According to reports from activists on board, Israeli troops, who they claimed arrived in speedboats, boarded some of the vessels and ordered passengers to gather at the front of the boat and sit down in an orderly manner. The flotilla, which includes dozens of boats, set sail from Barcelona about 10 days ago en route to the Strip.
Organized under the banner of humanitarian aid, the convoy – which includes the sister of Ireland's president – has been sanctioned by Israel's defense minister as a Hamas-linked operation.
The detonation of Hezbollah tunnels and the launch of drones toward IDF troops only prove the reality on the ground, as the US pressures Israel to avoid escalation.
The President's Residence believes that before making a dramatic decision of "yes" or "no" on Netanyahu's pardon request, it would be right to first exhaust the possibility of reaching a plea bargain. According to the president's legal adviser, the meeting is only a preliminary stage before the president holds a discussion on the pardon request itself.
The US president still wants Israel to limit itself on the Lebanon front in order to preserve the talks and give negotiations with Iran a chance. In contrast, the Israeli cabinet believes another military action in Tehran would complete the war’s objectives.
The IDF detonated a tunnel in southern Lebanon. Residents of northern Israel received advance notice, and earthquake alerts were triggered in Israel following the blast. Here is what can be reported about the unusual incident
The IDF has identified Hezbollah's drone force buildup and admits that technological solutions have yet to mature into an operational capability. The military is working to find solutions and integrate its response to the threat, not only defensively but also offensively, in cooperation with foreign militaries.
Iron Dome, electronic warfare, lasers and even fighter jets and attack helicopters. The IDF has a range of solutions, but in practice, soldiers are being killed and wounded by drones launched by Hezbollah. Israeli officials admit: "We have to work faster."
Sgt. Idan Fox of Petah Tikva died during an operational mission; an officer and four other fighters were wounded, one critically.
Former prime ministers announce merger of Yesh Atid and Bennett 2026 into a single party, with Bennett at the helm.
