Worked for 35s: Weekend Recap
By Sammy Tisser,
Trump on Saudi-Israel cooperation
President Donald Trump said Israel had "been very helpful to Saudi Arabia" as the kingdom faces Houthi attacks. He also suggested normalization could be back on the table "maybe more than ever." His comments did not establish what assistance Israel had provided specifically against the Houthis.
European diplomats attacked
Police opened an investigation into an alleged attack involving European diplomats and Palestinian olive harvesters near Taybeh on Saturday. French, Belgian and Polish representatives were reportedly present, and a Belgian diplomatic vehicle was damaged. The IDF condemned the incident and said the delegation's visit had not been coordinated with it.
Gaza strikes
The IDF announced overnight that two Hamas operatives who participated in the October 7 attacks had been killed in separate Gaza strikes. Separately, Gaza hospital officials reported four people killed in Israeli strikes, including a 14-year-old. The military said it targeted Hamas and Islamic Jihad operatives in some of those locations.
Lebanon interceptions
The IDF launched interceptors near its troops in southern Lebanon on Friday evening, later saying the launches followed a false identification. No civilian warning sirens were activated.
Clash near Kedumim
Two people were lightly injured during a clash between Israelis and Palestinians near Kedumim on Saturday. The IDF said an injured Israeli civilian was taken for treatment and that troops were searching the area as the incident was investigated.
Iran and Gulf shipping
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed Saturday that two oil tankers struck naval mines and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters said there was no independent confirmation. Separately, CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper said financial pressure was forcing Iranian-backed groups to send money back to the IRGC, sometimes withholding their own fighters' pay.
Topics: Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon & Hezbollah
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