Allies of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have launched harsh criticism at IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, accusing him of contradicting himself by presenting a military plan to defeat Hamas while simultaneously signaling support for a deal that could end the fighting.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office welcomed the Lebanese cabinet’s decision to disarm Hezbollah by the end of 2025, saying Israel would take reciprocal steps, including a gradual reduction of IDF presence in Lebanon in coordination with the US.
Residents in Yemen’s capital told Reuters that the Israeli strike targeted the presidential palace area and missile facilities in Sanaa. Meanwhile, an initial Israel Air Force investigation confirmed that, for the first time, the Houthis fired a cluster missile at Israel.
A senior official in the terrorist organization said verbal promises were conveyed regarding talks on ending the war. According to details of the mediators’ proposal for a hostage deal listed by the official, the ceasefire would continue as long as discussions are ongoing, even beyond the 60-day period.
Jewish community leaders warn social fabric under threat as 97th consecutive Melbourne protest draws medical teams and teachers amid government recognition of Palestinian state.
Diplomatic officials told Israel Hayom that chances are increasing for an Israeli delegation to head to Cairo in the coming days, based on the Witkoff framework. Meanwhile, the debate continues over which forces will enter Gaza the day after.
The IDF is examining whether a missile launched from Yemen on Friday night was equipped with a cluster warhead. The IDF first encountered such a missile during Iran’s attack on Israel earlier this year.
IDF notes that since May, over 10,000 aid trucks have entered the Gaza Strip by means of the UN, international organizations and the private sector, with 80% containing food.
“We're going to do that anyway. There was never a question that we're not going to leave Hamas there," Netanyahu tells Sky News Australia, adding that the goal is "to get all the hostages out, to disarm Hamas, demilitarize Gaza, and give a different future for Gazans.”
Anonymous officials told The Washington Post that Ghoreishi’s firing underscored an uncompromising stance inside the department: public messaging must adhere closely to pro-Israel framing, even if alternative language is rooted in long-standing US positions.
