Israeli media reported Israel's defense minister KATZ also visited Syria this morning.

Japan will propose about JPY100bn (≈$628m) in the FY2027 budget to help domestic firms buy submarine cable‑laying vessels, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications plans to include in a budget request scheduled for end‑August. The ministry would cover roughly half of procurement costs; each ship could cost more than JPY40bn. The proposal targets purchase of 3–5 vessels in FY2027, citing rising procurement costs driven by yen weakness and higher raw‑material prices. It would be Japan’s first direct government support for hull purchases and is aimed at encouraging private‑sector investment.

美国财政部：美国撤销了对努斯拉阵线（也称为沙姆解放阵线，HTS）的“特别指定全球恐怖分子”认定。