Pakistan Chief Visits Iran Amid US Tensions

Pakistan's Army Chief visits Iran amid US-Iran tensions and Strait of Hormuz diplomacy, with Iran reporting mine-hit tankers. Turkish President Erdogan criticizes Israel's role in Syria, prompting a response from PM Netanyahu. Domestically, a new poll shows Gadi Eisenkot's party leading Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud following Benny Gantz's withdrawal, just weeks before Israeli elections. Defense Minister Israel Katz announced plans for a new IDF Space Brigade. IDF Chief of Staff Ayal Zamir visited Gaza to review readiness, while police in Jerusalem seized illegal weapons. President Isaac Herzog visited Hungary to strengthen ties and combat antisemitism. An incident near Modi'in involved a manhunt after a driver suspected of smuggling attempted to assault an officer.

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