Shining light on America’s missing man in Syria

Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria has collapsed, significantly weakening Hezbollah and limiting its mobility in Lebanon, while Hamas's ability to launch attacks in Israel is nearly nonexistent despite ongoing conflict in Gaza. The remaining threats include a few Houthi missiles in Yemen and Iran's extensive arsenal of long-range ballistic missiles. More Context

The Israeli air force launched extensive airstrikes on Iran early Friday, targeting multiple sites linked to its nuclear program, including the Natanz enrichment facility. In response, Israel declared a state of emergency, closed its airspace, and warned of potential Iranian retaliation, while U.S. officials confirmed no involvement in the strikes, emphasizing Israel's right to self-defense. More Context

Abu Ala al-Walai, leader of the Iran-backed Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada militia, warned that the U.S. would be "humiliated" in a potential conflict with Iran, amidst U.S. diplomatic evacuations in Iraq due to safety concerns. Iraqi officials asserted that embassies are secure, while tensions rise over stalled nuclear negotiations and potential military actions involving U.S. and Iranian interests in the region. More Context

The UN General Assembly passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the unconditional release of hostages, following a US veto of a similar resolution. With a vote of 149-12, it calls for Israel to end its blockade and allow humanitarian aid, while Israel's envoy criticized it as a political stunt, and the US claimed it undermines credibility. More Context

President Donald Trump's administration informed Israel that the US would not participate in any military actions against Iran's nuclear facilities, according to reports from Axios citing US and Israeli sources. This stance reflects a clear delineation of US involvement in regional military operations concerning Iran. More Context

Israeli Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf resigned due to the government's inability to pass a law exempting ultra-Orthodox Jews from military service, citing unmet promises in the coalition agreement. Despite his resignation, the United Torah Judaism alliance remains part of the coalition, as tensions rise over military service obligations following a Supreme Court ruling impacting Haredi communities. More Context