🎯 IDF ELIMINATES TWO HAMAS OPERATIVES IN GAZA: The IDF struck the Al-Shati area in the northern Gaza Strip and eliminated Bilal Ibrahim Saleh Raqi‘i, identified by the military as a commander in Hamas’ military wing’s anti-tank array.
In a separate strike in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, the IDF eliminated Azzam Rifaat Abd Abadala, an operative in Hamas’ Khan Younis Brigade.
The IDF said both terrorists had recently continued advancing attacks against Israeli troops and civilians while attempting to rebuild Hamas capabilities, activity the military said was taking place “while systematically violating the ceasefire.”
The strikes were “carried out to remove the threat,” the IDF said.
⚠️ ISRAEL TELLS U.S. SOUTHERN LEBANON PILOT PLAN HAS FAILED: An Israeli security source told Walla: “Israel has informed the US through security channels that the pilot zones plan in southern Lebanon has failed. The Lebanese Army did not destroy any Hezbollah infrastructure based on coordinates provided by the IDF. There is growing Israeli dissatisfaction with the Lebanese Army's actions against Hezbollah's infrastructure”.
🔸 U.S. SOURCE DISMISSES IRAN-OMAN AGREEMENTS: A U.S. source told Al Jazeera: “Any agreements reached between Iran and Oman are of no significance to us”.
🛡️ PAKISTAN AND KUWAIT SIGN DEFENSE COOPERATION AGREEMENT: Pakistan and Kuwait signed a joint defense and military cooperation agreement in Islamabad. Under the agreement, Pakistan will help train the Kuwaiti Armed Forces, strengthen border management, and enhance military coordination, preparedness and operational readiness.
⚠️ SAUDI ARABIA REPORTEDLY PREPARES FOR POSSIBLE RENEWED HOUTHI WAR: The New York Times reports that Saudi Arabia appears to be preparing for a renewed war with the Houthis following weeks of attacks targeting Saudi ships, airports and oil facilities.
Analysts cited in the report warn that a new escalation could open another front in the Iran war. Saudi officials say the kingdom still prefers a peaceful solution but is prepared to take action if the attacks continue.
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