Mossad Director David Barnea will meet Qatar's Prime Minister in Doha. The implication: Qatar joins the demand that Hamas disarm the day after the war. Israeli official: Chances for a deal have indeed improved, but Hamas appears to be stalling and more levers of pressure are needed.
Despite a significant expansion of ground operations in the Gaza Strip in recent days, the IDF have so far encountered relatively few direct clashes with Hamas terrorists. However, it is entirely possible that additional clashes will occur in the coming days.
The Mujahideen Brigades announced that a senior member of its military intelligence unit was eliminated in an Israeli Air Force operation. Earlier this month, the IDF and Shin Bet killed another top operative from the same terrorist organization.
The visit is expected to focus on preparations for a possible strike on Iran and defensive measures against its potential retaliation if President Donald Trump opts to activate the military option.
Sources told the Saudi news channel Al-Sharq that the new proposal balances the demands of both Israel and Hamas. The outline includes a long-term ceasefire of 5 to 7 years with international guarantees. Hamas is expected to commit to a prolonged ceasefire in return for a full withdrawal of the IDF from all of Gaza.
Intense fires fueled by strong winds threaten multiple communities as authorities close Highway 6 and railway lines in affected areas.
Zamir’s remarks came against the backdrop of a stormy meeting of the Diplomatic-Security Cabinet, where Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich lashed out at Lt. Gen. Zamir and threatened to seek his dismissal.
Eyal Zamir has been instructed to present by Thursday a plan that meets the demands raised by cabinet ministers. Although he did not take part in the heated exchange between the ministers and the chief of staff, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed the military representatives of the requirement just minutes before the meeting concluded.
After 48 hours, Israeli authorities have revealed that Barak Tzach from Petach Tikva was the man killed Monday by sharks in Hadera.
As Israel continues to monitor Iran's nuclear ambitions, radiation expert Arik Avni warns that the country's healthcare system would "collapse" in the aftermath of a nuclear strike, with casualties extending up to 31 miles from the blast zone and requiring specialized treatments that must be stockpiled in advance.
