Israeli Army Chief Inspects Jordan Border, Stresses Readiness

Israeli Army Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visited the eastern border with Jordan, inspecting the 96th Division alongside Central Region Commander Avi Bluth and other military leaders. Zamir emphasized the strategic importance of the eastern border for Israel's security, stating the army's mission is to maintain regional stability, thwart terror threats, and prepare for various scenarios. He stressed the need for forces to rely on intelligence while maintaining readiness to respond quickly to changes and surprises, urging constant vigilance and proactive threat assessment to protect borders and citizens.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Na'im Qassem called for the cancellation of the framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon, claiming both U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had been defeated. Qassem asserted that Iran and the "resistance" in Palestine, Lebanon, Yemen, and Iraq played a role in their alleged defeats. He also held Lebanese authorities responsible for preserving Lebanon's sovereignty and urged them not to assist Israel in achieving its goals.

Gadi Eisenkot, head of the "Yishar!" Party, sent a letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning him against taking serious security or national steps before the new government is sworn in and gains Knesset confidence. Eisenkot noted Netanyahu currently heads a transitional government lacking Knesset support, with only 46 members backing his premiership. He urged Netanyahu to exercise caution and responsibility in security and national decisions, warning that using security forces without an immediate, unavoidable threat could have severe consequences for Israeli democracy and public trust.

Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei announced that Tehran would not remove any enriched nuclear material from its territory. The Knesset plenum approved the formation of the organizing committee with 63 votes in favor and 50 against, based on a proposal by MK Roee Folkman. The committee will comprise 22 Knesset members, with representation allocated based on parliamentary bloc size.

Bloomberg reported that Iran retains approximately 1,700 ballistic missiles despite months of airstrikes. The report indicated Iran's current missile production rate is about half of its pre-war capacity, maintaining significant military capability. The analysis suggested Iran launched over 6,000 missiles during the conflict, consuming or disabling at least 1,000 Patriot PAC-3 interceptor missiles. Israeli estimates placed Iran's pre-war ballistic missile arsenal at around 2,500.

In other news, the Prime Minister's office announced the government approved Gideon Sa'ar's appointment as Interior Minister. Neria La'it, son of the Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., was released for rehabilitation after being injured in a car bombing. Rafael unveiled its long-range cruise missile, the "SUPER ICE." Lebanese reports mentioned an Israeli airstrike targeting the town of Tibnin in southern Lebanon and Israeli forces demolishing buildings in Ainata.