💥 IDF responds to Hezbollah drone attack: Hezbollah terrorists launched an explosive drone overnight toward IDF soldiers operating in the Security Zone in southern Lebanon. No injuries were reported.
In response, the IDF struck Hezbollah targets in several areas of southern Lebanon, including sites used to launch explosive drones and anti-tank missiles toward IDF soldiers, along with additional terrorist infrastructure.
🎯 Police release footage of strike on October 7 abductor: Footage published by police shows yesterday’s Israeli strike that eliminated Saher Nidal Saqr, a Palestinian terrorist who took part in abducting Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or during the October 7, 2023, onslaught. The strike was carried out by the Israel Police’s elite Gideonim Unit 33.
🛰️ Gallant describes assessment of pre-October 7 warning: Former Defense Minister Gallant told Army Radio about the warnings ahead of October 7: “In a message conveyed by Hamas through the Shin Bet, it was said that Sinwar would ‘shake the prisons’ — and the assessment of the Shin Bet and Military Intelligence was that this was connected to the abduction of Elizabeth Tsurkov.”
🔹 Golan supports Arab party participation in government: Contrary to Eisenkot’s remarks, Yair Golan said an Arab party could be part of the government. He later clarified that he was expressing his own position, rather than that of the bloc’s leaders.
🗳️ Kan 11 poll shows blocs tied: The poll put the two blocs at 52 seats each and reported a one-seat gain for Netanyahu and a one-seat loss for Eisenkot.
⚖️ Ma’ale Adumim mayor challenges E1 tender delay: The mayor of Ma’ale Adumim has petitioned the High Court of Justice against the Attorney General’s directive to postpone the E1 tender until after the elections.
The mayor said: “The policy decision to advance the tender was made many months before the elections. Stopping it now is actually political interference.”
🔹 Channel 14 criticizes Saudi delegation’s UN walkout: Channel 14 said: "Saudi Arabia spends 24/7 begging Israel for help with the Houthis, only to have their delegation walk out during Netanyahu's UN speech".
⚠️ Sa’ar requires return of Dutch diplomatic credentials: Sa’ar has decided that Dutch diplomats operating in Ramallah must return the diplomatic credentials issued to them by Israel. The decision follows the entry into force in the Netherlands of a decree banning imports of products from Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights.
Sa’ar said: “Israel will not ignore measures intended to harm it. Any country that acts in a hostile and unilateral manner against Israel will lose its influence and relevance in the region.”
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