Israeli Soldiers’ Conduct Under Investigation: A senior military official condemned Israeli soldiers’ behavior towards a CNN news team filming in the West Bank, describing it as “unacceptable.” The soldiers allegedly mistreated the journalists rather than addressing nearby illegal outposts or local conflicts. An investigation into the incident is ongoing. Israel’s Cabinet Reviews Regional Concerns: The Israeli cabinet convened to discuss a range of issues including Iran, Hezbollah, and national crimes. Israel is uncertain about the outcome of US-Iran negotiations, with the decision firmly in the hands of US President Donald Trump. Israel objects to Iran’s insistence on involving Hezbollah and the war in Lebanon in these discussions – a divergence also echoed by Gulf countries hoping for a regime change in Iran. Bennett Takes Aim at Netanyahu: Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has blasted current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of indirectly funding Hamas with Iranian dollars, leading to further divisiveness in Israel. Confirming his ambition to replace Netanyahu, Bennett alleged the current premier had been unsuccessful in eradicating Hamas terrorism. Bennett’s comments invoked skepticism from the Likud party due to his previous unfulfilled promises. American Political Fragmentation Over Iran: Approximately 90% of MAGA-affiliated voters supported a war, amidst reports that Iran was nearing nuclear capability. Contrarily, several right-wing figures such as Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, and Candace Owens criticized the conflict. Expressing the sentiment that a president’s war should not be the public’s automatic endorsement, Joe Kent resigned from his anti-terrorism role, stating, “the immediate threat to the United States by Iran does not exist.” Israeli Attack Diminishes Iran’s Naval Capabilities: The Israeli Air Force struck a strategic facility in Yazd, Iran, a center for advanced naval missile development and assembly. The attack was an effective hit to Iran’s military capabilities and forms part of a wider strategy to handicap Iran’s naval capabilities. Israel Defense Adapts to Iranian Missile Threats: Israel is reacting to persistent missile threats from Iran, augmenting its “Iron Beam” system to counter larger and long-range threats. The decision underscores the pressure Israel’s military faces to deter these attacks, despite a mixed track record using these systems. G7 Ministers Reflected on Israeli Settler Violence: In a G7 meeting in France, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio showed concern about escalating violence by extremist Israeli settlers in Judea and Samaria, expressing expectations that Israel would intervene. Houthi Rebel Aggression Targets Israel: The Houthi rebel group has claimed responsibility for ballistic missile attacks on Israeli military sites – the group’s first direct assault on Israel. The group has promised to continue its aggression until its goals are met, suggesting an imminent sea blockade as a possible intervention. Israel’s Territorial Policy Draws International Scrutiny: The Israeli government continues to merge infrastructure and expand settlements, regardless of increasing violence towards Palestinians. Internationally, Israel faces escalating criticism over the situation in the West Bank. Despite this, Israel shows reluctance to confront these criticisms. Turkey Responds to Israeli Aggression: Turkey has expressed fervent opposition to Israeli aggression towards Iran and…