A condensed 60-second explanation on BBC: Israel has won, Hezbollah has been defeated. It’s satisfying to hear Firas Maksad, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute in the U.S., explain simply on the BBC: Israel emerged victorious, and the only reason the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon is holding is because Iran and Hezbollah are in a tough position—and they know it. Thanks to this, Israel can afford to advance deeper on the ground under the ceasefire framework than before it.

A true hero.

Two quiet days from the Houthis. This means one of two things: 1. Either their firing capabilities aren't that advanced. 2. Or what the IDF is doing is actually affecting them and disrupting the Houthi regime.

Yemen before and after.

📌 IDF forces arrested over 240 militants at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip. Out of approximately 500 people inside, half were identified as members of Hamas and Islamic Jihad. Among the detainees were the hospital director, suspected of being a Hamas operative, and about 15 militants who participated in the October 7 massacre.

Another attack on Yemen by Israel or USA. A decision has been made to engage in a broader campaign against the Houthis in Yemen. The campaign is expected to be prolonged.

The White House: Hamas remains the main obstacle to reaching a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. It refuses to make progress to bridge the gaps.

The suspect in the stabbing attack this morning in Herzliya is a Palestinian resident of the Samaria area, a former security system assistant who was involved in thwarting terror infrastructures in Judea and Samaria. He was exposed and transferred for rehabilitation in Israel. The suspect was apprehended at the scene and will be transferred to Shin Bet for further investigation of the attack's circumstances.

Suspected attack in Herzliya Magen David Adom spokesperson: Fighting for the life of the woman who was stabbed. A terrorist stabbed passersby. Shots were fired at the attacker. Total injuries: Approximately 4 victims in total. 1 in resuscitation efforts. The wounded woman's death has been confirmed.

🇾🇪 Report of an Israeli strike against Houthi targets in Yemen during a speech by Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi. 🇾🇪 The strikes targeted Sana'a Airport, Hodeidah Port, as well as oil facilities and power stations. 🇾🇪 According to Al-Hadath: at least seven strikes in Sana'a and three in Hodeidah.

Rise of the machines.

From the Yemen Front: Clashes Resume Between the Houthis and the Legitimate Yemeni Regime Arab media reports indicate that last night, clashes resumed in the northern part of Taiz Province in Yemen, between the Houthis on one side and the legitimate government, supported by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, on the other. Taiz Province is located at the border of the control zones, as seen in the old map I attached from 2020—green for Houthis and red for the legitimate regime. The scale of the clashes in Taiz is still unclear, but if they intensify (potentially alongside Israeli actions), it will pose a significant challenge for the Houthis, who will then be forced to fight on multiple fronts. Israel must strike the Houthis with force and consistency. There are opponents of the Houthis in Yemen who can finish the job on the ground—they are waiting for such support, similar to what happened in Syria. Israel should provide them with backing, which aligns with Saudi Arabia’s interests, as the latter shares a border with the Houthis. The time for action is now.

🚨 A woman was seriously injured after falling on her way to a shelter in Tel Aviv. Magen David Adom (MDA) teams are evacuating her with a severe head injury. She is unconscious and being transported to the hospital in serious but stable condition. The missile came from Yemen.

The statements made this evening by Israel's Defense Minister, Israel Katz, are making headlines in numerous Arab media outlets: "We defeated Hamas, we defeated Hezbollah, toppled the Assad regime, and will eliminate the Houthi leaders just as we eliminated Sinwar, Haniyeh, and Nasrallah. We will act in Sana'a and Hodeidah as we did in Gaza, Lebanon, and Tehran."

Suprise surprise.

Travel Warning The Iranian Foreign Ministry advises Iranian citizens not to travel to Syria "due to recent developments."

📢 50 years after the crash of a "Tzefa" helicopter in the Syrian Hermon, Shaldag commandos discovered the helicopter's front rotor, which has now been brought to Israel. The crash resulted in the deaths of six crew members, who were buried in Israel at the time, though parts of the helicopter were scattered at the site.