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Two IDF soldiers injured after overnight operations in the West Bank
The Israel Defense Forces says it destroyed two large Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon, allegedly built with Iranian support. Israeli Foreign Minister Sa'ar reiterated that Israel has no territorial ambitions in Lebanon, saying operations are focused on border security.
President Trump orders an indefinite blockade of Iranian ports - report
US officials told the Wall Street Journal that Trump has directed aides to prepare for a prolonged blockade of Iran aimed at cutting off key revenue streams, particularly oil exports, in an effort to pressure Tehran into a nuclear agreement. The decision, discussed in a recent Situation Room meeting, reflects a strategy to intensify economic pressure while avoiding more direct military escalation or disengagement.
Two IDF soldiers wounded after overnight West Bank op.
Two IDF soldiers were injured during an operational mission in the Binyamin Brigade village of Silwad overnight Wednesday after being ambushed by two terrorists. The soldiers were evacuated to a nearby hospital for medical treatment, and their families have been notified of the incident.