Israel Prepares for Possible U.S. Strike on Iran as Search for Hostage Gvili Continues and Rafah Crossing Plans Progress
Anxiety in Israel rises amid indications of a potential U.S. strike on Iran, with the Israel Airports Authority informing foreign airlines about contingency plans for a possible airspace closure. Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, met with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to discuss Gaza and the opening of the Rafah crossing, contingent on the completion of the search for Police Master Sergeant Ron Gvili's body.
Hamas has provided information to mediators regarding Gvili's location, while Israel conducts operations to recover the remains. The Rafah crossing's opening is significant for Gaza's population and Hamas.
Concurrently, a State Commission of Inquiry reported systemic failures in Israel's defense procurement processes, warning of national security risks. Additionally, Israeli startup Yuki raised $6 million to address inefficiencies in data execution, and a foreign investment fund is in talks to acquire Israeli medical aesthetics company InMode for about $1.1 billion.
