Golani Reconnaissance Unit commander Lt. Col. B. reveals details of the operation to clear the Litani River area in a special interview and says “the conditions are ready” for expanding activity northward. The forces destroyed terrorist infrastructure, fighting tunnels and rocket launchers up to 10 kilometers (6 miles) from northern Israeli communities, inside the “yellow line” under Israeli control.

UK defense secretary announces deployment of Typhoon jets, mine-clearing drones, and the destroyer HMS Dragon; Lithuania said Monday it will contribute 40 sailors to the mission.

The opposition has submitted three bills to dissolve the Knesset, while Netanyahu has made clear to the ultra-Orthodox parties that there is no majority for the draft exemption law. Despite the deadlock and the ultra-Orthodox threat to vote with the opposition next week, the coalition is preparing efforts to delay and water down the move.

According to Kuwait's Interior Ministry, four suspects affiliated with Iran were arrested after attempting to reach Bubiyan Island in a fishing boat. Two security personnel were injured during the arrest. Kuwait blamed Tehran and demanded an end to its "hostile actions."