Iran Boosts Hezbollah Readiness; Netanyahu Reveals Syria Contact

Stay updated as Iran reportedly instructs Hezbollah to increase military readiness and conducts ballistic missile drills, heightening alerts in Israel. We cover the IDF's destruction of a major Hamas tunnel in Gaza and a petition by Palestinian farmers in the West Bank seeking access to agricultural land. Aviation security is under scrutiny after an attempted hijacking, while former US VP Kamala Harris criticizes US policy towards Israel. Geopolitical news includes Prime Minister Netanyahu's disclosure of speaking with Syrian President Assad, alongside diplomatic engagements with China, Azerbaijan, and Bahrain. We also report on an MK's controversial remarks about the Knesset Speaker's LGBT affiliation and an explosion at the Intel factory in Kiryat Gat. This is Israel Today.

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