Daily brief
Israel and Lebanon are holding discussions over a US-backed proposal to transfer control of some southern Lebanese territory to the Lebanese army, with Israel's defense minister stating there is no US demand for a full withdrawal from Lebanon. Lebanese President Aoun said the IDF must fully withdraw, while Hezbollah's chief asserted Israel has no choice but to leave. The talks, described as a pilot scheme, are taking place in Washington.
Former Gaza hostage Gritzewsky criticized the UN special rapporteur for remaining silent on the October 7 attacks.
Brad Lander, a Jewish ally of Zohran Mamdani and critic of Israel, won the New York City congressional primary.
Netanyahu completed his testimony in his corruption trial after 98 hearings spanning 18 months.
A new book reports that Trump warned Netanyahu, 'All the Jews are sick of you,' amid tensions over US policy shifts.