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.

Messages conveyed to Israel from the US emphasized that the visit is unrelated to President Donald Trump's decision not to come to Israel last week. Instead, it is part of efforts to calm tensions in the region.

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"

As anti-Israel sentiment and antisemitic incidents intensify across Europe, some within our ranks believe we should use this moment to end the war prematurely. They are wrong.