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Qatar has denied claims it detained three Iranian pilots, after Tehran called for their release. A foreign ministry spokesperson described the claims as “misleading” amid ongoing diplomatic efforts. Iran’s armed forces said the pilots were captured after their SU-24 jets crashed during the early days of the US-Israeli war on Iran and had been held for six months.
Launch of Ukraine's Fire Point FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile. @Osinttechnical https://t.co/Fpe809MlbJ
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A Yemeni National Army drone chases down and hits a moving Houthi Toyota pickup. https://t.co/7lGB3kiQJn

Israel says soldiers wounded in southern Lebanon The Israeli military says three soldiers, including one officer, were wounded by an explosive drone in southern Lebanon overnight. In a post on X, the army said the soldiers were taken out of Lebanon to receive medical treatment in hospital, and their families have been notified.

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Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir: Inshallah, as quickly as possible, as quickly as possible, we will enter all of Gaza, settle all of Gaza, and encourage emigration.

Explosions will be heard in the Upper Galilee overnight from IDF activity in Lebanon, local authorities say. Artillery shelling, airstrikes, and other blasts are expected through the night. No changes to civilian guidelines. - Upper Galilee Regional Council

Three soldiers seriously wounded last night in southern Lebanon were hit by a Hezbollah explosive drone, the IDF says. The drone was launched around 2:30 a.m. at troops operating in the Ali Taher Ridge area, exploding near soldiers of the elite Yahalom combat engineering unit. An officer and two soldiers were seriously wounded and taken to hospital. Israel struck Hezbollah sites in Nabatieh and Ansar in response, killing a senior commander in the group.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir: There’s this myth that all Hamas people want to die, that all jihadists want to die. I disagree. Maybe 5%, 10% of Hamas members want to die. But most of them want life. They want to live.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir: They say, "This guy is crazy." Yes, you have to be insane in the Middle East. We are in the Middle East.

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Ali Samir al-Hajj Hassan, a Hezbollah Radwan Force battalion commander, was killed in a strike on Ansar in southern Lebanon this morning. His family members were also killed, per Lebanese reports. https://t.co/VSH3QNUpiA
Following the last night and this morning escalation in southern Lebanon, heavy traffic has been moving north toward Beirut. Residents aren't taking any chances. https://t.co/FKclUYozvx

Judging by documents recently released by the US Congress, the matter concerns a formidable arsenal that includes offensive weaponry, the diplomat noted
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir: In my imagination, I see all of Gaza as ours. God willing. Settlements—not only in Gush Katif, but throughout Gaza. Encourage as much emigration as possible, send them to their countries. And the terrorists—no emigration and nothing else. Kill them one by one, every single one.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir: I think targeted eliminations should be carried out in Gaza every night — take out 30, 40. Not only those who endanger you at that particular moment. There are people there who shouldn’t be alive. They shouldn’t live. I’m already being generous by calling them people.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir: They suffer. It’s hard for them. It’s bad for them. I’m happy that it’s bad for them. And yes, they receive the minimum of the minimum of the minimum of the minimum. But you’re right—in the end, it’s only the death penalty. That’s the only thing that can bring, not a complete correction, but some kind of correction and relief for the immense pain.

Turkish President Erdogan to Al Jazeera: "The continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon deeply concern us." He said he discussed stopping the war in Lebanon with Trump during Trump's recent visit to Turkey, and said the U.S. has a major role in halting the strikes.

Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam, on X, responding to the IDF strikes across southern Lebanon: "The Israeli escalation this morning toward Nabatieh, the villages of Ansar, Deir al-Zahrani and nearby villages is extremely dangerous and undermines efforts to stabilize southern Lebanon. The seven killed in Ansar were not 'military infrastructure,' and the women and children killed there were not military targets. Dealing with military infrastructure on Lebanese soil is the sole responsibility of the Lebane
Host: With my own hands, I will execute every terrorist here in the State of Israel. Ben-Gvir: I promise you I’ll try and turn the world upside down so that it happens. They don’t deserve to live.

Islamic Republic resumes flights at port city of Bandar Abbas after repeated interruptions amid fighting; UAE accuses Tehran of launching fresh strike on one of its ships in Hormuz The post Iran calls on Qatar to free its pilots who were downed in war with US and Israel appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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The USS Washington's movement comes amid reports of dire conditions on the USS Lincoln amid the ongoing Iran war.
Meanwhile, the IDF continues to strike Hezbollah targets in Lebanon following ceasefire violations by the terrorist group, with Hezbollah saying the latest strike would be "met accordingly."

Iran resumes flights at Bandar Abbas airport after wartime disruptions Flights at the port city of Bandar Abbas resumed on Saturday after repeated interruptions during war with the United States, state media reported. Kazem Tavassoli, director general of airports in Hormozgan province, said "scheduled flights at Bandar Abbas International Airport on high-traffic domestic routes resumed today, according to the IRNA state news agency. The reopening comes "following limited flights in recent days"

Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella: Colombia and Israel, always friends and allies!

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 192 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski advocates for the creation of a “European Legion” that would include Ukrainian soldiers who have gained combat experience in the war against Russia.

Rave the Planet is taking place under high security after last month's deadly Islamist attack. Also: Russia labels another German institute as "undesirable." DW has more.
NEW: Hezbollah hit IDF forces with an explosive drone on the Ali al-Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon, seriously wounding three Israeli soldiers. Israel responded by striking a Radwan Force headquarters in Ansar, killing battalion commander Ali Samir Al-Haj Hassan and several operatives. Lebanese authorities reported seven dead in the strike, including Hassan's wife and four children.

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Trees have repeatedly been destroyed by war, fires, and other causes, but we have always planted again as an expression of Jewish resilience and rebuilding.

BIG: Gulf allies are growing frustrated with Trump’s handling of the Iran war, viewing U.S. policy as erratic and ineffective. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain remain dependent on U.S. security support but are increasingly exploring alternatives, including deeper regional defense partnerships. Source: WaPo
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Why did an Emirati VIP private jet visit Iran twice in two days?

The Yasukuni Shrine, which commemorates over 2.4 million people who died in wars, became controversial after enshrining 14 convicted World War II Japanese war criminals.