18:55โขIsrael Blindsided By Trump's Houthi Ceasefire
โจThe newspapers report on Trump's announcement to stop bombing Yemen after Houthis allegedly agreed to halt attacks on shipping vessels (Jerusalem Post, Times, N12, Kipa). Israeli sources indicate they were blindsided by this announcement, which notably excludes any mention of Houthi attacks against Israel (Jerusalem Post, Kipa). Meanwhile, Israel carried out deceptive operations against the Houthis (Kan, INN), with Netanyahu visiting the Air Force and threatening retaliation against various threats (INN). Domestically, tensions are rising over military draft requirements, with the IDF Chief ordering plans for ultra-Orthodox conscription, drawing anger from Haredi parties who complained to Defense Minister Katz, who claimed the move wasn't authorized by him (13tv, Maariv).