Defense and Security
“We deal with both removing threats and preparing all the possibilities to be able to attack wherever we decide,” Israel’s defense minister said.
Israel seeks to balance security and humanitarian needs, and promote alternatives to Hamas rule.
“I’m not giving up,” the president said.
The Pentagon notified Congress of the approval, which the legislature could block, with the jets potentially beginning to arrive in Israel in 2029.
One rocket landed in the Mediterranean Sea, and the other fell short inside Gaza.
The Defense Ministry aims to maintain minimal production lines over time, allowing for rapid scale-up when necessary, while also boosting procurement of armored fighting vehicles for the IDF.
A male captive was killed and two female hostages wounded by their captors in two separate incidents, according to the terror group • IDF says it cannot refute or confirm the claims.
The top American diplomat will also reportedly visit Egypt and Qatar.
“We mourn together, embrace together, and cry out together for the immediate release of our brothers and sisters from the darkness of captivity,” said the Israeli president.
The Hamas terrorist, released as part of November’s hostage deal, was shot dead by security forces.
“There have been a lot of clashes recently between the attorney general and the government.”
“We expressed our support for the defense of Israel against Iranian aggression and attacks by Iran-backed terrorist groups,” the officials from five countries said in a statement.
