A series of significant developments are unfolding across Israel and the Middle East, spanning military operations, political appointments, and regional security concerns. The Israeli Defense Forces conducted their largest air operation to date in Yemen, targeting Houthi military installations in the capital city of Sanaa with over 65 munitions dropped by dozens of aircraft and fighter jets.

The operation, designated "Passing Package," specifically targeted Houthi General Staff command headquarters, security and intelligence apparatus compounds, military information department headquarters, and various military camps where weapons and operatives were identified. This marked the 15th Israeli strike in Yemen, involving approximately 20 fighter jets. According to Houthi health ministry reports, the strikes resulted in at least eight fatalities and 142 injuries, representing a significant escalation from earlier casualty reports of two dead and 48 wounded.

On the political front, the Gronis Committee unanimously approved the appointment of David Zini as the new head of Shin Bet, Israel's internal security agency. The decision came after extensive deliberation and despite objections from four former Shin Bet chiefs - Carmi Gillon, Ami Ayalon, Yoram Cohen, and Nadav Argaman. The committee acknowledged that while there were deviations from standard practice in Zini's meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, no integrity issues were found that would disqualify his appointment.

IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir personally contacted Zini to congratulate him and express confidence in his leadership capabilities. Political reactions were mixed, with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich welcoming the appointment as "time for correction," while Opposition Leader Yair Lapid emphasized that the Shin Bet chief serves the State of Israel rather than the government and must remain loyal to Israeli laws and democratic principles.

In diplomatic developments, President Donald Trump stated he would not allow Israel to annex the West Bank, telling reporters at the White House that "enough, it's time to stop this." Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan revealed that Arab countries had warned Trump about the dangers of any potential West Bank annexation, describing it as a threat not only to peace in Gaza but to regional stability overall.

Prime Minister Netanyahu arrived in New York for meetings at the UN General Assembly and began discussions with Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff. Reports suggest the Trump administration is considering appointing former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to head an interim governance mechanism in Gaza for the post-war period. Trump expressed optimism about a potential hostage deal, stating during a press conference that "a deal could happen today" and that Israel knows his expectations.

Military operations continued on multiple fronts, with the IDF eliminating Wael Matriya, a Nukhba commander who participated in the October 7 attack on a shelter at Nahal Oz. Forces also destroyed a significant Hamas combat complex in Gaza City, discovering underground passage systems connecting operational apartments and recovering numerous weapons including explosives, grenades, and stolen humanitarian aid.

Domestic security incidents included a motorcycle accident in Gedera where a rider in his 40s was seriously injured after being struck by an ATV. In a separate incident near Shikmim Farm, a woman was fatally shot while driving, with authorities investigating the possibility of a murder-suicide involving a man found critically wounded nearby. Additionally, a traffic accident on Highway 5 near Ramat Hasharon resulted in multiple casualties when a large metal sign fell from a truck onto a minibus, killing two people and injuring 13 others.

Regional tensions remained high with missile launches from Yemen prompting widespread alerts across central Israel, including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and surrounding areas. The IDF successfully intercepted the incoming missile, and the Home Front Command later declared the incident over, allowing residents to leave protective shelters. Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UN General Assembly, calling for the release of all hostages and prisoners while expressing readiness to govern Gaza, contingent on Hamas surrendering its weapons to Palestinian Authority control.