Israel remains on high alert as the wider Middle East continues to experience intermittent drone and missile attacks by Iranian proxy groups, particularly in neighboring Jordan. For the moment, Israel is not the primary target, but officials recognize that the security situation can change rapidly. The possibility of renewed direct conflict with Iran and its regional proxy network remains a constant concern.

Attention today is focused on Washington, where Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting President Donald Trump at the White House. The visit marks Netanyahu’s seventh meeting with Trump in the past eighteen months, more than any other world leader during that period, and comes at a pivotal moment for regional security and diplomacy.

Following their meeting, Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Trump, and numerous international leaders are attending the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham. For more than two decades, Graham was regarded as one of Israel’s strongest allies in Washington.

Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts have intensified to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following the recent U.S.-Iran confrontation. Iran and Oman have been holding talks aimed at establishing temporary arrangements for commercial shipping through the strategically vital waterway. While these discussions are narrowly focused and significant disagreements remain, including transit fees and authority over shipping routes, mediators from Pakistan, Egypt, and Qatar believe even a limited agreement could reduce tensions and create momentum toward broader negotiations.

Closer to home, tensions remain elevated in the West Bank following recent deadly clashes between Israelis and Palestinians. The IDF continues counterterrorism operations aimed at preventing further escalation. During a large-scale raid this week, the IDF announced the arrest of 30 Palestinians suspected of involvement in weapons smuggling and facilitating the illegal entry of Palestinians into Israel for unauthorized employment. With Israeli parliamentary elections only three months away, developments in the West Bank are expected to remain both a security and political focal point.

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