The UAE is distancing itself from a reported call between President Mohammed bin Zayed and PM Netanyahu that allegedly included a warning ahead of October 7.
A UAE official to Kan: "Beyond yesterday's statement, we have nothing to add."
Egypt won't respond officially but believes Israel could have detected the attack without any Emirati or Egyptian warning.
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SDF Commander Announces Dissolution
Gen. Mazloum Abdi, commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces, officially announces the dissolution of the SDF and the Kurdish self-administration in northeast Syria, along with all affiliated military and civilian organizations. Full integration into Syrian state institutions to follow.
-Kann News.
UNIFIL to End Lebanon Mission in Dec
UNIFIL, the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon, will formally end its mission this December after decades in the south. Western sources in Beirut tell Kan News its roughly 7,500 troops are set to begin withdrawing in early January 2027.
The ...
UNIFIL, the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon, will formally end its mission this December after decades in the south. Western sources in Beirut tell Kan News its roughly 7,500 troops are set to begin withdrawing in early January 2027.
The plan is to transfer UNIFIL's dozens of positions to the Lebanese army, but most sit inside the "yellow line" now under Israeli control. No international replacement has been agreed on, and the sources warn the withdrawal itself will be a complex logistical operation.
Israel Issues Ultimatum Over Gaza Kites
A three-day ultimatum has been issued by Israel through the Board of Peace, demanding an end to kites launched from Gaza. Escalation will follow if they continue. "We will significantly increase the pace of strikes if this continues," a security official said. - Kan News
Iran Envoy Gets Lebanon Residency Permit
Lebanese media report that the head of General Security, Gen. Hassan Choucair, granted Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon Mohammad Reza Shibani a six-month residency permit as a civilian, after his diplomatic visa expired today.
Shibani had ref...
Lebanese media report that the head of General Security, Gen. Hassan Choucair, granted Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon Mohammad Reza Shibani a six-month residency permit as a civilian, after his diplomatic visa expired today.
Shibani had refused to leave despite a decision by Beirut's Foreign Ministry months ago to expel him. According to the reports, he arrived in person at the General Security secretariat to receive the new residency permit, which was issued without any diplomatic title.
-Kann News
Israel Strikes Syria Base Over Turkey
Israel warned the United States that Turkey was preparing to deploy radar at al-Duhur airbase in northern Syria, possibly followed by Turkish-operated air-defense systems and personnel, Kan News reports.
Israeli officials viewed the move ...
Israel warned the United States that Turkey was preparing to deploy radar at al-Duhur airbase in northern Syria, possibly followed by Turkish-operated air-defense systems and personnel, Kan News reports.
Israeli officials viewed the move as a potential shift in the regional balance of power. Israel later struck the airbase runways to prevent equipment or troops from arriving by air, and to warn President Ahmed al-Sharaa's government after earlier diplomatic messages went unanswered.
Saudi Arabia Removes Antisemitic Content
Antisemitic content has been removed from Saudi Arabia's school curriculum, a new report finds. Rabbi David Rosen, who previously worked with the Saudis on the matter, confirmed the changes to Kann News.
Houthis Using Russian Satellites
NEW: The Houthis are using Russian satellites to guide attacks on Saudi Arabia and Saudi-backed forces in Yemen, a southern Yemeni anti-Houthi source tells Kan News. The source says Riyadh is aware, and the intelligence was passed to the U.S.
Mideast State Urged Deception Strategy
Kan reports that one Middle Eastern country advised another regional state to pursue a tactical agreement with Israel to lower its vigilance, while continuing preparations for a larger confrontation.
The advice, given in recent months: sho...
Kan reports that one Middle Eastern country advised another regional state to pursue a tactical agreement with Israel to lower its vigilance, while continuing preparations for a larger confrontation.
The advice, given in recent months: show flexibility, reach a deal, then violate it once military preparations advanced. Israeli censorship blocked identifying the two countries.
Israeli reporting draws a direct parallel to the deception strategy Hamas used before October 7. The report does not say whether the advice was accepted or acted upon.
Gaza Phase Unfrozen, Base Planned
Despite the PM's announcement this morning, the security establishment has received no order to freeze the next phase in Gaza. On August 30, work begins on the first base of the multinational force in Rafah, an official at the U.S. headquarters in Kiryat Gat told Kann. Airstrikes in Gaza have nearly stopped over the past week on the political level's directive.
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US Withdraws Air Defense From Kurdish Iraq
The U.S. has withdrawn air defense systems from the Kurdish region of Iraq, against the backdrop of talks with Iran.
A senior Kurdish official to Kan News: "We asked to hold off given the Iranian strikes, but our request fell on deaf ears."
