The justices ordered the government to update its position by January 15, after the election. Until then, the court will not consider the petitions, adopting Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's call last month to delay a ruling

Israel's Foreign Ministry said it had not received a sufficient response from the Egyptian authorities regarding the Arab citizens' status. Their attorney said that the families do not know where they are being held or what they are charged with

Speaking on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, al-Sharaa said Oct. 7 should not dictate Israeli policy toward Syria, adding that the two countries were close to a security agreement until Israel pulled out