Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency are on their way to a site near the nuclear facility in Ukraine. Officials are now checking whether the Russian strike, which caused significant damage, led to a troubling increase in radiation levels there.
Iran warned last week that it would strike Israel if the IDF attacked the Dahiya district in Lebanon’s capital. IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said, "I approved plans to continue intensifying the blow to Hezbollah."
Israel’s Health Ministry has released a new set of guidelines for medical teams following reports of the spread of the Ebola virus in Africa. At this point, however, the risk of an outbreak in Israel remains low.
Staff Sgt. Ohad Yaari, of blessed memory, a Givati soldier who fell in Lebanon, was laid to rest. His cousin, Yehuda Shmuel Sherman, of blessed memory, was murdered about three months ago at the “Shuva Yisrael” farm near Homesh.
Master Sgt. (res.) Haim Klomity, 55, of Tzur Natan, a local defense fighter in Battalion 8881 of the Efraim Brigade, was killed in the attack in Tzur Natan. The community’s military security coordinator was seriously wounded.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a uranium enrichment facility and declared that the country’s ability to produce nuclear material has more than doubled over the past five years. He also ordered an increase in output.
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem said the group does not recognize the understandings reached between the Lebanese government and Israel. He is demanding a full IDF withdrawal from Lebanon and says his organization will continue its attacks. According to an Arab media report, the IDF has begun withdrawing from the Marj Ayoun area.
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.”
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 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.
