⚠️ U.S. HOLDS OFF IRAN STRIKES: The U.S. once again did not conduct military strikes on Iran overnight. The New York Times reported that President Trump has, for the time being, put plans for a significant escalation with Iran on hold after General Dan Caine, Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, warned that there might be a shortage of interceptors.
🔸 OMAN-IRAN TALKS: The Iranian Foreign Ministry said: "The Omani delegation left Tehran last night, Saturday. The discussions between us were productive and constructive".
Oman has proposed establishing a regional consortium to oversee maritime security, search-and-rescue operations and other forms of regional cooperation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to The Jerusalem Post.
⚠️ IRGC THREATENS ISRAEL: The IRGC said: "Israel knows what kind of calamity we will bring upon it if it returns to the war and we focus our attention on it".
🇮🇱 NETANYAHU TO TRAVEL TO WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he will travel to Washington tomorrow at President Donald Trump’s invitation to discuss outstanding issues, including Iran.
Netanyahu will afterward attend the memorial service for the late Senator Lindsey Graham, whom he described as one of Israel’s greatest friends.
❌ JUDEA AND SAMARIA OPERATIONS CONTINUE: Netanyahu said security forces are continuing operations in Judea and Samaria under directives to enter villages, conduct searches, seize weapons and make arrests.
Two accomplices hiding in a hospital in Shechem were apprehended. The terrorist’s home was sealed ahead of demolition, while additional homes were mapped.
Netanyahu said Israel is prepared to expand operations against terrorist strongholds if necessary.
❗️ NETANYAHU CRITICIZES ICC PROSECUTOR AND COURT: Netanyahu welcomed what he described as a decision by a large majority of countries to remove the International Criminal Court Prosecutor.
He accused the prosecutor of advancing arrest warrants against him and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to deflect from sexual harassment allegations. Netanyahu also criticized what he called deep corruption throughout the court.
Netanyahu said U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated that Washington intends to act forcefully against the ICC, which Netanyahu said threatens the sovereignty and security of democratic states.
📍 ISRAEL MAINTAINS ORIGINAL LEBANON SECURITY LINE: During the security briefing, Netanyahu said Israel had not withdrawn from the original Yellow Line in Lebanon “by even a millimeter.”
He said Israeli forces had not previously been stationed in one pilot area, while in the second Israel had temporarily held territory beyond the original line. Netanyahu said Israel continues to maintain the original security zone.
‼️ GOVERNMENT TO MEET AT SECURE LOCATION: The government will convene today at a secure location somewhere.
✈️ TURKEY REMAINS INELIGIBLE FOR F-35S: The United States has determined that Turkey is not currently eligible to receive F-35 aircraft because it has failed to meet certain conditions, including those concerning ties to Hamas.
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