🎯 Targeted Eliminations in Central Gaza: Israeli forces conducted precision strikes against two Hamas operatives involved in active threats against IDF personnel. Ayman Housna was responsible for manufacturing and repairing weapons, while Anas Khaled Safi was eliminated as he prepared an imminent attack, with footage released from the operation.
⚖️ IDF Officer Indicted for Smuggling into Gaza: Military prosecutors charged a deputy company commander with aiding the enemy after allegedly accepting a 5 million shekel bribe to facilitate the entry of prohibited goods into Gaza. The officer used his position at the Kerem Shalom crossing in September 2025 to bypass inspection procedures and escort a truck carrying items including mobile phones, tobacco, solar panels, and electric bicycles. The military emphasized the severity of such actions, citing direct risks to national security, particularly when involving serving personnel.
💣 Explosives Cache Located Following Karmei Tzur Attack: Security forces uncovered and dismantled an explosives cache hidden inside a school in Beit Ummar after interrogating suspects linked to an earlier हमला on Karmei Tzur. The original incident involved the throwing of explosives and Molotov cocktails, though no injuries were reported; the perpetrators were later apprehended. The IDF stated it treats the use of civilian infrastructure for attacks with the highest level of concern.
🌍 Iran-Linked Plots Against Israelis Abroad: Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar confirmed that Iran attempted twice to target Israelis in the United Arab Emirates during Operation “Lion’s Roar,” including one attempt involving an explosive UAV. Since the start of the war approximately two years ago, around 30 attacks or attempted attacks against Israeli diplomatic missions and personnel worldwide have been identified.
🕊️ U.S. Signals Flexibility on Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire: A Lebanese media report indicated that President Donald Trump conveyed openness to extending the ceasefire with Israel during a call with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. The discussion also reflected a preference to delay direct engagement with Israeli leadership until conditions are considered sufficiently developed.
🗣️ Lebanese Leadership Positions Negotiations as Preferred Path: President Joseph Aoun stated that Lebanon faces a choice between continued war—with broad humanitarian and economic consequences—or pursuing negotiations to secure long-term stability. He affirmed his decision to prioritize diplomatic efforts.
💵 U.S. Suspends Support to Iraqi Security Institutions: According to regional reporting, the United States has halted financial support and dollar transfers to Iraqi security bodies pending the formation of a new government. Security coordination has also been paused until accountability is established for attacks targeting American sites within Iraq.
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