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A dramatic development has emerged in Yerushalayim after authorities revealed that a woman who had been missing since 2008 has been found dead. Following a court order lifting a publication ban, the victim was identified as Ruth Abramov, 74, whose body was discovered last week in a storage facility near Gan Sacher in a central area of the city.

Abramov had been missing for many years, and despite extensive efforts by Israeli police to locate her since her disappearance, she remained unaccounted for until now. The circumstances surrounding her death have not yet been determined.

As part of the investigation, a man in his 70s was taken into custody on suspicion of involvement in the case. However, after several days of questioning, he was released. His attorney, Gabi Tronishvili of the Public Defender’s Office, stated that his client cooperated fully with investigators and denied any connection to the death.

According to his lawyer: “Today, after eight days in custody, an elderly and innocent man who maintained his version throughout was released. From the very first moment, he made it clear that he was the one who called emergency services immediately upon finding the deceased, and that he did not cause her death.”

Police continue to investigate the circumstances of the incident in an effort to solve the long-standing mystery.

tive or medical equipment, such as sunglasses and similar items.

The proposal builds on a series of actions Hochul has pursued to reduce cooperation between New York officials and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as tensions continue to rise over federal immigration enforcement efforts.

Earlier this year, in January, Hochul put forward legislation designed to block local police departments and correctional facilities from assisting federal authorities with civil immigration enforcement, arguing that such involvement pulls resources away from addressing local crime and damages public trust.

That earlier push came amid heightened national attention on immigration enforcement practices, including a widely reported incident in Minneapolis in which federal agents killed two U.S. citizens, fueling further debate over deportation policies and law enforcement conduct.

Hochul’s latest move comes as she works with New York’s Democratic-controlled Legislature on a broader package of immigration-related proposals, where lawmakers remain divided over the extent to which the state should limit cooperation with federal authorities.

The governor, who is running for reelection in November 2026, has increasingly promoted policies aimed at protecting undocumented immigrants, who number in the hundreds of thousands across New York.

Her broader agenda includes expanding the list of so-called sensitive locations where civil immigration enforcement cannot take place without a judicial warrant, as well as establishing new legal avenues for residents to bring lawsuits against federal officials over alleged constitutional violations.

The effort reflects a wider pattern among Democratic governors seeking to counter stricter federal immigration enforcement policies, which were a central component of Trump’s 2024 campaign.

At the same time, Hochul’s approach has sparked debate within her own party, particularly over whether local law enforcement should ever share information with federal immigration authorities.

“There’s no public safety justification for local and state law enforcement sharing immigration information with ICE,” said Democratic state Sen. Julia Salazar.

Hochul defended the proposal, saying it would create a baseline level of protection while still allowing municipalities to adopt more aggressive measures if they choose.

“Any municipality can go as far as they want in terms of protecting New York residents from ICE,” she said. “We’re establishing basically a floor.”

Iran announced Friday that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil shipments, has been fully reopened to commercial traffic after months of disruption tied to the ongoing conflict with the United States.

“In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire, on the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organisation of the Islamic Rep. of Iran,” Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Arahgchi wrote Friday in a post on social platform X.

President Trump welcomed the development, though he made clear that U.S. naval restrictions in the region would continue despite Tehran’s announcement.

“IRAN HAS JUST ANNOUNCED THAT THE STRAIT OF IRAN IS FULLY OPEN AND READY FOR FULL PASSAGE. THANK YOU,” Trump posted on Truth Social.

In a follow-up message, Trump emphasized that American enforcement measures would remain in place until broader negotiations with Iran are finalized.

“THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ IS COMPLETELY OPEN AND READY FOR BUSINESS AND FULL PASSAGE, BUT THE NAVAL BLOCKADE WILL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS IT PERTAINS TO IRAN, ONLY, UNTIL SUCH TIME AS OUR TRANSACTION WITH IRAN IS 100% COMPLETE. THIS PROCESS SHOULD GO VERY QUICKLY IN THAT MOST OF THE POINTS ARE ALREADY NEGOTIATED,” he wrote.

The announcement comes as a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon begins to stabilize the region, raising hopes that it could pave the way for a wider agreement involving Iran.

Markets responded positively to the news, with major U.S. indexes including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq moving higher.

Oil prices, which had surged during the period of restricted passage, showed signs of easing. On Friday, Brent crude—the global benchmark—fell to $89 per barrel, while U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate declined to $81.

{Matzav.com}