Netanyahu to Hold Security Cabinet Meeting Amid Airstrikes with Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will hold a security cabinet meeting at 11 a.m. on Monday amid renewed fighting with Iran, according to an Israeli official. The meeting comes as hospitals across Israel have been instructed to relocate operations to their underground shelters and mobilize personnel for a rapid transition. This development follows a series of airstrikes and missile attacks between Israel and Iran, with Iranian-backed militias firing missiles at Israel and Arab states, including an apparent hit on the US Embassy compound in Kuwait.

Netanyahu's security cabinet meeting is expected to discuss the rising tensions and possible escalation in the region. The Israeli prime minister has been in close contact with US President Trump, speaking with him amid reports that Israel and the US are preparing strikes on Iran. The US has been pushing for a ceasefire in Lebanon, with the security cabinet said to consider a one-week ceasefire amid US pressure. Meanwhile, Trump has announced progress on an Iran peace deal, signaling that the Strait of Hormuz, vital for global trade, could reopen soon. The situation remains volatile, with Qatar and other Gulf states likely to be affected by any further escalation in the region.