Sources linked to the rebel government in Sanaa told Al-Akhbar that "any Israeli escalation will be met with a unified response by the Axis of Resistance." They also said there was "broad popular willingness to fight alongside the heroes of the Lebanese resistance on the battlefield."
New details about secret talks in Doha reveal that Qatar will provide Tehran with a massive $6 billion line of credit, intended, at least ostensibly, for civilian purchases only. The lifeline comes as Iran's economy is expected to shrink by 10% this year and ranks near the bottom of a global resilience index.
Israel Hayom has learned that the UN will submit an “updated” proposal to keep thousands of observers in the area, contrary to the joint decision by Jerusalem and Washington to end the force’s operations by the end of 2026. The new document will include alternative deployment plans and a distinction between armed and unarmed observers in an effort to soften criticism.
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 Celebrate Israel Parade has begun on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan and, according to organizers, is expected to break a record with more than 40,000 marchers. An unprecedented delegation of 26 elected officials has arrived from Israel, including ministers and the Knesset speaker, alongside a series of senior US officials. Zohran Mamdani will be absent from the event, marking the first time a New York City mayor has not taken part.
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.
Facing cheap Iranian explosive drones, the US military found itself intercepting targets with missiles costing $1 million apiece. A new Marine Corps exercise reveals the shift in approach: moving to tactical vehicles armed with special proximity-fuse shells, reducing the cost of each shootdown to just a few thousand dollars.
Axios reports that the US president delayed signing the memorandum of understanding with Iran and demanded that his team toughen the clauses dealing with oversight of enriched uranium and the opening the Strait of Hormuz. Senior administration official takes aim at Tehran's communication methods: "It will take a few days to get an answer. They are sitting in caves without email"
Japan’s defense minister rejected Beijing’s claims about Tokyo’s military buildup, and addressed his Chinese counterpart’s absence from Asia’s security summit: “Since World War II, we have upheld international law.” China’s defense minister boycotted the Singapore conference for the second year in a row.
Since Oct. 7, the enormous failure in shaping global public opinion has been laid bare, with the effort left largely in the hands of a few advocacy heroes. To win this campaign, Israel must move from fending off lies to building a positive and inspiring vision.