IDF Revises Booby-Trap Claim in Lebanon
The IDF now assesses that the building two Israeli soldiers entered in Majdal Zon was booby-trapped before the Lebanon ceasefire took effect. Yesterday the IDF claimed Hezbollah had violated the ceasefire after the incident, but the asserti...
The IDF now assesses that the building two Israeli soldiers entered in Majdal Zon was booby-trapped before the Lebanon ceasefire took effect. Yesterday the IDF claimed Hezbollah had violated the ceasefire after the incident, but the assertion vanished from its noon summary of strikes in southern Lebanon.
Israel wanted a strong response. The U.S. worked behind the scenes to prevent the collapse of the agreement with the Lebanese government and the recent talks in Rome. A security source: "The U.S. sent a message that there was no violation by Hezbollah and demanded Israel refrain from responding."
-Kann News.
Israeli-Lebanese Talks in Rome End
Three days of Israeli-Lebanese negotiations in Rome have concluded, closing out the seventh round of talks. Lebanese briefings suggest little was agreed upon.
-Kann News.
Trump Cancels Iran Strike at Last Minute
Kan 11 report: Thousands of Israeli troops remained on alert after U.S. warnings of a possible strike on Iran, but Trump reportedly canceled the operation at the last minute. Israeli officials say repeated cancellations are hurting operational planning.
Trump Cancels U.S. Strike on Iran
Trump cancelled a planned U.S. strike on Iranian infrastructure at the last minute, the second such reversal in a week. Israeli security officials sharply criticized the move, saying the unpredictable U.S. decision-making undermines operational planning. Thousands of Israeli military and defense personnel had stayed on readiness through the weekend after Washington warned a strike was coming.
- Kan News.
Damaged U.S. Tanker Departs Israel
The U.S. refueling aircraft damaged in a midair collision over Iraq during Operation "Lion's Roar" flew back to the United States this morning from Ben Gurion Airport, four and a half months after the crash.
The KC-135 Stratotanker lost part of its tail and made an emergency landing at Ben Gurion. A second tanker crashed in Iraq on March 13, killing all six American crew, as the aircraft were refueling fighter jets that had struck Iran. - Kan News
Egypt Qatar Turkey Press Hamas Deal
Egypt, Qatar and Turkey are pressuring Hamas to sign the deal now in its final stages, which includes disarmament, a foreign source involved in the talks tells Kann News. Egypt is applying the heaviest pressure of the three. The message to Hamas: you have no better alternative.
Iran Linked to Saudi Attack: Iraqi Official
Iran was behind the attack in Saudi Arabia despite its denials, a senior official in northern Iraq says. Washington briefed Baghdad ahead of the strike inside Iraq that killed IRGC members.
-Kan News.
Iran Accused of Election Interference
Iran is trying to interfere in Israel's elections, the Shin Bet chief warned senior officials.
Kan News
Kuwait Hit Hard by Iranian Fire
Kuwait has absorbed the most Iranian fire of any Gulf state in the current round, with civilian infrastructure hit alongside U.S.-linked bases -- power plants, desalination facilities, and oil sites.
A Kuwaiti official close to the governm...
Kuwait has absorbed the most Iranian fire of any Gulf state in the current round, with civilian infrastructure hit alongside U.S.-linked bases -- power plants, desalination facilities, and oil sites.
A Kuwaiti official close to the government tells Kan News the country is being singled out for refusing to open back channels with the IRGC and rejecting its demands, including the release of Revolutionary Guards officers captured at sea in May while trying to infiltrate for terror operations.
Kan News.
Israel on Alert Amid US Iran Strike Plans
KAN Report: Israel has been placed on heightened alert after the U.S. informed Jerusalem that Washington plans to escalate strikes on Iran in the coming days, including the possible first use of heavy bombers in the conflict. Pickaxe Mountain is believed to be a key target.
Arab States Distrust Netanyahu, Per Kan
Arab diplomats say that in recent talks with Trump, regional states are increasingly conveying that they have no trust in the current Israeli government and its leader, Netanyahu, per Kan News.
The diplomats say these talks are having an effect, with Trump beginning to see Netanyahu as an obstacle to his regional vision and to advancing regional agreements. The states are waiting to see the outcome of Israel's upcoming elections.
Israel Lifts Ban on US Refueling Planes
Israel Transport Minister Miri Regev has scrapped the order barring U.S. refueling aircraft from landing in Israel, KAN reports.
She wants the 34 planes now in the country moved to IDF bases.
Kan News Reports From Israel Buffer Zone
Kan News to air a report tonight from inside the Israeli buffer zone in Syria.
US Halts Refueling Aircraft Exit Ben Gurion
The U.S. has halted the withdrawal of its Air Force refueling aircraft from Ben Gurion Airport.
Israeli airport officials warn that up to 50,000 flight tickets could face cancellations in July if the planes aren't relocated.
- Kan News