<p>US President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday that Kazakhstan would be joining the Abraham Accords.</p><p>"I just held a great call between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, of Israel, and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan is the first Country of my Second Term to join the Abraham Accords, the first of many. This is a major step forward in building bridges across the World. Today, more Nations are lining up to embrace Peace and Prosperity through my Abraham Accords. We will soon announce a Signing Ceremony to make it official, and there are many more Countries trying to join this club of STRENGTH. So much more to come in uniting Countries for Stability and Growth - Real progress, real results. BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS!" he wrote in a post on Truth Social.</p><p><a href="https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/417422"><strong>Read more</strong></a></p>

<p>The poll also shows that this week, Yoaz Hendel's party, Religious Zionism, Blue and White and Balad - do not pass the threshold.</p><p>In response to the question: "If new Knesset elections were held today, who would you vote for? The answers were: Likud 26 seats, Bennett 22, the Democrats 11, Yesh Atid 10, Yisrael Beiteinu 9, Shas 9, Yashar! with Eisenkot 9, Otzma Yehudit 7, United Torah Judaism 7, Hadash-Ta'al 5, Ra'am 5."</p>

<p>The New York Times reported that US President Donald Trump privately praised New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, calling him a "talented politician," "sophisticated" and "a good speaker."</p><p>In public, however, Trump has called Mamdani an "extremist," a "communist," and a "danger to New York."</p>

Syrian-born Rawan Osman says October 7 exposed the deep-rooted antisemitism in the Arab world, urges Arab societies to acknowledge it, accept Israel’s existence, and resist efforts by Hamas and Iran to derail regional peace.

Israeli singer Ishay Ribo moves family and friends of fallen American-Israeli IDF soldier Omer Neutra as he was laid to rest after being returned from Hamas captivity.

In an interview with <i>Arutz Sheva</i>, Finance Minister Smotrich outlines his vision for aliyah, linking tax reform to Zionism and growing Diaspora challenges.

Kazakhstan confirms it will join the Abraham Accords, becoming the fifth nation to do so and the first in five years. The move formalizes ties with Israel, which have existed since the early 1990s.

Deputy Military Advocate General Gal Asael questioned under caution in the Sde Teiman base affair, placed under house arrest, and suspended from the Military Prosecution.