⚓ IRGC warns shipping after supertanker hits mines:
The IRGC Navy announced that an oil supertanker it said had “violated regulations” struck two naval mines while transiting a route south of the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire onboard.
The IRGC Navy warned: "Shipping companies should not be misled by provocations from the U.S. military. We warn that the fate of ships that violate security regulations in the Strait of Hormuz will be similar to those that struck two naval mines."
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The IRGC Navy announced that an oil supertanker it said had “violated regulations” struck two naval mines while transiting a route south of the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire onboard.
The IRGC Navy warned: "Shipping companies should not be misled by provocations from the U.S. military. We warn that the fate of ships that violate security regulations in the Strait of Hormuz will be similar to those that struck two naval mines."
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✈️ Iran claims drone attack on U.S.-hosting base in UAE:
The Iranian Armed Forces said it launched dozens of drones at Al Minhad Air Base in the UAE, targeting areas hosting U.S. forces and helicopters.
The UAE Defense Ministry confirmed that its forces intercepted an Iranian drone over the country's territorial waters as it approached from Iran. The ministry said the UAE Armed Forces remain on a high state of readiness, with air-defense systems continuing to monitor and safeguard the country's airspace around the clock.
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The Iranian Armed Forces said it launched dozens of drones at Al Minhad Air Base in the UAE, targeting areas hosting U.S. forces and helicopters.
The UAE Defense Ministry confirmed that its forces intercepted an Iranian drone over the country's territorial waters as it approached from Iran. The ministry said the UAE Armed Forces remain on a high state of readiness, with air-defense systems continuing to monitor and safeguard the country's airspace around the clock.
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🇺🇸 Trump signals escalation option against Iran:
President Donald Trump has not yet issued a specific public response to Iran’s latest claimed attack in the UAE. However, speaking to Fox News after Iran’s missile attack on U.S.-linked bases in Jordan was already being reported, Trump reiterated that Iran cannot be allowed a nuclear weapon, described the country as a “failing nation,” and suggested he does not require a formal agreement to consider the campaign successful: “I don’t need a signature on a piece of paper.”
Trump also argued that Iran’s attacks on Gulf states have strategically backfired by alienating governments that had previously remained relatively neutral.
Shortly afterward, he posted AI-generated videos depicting Iran’s Kharg Island being destroyed, captioning one: “Kharg Island being blown to smithereens!!!”
ANALYSIS: Kharg is Iran’s principal oil-export hub and was deliberately spared during earlier U.S. strikes, with Trump previously linking its continued protection to freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The imagery therefore appears to be deliberate escalation signaling, warning Tehran that its critical oil infrastructure remains an option while Washington continues military and economic pressure. It is not, at this stage, confirmation of a wider U.S. offensive.
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President Donald Trump has not yet issued a specific public response to Iran’s latest claimed attack in the UAE. However, speaking to Fox News after Iran’s missile attack on U.S.-linked bases in Jordan was already being reported, Trump reiterated that Iran cannot be allowed a nuclear weapon, described the country as a “failing nation,” and suggested he does not require a formal agreement to consider the campaign successful: “I don’t need a signature on a piece of paper.”
Trump also argued that Iran’s attacks on Gulf states have strategically backfired by alienating governments that had previously remained relatively neutral.
Shortly afterward, he posted AI-generated videos depicting Iran’s Kharg Island being destroyed, captioning one: “Kharg Island being blown to smithereens!!!”
ANALYSIS: Kharg is Iran’s principal oil-export hub and was deliberately spared during earlier U.S. strikes, with Trump previously linking its continued protection to freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The imagery therefore appears to be deliberate escalation signaling, warning Tehran that its critical oil infrastructure remains an option while Washington continues military and economic pressure. It is not, at this stage, confirmation of a wider U.S. offensive.
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⚖️ Givati soldiers jailed after refusing Namer mission with female paramedic:
The dispute involved religious soldiers from the Givati Brigade's Rotem Battalion during an operational mission in Gaza that required troops to travel in a Namer armored personnel carrier with a female paramedic.
According to reports on the incident, the company commander told the soldiers the mission was important and urgent, and the Givati Brigade rabbi permitted the mission to proceed with the female paramedic because of its operational importance. The soldiers had also sought guidance from rabbis outside the military and maintained that boarding under those conditions conflicted with the IDF's Joint Service Order and their religious requirements. The mission was ultimately canceled after the soldiers refused to participate.
