Despite Egyptian mediation efforts, Hamas remains adamant about keeping its weapons. A senior Israeli official stated, “If it becomes clear that no more hostages can be released through a deal, resuming military operations to clear the Gaza Strip will be unavoidable.”
A four-way meeting was held in Naqoura with representatives from Israel, the US, France, and Lebanon to stabilize the region - focusing on Israeli-controlled points, the Blue Line, and the issue of detainees. 5 Lebanese detainees were released by Israel as a gesture of goodwill to Lebanon’s new president.
This year, the main Purim feast should be on Friday, and because of the approaching Shabbat, it's advisable to schedule it for morning or early afternoon. Alternatively, you can also "connect" it with the Shabbat meal.
“No one in Canada should ever be afraid to call themselves Zionists. I am a Zionist," are the words that outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should have said on Oct. 8, 2023, and every single day since.
The IDF confirmed an attack by air on terrorists in central Gaza. Reports indicate another strike in Khan Younis. Meanwhile, in southern Lebanon, a drone targeted a vehicle. According to Lebanese media, the strike's target was a senior Hezbollah operative.
