Syria Foils Attempt to Smuggle Weapons to Hezbollah From Iraq, State News Says

Key Points:

• Syrian authorities intercepted an attempt to smuggle advanced weapons and missiles from Iraq, with investigations indicating the shipment was intended for Lebanon's Hezbollah, according to Syria's state news agency SANA.
• Likud MK Dan Illoz revealed that a faction within the party attempted to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shortly after October 7, 2023, but internal disputes over leadership succession caused the effort to fail; Illoz subsequently resigned from the party, criticizing its leadership.
• Iran threatened to target all regional infrastructure if the United States, under President Donald Trump, proceeds with attacks on Iranian infrastructure, as stated by a spokesperson for Tehran's top joint military command.
• The United States escalated military strikes against Iran, including targeting areas near Tehran and firing upon a vessel accused of attempting to breach the U.S. naval blockade, while also considering expanding military operations in Iran.
• Several international airlines have suspended or canceled flights to Middle Eastern destinations amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran, and Israel approved a budget exceeding one billion shekels for road paving and settlement security in the West Bank following reported settler attacks.