<p>Earlier today (Wednesday), the IDF identified a drone that had crossed from Egypt into Israeli territory. IDF troops dispatched to the scene downed the drone, which was carrying four rifles, five cartridges, and hundreds of bullets. The weapons and ammunition were transferred to security forces for further investigation.</p>

<p>The IDF announced that earlier today (Wednesday), four suspects approached IDF soldiers stationed in southern Lebanon. The soldiers questioned the suspects in the field.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz instructed the IDF not to allow population entry into the area of the ​​villages near the border in southern Lebanon at this time, in accordance with the first phase of implementing the ceasefire agreement that went into effect today.</p><p>The IDF arrested four Hezbollah operatives, including an area commander, who entered the restricted area and stated that it will continue to take strong action against any violation of the ceasefire agreement.</p>

Hazel Brief, whose son Yona succumbed to his wounds over a year after being wounded during the October 7th Massacre, parted from her son and looked back on the long fight for his life.

<p>Axios reporter Barak Ravid reported, citing an Israeli official, that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has decided to notify the ICC that Israel is going to appeal the decision to issue arrest warrants against him and former Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant.</p>

<p>The Prime Minister's office released a statement emphasizing that "the State of Israel denies the authority of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague and the legitimacy of the arrest warrants that have been issued against the Prime Minister and the former Defense Minister."</p><p>Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), who updated him on the efforts that he is advancing in the US Congress against the ICC and countries that have cooperated with it.</p><p>Parallel to the efforts in Congress, Israel submitted an announcement to the ICC today regarding its intention to appeal to the court along with a demand to delay implementation of the arrest warrants.</p>

In an official statement issued by Hamas, the terrorist organization states that it is interested in advancing efforts to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and a "genuine and complete" deal to exchange hostages for terorrists.

<p>President-elect Donald Trump has nominated General Keith Kellogg to serve as Assistant to the President and Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia.</p>