Gaza War

The model includes taking control of most of the Gaza Strip within three months. Five divisions will participate: four offensive and one defensive, with flexibility to pause operations for a potential hostage deal. 

While it was publicly claimed that the release of Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander was made without conditions, it has now emerged that his release was linked to a US commitment to pressure Israel into immediately resuming humanitarian aid flow into the Gaza Strip.

Over the past week, the Israeli Air Force launched an opening salvo, striking more than 670 targets belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization across the Gaza Strip.

Details obtained by Israel Hayom reveal that although the planned operation is broader in scope than those conducted over the past year, Israel appears unwilling to utilize all tools at its disposal.

According to reports from the Saudi news outlet Al-Hadath, the commander of Hamas' Rafah Brigade was also present during the strike that eliminated top terrorist leaders. This marks the most significant blow to the terrorist organization since the killing of Yahya Sinwar. 

A Wall Street Journal report reveals Yahya Sinwar told Hamas leaders an "extraordinary act" was needed to derail peace talks five days before the deadly assault.

Over the weekend, the Israeli Air Force launched a wave of intensive airstrikes, while the IDF began deploying forces to seize control of key areas in the Gaza Strip. In the next phase, the IDF will expand the relocation of the Palestinian population from the northern and central parts of Gaza to the south, to pre-designated zones.

UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan outlined his country's priorities for Gaza during a Thursday interview with Fox News.

Israel has sent a message to Hamas, warning that unless significant progress is made soon on a hostage deal, the IDF will launch the new ground offensive. Some reserve soldiers have already been called up, and sources familiar with the details told Israel Hayom that the operation could begin once President Donald Trump leaves the region.