Daily Summary
Israel strikes Gaza as hostage release nears
Israel launched new airstrikes on Gaza on Thursday, accusing Hamas of backtracking on parts of a ceasefire and hostage release agreement before an expected Cabinet vote. The truce, brokered by Qatar and the United States on Wednesday, is set to take effect Sunday, facilitating an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. Negotiators planned to… Read more
In the News
Herzog hosts bereaved families, hostages’ families and reservists
“Everything must be done to bring everyone home,” the Israeli president said.
Teen from south who planned to join ISIS indicted
A 16-year-old resident of southern Israel has been charged with security offenses after a Shin Bet and police investigation revealed his plans to join the Islamic State and manufacture explosive devices for terror attacks.
Weapons and Tunnel Shaft Found Near UN Base in Southern Lebanon
Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon uncovered weapons depots hidden in multiple civilian buildings near a UN base.
Rubio vows pro-Israel moves, including lifting sanctions on Israelis
Trump’s nominee for Secretary of State also advocated for restricting Iran and characterized a ceasefire with Hamas as a cornerstone for Israeli-Saudi relations.
10 IDF soldiers injured in accident as captured Hezbollah RPG explodes during training
Ten IDF soldiers sustained moderate to minor injuries in a training accident at a military engineering school in southern Israel on Wednesday evening.
IDF building protective walls in Gaza border region
The IDF’s Southern Command is building concrete walls around Sderot to protect against antitank fire, sparking frustration among residents.
Features, Analysis & Opinion
Miles of tunnels and thousands of terrorists: This is what Hamas looks like after the deal
Hamas still possesses undiscovered tunnels, intact brigades, and thousands of fighters, but a significant portion of its leadership has been eliminated.
Hamas deal: IDF withdrawals, release of over 1,000 terrorists
The agreement stipulates Israel’s withdrawal from the Philadelphi Corridor along the Gaza-Egypt border and the return of hundreds of thousands of people to northern Gaza.
Hospitals prepare to receive hostages
The Health Ministry has issued guidelines to hospitals in preparation for receiving released hostages ahead of the impending ceasefire deal with Hamas.
