A drone strike at the al-Saftawi junction killed Ahmed al-Batsh (Abu Osama) earlier today, Gazan channels report. He commanded Hamas' Abdulraouf Nabhan (Jabalia) Battalion in the Northern Brigade.

North Korea’s former Vice Defense Minister Yun Tong-hyon, a key figure in the country’s nuclear and missile programs, has died. - state media

Zelensky: Ukrainian forces hit refineries in Syzran, a drone plant in Taganrog, and a launch site in Oryol.

Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy and infrastructure continue, he says, and Kyiv's response is significant.

Poland would cease to exist within two to three days if it went to war with Russia, according to Putin adviser Nikolai Patrushev.

A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, per UKMTO. No damage or environmental impact reported. Authorities are investigating.

Saudi Civil Defense: Early warning in Taif, Mecca, and Jeddah.

Russia will not stop fighting during peace talks on Ukraine, Foreign Minister Lavrov said.

Beyond intelligence support, the U.S. has declined Saudi requests to intervene militarily against the Houthis.

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Saudi Arabia on Tuesday vowed to respond "decisively" to attacks by Yemen's Houthis, AFP reports. The pledge followed a strike by the Tehran-backed group using ballistic missiles and drones that wounded 13 people inside the kingdom.

Russian FM Lavrov plans to meet U.S. Secretary of State Rubio on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov:

"If the Americans had not backed out of the Anchorage agreement, if Europe had not pulled them away from these agreements, we would have already lived a year without war. This is an obvious fact. So draw your own conclusions."

Denmark's Defence Minister on the incident with Russia:

A Russian frigate fired flares that passed within "a matter of metres" of a Danish military helicopter. No warning or radio contact was given beforehand. Russia has "increased its willingness to take risks in terms of how far it is prepared to go."

Denmark has no plans to seek NATO Article 4 or 5 consultations over the incident.

Israel Foreign ministry: 'Six years ago, the Abraham Accords changed the Middle East. Today, they remain an anchor for the region’s future, building lasting partnerships, creating new opportunities and expanding the circle of peace. Six years on, the future is just beginning.'

Syrians are no fan of the Islamic regime

Japan's Air Force lost contact Tuesday with an RQ-4B Global Hawk surveillance drone off the northwestern coast. It disappeared from radar 50 km off Tottori. The drone is one of three based at Misawa Air Base. Its mission was not disclosed. - AP

Satellite imagery of the Ali Tahr ridge shows the aftermath of Thursday evening's massive explosion. The southern part of the ridge is where Hezbollah had built two underground tunnels.

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Iran's Vice President acknowledged internal divisions within the regime, calling for dialogue and negotiation to resolve them and urging an end to insulting public figures.

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The Yemeni Government Forces say they bombed Houthi military gatherings north and west of Marib. In a second statement, they reported striking Houthi missile platforms, radar systems and communications equipment in Marib province.

- Al Hadath

Qatar: We are working with our partners to reach an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Cairo for a working visit, received by Egyptian President Sisi.

Two Hamas commanders were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, per the IDF.

Rafat Abu Zamar, a company commander in Hamas's operations division, was killed in Khan Younis. The IDF says he led training ahead of October 7 and recently worked on rebuilding Hamas capabilities.

Muhammad Khader Fahmi Aghour, tied to weapons production, was killed in a separate Gaza City strike on Monday.

The IDF says both were advancing attacks in "systematic violation of the ceasefire."