AVI ASHKENAZI

"In terms of fortification, we are prepared. We are trained to respond in the event of an incident," said Col. Neuman.

“The claim that the commanders who were attacked yesterday in Bnei Brak arrived in order to distribute recruitment flyers in the city is incorrect," IDF Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin said.

The regime does not want to capitulate to the United States, but it also seeks to avoid losing power, prompting a bazaar-style negotiation aimed at preserving core assets. 

“We told the Americans we will strike alone if Iran crosses the red line we set on ballistic missiles,” the source said, adding that Israel is not yet at that threshold.

IDF officials identified Hamas’s struggle in Gaza, after more than two years of war have left it without stocks of standard explosives, to obtain weapons as well as additional equipment.

Lack of sleep, according to the report, is the biggest problem that the observers, who are predominantly women, currently face.

Israeli airlines, including El Al and Arkia, are ready to evacuate their fleets globally to avoid missile threats, according to Transportation Minister Miri Regev.

If Trump's plan fails to demilitarize Gaza, Israel is likely to seek to carry out the disarmament itself, which would mean mobilizing four to five reserve divisions and resuming an offensive in Gaza.

IDF Chief of Staff Zamir visits the Iron Dome unit at Palmachim Air Force Base to assess readiness, as tensions with Iran escalate and Israel strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon.

The IDF stated that a report was received of an attempted ramming attack against soldiers in the West Bank.