I - On Defense Podcast

Israeli PM on Hostage & Ceasefire Deal: "Not at any price" + US Lifts Pause on Munition Shipments to Ukraine + Army - Navy - USAF Unfunded Priority List (Budget) + More

I - On Defense Episode 496

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1. Israeli PM on Hostage & Ceasefire Deal: "Not at any price." 

Israeli PM Netanyahu: “President Trump and I have a common goal. I want to achieve the release of our hostages. We want to end Hamas rule in Gaza. We want to make sure that Gaza does not pose a threat to Israel anymore.” 

2. Israeli ground troops raided several sites inside Lebanon in recent days, destroying Hezbollah weapon depots and other infrastructure, the Israel Defense Forces said Wednesday.

3. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem admitted that the Lebanese terror group drastically underestimated the extent of Israel’s surveillance capabilities in the run-up to the pager operation last September.

4. Pope Leo told visiting Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on Wednesday that the Vatican was willing to host Russia - Ukraine peace talks.

5. US Lifts Pause on Munition Shipments to Ukraine. 

Munitions heading into Ukraine include 155mm munitions and precision-guided rockets known as GMLRS. It was not clear if Patriot missiles would be added.

6. Denmark considering the purchase of more F-35 Fighters.

7. Army - Navy - USAF Unfunded Priority List (Budget).