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Iranian state television aired a segment showing rifle shooting instruction for the public, including live firing inside the studio and shooting at a flag of the United Arab Emirates. The broadcast demonstrates escalating tensions between Iran and the UAE.
Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan told Al Jazeera that Israel's assassination of military commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad aims to pressure Hamas into surrender. Hamdan stated that Hamas has "courses of action available" if negotiations fail and warned that deeper Israeli aggression against Gaza would trigger "a broader Palestinian response as well as a regional response." He added that the enemy is not interested in President Trump's plan and that contacts with mediators are ongoing regarding the assassination.
Two people were killed and several wounded in an Israeli UAV strike on a jeep near Burj al-Wahda in western Gaza City earlier tonight, according to reports from Gaza.
IDF Captain Maoz Yisrael Recanati, 24, was killed in south Lebanon after a Hezbollah explosive drone struck a Golani Brigade force in Deir Seryan.read more
Captain Maor Yisrael Recanati, a 24-year-old Golani Brigade platoon commander from Itamar, has fallen in battle in southern Lebanon, the IDF announced.
A dramatic NYT report reveals the US and Israel have rearmed during the ceasefire, preparing for immediate action. Operation "Epic Fury" stands ready with 50,000 troops.read more
Senior Trump administration officials are urging the UAE to seize Iran’s strategic Lavan Island oil terminal, one of Tehran’s largest export hubs, following secret Emirati strikes on the facility in April, according to The Telegraph.read more
Initial indications suggest Hamas leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad, an architect of the October 7 massacre, was eliminated in a targeted Israeli airstrike on a Gaza safehouse.read more
Only three percent of Israeli students achieved scores meeting curriculum standards in national exams, according to leaked data. The Ministry of Education disputed the results, stating there is "grave concern over the reliability" of the exam data. A ministry spokesperson said professional bodies raised "serious allegations" about the National Authority for Measurement and Evaluation (RAMA) and accused RAMA of illegally leaking data and conducting a "misleading media campaign" to avoid professional review. The ministry said a "thorough and comprehensive" review will be conducted despite RAMA's "attempts at concealment."
Hamas held elections for its leadership, but no winner emerged in the first round. A second round will be held at a later date in accordance with the movement's regulations and procedures, Hamas announced in an official statement. In a separate statement, Hamas officially confirmed the death of Izz al-Din al-Haddad, a commander in its military wing.
Air raid sirens have sounded in the northern Israeli areas of Shlomi and Hanita due to a hostile aircraft infiltration, the IDF reports. The incident is under review and details are being investigated.
Air raid sirens have sounded in several areas across northern Israel, the IDF reports. The military says details are currently under review.
Hezbollah launched rockets Friday at IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, with projectiles landing in open areas and no injuries reported. The Israeli Air Force subsequently struck two terrorists operating from a structure in the launch area, with secondary explosions indicating weapons stored inside. IDF forces from the 91st Division also discovered a Hezbollah weapons storage facility containing warheads, magazines, vests, helmets, weapon barrels, and tripods. The IDF says it will continue operating against threats to Israeli civilians and soldiers.
Sirens have sounded in the Metula area following detection of a hostile aircraft infiltration, the IDF reports. The military says details are currently under review.
Izz al-Din al-Haddad, a commander in Hamas's military wing, was killed last night along with his wife and daughter, according to Gazan sources affiliated with Hamas. The sources published photos from the funeral. A video released after the strike shows al-Haddad training his wife in shooting and grenade throwing.
The IDF has eliminated Izz al-Din al-Haddad, head of Hamas' military wing and a key perpetrator of the October 7th massacre. IDF Chief of the General Staff called it "a significant operational achievement" led by Southern Command, IDF intelligence, the Israeli Air Force, and the ISA. "In every conversation I held with the hostages who returned, the name of the arch-terrorist Izz al-Din al-Haddad came up again and again," he stated. The Chief of Staff vowed to continue pursuing those responsible for the October 7th attack, saying "We will not relent until we reach them all."
Mohammad Baqir al-Saadi, a senior member of the Iraqi Hezbollah Brigades, was arrested at a Turkish airport during a connecting flight to Russia and extradited to the FBI after two days. He is accused of planning 18 attacks against Jewish targets as revenge for Israeli operations against Iran. Some attacks were carried out in Europe, including the Netherlands and London, while others were planned for locations such as a synagogue in New York. Al-Saadi is expected to stand trial in the United States.
President Trump announced that the U.S. military eliminated Abu Bilal al-Munakhi, the deputy leader of ISIS, in a military operation in Nigeria. Trump stated the target "thought he could hide in Africa" and thanked the Nigerian government for its assistance in the mission.
The IDF has begun striking Hezbollah infrastructure sites in several areas across southern Lebanon, the military reports.
