Israeli Defence Ministry

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated he would not surrender 'a single inch of Lebanon's territory' to Israel and defended ongoing negotiations with Israel. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced the Israeli army would remain in 'security zones' in Lebanon, Syria, and the Gaza Strip 'until further notice'.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has ordered troops to prepare for an 'extended stay' in Lebanon. The directive is aimed at ensuring military readiness for prolonged operations in the region.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated soldiers in Lebanon are authorized to act without restriction against threats, despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah. Israeli strikes killed at least 20 people in Lebanon on Saturday, according to Lebanon's state news agency.

Somaliland denied rumors of an Israeli military base in the country, though Israel confirmed ongoing military and police training cooperation. Somaliland's president opened an embassy in Jerusalem during a state visit, following Israel's appointment of its first ambassador to Somaliland. Israel became the first country to recognize Somaliland's independence in 1991.

France has banned the display of Israeli offensive weapons at the 2026 Eurosatory international defence and security exhibition. The Israeli defence ministry criticized the decision as 'disgraceful,' while Eurosatory organisers stated Israeli defence systems are permitted to participate under a French government decision.

Israel's defence ministry announced the killing of Hamas' new military leader, Mohammed Odeh, in Gaza City through airstrikes. Defence Minister Israel Katz labeled Odeh as a key architect of the October 7 attacks, which initiated over two years of conflict in Gaza.