The IDF has said the Joint Service Order generally entitles religious soldiers to operational service in a gender-segregated framework, except in exceptional circumstances.
Earlier reporting cited four soldiers who refused to board the Namer as receiving 10 days in jail, with three others who supported them receiving five days and additional disciplinary proceedings still underway. A subsequent IDF account gave updated totals, saying 16 soldiers were sentenced: five who led the refusal received 10 days in military jail, while 11 others received five days. Two of the five will also face an evaluation committee before being permitted to return to combat duty.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich backed the soldiers, saying:
“I support the Givati soldiers who insisted on their right and duty to serve in the IDF while upholding their values and beliefs and adhering to the IDF’s Proper Integration regulations. The soldiers have the full backing of the rabbis and administrators of the Hesder Yeshiva Association, who examined the matter thoroughly and with due care and stand behind the decision. I prayed and fervently hoped that the IDF would come to its senses and avoid the need for my intervention, but since that did not happen—as a leader of Religious Zionism, I cannot sit idly by, and I will demand answers from the IDF on this matter.”
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The dispute involved religious soldiers from the Givati Brigade's Rotem Battalion during an operational mission in Gaza that required troops to travel in a Namer armored personnel carrier with a female paramedic.
According to reports on the incident, the company commander told the soldiers the mission was important and urgent, and the Givati Brigade rabbi permitted the mission to proceed with the female paramedic because of its operational importance. The soldiers had also sought guidance from rabbis outside the military and maintained that boarding under those conditions conflicted with the IDF's Joint Service Order and their religious requirements. The mission was ultimately canceled after the soldiers refused to participate.
The IDF has said the Joint Service Order generally entitles religious soldiers to operational service in a gender-segregated framework, except in exceptional circumstances.
Earlier reporting cited four soldiers who refused to board the Namer as receiving 10 days in jail, with three others who supported them receiving five days and additional disciplinary proceedings still underway. A subsequent IDF account gave updated totals, saying 16 soldiers were sentenced: five who led the refusal received 10 days in military jail, while 11 others received five days. Two of the five will also face an evaluation committee before being permitted to return to combat duty.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich backed the soldiers, saying:
“I support the Givati soldiers who insisted on their right and duty to serve in the IDF while upholding their values and beliefs and adhering to the IDF’s Proper Integration regulations. The soldiers have the full backing of the rabbis and administrators of the Hesder Yeshiva Association, who examined the matter thoroughly and with due care and stand behind the decision. I prayed and fervently hoped that the IDF would come to its senses and avoid the need for my intervention, but since that did not happen—as a leader of Religious Zionism, I cannot sit idly by, and I will demand answers from the IDF on this matter.”
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🛰️ Channel 13: Israel trained thousands of Kurdish fighters for Iran plan:
Israel trained thousands of Kurdish fighters as part of a plan aimed at overthrowing the Iranian government, according to Israel's Channel 13.
The report said thousands of Kurdish fighters arrived in Israel and trained for various operational scenarios. The planned operation was halted shortly after the outbreak of the latest war with Iran. According to Channel 13, three days after the war began, a message arrived from the White House instructing Israel to stop the Kurdish operation. An Israeli official described the message as: "Three days after the campaign began, we received Don't."
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Israel trained thousands of Kurdish fighters as part of a plan aimed at overthrowing the Iranian government, according to Israel's Channel 13.
The report said thousands of Kurdish fighters arrived in Israel and trained for various operational scenarios. The planned operation was halted shortly after the outbreak of the latest war with Iran. According to Channel 13, three days after the war began, a message arrived from the White House instructing Israel to stop the Kurdish operation. An Israeli official described the message as: "Three days after the campaign began, we received Don't."
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⚠️ Trump vows retaliation after Iran attacks U.S. forces:
President Donald Trump said the United States will retaliate for Iran’s overnight ballistic-missile attack on U.S. forces in Jordan. President Trump said: “We will respond to the Iranian attack on U.S. forces overnight in Jordan. We are going to hit them hard. There will be a response”.
