Amid the escalation between Washington and Tehran, dozens of US military refueling aircraft have deployed to Ovda and Ramon air bases. Israeli security officials are holding daily assessments in case the confrontation could draw in Israel.
High-level talks in Rome reportedly yield significant breakthroughs regarding the framework agreement, while Beirut firmly rules out any potential meeting between the Lebanese president and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Direct taxation, control of markets and smuggling are helping Hamas swell its coffers. Funds from abroad are funneled into the Gaza Strip through an offset mechanism in the form of goods. The IDF is divided: Southern Command is pushing for a return to fighting, while the General Staff warns against military rule in Gaza. A security official says the resignation of the head of the terrorist organization's government committee is "only for show, for the Americans. On the ground, nothing will change."
The plan to establish humanitarian shelters near Rafah is stirring anger and concern in Gaza border communities. Officials warn: "Any process that does not include disarming Hamas will endanger us and all of Israel." Kerem Shalom residents: "As long as Hamas is armed, it will be impossible to distinguish between residents and terrorists. There will be a drone smuggling highway."
Leaked document outlines a 40 billion shekel ($11.1 billion) deficit that military leaders say compromises long-term security, halts defense infrastructure projects, and forces immediate cuts to operational training.
The official described the move as “a gesture of goodwill” toward the Lebanese government. Israel has denied the report, while the IDF stresses: We were not instructed to withdraw.
The operational cancellation directly contradicts statements from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding absolute military freedom of action.
Lebanese report claims new oversight mechanism will remain strictly military. Washington assures President Joseph Aoun that Beirut retains exclusive negotiating power separate from Tehran.
Sabai Zahir Abd al-Hamid Abu Hasna, a Nukhba terrorist who took part in the Oct. 7 massacre and was involved in holding Omer Shem Tov captive, was eliminated in an IDF strike in the northern Gaza Strip. In another strike, three armed Hamas terrorists who tried to carry out terrorist activity against forces in Gaza were eliminated.
Shortly beforehand, Defense Minister Israel Katz made clear that Israel had no intention of withdrawing from Beaufort or the security zone in Lebanon. Katz: "It is vital for defending the communities of the Galilee and IDF troops."
