206: IDF Close to Completing N. Gaza Ground Operations + International Naval Force to Operate in Red Sea + US Army to reduce UH-60 Black Hawks Numbers + Armor Not Dead: Czech Republic to Procure Leopard 2A8 Tanks + More

For review:
1. Russian President Vladimir Putin open to negotiations with Ukraine, US, and Europe. Adamant about no NATO membership for Ukraine.
2. Israel rejects Hamas demand for cease fire and Gaza withdrawal as preconditions for hostage(s) release.
3.  IDF Update. Ground operations in Northern Gaza almost complete. Focus will shift to Southern Gaza.
4. International Naval Force to operate in Red Sea.  Multinational Security Initiative called Operation Prosperity Guardian includes UK, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, and Spain. Based in Bahrain under the Combined Maritime Force (CMF) & Task Force 153.
5. US Army to reduce UH-60 Black Hawks numbers- from 2,135 to 1,978.
6. Czech Republic tp Procure Leopard 2A8 tanks, F35 fighters, and C-390 transport aircraft.
7. Germany continues purchasing 155mm artillery munitions for Ukraine.
8. Spain orders Airbus C295 aircraft for maritime patrol and surveillance missions.