Netanyahu congratulates Trump on 'history’s greatest comeback' | Opposition party leaders to give joint address in Knesset after Gallant dismissal

11:05 - Hamas official questions Trump's promise to end the war

Senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri on Wednesday said President Donald Trump will be tested on his promise to stop the war within hours after resuming his role as U.S. President. 

“We urge Trump to learn from (President Joe) Biden's mistakes,” Abu Zuhri told Reuters.

10:48 - Israel's President Isaac Herzog congratulates Trump

Israel's President Isaac Herzog congratulated new U.S. President Donald Trump in an official statement.

"Congratulations to President Donald Trump on your historic return to the White House. You are a true and dear friend of Israel, and a champion of peace and cooperation in our region," Herzog wrote on X.

"I look forward to working with you to strengthen the ironclad bond between our peoples, to build a future of peace and security for the Middle East, and to uphold our shared values."

"On behalf of the Jewish and democratic State of Israel, and all our people, I wish you much success."

10:36 - Netanyahu congratulates Trump on "history’s greatest comeback"

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated new U.S. President Donald Trump in an official statement.

"Dear Donald and Melania Trump, Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback!"

"Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America. This is a huge victory! In true friendship, yours, Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu."

09:25 - Trump affiliate says new president will seek nuclear agreement with Iran, could visit Lebanon

If Donald Trump is elected, he will seek a new nuclear agreement with the Iranian regime as soon as possible, Massad Boulus, the Lebanese-born father-in-law of Trump's daughter Tiffany and his coordinator of relations with the Arab world told the Lebanese al-Jumhuriya newspaper.

Asked if Trump is expected to visit Lebanon if he wins the election, Boulus replied: "Everything is possible, we hope so. In his first term, Trump's first foreign visit was to an Arab country, and he met with Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia."

08:56 - IDF continues operations in Jenin, 2 terrorists killed after throwing IED at troops

IDF, Shin Bet and Border Police forces continue their operation in the Jenin area. The IDF Spokesperson reported that two terrorists were killed after throwing IEDs at the troops.

It was also reported that yesterday the forces identified a suspicious vehicle accelerating towards them which hit a military vehicle. Two fighters were lightly wounded, receiving medical treatment at the scene. The soldiers fired on the vehicle, hitting the two terrorists inside, one of whom was wanted suspect Majdi Hamza Ahmad Shakira.

08:22 - Reports of heavy artillery shelling in al-Bureij and Nuseirat in Gaza Strip

Hezbollah-affiliated news site Al-Mayadeen reported heavy IDF artillery shelling in al-Bureij and Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip.

07:53 - Opposition party leaders to give joint address in Knesset following dismissal of DM Gallant

Opposition leader Yair Lapid, National Unity Chairman Benny Gantz, Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman, and Democratic Party Chairman Yair Golan will deliver a joint statement today at 11:45 a.m. in the Yesh Atid faction room in the Knesset. This marks the first time since the start of the war that all the heads of the Zionist parties in the opposition have convened a joint statement.

The statement takes place against the backdrop of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant last night.

06:53 - IDF announces elimination of regional Hezbollah commander

The IDF spokesman's office announced that the IAF eliminated Hussain Abd Al-Haleem Harb, Hezbollah’s Khiam region Commander, in an airstrike. Harb was responsible for directing and executing many rocket attacks against communities in the Galilee, and against the area of Metula specifically.

06:34 - Palestinian sources report IDF raids in Jenin

According to reports on Palestinian social media accounts, the IDF is currently operating in the city of Jenin in northern Samaria.

06:15 - Sirens in Gaza Envelope determined to be false alarm

06:05 - Sirens sound in Netiv HaAsara, a community near the Gaza Strip

05:21 - Gideon Sa'ar's daughter posts to social media - 'replace the whole government'

Alona Sa'ar, daughter of newly appointed Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, spoke out on social media against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to fire Defense Minister Yoav Galant.

In an Instagram post, Sa'ar wrote: "If it is possible to replace a defense minister during wartime, then it is possible (and desirable) to replace the entire government, establish a commission of inquiry and return the hostages."

02:20 - Police confirm that around 40 protesters arrested in Tel Aviv demonstrations

Following claims by protest organizers that around 45 people had been arrested at the Tel Aviv demonstrations following Gallant's dismissal, Israel Police confirmed that they had arrested around 40 people. Police also said they are working to clear the roads of debris left by demonstrators.

01:19 - Palestinian sources report IDF raids in Judea and Samaria

Palestinian news site Wafa, affiliated with the Palestinian Authority, reported IDF raids to arrest suspects in the town of Salfit, south of the Israeli settlement of Ariel in Samaria.

00:48 - Police clear Ayalon highway after hours of protests following dismissal of Gallant

After hours of protests, police began to forcibly evacuate demonstrators from the Ayalon Highway following the dismissal of Yoav Gallant as defense minister. Dozens of demonstrators were arrested for failing to obey police instructions and disturbing the peace.