Daily brief
The Israeli military's top lawyer has dropped all charges against several soldiers accused of physically and sexually abusing a Palestinian detainee from Gaza in the Sde Teiman case. The decision, described as a 'bombshell' in Israeli media, has drawn significant criticism amid ongoing international scrutiny of Israel's conduct in the war.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Israel is 'crushing' Iran and Hezbollah, mocked Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei, and said he was uncertain if Iranians would overthrow their regime.
Israel has threatened a military offensive into Lebanon if Hezbollah is not disarmed, while French President Emmanuel Macron urged Israel to renounce any ground operation there.
Iceland and the Netherlands have joined the genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ongoing coverage).
Oman, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey are pushing for a US-Iran ceasefire.