An Israeli court has extended the detention of journalist Israel Frey following his social media post stating that "the world is a better place" after five Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers were killed in Gaza. Frey's statement, which included a call to Israeli mothers not to receive their sons "in a coffin as a war criminal," has led to his arrest and police investigation amid concerns over free speech restrictions during the ongoing conflict. His lawyer has described the case as "political prosecution." Meanwhile, Columbia University confirmed that Shai Davidai, a controversial pro-Israel professor known for harassing and intimidating pro-Palestinian students, left the institution by mutual agreement on July 8, 2025. Davidai had been restricted from campus since October 2024 following allegations of harassment. Additionally, Israel's attorney general has intervened to delay the police questioning of journalist Aviad Glickman, underscoring the need for procedural caution in investigations involving press activities.