—YouTube has announced that it will increase the length of Shorts videos from 60 seconds to 3 minutes.

—The IDF is now operating in five different locations along the border with Lebanon. Each area is under the command of a different maneuvering division.

—Report: Houthis Preparing for Direct Naval Battle with Israel and the U.S.

Military sources in Sana'a, the Yemeni capital under Houthi control, told the Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar, affiliated with Hezbollah, that the Yemeni rebels are preparing for a direct naval confrontation with Israel.

—The army prepared for a major maneuver in northern Gaza after the end of negotiations on the swap deal, aiming to pressure Hamas to resume talks.

—Explosion of Drone in Northern Israel Injures 40 People

Around 40 people were injured in a drone explosion in northern Israel, with three in critical condition, according to local media citing medical sources.

The incident took place in the Binyamina area. Reports indicate that air raid sirens failed to activate during the event.

—Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu officially approves plans to attack Iran.

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—Canada has expelled six Indian diplomats and consular staff in connection with a targeted campaign against Canadian citizens, Foreign Affairs Canada said in a statement.

—Telegram to block @Wallet crypto wallet for French users following “internal decision and company restructuring plan”

—The Czech Republic has spent more money on buying Russian oil and gas than it has on supporting Ukraine, Politico said, citing a report by the Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD).

—Kim Jong-un Reviews Military Response to Sovereignty Violations

Kim Jong-un held a meeting with military and security officials, during which he received reports about a "serious provocation violating the sovereignty of the country" by "enemies," as reported by KCNA.

The leader of North Korea determined the "direction" of retaliatory measures and outlined tasks for the "use of deterrent forces."

—Information suggests an imminent offensive maneuver by Syrian rebels against the regime.