Daily brief
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire by 45 days after a third round of direct talks in Washington, with the deal reportedly including a plan for Hezbollah disarmament linked to the CIA. The extension, confirmed by the US State Department, buys more time for both sides as discussions on a long-term security agreement continue. A US official described the third round of talks as 'productive, positive' so far.
The US Justice Department will seek the death penalty for a man charged with murdering two Israeli Embassy staffers.
IDF Chief of Staff Zamir visited the UAE during Operation Roaring Lion, sources confirmed.
Egypt condemned Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir's latest storming and raising of the Israeli flag at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, as Islamic states accused him of provocation.
Coalition splits are pushing Israel toward early elections, with a poll showing voters favoring Benjamin Netanyahu's retirement and the coalition losing seats.