🔻 Two Hamas Nukhba commanders were eliminated in northern Gaza: The IDF identified the targets as Ali Shamlakh, deputy commander of a Nukhba company, and Nasser Louh, head of a Nukhba cell in the Sabra Battalion. Shamlakh trained terrorists preparing attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF troops; both men were assessed as an immediate threat and were eliminated in a precise aerial strike.
🗡️ A terrorist involved in the October 7 abduction of three soldiers was eliminated: Hussam al-Shafie of Hamas’ Eastern Khan Yunis Battalion participated in the Nirim massacre and the abduction of Col. Asaf Hamami, Staff Sgt. Tomer Ahimas and Sgt. Kiril Brodski after they fell in battle. The IDF said al-Shafie continued advancing attacks throughout the war and recently posed a threat to troops; intelligence gathered by the Gaza Division enabled the strike in southern Gaza.
🛰️ Three armed Hezbollah terrorists were eliminated inside the southern Lebanon Security Zone: The 869th Combat Intelligence Collection Unit identified the group carrying combat equipment near Beit Yahoun, after which the 401st Armored Brigade struck to remove the threat to nearby forces. Lebanese media placed the strike between Kounine and Beit Yahoun, and the IDF said it would continue acting against threats to Israeli civilians and soldiers.
👁️ The IDF says it is monitoring Iran and other arenas: Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said at a ceremony for fallen intelligence personnel that the military remains alert and ready to “act and strike with force” against enemies attempting to harm Israeli citizens.
✈️ Israel lifted restrictions on U.S. aerial refueling aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport: The restrictions imposed by Transportation Minister Miri Regev were removed after a formal American protest. Regev is reportedly seeking to relocate 34 U.S. refueling aircraft to Israeli Air Force bases and other military facilities.
🕯️ A Haifa resident died three months after an Iranian missile strike: Michael Katz, 82, succumbed to wounds sustained when a missile hit the Shaagat Ha’Ari neighborhood. Mayor Yona Yahav noted that Katz had devoted his career at Rafael to Israel’s security and was injured at home in an attack directed at civilians.
🤝 Moroccan state media reported a framework to join the planned Gaza stabilization force: The agreement was finalized in Rabat with Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, UN Special Envoy for Gaza Nickolay Mladenov and the force commander, formalizing Morocco’s prospective deployment structure and participation parameters. Moroccan officials described the step as a contribution to regional security, cooperation and international solidarity.
🇺🇸 The Knesset honored Senator Lindsey Graham as Netanyahu adjusted his U.S. visit: The plenum observed a minute of silence, while Mansour Abbas, Ahmad Tibi and other Arab-faction members left before the tribute and accused Graham of inciting genocide. Ynet reported that Prime Minister Netanyahu moved his departure to Sunday and is expected to meet President Trump on Monday before attending Graham’s funeral on Tuesday.
🇨🇴 Colombia plans to reopen diplomatic relations and establish an embassy in Jerusalem: The announcement followed a political change in Colombia and marks a renewed bilateral relationship with Israel.
🌐 U.S. House Democrats remain divided over aid to Israel: Some members are calling for American assistance to be halted amid growing intra-party criticism of the Netanyahu government’s policies.
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