Switzerland’s National Council voted 116–66 against recognizing a Palestinian state, citing the absence of a unified and functioning government. Lawmakers noted that Gaza remains under Hamas control—classified as a terrorist organization—while the Palestinian Authority lacks effective authority across the territory, failing key criteria for statehood under international law. Officials warned that recognition now could undermine
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir praised current soldiers as the greatest generation since 1948 during a visit to forces in southern Lebanon. Calling the war “historic,” Zamir hailed commanders and troops for “exemplary battles” and vowed Israel will not tolerate attacks on northern communities. He also stressed that Hezbollah draws strength from Iran,
‘This is the Israeli Navy. If you wish to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, do so through the established channels,’ a voice declared.
Hegseth told lawmakers that some members of Congress represented ‘the biggest challenge’ to the war effort.
On operational matters, Iranian and Pakistani sources identified IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi as a central figure.
IDF soldiers with dual citizenship face growing legal risks abroad.
Tehran University professor Mohammad Marandi warned that U.S. escalation would be catastrophic while claiming many of the weapons systems destroyed during the war were sophisticated Chinese-made decoys.
The ministry pointed to reports that members of the Global Sumud Flotilla network were recently detained in Tunisia on suspicion of money laundering and corruption.
During his remarks this week, Easton claimed that “349 members” of Congress have received ‘direct funding from Israel,’ a characterization that misrepresents how US campaign finance works.
IDF forces in southern Lebanon dismantled a Hezbollah weapons cache stocked with mortars and rockets — and a booby-trapped pit concealing a massive 900-kilogram explosive charge.
