Netanyahu chooses new Mossad Chief

'Israeli' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a series of significant decisions and statements during the opening of the government session on Thursday.

New Mossad Chief Nomination

Netanyahu confirmed he will nominate Ronen Govman as the new head of Mossad, praising him for his “leadership, creativity, wisdom, and cunning.”

2026 Budget and Security Achievements

The Prime Minister also opened the session for the approval of 'Israel’s' 2026 budget, describing it as meeting “all our security needs.” Netanyahu claimed that 'Israel' has achieved “huge accomplishments,” highlighting victories on seven fronts as evidence of 'Israel’s' strength in the Middle East.

He also vowed to secure the return of the last remaining captive in Gaza, noting that 254 captives have been previously released.

Updates on Captives and Remains from Gaza

According to Reuters, Netanyahu’s office confirmed the identity of recently received remains from Gaza. Analysis showed that the remains belonged to Sudthisak Rinthalak, a Thai national.

The office also stated that the body of another captive, Ran Gfili, remains in the possession of Palestinian factions in Gaza.

In a related development, Al-Qassam Brigades and Quds Brigades announced on Wednesday that they had agreed to hand over the remains of one of the captured 'Israeli' soldiers, discovered during search operations in northern Gaza.

Quds Brigades confirmed: “We found the body of one of the enemy hostages during search operations in northern Gaza.”
Al-Qassam Brigades added that the handover would take place in coordination with Quds Brigades.