Jordan, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia have rejected US requests to contribute troops to a post-war peacekeeping force in Gaza, citing concerns that their presence would be perceived as “protecting Israel from the Palestinians.” The three countries have expressed opposition to the US-led effort to secure Gaza after the war, fearing it would be seen as taking sides in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In contrast, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates have expressed willingness to participate in the peacekeeping force, but with conditions. The two countries, which expressed interest in June, insist that the force be part of a broader initiative leading to a two-state solution – a framework that has been rejected by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Reporter: “Israel could be under attack any moment from Iran. U.S. troops in Iraq were injured yesterday. Why have we not heard directly from President Biden? He’s still the president. Where is he?” KJP: “You’ve seen the president! He’s been very clear.”

REPORTER: “Israel could be under attack at any moment from Iran. U.S. troops in Iraq were injured yesterday. Why have we not heard directly from President Biden? He’s still the President — where is he?” KJP: “We just put out two readouts!”

Israeli fighter jets conducted airstrikes on a building in Yaroun, southern Lebanon, after IDF Golani Brigade Reconnaissance Unit troops identified several Hezbollah operatives. Another Hezbollah site in Kafr Kila was also targeted in the operation. Additionally, the IDF clarified that recent drone alerts in northern Israel were caused by a false identification and did not represent an actual threat.

After sirens sounded in southern Israel a few minutes ago, the IDF has announced that three rockets were launched from northern Gaza. One was intercepted by the Iron Dome, while the others landed in open areas. No injuries have been reported.

In a surprising development, Hamas has named mass murderer Yahya Sinwar as the new head of its political bureau, following the assassination of former leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last week.

The IDF have confirmed that around 30 projectiles were launched from Lebanon into Israel earlier today, prompting sirens in the Golan Heights and Galilee panhandle. Approximately 20 projectiles crossed into the Golan Heights, all landing in open areas, while around 10 projectiles targeted the Galilee panhandle, with most intercepted by the Iron Dome and the rest also falling in open areas. No injuries have been reported. In response, the Israel Air Force (IAF) conducted multiple strikes against Hezbollah targets. Earlier in the day, the IDF identified a terrorist cell entering a Hezbollah weapons storage facility in Kfarkela, which was swiftly struck by the IAF.

Another round of rockets was launched from Lebanon targeting the Kiryat Shmona area, with the Iron Dome system intercepting the missiles. There are no immediate reports of injuries.

A Hezbollah drone attack in the Western Galilee earlier today lightly injured six IDF soldiers and sparked a fire at Shraga Camp near Nahariya. The soldiers were treated for minor injuries, including ear damage from the blast. Additional drones struck the Nahariya area, where an Iron Dome malfunction led to a missile hitting a highway, critically injuring a motorist. Nineteen people were treated at Galilee Medical Center, with most victims now released.