IDF forces destroyed an underground Hezbollah command post in the Lebanese village of Haddatha, in the security zone. The infrastructure was discovered a short distance from a UNIFIL field site. An IDF engineering vehicle was struck by a Hezbollah explosive drone; no injuries were reported.
The United States asked Britain and France to join an international naval force to protect ships traveling through the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. Both European countries declined the request.
Eighty-six of the 100 U.S. senators voted for legislation introduced by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham to impose sanctions on Russia. The bill targets Russian leaders, Russia’s energy sector, and the shadow fleet that supplies oil, gas, and weapons to countries around the world.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced the members of his legal advisory panel without selecting a Jewish judge or legal professional. The community is outraged: "Jews make up 10 percent of the city’s population and legal community. This is outright antisemitism."
IDF soldiers located Kalashnikov rifles, RPG rockets, explosive devices, grenades, magazines, and additional combat equipment. Troops fired at a suspect who posed a threat to the forces.
Twenty Jews were murdered in antisemitic attacks around the world last year. A new report from J7, a task force representing the world’s largest Jewish communities, says it was the deadliest year for Diaspora Jews since the 1994 bombing in Argentina.
U.S. Central Command said it intercepted four missiles fired from Iran toward its base in Jordan, warning: “The Iranians will pay.” U.S. and Saudi forces struck Iraq after attacks on Saudi oil sites. An Iranian official said: “We are ready for full-scale war.”
Defense Minister ישראל כ"ץ’s office said he has instructed the IDF to prepare to take control of another refugee camp in the West Bank, in a move modeled on the operations that led to the seizure of the camps in Jenin, Tulkarm, and Nur al-Shams.
The Knesset has approved a new law in its second and third readings that grants broad exemptions from drainage, paving, and betterment levies for solar roofing and agrivoltaic installations. The measure removes major bureaucratic and financial barriers facing citizens.
Defense Minister ישראל כ"ץ addressed the possibility of renewed fighting with Iran, saying, "The United States has interests in Iran that go beyond Israel’s."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has landed in the U.S. and is set to meet President Donald Trump. He is also expected to meet all 100 senators, who are scheduled to vote today on a proposal led by the late Lindsey Graham to tighten sanctions on Russia. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces struck the Moscow area.
Over the past week, IDF forces carried out a large-scale operation in villages along the seam zone, targeting networks that allegedly help Palestinians enter Israel illegally. At the same time, police continue making arrests in communities across the country and shutting down businesses accused of employing undocumented Palestinians.
The Iranian news agency "Mehr," which is identified with the regime, published a call to assassinate Melania Trump, President Donald Trump’s wife. The report was accompanied by a list of places she allegedly frequents.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu landed in Washington overnight and is set to meet with President Donald Trump this evening. Netanyahu is expected to present information indicating that Iran continues to advance its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile efforts.
The IDF said this morning that it intercepted a drone detected near the Jordan border. Officials have not said where it was launched from. Two drones were intercepted along the border yesterday as well. Current assessment: they were launched from Iraq.
Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, responded to a demand from Southeast Asian nations that North Korea dismantle its nuclear arsenal. She stressed: "This is a foolish demand."
The two aircraft were intercepted near the border before entering Israeli territory. The IDF is still investigating where they were launched from. As of now, no group has claimed responsibility.
Shin Bet Director David Zini warned in conversations with several officials about Iranian efforts to disrupt Israel’s elections. The Knesset Intelligence Subcommittee held a closed-door meeting with Central Elections Committee Chair Justice Noam Sohlberg and senior Shin Bet officials.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Tehran will not let Washington dictate the terms for ending the fighting, and insisted the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said: "If Iran attacks us, we will strike inside Iranian territory."
Israel’s Supreme Court rejected an appeal by the Palestinian Authority, ruling that it cannot challenge findings by the National Insurance Institute or the courts recognizing someone as a victim of hostile acts.
