In the song Hatikvah: The Chief of Staff, the Southern Command commander, commanders, and fighters from the 252nd Brigade in the Gaza Strip salute Sergeant Ran Guaily, of blessed memory, on his final journey

IDF soldiers cry and roar with joy after the first moments of receiving the news about the discovery of Ran Gualili's body in Gaza.

Itzik, Rani's late father, said goodbye: "You had every opportunity to stay home, but you told me: 'Dad, I won't leave my friends alone.' The whole nation is with you. I am proud of you, my son."

Trump to Axios News Agency:

I have sent a very large fleet of the American army to the Middle East, much larger than the fleet I sent to Venezuela. I don't want to talk about what I want to do with Iran..

Heavy artillery on the eastern part of Gaza City

According to a summary of the meeting last night between the Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), Adm. Brad Cooper, and Israeli Chief of General Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, along with other senior officials, published by the Israeli right-wing media outlet Channel 14:

- No date for an attack on Iran

- The Americans will need time to build up significant force in the Middle East

- Prepared for an immediate strike if necessary

- The Americans want a clean, swift, and inexpensive operation

- The objective - focus on those who harmed civilians and protesters

- Ready to replace the regime in Iran

President Donald J. Trump has received multiple intelligence reports indicating that the Iranian government’s position is weakening, possibly being at its weakest point since the Shah was overthrown during the 1979 Islamic Revolution, according to several people familiar with the information who spoke to the New York Times.

The WSJ newspaper reports that the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln and its escort ships have arrived in the Middle East. According to a U.S. defense source, it is sailing with three destroyers capable of launching Tomahawk missiles. Additionally, according to American sources and official data, Washington has deployed F-15E fighter jets at a base in Jordan.

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The IDF attacked a terrorist from the Hezbollah organization in the Deir Kannon area in southern Lebanon.

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The IDF eliminated terrorists from the Hezbollah terrorist organization who were working to restore an underground site in southern Lebanon

The IDF attacked and eliminated yesterday (Monday) terrorists from the Hezbollah terrorist organization while they were operating at an underground site of the Hezbollah terrorist organization in the Nabatieh area in southern Lebanon.

The activity of Hezbollah terrorists to restore the site constitutes a violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon and a threat to the State of Israel.

The IDF will continue to act to remove any threat to the State of Israel.

Ziv Tzioni, the uncle of Ran Goyali, of blessed memory: "The team that rescued him was supposed to finish the excavations in a certain area, but insisted on continuing and dug another two meters to the side - and that's where Rani was found."

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As part of an operation in the Judea Division: Duvdevan Unit fighters, guided by the Shin Bet, arrested four arms dealers

During the night (Monday), IDF fighters, guided by the Shin Bet, arrested 11 wanted individuals, including four arms dealers, in several villages in the Judea Division.

As part of the operation, the forces confiscated a pistol, ammunition, Molotov cocktails, smuggled goods, and thousands of dollars intended for terrorism.

Security forces continue to operate to thwart terrorism in the area, against anyone who harms or attempts to harm the citizens of the State of Israel and the security forces.

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Trump about Iran:

Right now, a beautiful fleet is moving beautifully towards Iran, so we will see.

I hope they reach an agreement. I hope they reach an agreement.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday on a press conference. We will build an independent arms industry. Many soldiers died because of Bidens weapon emmargo:

We paid a heavy price in the war, many fell because Gaza was booby-trapped and we lacked enough ammunition, partly due to an embargo.

I decided this must never happen again. Israel must build a strong, independent arms industry.

Just as we freed ourselves from American economic aid and strengthened our economy, we must now reach security maturity.

Within a decade, I intend to end dependence on the financial part of U.S. military aid and move from aid to partnership.

We will pursue joint development and production of advanced weapons with the U.S. and other partners like India and Germany. This will ensure independence, steady supply, and stronger alliances.

Our goal is simple: never lack weapons again.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the kingdom’s de facto leader, told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during a call on Tuesday, that Saudi Arabia would not allow its airspace or territory to be used by the United States for an attack against Iran, following a similar statement issued earlier this week by the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The Financial Times reports:

Israel is preparing to open talks with the Trump administration on a new 10-year security agreement to replace the current agreement that expires in 2028.

According to the report, Israel seeks to gradually reduce direct financial aid from the U.S. (about $3.8 billion per year) and shift focus to joint development of weapons systems and defense projects.

Official sources note that strategic partnership, technological cooperation, and U.S. military support – such as air defense systems and bombers – are more important than direct financial grants.