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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Thursday night that Brig. Gen. Guy Markizano will become his military secretary, stepping into the role immediately.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in the northern town of Shlomi with several mayors and regional council heads from Israel’s confrontation-line communities. He detailed the special budget package that was approved—more than 13 billion shekels—for development and protection.

In a joint operation by the Israeli Air Force and Navy, senior figures in Hamas’s general security apparatus were killed in northern Gaza, including the deputy head of the unit.

Israel’s High Court ruled that Red Cross teams must be allowed to visit terrorists held in Israeli prisons, including *Nukhba* terrorists. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responded: "A disgraceful decision by disconnected judges."

A 19-year-old from Norway was arrested in London after intelligence reached British authorities about a planned attack. During questioning, he said he had been recruited in Norway by a crime organization linked to Iran. He also said other teenagers and young adults were recruited by the same group.

In a 61-57 vote, the Knesset approved attorney Michael Ravilo as Israel’s next State Comptroller. Until recently, Ravilo served as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s lawyer. Opposition members announced they will petition the High Court against the appointment.

Dr. Capt. Uri Yosef Silvester, of blessed memory, the doctor for the Shaked Battalion in the Givati Brigade, who was killed in battle in southern Lebanon, was laid to rest today. His commander eulogized him: “You saved lives under fire. Many are alive today because of you.”

The Knesset Constitution Committee approved for first reading a bill to establish a national state commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre. Opposition lawmakers were absent from the discussion.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the negotiations with Iran. On Iran’s nuclear program, he added: "Iran must also commit to specific negotiations on transferring the enriched uranium."

A new round of talks between Israel and Lebanon opened in Washington under the mediation of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Lebanon is demanding a full ceasefire and an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, while Israel is refusing to pull back at this stage.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has asked the Shin Bet to investigate an incident that took place last night, when a security failure reportedly put the prime minister’s wife in danger.

The government has approved a joint Finance and Defense Ministry plan to put the Nukhba terrorists behind the Oct. 7 massacre on trial. The budget, covering the next three years, will allow the IDF to begin judicial proceedings.

Israel’s Home Front Command is allowing students to return to school in northern border communities and is raising the cap on outdoor gatherings to 100 people, up from 50. In the Upper Galilee and the Golan, restrictions have been lifted entirely.

The IDF said it killed in Gaza a terrorist involved in the abduction to Gaza of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, of blessed memory, Eliya Cohen, Alon Ohel, and Or Levy. The four were kidnapped from the shelter at Re’im Junction.

President Donald Trump says Iran is sending positive signals about reaching a deal. At the same time, a senior official in Iran’s military command is warning that renewed war is on the horizon.

A prosecutor’s declaration was filed in court in Be’er Sheva announcing plans to indict Hamas terrorist Ibrahim Hilo, who held the body of fallen soldier Staff Sgt. Oron Shaul, of blessed memory, in Gaza for nearly a decade.

Capt. Dr. Uri Yosef Sylvester, z"l, 30, of Tel Aviv, the battalion physician for the Shaked Battalion of the Givati Brigade, was killed by an explosive drone strike in southern Lebanon. The battalion commander and six officers and soldiers were wounded in the incident.

France informed Israeli defense industries and security companies that they are not welcome at EUROSATORY, one of the world’s largest defense exhibitions. Israel’s Defense Ministry responded: "France is once again choosing the wrong side of history."

Staff Sgt. Michael Tyukin was buried in Ashkelon, and Staff Sgt. Adam Tzarfati was laid to rest in Ra’anana. The two were killed in southern Lebanon after explosive drones struck their positions.

A terrorist drove a car into several pedestrians at Gush Junction. An IDF soldier shot and neutralized the attacker. Two teenage girls were injured, one seriously and one moderately, and another civilian was treated for shock.