Israel deploys Iron Beam laser defense system nationwide

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Israel becomes first country to recognise Somaliland as sovereign state - Diplomatic breakthrough criticised by African Union, which said it could have ‘far-reaching implications for peace and stability across the continent’Israel has become the first country to recognise Somaliland as a sovereign state, a breakthrough in its quest for international recognition since it declared independence from Somalia 34 years ago.The Israeli foreign minister, Gideon Sa’ar, announced on Friday that Israel and Somaliland had signed an agreement establishing full diplomatic relations, which would include the opening of embassies and the appointment of ambassadors. Continue reading...

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/26/israel-first-country-to-recognise-somaliland-sovereign-state

Israel Recognizes Somaliland, Drawing International Rebukes - The development carries potential benefits for both sides but still faces stiff international opposition, 34 years after the region broke away from Somalia.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/26/world/middleeast/israel-recognize-somaliland.html

Israel strikes southern Lebanon as deadline to disarm Hezbollah nears - Strikes were latest violation of year-long ceasefire and targeted what Israel said were Hezbollah sites Israel has carried out several airstrikes in southern Lebanon on what it said was Hezbollah infrastructure, as a new year’s deadline for the Lebanese state to disarm the group in the south of the country loomed.Israeli warplanes bombed the valleys of Houmin, Wadi Azza and Nimeiriya in the southern Nabatieh area on Wednesday morning. Residents reported that Israeli drones continued to hover over the area and other areas of south Lebanon and its eastern Bekaa valley after the strikes. Continue reading...

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/24/israel-strikes-southern-lebanon-as-deadline-to-disarm-hezbollah-nears