IDF continues maneuvering inside southern city of Khan Yunis • IDF raids Hamas military post, training complex inside refugee camp

"We are crying with you, and we are embracing you," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. "Gal was a brave soldier and a real hero."

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer defended the decision as "critical" citing the need for continued American support.

The report did not state what countries the vessels or the crew were from.

The first reports of the incident surfaced around noon, and within about a half hour Las Vegas police reported: "The suspect has been located and is deceased."

Following the October 7 Hamas attacks, residents along Israel's northern border grow increasingly anxious over the possibility of a similar assault by Hezbollah.

Russian state media reports that Iran and Russia's presidents intend to discuss trade and economic cooperation while Iran's pro-regime media highlights that Gaza is an important subject.

Brazilian delegation to visit Israel to show solidarity in light of Brazil's President's comments against Israel's operation in Gaza.