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Syria’s relations with Iran and Russia remain an open wound for its people after those nations backed autocratic President Bashar Assad during the long civil war, the country’s new, interim foreign minister said Wednesday. Speaking at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Asaad al-Shibani acknowledged some “positive” signs from both Moscow and Tehran but did not elaborate. However, he underlined the desire of the new government in Damascus to improve relations with the West and get sanctions on Syria lifted so the country could start rebuilding after the ruinous 14-year war. “Syria has recovered its freedom and dignity” after decades of despotism, al-Shibani said.

Keren Ben Ami, the sister-in-law of Ohad Ben Ami, who was released from Hamas captivity on Shabbos, told Walla that “Ohad is in good spirits, he hasn’t lost his sense of humor, his sharpness, or his clear thinking.” She added that although Ohad is weak physically, he is strong mentally. “We are all surrounding him, and he will be completely okay.” She added that Ohad “made Kiddush, Havdalah, and davened for everyone. He grew very strong in this aspect during captivity. He would take half an hour every day to think about everyone and daven for everyone’s health.” Another sister-in-law, Ayelet said in an interview with Radio 103FM about the moments of astonishment when she saw Ohad getting out of the car. “It was terrible.

Two crew members ejected from a U.S. Navy jet before it crashed Wednesday off the San Diego coast and were quickly rescued by a sportfishing boat, authorities said. The two occupants of the E/A-18G Growler were first picked up by the Premier Sportfishing vessel then transferred to a nearby Customs and Border Protection vessel, said Coast Guard spokesperson Petty Officer Christopher Sappey. On a live webcam of San Diego harbor traffic, someone aboard the Premier can be heard telling the Coast Guard that the crew members ejected right after takeoff. “We’re on our way to help assist,” the man called in about 10:14 a.m.

The UK has signed a statement with EU allies telling Donald Trump that Europe must be part of the negotiations to end the Ukraine war.

President Trump confirms the U.S. will continue to send “secured” aid to Ukraine in exchange for rare earth. “If we didn’t do that, then Putin would say he won. We’re the thing that’s holding it back. We’ll go as long as we have to go.”

In a dramatic assessment delivered in the waning days of the Biden administration, U.S. intelligence agencies concluded that Israel is seriously considering launching significant military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities this year, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. According to WSJ’s sources, the intelligence analysis—compiled around the turn of the new year—highlighted Israel’s intent to exploit Iran’s current vulnerabilities. The assessment warned that such a strike could trigger an explosive escalation in the region, especially given Iran’s past threats of massive retaliation.