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.
Israeli forces would establish exclusive military zones in the northern, central, and southern parts of Gaza, with civilian areas restricted to the spaces between these zones.
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.
Despite the near-certain elimination of Mohammad Sinwar, Hamas has returned to negotiations on a hostage deal, with new proposals are being discussed. Arab source: "The US is willing to provide stronger guarantees that fighting will not resume"
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.
Basem Naim stated that "there is no point in discussing negotiations" while the Gaza Strip is under bombardment. He said that the minimum requirement is to open the border crossings to Gaza and allow the entry of humanitarian supplies.
Israeli ex-hostage Omer Wenkert reveals trauma of Hamas captivity. "I said goodbye to myself," he told Reuters.
"He was this goofy, funny guy. He’s still funny. I don’t think he’s a different person. He is simply tired," his father noted, suggesting that despite everything, the core of who Edan is survived the ordeal.