The Iranian attack followed the first known U.S. strikes inside Iran since late July. U.S. forces struck two IRGC launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz after, according to CENTCOM, Iranian forces were observed preparing rockets carrying sea mines that posed an “imminent threat” to shipping. Jordan said it intercepted eight Iranian missiles. Trump said nearly all incoming missiles were intercepted and that one was allowed through because it was not headed toward a significant target.
Trump separately called Iran “officially a Failed Nation” and said its leadership is in “total disarray.” He claimed more than 100,000 Iranian protesters have been killed and wrote, “They must be tried for war crimes against humanity!” The 100,000 figure has not been independently confirmed.
Despite threatening military retaliation, Trump said Iran wants negotiations “so badly,” while questioning whether Tehran can be trusted to reach an agreement and saying U.S. sanctions are “kicking in really strongly.”
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President Donald Trump said the United States will retaliate for Iran’s overnight ballistic-missile attack on U.S. forces in Jordan. President Trump said: “We will respond to the Iranian attack on U.S. forces overnight in Jordan. We are going to hit them hard. There will be a response”.
The Iranian attack followed the first known U.S. strikes inside Iran since late July. U.S. forces struck two IRGC launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz after, according to CENTCOM, Iranian forces were observed preparing rockets carrying sea mines that posed an “imminent threat” to shipping. Jordan said it intercepted eight Iranian missiles. Trump said nearly all incoming missiles were intercepted and that one was allowed through because it was not headed toward a significant target.
Trump separately called Iran “officially a Failed Nation” and said its leadership is in “total disarray.” He claimed more than 100,000 Iranian protesters have been killed and wrote, “They must be tried for war crimes against humanity!” The 100,000 figure has not been independently confirmed.
Despite threatening military retaliation, Trump said Iran wants negotiations “so badly,” while questioning whether Tehran can be trusted to reach an agreement and saying U.S. sanctions are “kicking in really strongly.”
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⚓ U.S. weighs further Strait of Hormuz strikes:
Trump and senior aides have been considering limited strikes intended to prevent Iran from rebuilding radar and missile capabilities used to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The plan was developed over the past week by CENTCOM and supported by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, but had not been approved by Trump ahead of this weekend’s exchange of fire. The latest escalation could lead Trump to greenlight it.
A U.S. official told Axios that in recent days an Iranian anti-aircraft missile was launched toward a U.S. F-35 fighter jet providing cover to ships in the Strait.
A senior Iranian source told Reuters that for every U.S. attack on Iran, Tehran would deliver a response “dozens of times greater.” The source said Iran’s retaliation for the Larak strikes demonstrated that “no target in the region is beyond Tehran’s reach.”
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Trump and senior aides have been considering limited strikes intended to prevent Iran from rebuilding radar and missile capabilities used to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The plan was developed over the past week by CENTCOM and supported by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, but had not been approved by Trump ahead of this weekend’s exchange of fire. The latest escalation could lead Trump to greenlight it.
A U.S. official told Axios that in recent days an Iranian anti-aircraft missile was launched toward a U.S. F-35 fighter jet providing cover to ships in the Strait.
A senior Iranian source told Reuters that for every U.S. attack on Iran, Tehran would deliver a response “dozens of times greater.” The source said Iran’s retaliation for the Larak strikes demonstrated that “no target in the region is beyond Tehran’s reach.”
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🛰️ Netanyahu meets Mossad chief:
The Prime Minister’s Office released a photograph of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meeting Mossad chief Roman Gofman at Mossad headquarters.
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The Prime Minister’s Office released a photograph of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meeting Mossad chief Roman Gofman at Mossad headquarters.
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🎯 IDF eliminates Hamas supply commander in Gaza City:
The IDF said it struck the Sabra area of Gaza City and eliminated Omar Mohammed Roshdy Saraj, a commander in Hamas’s Gaza City supply and maintenance company.
“As part of his role, the terrorist managed the supply of weapons to Hamas terrorists in Gaza City,” the IDF said. Another Hamas military-wing operative was also struck in the same attack.
According to the IDF, both terrorists had recently advanced attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and worked to rehabilitate Hamas capabilities, “in systematic violation of the ceasefire.” The military said they were struck to remove the threat they posed. Gazan media reported earlier that Israeli strikes in Gaza City during the day killed five people.
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The IDF said it struck the Sabra area of Gaza City and eliminated Omar Mohammed Roshdy Saraj, a commander in Hamas’s Gaza City supply and maintenance company.
