Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, speaking at a ceremony for police officers, said that he is waiting for the IDF to "finish the mission, take over Gaza and encourage voluntary immigration." His call was met with a loud round of applause.

The diplomat will consult with Israeli officials about their coming military offensive in Gaza City, as President Trump’s efforts to end the Gaza war appear stalled.

Following sirens near Ramon Airport in Israel's southern Arava region, the IDF announced that a hostile aircraft launched from Yemen had been successfully intercepted.