Israel/Diplomacy & defense

Israeli foreign minister says normalization is possible if Israel's northern border is secured, describing Hezbollah as an Iranian proxy preventing peace

Leitner warned that Israel's negotiations with Lebanon were in danger if both sides did not remain focused on their shared goals: the removal of Iranian influence and Hezbollah's disarmament

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar spoke at the JNS International Policy Summit on Tuesday, stating that Israel is not the one to blame for violating Lebanon's sovereignty

Foreign Minister Sa'ar receives the Argentine delegation decades after the deadly attack

According to separate reports cited by CNN, Somaliland has also granted Israel access to an additional military facility that could serve as a logistical stop for aircraft operating on long routes

"This important visit reflects the great importance that both countries attach to expanding their growing defense and industrial alliance, as well as the depth of the bond between our two nations."

Commanders of both navies tour northern Israel and Gaza communities with Eastern Mediterranean security challenges at the top of their agenda

Smart Shooter, Controp, and Aeronautics are among the firms barred while Rafael and Elbit are allowed to remain open

Netanyahu downplays alleged tensions with Trump during CNBC interview, stresses US-Israel strategic goals remain unchanged despite behind-the-scenes friction reported in recent calls

Berri's evasive response to Rubio proposal deepens diplomatic deadlock; Washington says Israel cannot be expected to keep absorbing attacks as PM Netanyahu says he ordered the IDF to strike in Beirut

"We held productive military-to-military discussions which will inform the Department of State-led political track next week," said US Under Secretary of War Colby

Tense phone call between Netanyahu and Trump reveals a widening rift after Washington sidelines planned military strike in favor of a Pakistan-mediated ceasefire draft report

The challenge for Netanyahu is already clear. After more than 40 days of intense fighting, he will have to explain to the Israeli public how the Ayatollah’s regime remains intact

Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter speaks with i24NEWS ahead of Thursday's Washington DC talks between Israel and Lebanon

“Netanyahu has now publicly revealed what Iran’s security services long ago conveyed to our leadership,” Araghchi wrote on X, adding that “collusion with Israel” against Iran would be “unforgivable.”

The commander of division 162 summarizes the investigation as the IDF states it 'views the incident with great severity' and respects all religious symbols

Energy minister Cohen and foreign minister Sa'ar agree to export surplus fuel as Germany seeks alternatives amid strait closure

The defense ministry says the acquisition marks the first step in a 350-billion-NIS long-term military expansion

Jerusalem deployed the Iron Beam laser, a Spectro drone detection system, and an Iron Dome to Abu Dhabi as Iran fired 2,500 projectiles at the gulf state, according to a Financial Times report

Officials say the flotilla involves more than 100 vessels and around 1,000 participants departing from countries including Turkey, Spain, and Italy

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead the high-level diplomatic push as Huckabee joins Israeli and Lebanese envoys for critical second round of regional stability talks on Thursday

Israeli Ambassador to US Yechiel Leiter and the Lebanese Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad will attend the meeting

About 30 incidents have been reported in recent years, with Iran accused of driving threats since October 7

Sources tell i24NEWS Israel’s Ambassador to the US confronted the White House after Trump’s "unusually blunt" social media directive against Israel's Lebanon strikes