U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson meets with Netanyahu.

Somalia: Al-Shabaab reportedly took control of the strategic Goobo area in Hiiraan region without clashes, following the withdrawal of federal and local forces.

Hezbollah Leader Naim Qassem:

The U.S. demanded even the removal of hand grenades and mortars from Hezbollah within 30 days.

It’s like asking someone to give up 50% of their strength in a month without even knowing what that 50% means.

Iran’s President has appointed Ali Larijani—top advisor to the Supreme Leader—as head of Iran’s National Security Council.

BIG: Hezbollah Chief Naim Qassem:

If Israel re-launches broader war on Lebanon, rockets will fall into Israel.

Hezbollah Chief Naim Qassem:

We reject setting a timetable for handing over weapons while the Israeli aggression continues.

Türkiye plans to build industrial zones in Syria to help rebuild its war-torn economy and boost cross-border trade.

The initiative, backed by the Turkish government and business leaders, focuses on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises.

Source: Bloomberg

Blacklisted Turkish company ASSAN Group caused major losses to Ukraine.

According to reports in Ukrainian media, ASSAN Group Savunma—banned from public tenders in Türkiye for 2 years by the Turkish MoD due to failure to fulfill its obligations—has also failed to meet its commitments in Ukraine, causing significant financial damage to the war-torn Ukrainian state.

Despite receiving an advance payment for a $10.8 million order from the Ukrainian state defense company Spetsteknoeksport on December 19, 2024, ASSAN did not deliver the products by the required dates.

Even after being granted an extension, the deliveries were still not made within the specified timeframe.

ASSAN now faces the possibility of being taken to court at the Ukrainian war crimes tribunal.

Netanyahu's office:

Netanyahu held a three-hour security consultation today, during which the IDF Chief of Staff outlined options for continuing the Gaza campaign.

The IDF is ready to implement any decision by the Security Cabinet.

Reporter: What are you going to build?

Trump, from the roof of the White House: Missiles, nuclear missiles.

The Israeli cabinet will discuss occupying Gaza on Thursday.

BREAKING: Russia is considering a limited air truce with Ukraine, halting drone and missile strikes as a gesture to Trump, while continuing the war.

The move aims to ease pressure from potential US sanctions.

Source: Bloomberg

Brazilian President Lula:

I will not call Trump because he does not want to talk.

Israeli "settlers" steal Palestinian man's home and fridge, offer him a bottle of milk.

BREAKING: Trump plans to propose US-led reconstruction of Gaza with significant American funding, on the condition that Hamas is no longer in power.

Source: Israeli Channel 12

NEW: Trump administration plans new sanctions on Russia’s shadow oil fleet if Putin doesn't agree to a Ukraine ceasefire by Friday.

Source: FT

BREAKING: Lebanese PM has authorized the army to prepare a plan to monopolize arms before the end of the year.

Source: Reuters

Lebanese Information Minister says the army must submit a plan to monopolize arms within this month.

Source: Reuters

The National Park Service will reinstall the statue of Confederate General Albert Pike in Washington, DC, five years after protesters tore it down.

Trump plans for the US to take a leading role in Gaza aid efforts, frustrated with Israel’s handling of the crisis.

Source: Axios

Gaza's civil defense agency says 68 people were killed by Israeli gunfire and airstrikes on Tuesday.