π‘οΈ LEBANON: IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir approved continued operations in the Security Zone during a visit to Northern Command, describing the agreement with Lebanon as a historic achievement made possible by the IDF's military successes. He said Israel would uphold the agreement while ensuring its implementation by both sides.
Zamir emphasized that Northern Command has become the IDF's primary operational focus, stating Israel remains prepared to rapidly resume offensive operations if required. He said the 36th Division and Commando Brigade continue controlling the Beaufort Ridge area, assessed Hezbollah has been significantly weakened and affirmed that Israeli forces remain ready to respond immediately to any ceasefire violation.
The IDF also announced the elimination of the Hezbollah terrorist involved in the encounter near Deir Siryan in which Captain David Hazutt was killed. Golani Brigade forces located and eliminated the terrorist following extensive searches. Another Israeli soldier had been lightly wounded during the incident.
Israeli media reported that the new security framework will begin with two experimental security zones. The Lebanese Armed Forces must dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure before Israel independently verifies compliance and considers additional withdrawals. Israeli officials stressed there is no fixed withdrawal timetable and that Israel retains the right to re-enter evacuated areas if necessary.
Iran linked broader regional understandings to developments in Lebanon, calling for preservation of Lebanese sovereignty, implementation of the June 18 memorandum and April ceasefire, an end to Israeli operations and eventual Israeli withdrawal from occupied areas.
France and Italy announced plans to pursue a multinational peacekeeping force to replace UNIFIL after its mandate expires in December. Meanwhile, political divisions inside Lebanon continued over implementation of the agreement, Hezbollah's future, disarmament, the Lebanese Army's capabilities and relations with Iran, although assessments indicated full-scale civil war remains unlikely.
ποΈ ISRAEL: The Israeli government unanimously approved Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar's proposal to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide, ending decades of Israeli policy. Sa'ar described the decision as a moral obligation and thanked Prime Minister Netanyahu and the cabinet for their support. The move is expected to further strain relations with Turkey.
Prime Minister Netanyahu reiterated his intention to form a broad national government after the elections based on Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people, military independence and opposition to a two-state solution. Following comments by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, Netanyahu said there would be no political boycotts.
Netanyahu also said Israel continues raising Turkish President ErdoΔan's repeated statements against Israel with the United States.
The Cabinet is expected to discuss temporarily freezing arrests of yeshiva students until elections, while the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee considers related legislation.
Energy Minister Eli Cohen said Slovenia's new government has reportedly revoked recognition of Palestine and plans to relocate its embassy to Jerusalem.
π INTERNAL SECURITY: Police launched a major investigation after a vehicle exploded on HaLohamim Street in Holon, killing one person. The case has been assigned to the Tel Aviv Central Investigations Unit, with investigators indicating a suspected criminal motive.
The incident followed an earlier vehicle explosion in Jaffa that killed one man and injured his son. Authorities also briefly investigated concerns over a possible third vehicle bomb before reopening affected areas.
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