Russia Continues Drone Attacks on Ukraine; Kyiv Reports Casualties

Russia has continued its sustained drone attacks on Ukraine for a sixth consecutive day, with nine people killed in the Kyiv region. Ukrainian officials reported that air defense systems were active throughout the night, intercepting a significant number of the incoming unmanned aerial vehicles. The relentless strikes have left residents in Kyiv exhausted and fearful.

In other news, former US President Donald Trump stated in an interview with Fox News that the US would respond forcefully to Iran's attack on Jordan. He indicated a strong retaliatory measure would be taken against Iran. This comes amidst broader geopolitical tensions, including a reported invitation by the Trump administration to a senior Russian official for a G20 meeting, which reportedly angered European counterparts who refused to be photographed with him.

Domestically, the IDF has issued a warning regarding an increased risk of Palestinians organizing to retaliate against settlers. This warning comes amid rising tensions and settler violence in the West Bank, which are reportedly exacerbating friction between Prime Minister Netanyahu and Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar. Meanwhile, political discourse in Israel is heating up as the country appears to be heading towards elections, with discussions focusing on potential leadership successors and strategic political missteps.