HEADLINES
Iran drone strike hits Kuwait airport
Netanyahu eyes fix for Hezbollah FPV drones
Rabbis urge disobedience to High Court rulings

The time is now 3:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Regional Impacts, Kuwait’s international airport was struck by Iranian drones, causing heavy damage to Terminal 1 and injuring several people, after the US military disabled an empty tanker bound for Iran; the Revolutionary Guards also claimed attacks in Bahrain as the ceasefire faces its biggest test in weeks. An Iranian drone and missile attack struck Kuwait’s airport early on Wednesday, causing injuries and forcing authorities to divert flights, according to Kuwait’s state news agency citing the General Civil Aviation Authority, which said the attack caused severe damage to Terminal 1. The US military previously said two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or broke apart en route, and three missiles launched at Bahrain were intercepted by US and Bahraini forces. US Central Command added that Iran launched ballistic missiles toward regional neighbours but none hit targets, and US forces conducted strikes on Qeshm Island in response to attempted attacks by Iran, defeating multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the head of the Mateh Asher Regional Council that a solution to Hezbollah’s drone threat will soon be deployed, though he would not share details. FPV drones are considered a key challenge in southern Lebanon because they do not rely on wireless communication and are thus immune to GPS jamming or other electronic defenses; they are controlled by a micro-thin fiber-optic link up to the moment of impact, allowing precise control. Davidovich stressed that any decision must also ensure the safety of residents, and the government has indicated a forthcoming measure to address the threat.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, top Religious Zionist rabbis have called on Israelis not to obey High Court of Justice rulings they say contradict Jewish law, escalating tensions over the judiciary, military service and the role of religion in public life.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Boulder Students for Justice in Palestine and a Leeds group that publishedDirect Confrontation Media issued a now-deleted statement praising Mohamed Sabry Soliman on the anniversary of his attack, describing the act as resistance and referencing the killing of an Israeli hostage advocate. The statement accompanied details of the 2024 assault in which Molotov cocktails were used against participants at a rally for hostage releases, resulting in multiple injuries and the death of an elderly woman. Separately, a new online trend of “gym humor” videos is spreading antisemitic stereotypes by spoofing Orthodox Jewish men and payot, with CyberWell warning that platforms have struggled to enforce moderation against AI-generated content portraying Jews in biased or hateful ways.

In Israeli Economy and Business, South Gate Sea Edition, the luxury project by Pershkovski in Herzliya Pituach is launching a limited edition of offices and micro-living apartments for sale, offering a 360° sea view, a private sky lobby, a pool, a gym and a business lounge, with pre-sale for the first 15 apartments only.

In Uplifting News, once again a Jewish resident of Bnei Brak was rescued from central Kalkiliya after entering the Palestinian city in his private vehicle and meeting a local resident; local residents who spotted him alerted authorities, and he was evacuated. The case is being handled by the Sha״i (Shai) Police District for further steps.

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