Soldiers deployed to Israel will be under U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), attached to a Joint Task Force consisting of military personnel from both Egypt and Qatar.

US officials say CENTCOM is going to establish a "civil-military coordination center" in Israel that will help facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid.

• A fire has been reported in the Turan area likely due to an Israeli airstrike.
• No reports of casualties have been received at this point.

Initial report of a fall in the Turan area. At this stage, no reports of injuries have been received. – News from the Field, Telegram

Background Info: The Turan region has seen a mix of Israeli and Palestinian communities, often leading to tensions. Recent reports indicate that Israeli news telegrams are posting combat footage, suggesting claims of responsibility for the incident. Authorities are investigating the situation closely, ensuring public safety amidst rising concerns.

• Iran launched over 400 ballistic missiles and drones at Israel, with 32 targeting the Nevatim Airbase, home to F-35 jets.

• Conflicting reports on Iron Dome's performance, with some missiles breaching defenses and hitting Israeli territory.

Iran launched a significant missile strike targeting Israel’s Nevatim Airbase, which houses the Israeli Air Force’s F-35 jets. The attack involved 32 ballistic missiles, several of which impacted protective hangars at the base. - X.com ; @IranObserver0

Background info: Before Iran’s massive missile strike, tensions with Israel had been escalating due to regional conflicts and Iran’s growing missile capabilities. Israeli concerns were rising over Iran’s influence and advanced weaponry, while military skirmishes with Iranian proxies in Syria, Lebanon, and Gaza added strain. This set the stage for Iran’s launch of over 400 ballistic missiles and drones, marking a major escalation.

Salame Muhammad Abu Ajaj was killed by the IDF in an airstrike in Rafah.

The IDF says the general security forces is a Hamas body that supports the military wing of the terror group, and is tasked with several roles to "ensure the survival of the group, [continue] routine Hamas military activity, and disrupt the IDF's freedom of action in the Strip."