Defense and Security
“Election to the National Academy of Engineering is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer,” the congressionally chartered nonprofit said.
Ben Ami, 56, was freed from Hamas captivity in Gaza on Saturday after being kept there as a hostage for almost 500 days.
The security assessment at the IDF Southern Command base lasted some four hours and focused on “the IDF’s operational plans for various scenarios.”
Four of Israel’s most distinguished scientists, including three Nobel laureates, have appealed directly to the U.S. president, warning that time is running out.
“A rocket launch was identified from Gaza. The rocket fell inside Gaza,” the Israel Defense Forces confirmed.
Amir Ohana told visiting European Parliament President Roberta Metsola that only Trump’s plan for Gaza offers a path forward.
The two planned “a shooting at a military facility and a combined ramming and shooting attack targeting IDF soldiers or civilians,” authorities said.
An indictment is pending for the driver linked to a stabbing attack on Jan. 18.
This is reportedly contingent on Israel supplying caravans, tents, fuel, heavy equipment, medicines and hospital renovation materials to Gaza.
The suspect was shot by Israeli soldiers.
The secretary of state is slated to visit Israel, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
“Hamas tortured, starved and brutalized the Israeli hostages. Their suffering is unimaginable,” Ofir Akunis wrote on his official Instagram account.