“As part of his role, the terrorist managed the supply of weapons to Hamas terrorists in Gaza City,” the IDF said. Another Hamas military-wing operative was also struck in the same attack.
According to the IDF, both terrorists had recently advanced attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and worked to rehabilitate Hamas capabilities, “in systematic violation of the ceasefire.” The military said they were struck to remove the threat they posed. Gazan media reported earlier that Israeli strikes in Gaza City during the day killed five people.
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🛡️ Israel and Greece sign €3 billion “Achilles Shield” defense deal:
Israel and Greece signed the largest defense agreement in their bilateral history, worth approximately €3 billion, more than NIS 10 billion, under which Israel will build Greece a comprehensive multi-layered air-defense network.
The program will integrate Rafael’s David’s Sling and SPYDER systems, IAI’s BARAK MX, ELTA MMR radars and a new national command-and-control system led by Rafael, providing defense against ballistic missiles, aerial attacks, hostile UAVs and other threats.
Defense Ministry Director General Amir Baram and Greek procurement chief Ioannis Bouras signed the agreement at the Israeli Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv. The ministry described it as “the largest defense export deal in the history of Israel-Greece relations, and one of the largest in the history of the State of Israel,” and said it marks the first time Israel will provide another country with a complete integrated defense architecture against such a broad range of threats.
According to additional reporting, full operational capability is targeted within 35 months, with more than 25% Greek industrial participation and access to source code. A separate €26 million agreement was also signed for Rafael’s DRONE DOME counter-UAV systems to protect strategic sites.
The broader agreement includes expanded Israeli-Greek defense-industrial cooperation and technology transfer to Greek industry. The Defense Ministry said Greece’s selection of Israeli technology as the backbone of its major air-defense buildup reflects the depth of trust between the countries and further strengthens their strategic security partnership in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Netanyahu said: “The security agreement with Greece reflects Israel’s strength and the strengthening of regional alliances.”
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Israel and Greece signed the largest defense agreement in their bilateral history, worth approximately €3 billion, more than NIS 10 billion, under which Israel will build Greece a comprehensive multi-layered air-defense network.
The program will integrate Rafael’s David’s Sling and SPYDER systems, IAI’s BARAK MX, ELTA MMR radars and a new national command-and-control system led by Rafael, providing defense against ballistic missiles, aerial attacks, hostile UAVs and other threats.
Defense Ministry Director General Amir Baram and Greek procurement chief Ioannis Bouras signed the agreement at the Israeli Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv. The ministry described it as “the largest defense export deal in the history of Israel-Greece relations, and one of the largest in the history of the State of Israel,” and said it marks the first time Israel will provide another country with a complete integrated defense architecture against such a broad range of threats.
According to additional reporting, full operational capability is targeted within 35 months, with more than 25% Greek industrial participation and access to source code. A separate €26 million agreement was also signed for Rafael’s DRONE DOME counter-UAV systems to protect strategic sites.
The broader agreement includes expanded Israeli-Greek defense-industrial cooperation and technology transfer to Greek industry. The Defense Ministry said Greece’s selection of Israeli technology as the backbone of its major air-defense buildup reflects the depth of trust between the countries and further strengthens their strategic security partnership in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Netanyahu said: “The security agreement with Greece reflects Israel’s strength and the strengthening of regional alliances.”
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💊 Pharmacists suspected of stealing medications intended for IDF soldiers:
Two veteran pharmacists working as external Ministry of Defense contractors at Glilot Camp were arrested on suspicion of fraudulently taking tens of thousands of medications intended for IDF soldiers and systematically selling them on the black market.
Investigators say some were prescription medications and that the suspects allegedly pocketed tens of thousands of shekels. The arrests followed a months-long undercover investigation by Ministry of Defense security investigators, the Military Police Criminal Investigation Division and the Health Ministry’s Enforcement Division.
The two are suspected of theft, aggravated fraud, reckless and negligent conduct and additional offenses under Israel’s Pharmacists Ordinance. Additional suspects were also detained for questioning.
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Two veteran pharmacists working as external Ministry of Defense contractors at Glilot Camp were arrested on suspicion of fraudulently taking tens of thousands of medications intended for IDF soldiers and systematically selling them on the black market.
Investigators say some were prescription medications and that the suspects allegedly pocketed tens of thousands of shekels. The arrests followed a months-long undercover investigation by Ministry of Defense security investigators, the Military Police Criminal Investigation Division and the Health Ministry’s Enforcement Division.
