Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar Party, said tonight he intends to act immediately to secure a clear parliamentary majority to pursue the welfare of all Israeli citizens.

Axios, citing diplomatic sources, said Qatari mediators held more than 12 hours of talks in Tehran on Friday seeking a deal to restart direct U.S.-Iran negotiations and avert a post-midterm escalation; discussions will continue in Doha on Saturday. A diplomatic source said the mediators kept regular contact with the White House and described progress as positive, though both sides remain engaged in trying to reach an agreement. Qatar is pressing Washington and Tehran to agree on a package of reciprocal measures to be implemented within days to enable a return to direct talks on Iran’s nuclear program and other issues. A U.S. official said two mutually incompatible demands have blocked progress: the Trump administration wants Iran to make nuclear concessions as a condition for resuming talks, while Iran insists the U.S. must first lift a maritime blockade, unfreeze funds and allow oil sales. Qatar is pushing Iran to permit UN nuclear inspectors access to its damaged nuclear facility as a confidence-building step; the U.S. seeks that in exchange for sanction relief.

A state news agency reported on the 31st that 'enemy' drones attacked two fishing boats south of Qeshm Island. Preliminary reports say two fishermen are missing and two were injured.