Daily brief
Israel on July 18 said its military struck Hezbollah fighters after a drone was spotted in southern Lebanon, amid ongoing cross-border tensions.
Israel cleared the way for using crocodile-filled moats to secure prisons holding Palestinians, a plan that has drawn criticism.
Israel opened military bases to US refueling planes, and the IDF manpower chief said extending service periods does not replace the need for more troops.
Israel countered Iranian spying by warning against recruitment, and Shin Bet foiled alleged plots with the arrest of HWC officials.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary