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."
The experimental model is slated to begin soon in the northern Gaza neighborhoods of Atatra, Beit Hanoun, and Beit Lahia, as reported by the Financial Times, citing six sources familiar with the plan. Under this scheme, the Israeli military would channel aid from the nearby Erez crossing to vetted local Palestinians, who would distribute it and gradually assume civilian governance responsibilities. Israeli forces would initially ensure security in these areas.
Australian singer-songwriter emerges as a voice of nuance, sharing her thoughts on the Hamas war, expressing concern for Israeli hostages while also acknowledging the plight of Palestinian civilians.
The Famine Review Committee found that previous famine projections were not plausible due to incorrect assumptions, misinterpretation of data, and a significant omission of food entering Gaza through commercial and private sectors.
Anesthesiologist Eugene Rapaport returned to practice medicine in Israel after three decades in California, bringing critical expertise during challenging times.
Staff Sgt. Yair Avitan, 20, and Sgt. First Class (res.) Yakir Shmuel Tatelbaum, 21, fell as troops were pushing back into Shujaiyya.
"As an only child with a mother facing a terminal illness, my greatest worry during captivity was for my parents," Argamani shares.
Families also lament a recent statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in which he said that he was willing to accept a partial agreement with Hamas.
Netanyahu and the mothers have sent a letter to US First Lady Jill Biden, seeking her support in securing the release of their daughters, which included photographs of the captive soldiers, Agam Berger, Liri Albag, Naama Levy, Karina Ariev, and Daniela Gilboa.