The two are suspected of theft, aggravated fraud, reckless and negligent conduct and additional offenses under Israel’s Pharmacists Ordinance. Additional suspects were also detained for questioning.
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🇮🇱 Bar Kalifa named next Central Command chief; historic artillery appointment announced:
Following the Katz-Blut controversy, Defense Minister Israel Katz approved IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir’s recommendation to appoint Maj. Gen. Dado Bar Kalifa as the next commander of Central Command. He is expected to assume the post in 2027, “subject to an operational situation assessment.”
Bar Kalifa currently heads the Personnel Directorate and previously commanded the 36th Division during months of fighting against Hamas in Gaza.
Zamir also announced a broader round of senior appointments, including three new brigadier generals and 11 new colonels. Two brigadier generals and 23 colonels will move to new roles at their current ranks, while another 19 senior officers are being sent to studies between assignments.
The additional appointments remain subject to Katz’s approval and include commanders for the Military Intelligence Special Operations Division, the Givati, Nahal and Paratroopers brigades, and key positions in the Air Force and Navy.
Col. Efrat Kaykov is set to become the first woman to command the standing army’s 282nd Artillery Regiment. Kaykov currently commands the 213th Reserve Artillery Regiment, previously served as deputy commander of the 282nd and was also the first woman to command an Artillery Corps battalion.
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Following the Katz-Blut controversy, Defense Minister Israel Katz approved IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir’s recommendation to appoint Maj. Gen. Dado Bar Kalifa as the next commander of Central Command. He is expected to assume the post in 2027, “subject to an operational situation assessment.”
Bar Kalifa currently heads the Personnel Directorate and previously commanded the 36th Division during months of fighting against Hamas in Gaza.
Zamir also announced a broader round of senior appointments, including three new brigadier generals and 11 new colonels. Two brigadier generals and 23 colonels will move to new roles at their current ranks, while another 19 senior officers are being sent to studies between assignments.
The additional appointments remain subject to Katz’s approval and include commanders for the Military Intelligence Special Operations Division, the Givati, Nahal and Paratroopers brigades, and key positions in the Air Force and Navy.
Col. Efrat Kaykov is set to become the first woman to command the standing army’s 282nd Artillery Regiment. Kaykov currently commands the 213th Reserve Artillery Regiment, previously served as deputy commander of the 282nd and was also the first woman to command an Artillery Corps battalion.
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🔸 Smotrich-Feiglin talks advance as Winter falls below threshold in three polls:
The remaining point of contention in the emerging Smotrich-Feiglin alliance is reportedly whether Smotrich’s representative will receive the 11th position and Feiglin the 12th, or vice versa.
At the same time, Bennett and Eisenkot continued examining the possibility of a merger within their bloc.
A new poll following the emerging Smotrich-Feiglin alliance shows Ofer Winter failing to cross the electoral threshold. Three polls on three channels within 24 hours now place Winter below the threshold. In the scenarios cited, Winter crosses only if Smotrich runs independently or in hypothetical merger scenarios involving Ben Gvir or Likud.
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The remaining point of contention in the emerging Smotrich-Feiglin alliance is reportedly whether Smotrich’s representative will receive the 11th position and Feiglin the 12th, or vice versa.
At the same time, Bennett and Eisenkot continued examining the possibility of a merger within their bloc.
A new poll following the emerging Smotrich-Feiglin alliance shows Ofer Winter failing to cross the electoral threshold. Three polls on three channels within 24 hours now place Winter below the threshold. In the scenarios cited, Winter crosses only if Smotrich runs independently or in hypothetical merger scenarios involving Ben Gvir or Likud.
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🔹 Segalovich explains decision to join Ra’am:
Yoav Segalovich, the first Jewish member of Ra’am, said: “I have no intention of changing Mansour or Ra’am, and they will not change me. But we can cooperate politically on the basis of trust, recognition of our differences, and a commitment to working together. There is baggage from the past, and there is a bloody history. We cannot change the past because it is an established fact. The role of leadership is to change reality and create a better future.”
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Yoav Segalovich, the first Jewish member of Ra’am, said: “I have no intention of changing Mansour or Ra’am, and they will not change me. But we can cooperate politically on the basis of trust, recognition of our differences, and a commitment to working together. There is baggage from the past, and there is a bloody history. We cannot change the past because it is an established fact. The role of leadership is to change reality and create a better future.”
