One of the region's most important leaders – UAE president Mohammed bin Zayed – picked up the phone in late September 2023 to warn Israel's prime minister, speaking about 45 minutes. According to an explosive new investigation, the prime minister heard him out, reassured him – then told no one.
A special force operated in western Gaza City under heavy air cover. Palestinian sources claim the operation targeted a Hamas Internal Security colonel who survived, but Defense Minister Israel Katz says the senior Hamas terrorist was arrested.
A security official says the longtime link to senior Hamas figure Ghazi Hamad was restored weeks after October 7 and played a role in hostage negotiations and safeguarding captives' lives.
IDF will seek to target kite launchers and those directing them, with IDF Southern Command now authorized to approve strikes. Frustrated by the daily targeting of its operatives, Hamas could resort to more serious measures.
Nearly three years after the Oct. 7 massacre, Aviva and Keith Siegel say they are still haunted by what they witnessed during 51 and 484 days in Hamas captivity – from the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl to their own starvation and torture.
Justice minister confirms legal push against 35 individuals connected to the Global Sumud Flotilla interception.
IDF opens criminal probes in Hind Rajab, Tel al-Sultan cases | Israel Hayom
Amid cash-flow problems and the lack of a comprehensive IDF work plan, the US will operate four new concrete plants along the Gaza border, aiming to fill deep tunnels and build a massive US base.
Direct taxation, control of markets and smuggling are helping Hamas swell its coffers. Funds from abroad are funneled into the Gaza Strip through an offset mechanism in the form of goods. The IDF is divided: Southern Command is pushing for a return to fighting, while the General Staff warns against military rule in Gaza. A security official says the resignation of the head of the terrorist organization's government committee is "only for show, for the Americans. On the ground, nothing will change."
The plan to establish humanitarian shelters near Rafah is stirring anger and concern in Gaza border communities. Officials warn: "Any process that does not include disarming Hamas will endanger us and all of Israel." Kerem Shalom residents: "As long as Hamas is armed, it will be impossible to distinguish between residents and terrorists. There will be a drone smuggling highway."
