Israeli naval intelligence has directed massive and precise fire on specific targets as part of a variety of general goals in Operation Roaring Lion.

The officials also claimed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had ordered on Tuesday that as much of Iran's arms industry as possible should be destroyed over the next 48 hours.

The bill stipulates that a terrorist who intentionally kills a person as part of an act of terrorism will be sentenced to death, with the sentencing not requiring a unanimous verdict.

Israel would still need more soldiers in peacetime, while there is still no law set in place to significantly increase haredi conscription into the army.

While sharply criticizing European countries, the ambassador noted that regional rivals had set aside their differences to face a common threat.

IRAN AFFAIRS: Since protests began on December 28, more thousands of Iranians have been arrested for “crimes against the state,” and many face long-term imprisonment or worse, execution.

“The attacks, carried out by Iran and its aligned Iraqi militia groups, have killed at least 14 people and wounded 85 others," Erbil-based Rudaw Media Network noted.

“The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) stressed on Thursday the importance of Gulf states participating in any talks between Iran and the United States to end the war in the Middle East,” UAE news said.