[85875] The storm over contacts with Iran, thwarting of the attack at the White House, and tensions on the northern front

The diplomatic and security tension surrounding Iran

According to reports in Israel News | Without Censorship and 301 News Arab World, American intelligence assesses that Iran does not intend to comply with its nuclear commitments even in the event of signing a final agreement. The Swiss Foreign Ministry notes that the signing ceremony for the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran is expected to take place on Friday in Bürgenstock, an event that has sparked mixed reactions in Israel. Channel 12 reports that Israel requested to review the memorandum but was refused, and Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri claims on The News Line that the agreement does not grant Israel freedom of action and mandates a withdrawal from southern Lebanon within 60 days.

In parallel, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi threatens that "any Israeli attack or continued occupation in Lebanon will be a violation of the ceasefire with the US," as reported on News in Real Time on Telegram. Simultaneously, the Israeli Air Force continued its operational activity, when according to a report on Israel News | Without Censorship, a drone attacked a vehicle in the Bint Jbeil district in southern Lebanon.

Thwarting of a terrorist attack in Washington

Law enforcement agencies in the US, led by the FBI, thwarted a complex plot intended to attack the UFC event held on the South Lawn of the White House. As reported in 301 News Arab World, the plan included the use of explosive drones, snipers, and a second-wave assault group. Five suspects were arrested out of a group of about 23 involved, with one of the detainees stating that the motive was to harm the "billionaires and capitalists" who receive support from AIPAC.

Internal Israeli issues

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was forced to open the cabinet meeting remotely and via telephone, after the court refused to approve his departure to Jerusalem, according to Amit Segal. At the same time, the government approved the national artificial intelligence plan, which includes the establishment of a quantum computer and the integration of AI in the public sector with the goal of strengthening Israel's technological standing.