🚀 Houthis strike Saudi Arabia: Following threats of retaliation for strikes on Sanaa International Airport, the Houthis launched ballistic missiles toward southwestern Saudi Arabia. Reported targets included Abha International Airport, where civilian operations were suspended and the airport evacuated, followed by King Khalid Air Base in Asir Province.
🛡️ Conflicting interception reports: Saudi spokesman Brig. Gen. Turki al-Maliki said air defenses intercepted the incoming missiles. Separate reports nevertheless indicated at least one missile struck King Khalid Air Base. The Houthis claimed responsibility, describing the attacks as retaliation for strikes on Sanaa Airport and warning international airlines against using Saudi airspace until restrictions on Sanaa Airport are lifted.
🤝 Rome talks seek to strengthen the Lebanon ceasefire: Lebanese-Israeli negotiations are scheduled to begin in Rome under an Italian initiative supported by France and Switzerland, with U.S. oversight. Discussions focus on proposed pilot security zones, Lebanese Army deployment, and technical coordination with CENTCOM.
Diplomatic reporting indicates continued disagreements over Israeli withdrawal commitments and formal recognition of the pilot zones. Hezbollah continues to oppose Lebanese Army deployment in sensitive areas, warning that any offensive action could end the ceasefire and reignite broader fighting across Mount Rihan and Iqlim al-Tuffah.
Regional reporting says the United States and Lebanon are seeking Israeli withdrawal from the proposed pilot zones before negotiations begin, while Washington is encouraging Israel to separate the Lebanese and Iranian tracks and preserve Lebanese neutrality. Pressure also continues for the Lebanese Army to enforce pilot areas where the U.S. and Israel reportedly insist all weapons south of the Litani River be removed.
⚓ Turkey expands its naval presence in Syria: Turkish Navy warships arrived at the Syrian port of Latakia for the first time since the Syrian civil war began. Turkey confirmed that the Commander of the Turkish Navy is participating in the visit aboard the TCG Istanbul.
🚧 IDF blocks additional civilian crossings into Syria: The IDF detained several Israeli civilians attempting to illegally cross into southern Syria from the Golan Heights and transferred them to Israel Police. The military said similar incidents have occurred repeatedly in recent days, stressing that such crossings endanger civilians, disrupt operational activity, and divert forces from security missions.
The activists identified themselves as the Bashan Pioneers, a group advocating Israeli settlement in southern Syria that has repeatedly attempted such crossings and has received support from several coalition lawmakers.
🛰️ Israeli intelligence reporting: Available reporting indicates Israeli intelligence contributed to specific U.S. assessments, including information concerning an alleged Iranian plot against President Trump. However, there is no confirmed evidence that the wider U.S. military campaign or targeting process depends operationally on Israeli intelligence. The reporting may reinforce Iran's existing narrative of close U.S.-Israeli coordination, although any decision to expand attacks against Israel would likely depend primarily on broader military and strategic considerations. There is no evidence the information was deliberately leaked to harm Israel.
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