The IDF has announced that significant reinforcements will be sent to the Gaza Strip in order to "expand the fighting" there. This will be in the form the 933rd "Nahal" Infantry Brigade and the 35th Paratroopers Brigade.

Firstly, the IDF announced that the 933rd "Nahal" Infantry Brigade (162nd "Ha-Plada" Armoured Division) had completed its operations in the West Bank and will be redeployed to the Gaza Strip. They have been pulled out of the West Bank and were sent to southern Israel to begin preparations for deployment to Gaza.

In my opinion, they will be sent to northern Gaza, specifically the Beit Hanoun - Beit Lahiya area. This is for three reasons. Firstly, this is where forces from the 401st "Iron Tracks" armoured Brigade (which are also part of the 162nd Division) are stationed. Additionally, the Nahal brigade previously operated in the Beit Hanoun area, which is in northern Gaza, meaning that they are much more accustomed to the environment and fighting conditions there. There is also the fact that yesterday, the mayor of Beit Hanoun made a statement claiming that Israel aims to annex 42% of the city's total area into a buffer zone.

The Nahal brigade conducted counter-insurgency operations in various towns of the northern West Bank, including Qabatiya, Tamoun and Silat al-Harithiya, where they arrested and killed Palestinian militants from the Tubas battalion and Jenin Brigades (both part of the Saraya al-Quds brigades, armed wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad). They also dismantled improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and seized various different types of weapons. The IDF claims that in the Nahal Brigade's 80-day deployment in the West Bank, they arrested over 100 wanted Palestinians, carried out "numerous" searches, confiscated dozens of weapons, and killed "a number of" militants.

As for the 35th Paratroopers Brigade, they previously operated in Syria, near the Golan heights, and during their 5-month long deployment, confiscated and dismantled numerous weapons, including explosives, ammunition, mortar shells, and more. The IDF also reported that the forces from the 35th brigade carried out dozens of raids on former Syrian Arab Army (SAA) posts.

The IDF added that the Paratroopers Brigade will be replaced in the coming days by reserve forces, who will continue their activity in southern Syria.

Zelensky has said that he will be travelling to Istanbul on Thursday, where he will "be waiting for Putin". He expressed his hope that "the Russians will not look for excuses", and reiterated that there "is no point in prolonging the killings".

The official Israeli Broadcasting Authority "Kann" has reported that U.S. President Donald Trump will be meeting in the Saudi capital of Riyadh on Tuesday with the leaders of Lebanon, Syria and Saudi Arabia to discuss the possibility of U.S. recognition of a Palestinian state.

Kann, citing a source in the Saudi Royal Family said that there is "great optimism" in Riyadh ahead of the meeting. The discussions will also reportedly revolve around the normalisation of relations between Israel and the Arab states and an end to the war in Gaza.

It's important to keep in mind, that any possible recognition of a Palestinian state will not involve any Palestinian political parties such as Hamas, the PIJ, the PFLP, etc. It will be to do with Fatah (Palestinian Authority) - the internationally recognised government-body of the State of Palestine. The Palestinian Authority has repeatedly cooperated with Shin Bet, IDF and Israeli border police, providing them intelligence on the whereabouts of Palestinian militants in the West Bank and possibly Gaza.

The IDF has issued evacuation orders for the Ras Issa, Hodeidah and Saleef ports in Houthi-controlled Yemen.

A series of Israeli attacks is likely imminent. This is the second time ever that Israel has issued evacuation orders for Yemen.

Israeli media: "The attack is coming soon."

Reports of Israeli fighter jets taking off.

Israeli airstrikes on the Ras Isa port

Only 14 minutes were given for civilians to evacuate.

Differing reports are coming through right now. Some sources say 8 airstrikes targeted the port, while others say that all of the airstrikes have been warning/mock strikes so far.

At least 10 Israeli fighter jets are in the area

Iskander on Sumy

Disappeared. There is still a threat of launches from Voronezh Oblast.

An explosion was heard from Sumy City

Trump: "Important announcement coming soon".

The reports of Israeli airstrikes by Saudi sources such as Al-Arabiya and Al-Hadath are false. All strikes so far have been mock airstrikes.

Israeli Channel 12 reports that Israeli soldier Idan Alexander is set to be released by Hamas as a part of a goodwill gesture to the U.S. following the direct negotiations.

Walla Hebrew: "US envoy Steve Witkoff informed the parents of Israeli captive Idan Alexander that Hamas was releasing their son."

Lebanese outlet Al-Mayadeen reports that Trump's announcement will be about the release of Idan Alexander by Hamas.

Hamas has officially announced that they will release Israeli soldier Idan Alexander (who holds dual US citizenship). They confirmed that Hamas has been in contact with the US over the past few days.

They stated that his release "will be part of the efforts to achieve a ceasefire, open the crossings, and allow aid and relief to reach our people in the Gaza Strip."

Israeli media reports that Israel does not plan to attack the ports in Yemen today as the evacuation orders did not specifically state that they would be attacked. Apparently this is a part of a phycological warfare tactic.

U.S. special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff is set to arrive in Israel tomorrow.