Israel at War

The cabinet was expected to convene in the morning hours and then at 6:00 p.m. the Diplomatic-Security Cabinet will meet, just days after Israeli killed a whole slew of officials in the Yemeni capital.

"Ilan Weiss, champion of courage, served on the community emergency response unit of Kibbutz Be'eri. He was killed on October 7, 2023, while going to protect the kibbutz, and his remains were kidnapped. His spouse, Shiri, and daughter, Noga, were kidnapped and freed from imprisonment in November 2023," Netanyahu said.

Pro-Iranian media outlets reported more than 10 strikes in Sanaa, the Yemeni capital and a Houthi stronghold. Security source: One of the targets was a meeting of senior Houthi officials.

Alian announced that "the IDF prepares to expand activity against Hamas in Gaza City, aiming to weaken it, and simultaneously prepares to ensure safe passage of residents to southern Gaza for their protection."

The largest “aid flotilla” ever organized is expected to set sail for the Gaza Strip in the coming days. Organizers say the mission is designed to complicate efforts by Israeli security forces to block the ships and to increase international pressure on Israel.

Assessments notes that the chances of a ceasefire before Israeli forces enter the remaining neighborhoods of Gaza City are slim. Still, according to sources, Trump expressed hope that a full conquest could be avoided and an agreement reached beforehand.

Based on various assessments and foreign reports, the commando mission was meant to counter the Syrian army's attempts to dismantle Israeli listening devices, with at least six Syrian soldiers killed.

Captivity survivor Tal Shoham witnessed terrorists hoarding months of humanitarian supplies while deliberately starving Israeli hostages on higher orders.

Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff details a "robust strategy" during an interview with Fox, pressing Hamas for full hostage release as negotiations stall.