s largest hospital say 15 more Palestinian bodies have been returned from Israel. This follows last month’s ceasefire agreement.

A man accused of attacking protesters advocating for the release of hostages in June pleaded not guilty to 184 state charges during his arraignment.

Michael Blake, a former New York state lawmaker, has launched a bid to challenge incumbent Democratic Rep. Ritchie Torres in the U.S. House.