IAEA Confirms Syrian Structure Was Nuclear Reactor, Other World Events

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed that a structure in Syria was a nuclear reactor, according to reports. The agency's findings are part of ongoing reports concerning Iran and Syria.

In Israeli domestic politics, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich urged MK Winter not to take risks and criticized National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. There were also maneuvers to oust MKs Gafni and Maklev. Rabbi Gershon Edelstein conveyed a message to Prime Minister Netanyahu, stating they are not dependent on any particular prime minister.

Internationally, former US President Donald Trump sent a message to the Iranian people, marking the first such communication since the start of the war. In a separate security development, a former IDF soldier is accused of attempting to join ISIS.

In other news, a space arms race is reportedly underway between China and the United States. Additionally, a prison takeover occurred in Ecuador.