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❌ Senior Hamas terrorist apprehended in Gaza operation:
The IDF confirmed striking "a number of targets" in the Gaza Strip to "remove threats to security forces." No Israeli troops were injured.
Gazan media claimed that a "special Israeli unit" infiltrated western Gaza City before being detected by Hamas, prompting Israeli shelling and airstrikes in the area. Palestinian media has at times referred to Israeli-backed anti-Hamas militias operating inside Gaza as Israeli forces. Subsequent reporting indicated that the alleged "special unit" was apparently an Israeli-backed Palestinian militia. The IDF declined to comment on those specific reports.
Defense Minister Israel Katz subsequently confirmed that a senior Hamas terrorist had been apprehended inside Gaza following reports of a raid by an Israeli-backed Palestinian militia with Israeli air support. Gazan reports initially cited at least one person killed and several wounded in the strikes, with later reports citing four killed.
Katz said: "This is our policy: we do not wait for threats, but pursue Hamas terrorists, thwart them and destroy their terrorist infrastructure. We have built a strong and unprecedented security zone in Gaza to protect the residents and IDF soldiers."
"We are not withdrawing from Gaza until the Strip is demilitarized, Hamas is disarmed and all terror tunnels are destroyed. And even after that, the IDF will remain in Gaza on defensive lines and ensure the security of the western Negev communities."
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The IDF confirmed striking "a number of targets" in the Gaza Strip to "remove threats to security forces." No Israeli troops were injured.
Gazan media claimed that a "special Israeli unit" infiltrated western Gaza City before being detected by Hamas, prompting Israeli shelling and airstrikes in the area. Palestinian media has at times referred to Israeli-backed anti-Hamas militias operating inside Gaza as Israeli forces. Subsequent reporting indicated that the alleged "special unit" was apparently an Israeli-backed Palestinian militia. The IDF declined to comment on those specific reports.
Defense Minister Israel Katz subsequently confirmed that a senior Hamas terrorist had been apprehended inside Gaza following reports of a raid by an Israeli-backed Palestinian militia with Israeli air support. Gazan reports initially cited at least one person killed and several wounded in the strikes, with later reports citing four killed.
Katz said: "This is our policy: we do not wait for threats, but pursue Hamas terrorists, thwart them and destroy their terrorist infrastructure. We have built a strong and unprecedented security zone in Gaza to protect the residents and IDF soldiers."
"We are not withdrawing from Gaza until the Strip is demilitarized, Hamas is disarmed and all terror tunnels are destroyed. And even after that, the IDF will remain in Gaza on defensive lines and ensure the security of the western Negev communities."
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🚧 Smuggling attempt through Gaza aid mechanism thwarted:
Israeli authorities thwarted an attempt at the Kerem Shalom Crossing to smuggle approximately 100 bottles of liquid nicotine into Gaza, concealed inside beverage bottles.
The shipment was carried by a truck transporting goods purchased by an Israeli company authorized to bring supplies into Gaza through the private-sector humanitarian aid mechanism. Defense Ministry crossing inspectors discovered the concealed nicotine and transferred the findings to COGAT officials.
The truck and its entire contents were confiscated and transferred to Customs and other relevant authorities. COGAT chief Maj. Gen. Yoram Halevy ordered the company's authorization to bring aid into Gaza immediately suspended until further notice. COGAT said Israeli authorities would continue operating with "zero tolerance" against attempts to smuggle goods or exploit humanitarian aid mechanisms.
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Israeli authorities thwarted an attempt at the Kerem Shalom Crossing to smuggle approximately 100 bottles of liquid nicotine into Gaza, concealed inside beverage bottles.
The shipment was carried by a truck transporting goods purchased by an Israeli company authorized to bring supplies into Gaza through the private-sector humanitarian aid mechanism. Defense Ministry crossing inspectors discovered the concealed nicotine and transferred the findings to COGAT officials.
The truck and its entire contents were confiscated and transferred to Customs and other relevant authorities. COGAT chief Maj. Gen. Yoram Halevy ordered the company's authorization to bring aid into Gaza immediately suspended until further notice. COGAT said Israeli authorities would continue operating with "zero tolerance" against attempts to smuggle goods or exploit humanitarian aid mechanisms.
