Israel
Shas officially announces support for hostage deal with Hamas
Shas is a Haredi religious political party which is the fourth-largest party in the Knesset
Israeli war cabinet to discuss escalation in north
Fires rage across northern Israel as conflict with Hezbollah intensifies
Military cabinet to discuss escalation on northern border
At the request of Machane Mamlachti leader Benny Gantz, a “military” cabinet meeting will be held today, June 4, to discuss the escalation in the north of the country.
IDF carries out 65 strikes on targets in Gaza
Forces from the 99th and 162nd Divisions, supported by the IDF Air Force and Navy, continue the ground operation in Gaza.
Rocket sirens in Western Galilee, near Lebanon border
At 11:59 AM, an alarm was heard in the Western Galilee, near the border with Lebanon.
IDF reports interception near Nahariya, reservist wounded
The IDF reports a “suspicious air target” (likely a Hezbollah UAV) was successfully intercepted over the Mediterranean Sea near Nahariya.
Netanyahu urges Likud MPs to support Hamas deal
Netanyahu’s meetings with Knesset members suggest that he is concerned about a possible "putsch" within the faction.