- New defense minister says ‘disarming Hezbollah’ a war aim, drawing look from IDF chief The Times of Israel
- Netanyahu Plans a Big Gift for Trump—Two Months From Now The New Republic
- Israel prepares Lebanon cease-fire plan as ‘gift’ to Trump, officials say The Washington Post
- Israel’s maximalist demands unlikely to lead to ceasefire with Hezbollah Al Jazeera English
- Lebanese ceasefire efforts inch ahead as Israel keeps up fierce bombardment Reuters