Top stories: 1) The U.S. highlights its extensive efforts to reach a diplomatic solution to the Hezbollah instigated low-intensity war with Israel, since October 8th; As the IDF prepares to face the Iranian proxy. 2) Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat highlights Israel’s economic resilience – despite the need to contend with separate fronts and the War in the Gaza Strip. 3) EU Member States are stepping-up their naval deployments to the Red Sea – as supply disruptions force Europe’s hand to confront Iran’s proxy in Yemen.