The Times of Israel is liveblogging Saturday’s events as they unfold.

Top US general reportedly looking for ‘off-ramp’ from Iran war

US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Dan Caine has privately said in recent weeks that the United States needs “an off-ramp” from the war with Iran, believing that the military options currently being considered could backfire and that airstrikes alone are unlikely to accomplish the administration’s goals, CNN reports, citing sources familiar with the matter.

The report says Caine isn’t the only administration official to believe the US is at a crossroads in the war and that he has discussed the possibility of an off-ramp with other top advisers of the president, including Vice President JD Vance, CIA chief John Ratcliffe and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Right-wing lawyer de la Espriella sworn in as Colombia’s new president

Right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella is sworn in as Colombia’s new president, after winning a June runoff on promises to crack down on armed groups, shrink the state by as much as 40%, restore ties with Israel and revive the oil and gas sector.

An ally of US President Donald Trump, de la Espriella, 48, represented well-known right-wing paramilitaries during his time as a lawyer. He has never before held elected office.

His ascension to office brings Colombia’s........

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