The Israeli Military issued the first 1,000 of 7,000 Draft Orders to Ultra-Orthodox Men, marking the start of a broader Enlistment Process following a High Court Ruling that ended Exemptions for Haredi Yeshiva Students. The Decision, initiated by former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and upheld by his Successor Israel Katz, sparked outrage among Ultra-Orthodox Members.

Upwards of a Dozen Large Drones have been spotted tonight over Morris County in Northern New Jersey, with them being tracked by Law Enforcement and Fire Officials. A AW139 Helicopter with the New Jersey State Police was tracking the Drones to the North of Dover, but has since departed the Area. There was not a “Blackhawk” with the U.S. Army following the Drones, like was being claimed by some Accounts on X.

U.S. President Joe Biden’s Envoy on Middle Eastern Affairs, Amos Hochstein has reportedly arrived in Beirut; where he will hold discussions with Senior Lebanese Officials about a possible Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan expressed optimism about a Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon in an interview with PBS, saying, “We believe that we're seeing progress, and both sides have indicated a willingness to get this done on a short time frame.”

The Target of an Israeli Precision-Strike last night on Central Beirut, which struck a 4-Story Residential Building in the Zuqaq al-Blat Neighborhood, is still Unknown; with No Statement having been released yet by the Israel Defense Force.

The Lebanese Newspaper, Al-Akhbar is reporting that despite a Level of Optimism previously regarding the chance of a Ceasefire soon between Israel and Hezbollah; Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Parliamentary Speaker Nabih Berri are no longer Confident in the Negotiations, after Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that Israel would continue to conduct Offensive Operations during attempts to reach a Ceasefire Deal.

Red Alerts now all across Northern-Central Israel, to the East and around the City of Netanya.

Interceptions seen to the North of Tel Aviv, in Northern-Central Israel.

President-Elect Donald J. Trump is reported to have spoken with President Biden’s Envoy, Amos Hochstein before he left for Beirut; with him said to have given Hochstein a “Yellow Light” to proceed with Ceasefire Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, not a “Green or a Red Light” as to not appear like he is Influencing the Biden Administration. The Negotiations call for the Withdrawal of Hezbollah from South of the Litani River, which will be overseen by the Lebanese Army and monitored by an American General appointed from U.S. Central Command; the Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, Nabih Berri is also requesting an Arab and French Military Officer be involved in the Monitoring Committee.

The Impact Site of a Hezbollah Long-Range Rocket within the Town of Batzra in Central Israel.

Widespread Drone Intrusion Alerts now for the Upper Galilee of Northern Israel.

A UNIFIL Post near the Village of Ramyeh in Southern Lebanon, was struck earlier today by a Hezbollah Rocket fired towards Northern Israel; with the Post suffering Damage and several U.N. Peacekeepers being Injured.

U.S. Envoy Amos Hochstein met with Lebanese Officials, including Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, in Beirut to discuss a potential Ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah Conflict. The Talks focused on a U.S. Proposal involving Troop Withdrawals, Buffer Zones, and Peacekeeper Deployment. After the Meeting, Hochstein said, “We have a real Opportunity to bring this Conflict to an End.” He added, “It is now within our Grasp. As the Window is now, I hope the Coming Days yield a Resolute Decision.”

Ukraine launched U.S. supplied ATACMS Missiles to strike a Military Facility in the Bryansk Region, located about 110 km inside Russian Territory. Debris from one Missile started a Fire that caused no Casualties or significant Damage. Russia claimed its Forces intercepted five of the six Missiles, while Ukraine reported hitting an Arms Depot. This marked the first use of the ATACMS in such Attacks after President Biden authorized their Deployment. Russia warned that this Escalation could make the U.S. a direct Combatant and lead to Retaliation.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, Chief of Staff Major General Herzi Halevi, and Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar visited the Netzarim Corridor in Gaza to assess the ongoing Military Operations against Hamas and to signal the Government's firm stance on the Hostage Situation. In a Statement, Netanyahu declared, "Hamas will no longer be in Gaza. Whoever dares to harm our Hostages. We will chase and catch you." He also addressed those seeking a way out, saying, "I also say to those who want to get out of this maze - whoever brings us a Hostage will find a safe way, he and his Family, to get out. We will also give a reward of five million dollars for each Abductee. Choose - the choice is yours."