U.S. Vice President JD Vance revealed a plan to establish a joint military framework involving the U.S. military and Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. The body would be based in Qatar and focus on finding solutions to disputes. In Israel, the proposal has raised concern.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the talks between Israel and Lebanon. Responding to claims from both Israel and the Lebanese government that the agreement between Iran and the United States harms them both, Rubio said: "The Lebanon file is separate from the Iran file."
The IDF and the Shin Bet killed in Gaza Sabai Zaher Abd al-Hamid Abu Hasna, a *Nukhba* militant. The militant infiltrated Israeli territory during the October 7 massacre and took part in holding Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov in Hamas captivity.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu again made clear that the IDF has full operational freedom in southern Lebanon. Lebanese reports say IDF forces have withdrawn from several areas.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said there is no agreement allowing IAEA inspectors into the country. Earlier, Vice President J.D. Vance said talks in Switzerland had produced an understanding that nuclear inspectors could arrive in Iran as soon as this week.
At least three people, including a Canadian police officer, were shot and killed at the entrance to a Jewish-owned business in Montreal, Canada. Police are searching for two suspects.
The Iranian delegation said it is not prepared to continue the talks in Switzerland, after U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview back home: "Iran must immediately stop its proxy in Lebanon from stirring up trouble. If they do not, we will hit Iran very hard."
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday night publicly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s policy for the first time. Speaking at the JNS International Policy Summit alongside U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee, Netanyahu drew a sharp comparison to how America would respond if terrorists across its border were killing its citizens. Huckabee added with a smile: "Before I came here, I checked to make sure I hadn’t been fired for backing Israel’s operations in Lebanon."
The IDF and Shin Bet said they carried out a strike in southern Gaza and killed Zaki Yusuf Mahmoud Abu Mustafa, a commander in Islamic Jihad’s Khan Younis Nukhba unit. According to the military, he took part in the October 7 attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz and in the abduction of 14-year-old Yagil Yaakov.
Troops from Brigade 551, operating near the village of Majdal Zoun about 10 kilometers inside Lebanon, uncovered a network loaded with rockets and weapons. During the operation, more than 20 Hezbollah operatives were killed.
At the military cemetery on Mount Herzl, Staff Sgt. Nave Havshush, one of four armored corps soldiers killed in battle in southern Lebanon overnight between Thursday and Friday, was laid to rest. He is the third fallen soldier from Geva Binyamin-Adam since the war began, and the 64th from the Binyamin Regional Council since October 7, 2023.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at the memorial ceremony for his brother, Lt. Col. Yoni Netanyahu, of blessed memory, marking 50 years since he was killed in "Operation Yonatan." Netanyahu said: "We will remain in the security zone in southern Lebanon for as long as necessary."
Pietro Bondetti, mayor of Varallo in northern Italy, has spent recent years encouraging dozens of Israeli families to make their home in the small town. A group calling itself the “Anti-Zionist Movement” sent him a letter with a bullet enclosed, along with the written message: "Next time it will be direct gunfire."
Israel’s Home Front Command said that starting Monday at 6 a.m., the entire country will be considered an area without restrictions. Hezbollah responded: "There is no ceasefire with freedom of action for Israel. The IDF must withdraw."
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir held a situational assessment with division and brigade commanders in southern Lebanon following the ceasefire announcement. He said the IDF is operating extensively in the Ali Taher and Beaufort areas.
Reserve Sgt. Alexander Pilin, z"l, a fighter in the Ga'ash Division (36) headquarters, was laid to rest at the cemetery in Haifa after being killed last Wednesday by an explosive device in southern Lebanon. The decorated sniper had spoken with his daughter just hours before he was killed.
President Donald Trump threatened Iran over reports it could close the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country will not stop enriching uranium. Trump responded: "He should keep his mouth shut." On Lebanon, Trump added: "Israel can’t move Hezbollah."
U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived at the hall in Switzerland where talks between the delegations got underway. Vance said, "Iran is prepared to reduce the level of enrichment." Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said, "We will never give up our right to enrich uranium."
Israel’s Health Ministry said a citizen is being treated in complete isolation. At this stage, according to the health system, "this is only a suspicion." Lab results will determine whether this is in fact a confirmed case of Ebola in Israel. In line with protocol, the Health Ministry is conducting an epidemiological investigation to identify relevant contacts.
Dr. Ali Ahsanian, who previously worked for Iran’s Defense Ministry, was found dead in the city of Nice. Iranian sources claim it was a targeted killing carried out by Israel.