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🇺🇸 Trump: Further retaliation possible, but major escalation downplayed:
In new Oval Office remarks Monday evening, President Trump downplayed the prospect that renewed U.S.-Iran exchanges mark a return to full-scale war while leaving further conventional strikes on the table.
Asked about the escalation, Trump described Iran as militarily and economically devastated and said: "That doesn’t mean we won’t smack them. We’ll see what happens." He separately ruled out any need to use nuclear weapons against Iran, saying Tehran is already "totally defeated militarily."
ISRAEL REALTIME ASSESSMENT: The remarks meaningfully clarify Trump's earlier promise to "hit them hard." He continues to signal that further U.S. military action remains possible, while now explicitly suggesting that the response is more likely to remain limited rather than expand into a new full-scale campaign. That aligns with the previously reported CENTCOM proposal for periodic, targeted strikes around the Strait of Hormuz. No new Pentagon or CENTCOM operational announcement accompanied the remarks at this check.
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In new Oval Office remarks Monday evening, President Trump downplayed the prospect that renewed U.S.-Iran exchanges mark a return to full-scale war while leaving further conventional strikes on the table.
Asked about the escalation, Trump described Iran as militarily and economically devastated and said: "That doesn’t mean we won’t smack them. We’ll see what happens." He separately ruled out any need to use nuclear weapons against Iran, saying Tehran is already "totally defeated militarily."
ISRAEL REALTIME ASSESSMENT: The remarks meaningfully clarify Trump's earlier promise to "hit them hard." He continues to signal that further U.S. military action remains possible, while now explicitly suggesting that the response is more likely to remain limited rather than expand into a new full-scale campaign. That aligns with the previously reported CENTCOM proposal for periodic, targeted strikes around the Strait of Hormuz. No new Pentagon or CENTCOM operational announcement accompanied the remarks at this check.
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⚓ Tanker struck near Strait of Hormuz:
UKMTO reported that a tanker was struck by three unknown projectiles 17 nautical miles east of Khasab, Oman, while completing an outbound transit through the Strait of Hormuz on August 31 at 2000 UTC, under Warning 124-26.
Iranian reports said the maritime incident previously flagged by UKMTO involved the Saudi oil tanker "Cedar," which was stopped while navigating the southern corridor of the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel reportedly activated its AIS during the transit, according to Tasnim.
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UKMTO reported that a tanker was struck by three unknown projectiles 17 nautical miles east of Khasab, Oman, while completing an outbound transit through the Strait of Hormuz on August 31 at 2000 UTC, under Warning 124-26.
Iranian reports said the maritime incident previously flagged by UKMTO involved the Saudi oil tanker "Cedar," which was stopped while navigating the southern corridor of the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel reportedly activated its AIS during the transit, according to Tasnim.
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💥 U.S. strikes IRGC targets in Iran:
At 12:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM Israel time, CENTCOM announced: “Today at 12 p.m. ET, U.S. forces began striking Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in Iran. The strikes follow recent attempted attacks by the IRGC against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and against American service members deployed to the region”.
The U.S. military is carrying out airstrikes in southern Iran. Explosions have been reported in Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Qeshm, Chabahar, Konarak, Jask, Minab and Asaluyeh in Bushehr province. Specific targets, damage and the scale or duration of the operation have not yet been disclosed.
Axios reports the attacks are part of the limited-strike strategy around the Strait of Hormuz that President Trump and senior advisers had been considering, intended to prevent Iran from rebuilding radar, missile and other capabilities that could threaten tankers, U.S. ships and aircraft.
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At 12:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM Israel time, CENTCOM announced: “Today at 12 p.m. ET, U.S. forces began striking Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in Iran. The strikes follow recent attempted attacks by the IRGC against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and against American service members deployed to the region”.
The U.S. military is carrying out airstrikes in southern Iran. Explosions have been reported in Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Qeshm, Chabahar, Konarak, Jask, Minab and Asaluyeh in Bushehr province. Specific targets, damage and the scale or duration of the operation have not yet been disclosed.
Axios reports the attacks are part of the limited-strike strategy around the Strait of Hormuz that President Trump and senior advisers had been considering, intended to prevent Iran from rebuilding radar, missile and other capabilities that could threaten tankers, U.S. ships and aircraft.
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