Defense and Security
In a separate incident, a reservist non-commissioned officer was severely wounded during combat in the central Gaza Strip.
The Israeli finance minister also called to encourage voluntary migration from Gaza, saying the Strip’s population could be reduced by more than half within two years.
“Any announcement of a ceasefire is welcome. Hezbollah has stood by our people and made significant sacrifices,” said Osama Hamdan.
U.S. Special Coordinator for the Middle East Brett McGurk was heading to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss using an Israel-Hezbollah truce as a “catalyst” to end hostilities with Hamas.
The four suspects “held important positions within the organization with direct ties to senior officials in the military wing,” authorities said.
IDF Col. (res.) Yoav Yarom took full responsibility for the death of IDF Maj. (res.) Ze’ev Erlich, 71, who was shot by Hezbollah terrorists after being allowed into Lebanon in violation of IDF protocol.
Ten projectiles were launched at the Western Galilee • The IAF downed a drone over the Golan Heights that entered from Syria • As ceasefire looms, IDF Home Front Command tightens guidelines for northern Israel.
The Israeli cabinet is scheduled to vote on the proposal.
Case “sends strong message to those that violate export controls,” said agent Aaron Tambrini of the Chicago office of U.S. Department of Commerce.
A Lebanese official said Beirut had been informed by the U.S. that an agreement could be announced “within hours.”
Katz also said he would meet with the families of female IDF field observers, “to allow them to voice their position on the issue.”
Al-Mughayyir has emerged as a hub for Palestinian terrorism in recent months.
