Overview
- Netanyahu, who spoke Sunday at a Jerusalem Day government session in Jerusalem’s restored Knesset Museum, announced a dedicated team to counter first‑person‑view attack drones.
- He said the cross‑sector team includes defense officials and civilian engineers and will face no funding limits, adding that Israeli forces have already blocked many hundreds, if not thousands, of drone attempts.
- He reported battlefield gains in Gaza, saying Israeli forces now control about 60% of the territory and that all hostages have been returned, with the stated goal of preventing future threats from the enclave.
- Netanyahu said Israel killed Iz al‑Din al‑Haddad, described as a senior Hamas military figure responsible for killings, injuries, and kidnappings during the war.
- He said Israel remains on alert regarding Iran and plans to speak with President Donald Trump to discuss Iran and broader regional scenarios, stating the country is prepared for any outcome.