Hamas militants have positioned themselves within civilian areas, launching rockets at Israel and engaging troops in attacks.

The IDF reported that a drone flew for 16 hours before being detected on Israeli Air Force control screens just 6 minutes before reaching Tel Aviv’s coastline. The military also disclosed new details from behind the scenes of the Yemen attack.

The spokesperson stated that the army is investigating why the drone was not identified as a threat. They also announced increased air patrols across the entire country following the death of one person and injury of ten others in the strike on Tel Aviv.

Based on the image, it appears that the American consulate in Tel Aviv may have been the target of this attack.

Senior commander Ali Jaafar Maatuk of Radwan was eliminated in a strike in southern Lebanon, along with others; the US aims to reduce tensions.

CofaceBDI reports that 46,000 businesses have closed since the Hamas invasion and violence on October 7, amidst the ongoing conflict. The construction, agriculture, and services sectors have been particularly affected.

The announcement of negotiations restarting coincided with The New York Times reporting that talks seemed to be gaining momentum.

Mohammed Hamed Jabara, a senior commander in the military wing of the Islamic Group terrorist organization, was reportedly killed in an airstrike targeting a vehicle in the Bekaa district of southern Lebanon.

Hamas is currently facing its most challenging period in the conflict, dealing with significant setbacks including the destruction of its tunnel network, the elimination of senior military leaders, and a substantial reduction in its ability to launch rockets.