Live UpdateFrom the Liveblog of Friday, May 12, 2023
Netanyahu holds security talks at shiva for Gallant’s mother

In this handout photo, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu consults with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (L) and Mossad chief David Barnea (C) as the former mourns the seven-day mourning period for his late mother, May 12, 2023. (Kobi Gideon/GPO)
Amid the continued fighting in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office releases the first picture of the premier from today, showing him consulting with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Mossad Chief David Barnea as the former observes the traditional seven-day mourning period for his mother.