In this episode of\xa0The President's Daily Brief:\n\nWe start in the Middle East, where after a weekend of the most intense strikes since the beginning of the Gaza war, Israel and Hezbollah appear to have avoided escalating into a full-scale conflict. We\u2019ll bring you the latest updates.\n\nLater in the brief, the Ukrainian government is on high alert as Belarusian troops mass at the border, allegedly for exercises \u2014 a scenario eerily similar to the lead-up to Russia's 2022 invasion.\n\nPlus, Japan\u2019s defense ministry scrambled jets on Monday after the Chinese military made an unprecedented incursion into Japanese airspace. We\u2019ll break down the details.\n\nIn today\u2019s Back of the Brief: NASA makes a major announcement about the two astronauts stranded in space. It looks like they\u2019re going to have to wait until next year to come home.\n\nTo listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President\u2019s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com.\n\nPlease remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.\n\nEmail:\xa0PDB@TheFirstTV.com\n\U0001f3c5 Patriot Gold: Call 1-888-870-5457 for a free investor guide.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices