Shalom, friends.
Few things moved materially today, though things are far from quiet. Gaza’s demilitarization remains a hands-on problem, the north keeps running on “understandings” that Hezbollah treats as optional, and Iran’s internal stress is now bleeding into further intimidation, more cyber-noise, and increased threat signaling. We aren’t in the midst of one dramatic escalation, we’re just experiencing a widening contact surface—roads, bases, diaspora communities, and the diplomatic calendar.
Here’s the situation in ninety seconds.
⚡️Flash Brief: The Day in 90 Seconds or Less
Gaza: IDF extends the Yellow Line denial zone after dismantling a two-kilometer Hamas tunnel. See The War Today.
Northern Border: IDF strikes a Hezbollah operative after continued ceasefire violations in southern Lebanon. See The War Today.
Judea & Samaria: IDF tightens roadblocks and encircles Ramallah–Birzeit after a suspected ramming incident. See The War Today.
Iran: Israel raises readiness as Iranian social media claims ballistic activity and Tehran intensifies arrests. See Developments to Watch.
Home Front: A drone incident over Nevatim triggers an arrest amid concern of Iranian-backed espionage. See Developments to Watch.
Diplomacy: Israeli and Syrian officials are slated to meet in Paris on a new security arrangement. See Developments to Watch.
Diaspora: Lawfare and intimidation continues to migrate from institutions into street-level targeting and threats. See Israel and the World.