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1. US Sec of State: Security Guarantees to Ukraine After Ceasefire.
2. The body of Mr. Dror Or was returned to Israel from Gaza by Palestinian terror groups on Tuesday evening, Israeli authorities announced Wednesday morning.
The bodies of two slain hostages now remain held in Gaza.
3. Israel reportedly conveyed a proposal to Hamas last week that would allow the release of dozens of Hamas fighters believed to be trapped in tunnels in an IDF-controlled area of eastern Rafah, as long as they surrender.
4. Report: Iran Continuing to Fund Hezbollah in Lebanon.
In November, the US undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, John Hurley, stated that Iran had managed to funnel about $1 billion to Hezbollah in 2025.
5. The IDF confirmed launching a wave of strikes on southern Lebanon Thursday — the first anniversary of the ceasefire largely ending the cross-border fighting last year — saying it hit rocket-launching sites, weapon depots and military posts belonging to Hezbollah.
6. Poland to Procure Saab A26 Submarines.
7. BAE Systems has received a $390-million contract to produce additional Bradley A4 Infantry Fighting Vehicles.
The vehicle has been a core component of the military’s Armored Brigade Combat Teams since the early 1980s, with more than 6,500 currently in service.
8. US Army Developing New 155mm Cluster Munition.
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