Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz revealed communications between Iran and Hamas leaders Mohammed Deif and Yahya Sinwar. "Deif and Sinwar demanded $500 million from the Quds Force commander to support the annihilation of Israel and the fight against the US – and they got it," Katz said.
Hundreds of Gaza residents in the Jabaliya area took to the streets to protest against Hamas and its leadership. Demonstrators shouted slogans such as “Hamas is a terrorist organization” and “Hamdan is a spy.” In an effort to suppress the unrest, residents who participated in the demonstrations were executed.
According to a Palestinian source, Egypt is optimistic about the proposal’s chances of success, in light of the upcoming meeting between Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump. The source also added that “Hamas has shown flexibility regarding the day after the ceasefire.”
In a precision strike early Friday morning, the Israeli Air Force eliminated Hassan Farhat, a senior Hamas commander in Lebanon who was responsible for rocket attacks that killed an Israeli soldier and wounded others in February.
Defense Minister Israel Katz: "IDF forces will continue to maintain positions and operate on Mount Hermon and in security and buffer zones to protect the communities of the Golan Heights and Galilee from any threat – as we did yesterday when we struck terrorists who threatened our forces."
"The IDF will not allow the existence of a military threat in Syria and will act against it," the military spokesperson emphasized in an official statement.
"Operation Strength and Sword in Gaza is expanding to crush and clear the area of terrorists and terror infrastructure," Defense Minister Katz says.
New report finds claims that 70% of fatalities are women and children inconsistent with data; "This has led to a narrative where the IDF are portrayed as disproportionately targeting civilians," the report says.
Hassan Badir operated as both a member of Hezbollah's unit 3900 and the Iranian Quds Force; "even patience has limits," parliament member representing Hezbollah says.
The target, a Hezbollah operative, was located in Beirut's Dahieh district and was helping Hamas plan an imminent severe attack.
