During the approval of a 13-billion-shekel revitalization package for the north, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledges that Israel would find a solution to the ongoing drone threat.

Iran's IRGC says it attacked Kuwait and Bahrain with missiles and drones in response to a US attack on Qeshm Island.

<p>Following the conclusion of the first day in the latest round of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa stated that the atmosphere in the talks is good, noting that the issue of a ceasefire will take time.</p><p>When asked about the possibility of a comprehensive ceasefire, Issa replied: "That is what we are striving for."</p>

<p>A man approximately 37 years old was seriously injured near the Ahihud Junction.</p><p>A Magen David Adom team evacuated him to the Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya.</p>

Deputy Knesset Speaker Nissim Vaturi gatecrashes conference organized by MKs Ofer Cassif and Aida Touma Sliman, confiscates the refreshments, and distributes the food to visitors in the building. MK Ahmed Tibi lashes out.

US State Department spokesperson reports ongoing political and security progress following most recent round of direct Israel-Lebanon talks.

<p>The Knesset plenum has approved splitting the Communications (Broadcasting) Bill by a majority of 52 votes to 45, in accordance with the decision of the special committee chaired by MK Galit Distel-Atbaryan.</p><p>Among the clauses to be split and advanced separately are the section on news providers, enforcement and oversight mechanisms, investment obligations for international providers, and additional regulatory clauses.</p><p>Concurrently, it was determined that the Second Authority for Television and Radio will continue to operate and will not be shut down at this stage, maintaining most of its existing powers.</p>

<p>The Iranian <i>Mehr</i> news agency reported that explosions were heard on Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf. No further details are available at this time.</p>