The operation took place deep inside Syria and lasted for many months. Unlike the 2019 mission to retrieve the body of Zecharia Baumel, which was carried out with Russian assistance, this time Mossad deployed assets on the ground and used sophisticated deception tactics.

An Israeli swimmer at Saint Thomas University in Florida claims he was excluded from participation in the championship after complaining about a Palestinian swimmer being invited to team events – and noted a hostile political atmosphere.

Hamas terrorists are executing anyone suspected of collaborating with Israel or of theft and looting. According to Arab reports, Israeli intelligence has intensified efforts since the start of the war to expand its target bank. 

The prime minister made the remark to lawmakers on the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. Saudi report indicate efforts are underway to advance negotiations, while a Senior Hamas official tells Al Jazeera: “Talks with the Americans have been ongoing for several days.”