Daily brief
Israeli forces intercepted the Gaza-bound Global Sumud flotilla near Cyprus, killing eight people including three community kitchen workers. Activists from Italy were among those intercepted, with reports indicating at least 12 Italians captured by Israel. The flotilla was attempting to breach the blockade of Gaza.
IDF reservists were forced to cross the Lebanon border despite being ineligible for benefits.
A report revealed Israel operated two covert bases in the Iraqi desert during the Iran war.
Israel will build a military compound on the site of a demolished UN headquarters in Jerusalem.
Hamas appointed a new military chief after Israel killed al-Haddad, one of the last senior October 7 architects, according to a report.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary