According to a ProPublica investigation into Operation Rising Lion, Israeli pilots had been secretly flying over Iran since 2016 to identify weak points in the country’s defenses. The report also details long-term surveillance of 11 Iranian nuclear scientists, including their daily routines and mapped layouts of their homes.

Donald Trump has discreetly signed a directive authorizing the use of military force against Latin American drug cartels. Sources involved in the matter told American media that senior military officials have already begun formulating plans of action against the criminal organizations.

According to Merz's statement, who has expressed support for Israel and its war against Hamas in the past, all weapons that could serve the IDF in fighting in the Gaza Strip are banned from export.

The Lebanese government announced that disarmament should occur by the end of 2025, prompting Hezbollah's parliamentary bloc to demand officials "correct the situation" and accusing the cabinet of committing a "grave sin" against Lebanese sovereignty.

Netanyahu decided on the full occupation framework after concluding that there is no longer any possibility for a hostage deal with Hamas.