During a cabinet meeting, the IDF chief of staff presented a plan to expand the campaign and ground maneuver, which was backed by most ministers. The prime minister voiced reservations, and the US later announced a ceasefire.
Ahead of the July and August rush, officials in Jerusalem are working to reduce the number of foreign aircraft parked at Israel’s main airport. The goal is to free up parking spaces without undermining operational readiness or security cooperation.
Protesters were demonstrating against the deputy Supreme Court president’s order to step up enforcement of arrests of draft dodgers. Windows were smashed, garden planters were broken and the windshield of Solberg’s car was shattered. The justice and his wife were inside the home during the riot.
The Defense Ministry is launching a multimillion-shekel educational program aimed at addressing the needs of some 600 youths living on hilltops in Judea and Samaria. Instead of relying solely on law enforcement or a social welfare approach that has failed, the Ozmat HaLev Directorate will seek to channel the young people’s energy into supervised settlement activity. The goal is to set clear boundaries and curb acts of violence that harm the settlement enterprise.
Iran claims respone by attacking US Fifth Fleet headquarters and an American air base. US military says two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or broke apart en route, while three missiles launched at Bahrain were intercepted
Trump says he spoke with Netanyahu and Hezbollah through representatives to prevent an Israeli move into Beirut and halt cross-border fire, after Iran warned that renewed strikes in Lebanon could collapse the ceasefire.
A European diplomatic source warned that expanding strikes to Beirut could undermine Lebanese public support for the fight against Hezbollah and derail negotiations for an agreement. According to the source, the real solution to the threat posed by the terrorist organization lies in cutting it off from banks in Turkey and carrying out coordinated regional action.
High Court justices decided to accept the findings of the Senior Appointments Advisory Committee, which reaffirmed Gofman’s appointment after hearing Ori Elmakayes’ testimony.
The US Embassy in Israel is considering the possibility of postponing its American Independence Day celebrations and holding them around a presidential visit to the country. Political officials believe the timing could have an impact on the election campaign.
The main operation is focused on gaining control of the Beaufort ridge and the Wadi Saluki area, which in recent years were considered major Hezbollah activity hubs. The IDF claims terrorist infrastructure was built in the area under Iranian guidance, from which operations against Israel were directed and various attack plans were prepared.
