Gaza War

A prominent figure in the coastal enclave, Ghussein was born in 1979 and held various positions within the Interior Ministry and the internal security apparatus of Hamas.

Following sirens in the Lower Galilee, reports indicated rocket impacts in the region, with one person evacuated to the hospital with severe injuries.

INSS research reveals significant discrepancies in UN agencies' data, a misrepresentation that has led to severe consequences for Israel. "The fact that there are hungry people in Gaza does not indicate that there is famine in Gaza.”

The death toll of the IDF ground campaign in the strip rises to 324.

William Burns' initiative breathes new life into stalled negotiations.

Over the past 24 hours, Division 99 has stepped up its counter-terrorism operations in central Gaza. An IDF spokesperson stated earlier today that soldiers had neutralized several enemy combatants in face-to-face encounters and uncovered weapons caches and military equipment.

In the early hours of Thursday, Hamas revealed that Ismail Haniyeh, who heads the group's political wing, had been locked in discussions with Qatari and Egyptian intermediaries. These talks centered on strategies to broker an end to the war.

Mohammed Abu Selmia's arrest followed multiple testimonies indicating that the hospital under his management served as a Hamas command center. An IDF pathological report from November confirmed that Corporal Noa Marciano was murdered on hospital grounds.

Siren alerts blare in northern communities, including Kiryat Shmona, Kfar Blum, and later in Nahariya, Acre, and Ein HaMifratz. In Acre, interceptor debris fell on the roof of a local mall, causing minor structural damage.

Defense Ministry says Gallant was not informed of the decision to release the Shifa director, saying it fell under IDF jurisdiction. Sources close to the defense minister acknowledge the anger over the move. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir does not mince words, saying "it's time for the Shin Bet chief to go."