Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was received with an honor guard upon his arrival in Israel and is set to address the Knesset plenum. Modi and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are expected to sign a series of agreements in the security, economic and diplomatic spheres, after which they will deliver joint statements to the media.
A fire broke out in an internal medicine ward at Laniado Hospital in Netanya after a patient allegedly smoked.
Bloomberg reports NATO steps up E-3 surveillance flights to monitor Iran, as the US confirms at least 12 stealth F-22s that took off from base in UK have landed in southern Israel.
The KC-46 Pegasus aerial refueling planes now stationed in Israel extend the range of fighter jets and bombers and could enable airstrikes deep inside Iran. Israel has purchased the same model and is awaiting its delivery to the Israeli Air Force. The aircraft has faced sharp criticism over its high cost and multiple malfunctions.
In an interview with the Kan public broadcaster’s Reshet Bet radio station, the Israeli Finance Minister said an ultimatum would soon be presented to Hamas demanding that it remove all weapons, headquarters and tunnels from the Gaza Strip.
The European Union issued a response to Israel Hayom following explosive courtroom claims by attorney Yoram Sheftel, blaming the EU of orchestrating a coordinated effort to force Levin out of office.
A senior regional source says Hamas fears its weapons will be seized – because Palestinians themselves may seek revenge against the terror group – and warns Israel to expect a lengthy process.
US intelligence agencies conclude that Tehran is unlikely to soften its position, according to sources in Washington and Jerusalem, as Israeli officials assess that a kinetic US action against Iran could come within days to weeks.
The IDF believe that despite optimistic signals emerging from the recent talks in Geneva, the conditions for a potential US strike on Iran are increasing. In response, israel factors in the possibility that Tehran could launch long-range missiles towards it.
Ofri Yafe was mistakenly shot due to misidentification during operations in the southern Gaza Strip. He is the first IDF fatality in the Gaza Strip since January 22.
