Despite the severe blows Hamas has suffered since the Oct. 7 massacre and the elimination of much of its senior leadership, the terrorist organization is rebuilding its command structure and reorganizing inside Gaza’s tunnel network and in the depths of the Strip. At the same time, local militias are voicing open defiance, declaring that “there is no more Hamas”.
Abu Shabab, who established an independent Gazan militia and opposed Hamas rule, was critically wounded in an assassination attempt and later pronounced dead. Hamas accused him of treason and of serving as an Israeli proxy, attacked his men and released footage showing militants being killed.
Civilian representatives from Israel and Lebanon met for the first time in US-mediated discussions aimed at advancing economic cooperation. Lebanese diplomat Simon Karam, a Maronite Christian and outspoken opponent of Hezbollah, headed the Lebanese team in what Israeli officials described as a breakthrough compared with past negotiations.
790 days after the deadliest massacre in Israel’s history, which led to the abduction of hundreds of civilians, Staff Sgt. Ran Gvili is now the last hostage still held in the Gaza Strip.
Deceased hostage and Thai citizen Sutthisak Rinthalak, 43, had worked in Israeli agriculture since 2017. He is survived by his parents and a brother. On the morning of the October 7 massacre, he was working in fields near Kibbutz Be’eri.
Netanyahu instructs envoy to meet Lebanese governmental-economic officials in rare move. This marks a first attempt to establish a foundation for an economic relationship and cooperation between the countries, with Dr. Uri Resnick leading Israeli side.
Announcement comes after Palestinian Islamic Jihad reports locating additional deceased hostage in the northern Gaza Strip, setting a 5:00 p.m. handover. A total of 2 deceased hostages are in Gaza, in violation of Trump deal.
Prime Minister’s Office says forensic experts will examine the materials, as Palestinian reports describe renewed searches for deceased hostages by Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza.
Hamas is rebuilding in Gaza, Hezbollah is rearming in Lebanon, and Iran is using every passing day to recover. The question is: when will Israel act.
He shared in the emotional ceremony, "We have a reason to celebrate after these two years. We need to live with great gratitude and remember that nothing is taken for granted. Keep smiling and being happy."