Syria says Israeli fighter jets struck a runway and warehouses at Abu al-Duhur Airport. U.S. envoy Tom Barrack criticized the reported attack, urging Israel to choose restraint and dialogue over further escalation.
The Likud primary vote count ended with Eli Cohen in first place, while Boaz Bismuth narrowly beat David Bitan. Once reserved slots were factored in, several veteran ministers and Knesset members were pushed down the list. Likud said its slate reflects renewal and new leadership.
The IDF said Tarek Anwar Khamis Ra’i, a company commander in the Palestinian Islamic Jihad supply network, was killed in a strike in Khan Younis. Ra’i raided Be’eri during the October 7 massacre, participated in the kidnapping of an Israeli, and had recently advanced terror plans.
