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Boehler to Hamas:

'Take the deal and end the conflict'

US Envoy Adam Boehler urges Hamas to accept Israel's latest hostage deal, warning it's the best offer they'll get and hinting at Israeli military action if talks fail.

'Take the deal and end the conflict'

Chief of Staff on Syria:

Those who can't defend themselves can't be safe

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, during a visit to Gaza, stated that the IDF will increase pressure on Hamas while reducing the strain on Israeli forces.

Those who can't defend themselves can't be safe

Hamas weapons development commander eliminated

Bashar Thabet, a commander in Hamas’ Development and Projects Department, within its weapons production headquarters, eliminated.

Hamas weapons development commander eliminated

Troops dismantle 2.7 km terror tunnel network in Jabaliya

The 401st Brigade is operating in the heart of Jabaliya. So far, the engineering forces have located and destroyed several underground tunnels with a total length of 2.7 km.

Troops dismantle 2.7 km terror tunnel network in Jabaliya

Hostage deal talks:

Israel mulling delegation of senior officials to Doha

Israel may send another delegation to Doha for ceasefire and hostage talks. Both Israel and Hamas are weighing new proposals, with key issues like troop deployment and prisoner releases still unresolved.

Israel mulling delegation of senior officials to Doha

Report:

Mossad chief sought US help in relocating Gazans

Axios reports that Mossad Director David Barnea met US envoy Steve Witkoff in Washington to seek American support in persuading Ethiopia, Indonesia and Libya to accept hundreds of thousands of displaced Gazans.

Mossad chief sought US help in relocating Gazans

Diplomatic source:

'Hamas hindering hostage deal progress'

Senior Israeli diplomatic source says significant progress made in hostage deal efforts, but Hamas continues to create obstacles.

'Hamas hindering hostage deal progress'

Bereaved brother:

Stop the aid to Gaza and end the disregard for Israeli lives

Bereaved brother Menachem Kalmanson says Israel must impose a total siege on Gaza, accuses the government of endangering soldiers' lives by effectively aiding Hamas.

Stop the aid to Gaza and end the disregard for Israeli lives

Hamas official:

'Ceasefire talks progressing, but US pressure on Israel is key'

Senior Hamas figure says realistic compromises have been presented, but final agreement hinges on US influence over Israel, Israeli withdrawal from Gaza is a precondition for progress.

'Ceasefire talks progressing, but US pressure on Israel is key'

3 senior Hamas security officials eliminated in Gaza

Barhoum Shahin, the Head of the Western Gaza District in the General Security Apparatus, and the terrorist Asham Tzartzur, the Head of Hamas' Government Emergency Committee in eastern Gaza, eliminated.

3 senior Hamas security officials eliminated in Gaza

Freed hostage's account:

'No human should live like that'

In an interview with CNN, released hostage Or Levy recounts 491 days of brutal captivity, the agony of losing his wife, and the power of focusing on his son for survival.

'No human should live like that'

Boehler:

'Hamas's hard-headedness blocks Gaza breakthrough'

Adam Boehler, President Trump's Envoy for Hostage Response, expresses optimism at the Aspen Security Forum regarding a Gaza hostage deal, stating it's "closer than it's been."

'Hamas's hard-headedness blocks Gaza breakthrough'

IDF eliminates Hamas commanders who participated in massacre

IDF and Shin Bet reveal that they eliminated Jabaliya Battalion Iyad Nasr, as well as two other terrorists who infiltrated Israel and participated in Hamas’ brutal massacre on October 7th.

IDF eliminates Hamas commanders who participated in massacre

Report:

Hamas opposes updated IDF redeployment maps

The mediators in the negotiations between Israel and Hamas continue their efforts to bridge the gaps and reach an agreement regarding the introduction of humanitarian aid, redeployment maps, and guarantees for ending the war.

Hamas opposes updated IDF redeployment maps

IDF reveals:

This is what Hamas's Gaza commander looks like today

IDF Arabic Language Spokesman publishes updated photo of the commander of Hamas's Gaza Brigade.

This is what Hamas's Gaza commander looks like today

Report:

Hamas agrees to new withdrawal map proposed by Israel

Egyptian report: Hamas has agreed to a new withdrawal map presented by Israel, which includes a withdrawal from the Morag Corridor and limited IDF deployment. Negotiations expected to focus on framework for releasing hostages.

Hamas agrees to new withdrawal map proposed by Israel

BBC Head of News insists Hamas political wing not a terror group

Deborah Turness told staff there is a distinction between Hamas's civilian government and military wing, drawing criticism amid ongoing fallout over Gaza documentary.

BBC Head of News insists Hamas political wing not a terror group

Senior political source: Optimism for hostage deal

A senior political official expressed optimism today about the possibility that Israel will soon reach a deal to release hostages with the terrorist organization Hamas.

Senior political source: Optimism for hostage deal

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Terrorists eliminated minutes after firing missile at troops

In northern Gaza, terrorists fired an anti-tank missile at a tank. Within minutes, the troops struck and eliminated the terrorists.

Terrorists eliminated minutes after firing missile at troops

Hamas agrees:

500 aid trucks to Gaza - without UNRWA involvement

While Hamas does not oppose the entry of aid without UNRWA, it continues to insist on core demands related to reconstruction, military withdrawal, and the aid distribution mechanism.

500 aid trucks to Gaza - without UNRWA involvement

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist who held Emily Damari hostage

Muhammad Nasr Ali Quneita, a terrorist in Hamas' Al-Furqan Battalions' military intelligence, who infiltrated Israel during the October 7th massacre, was eliminated.

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist who held Emily Damari hostage

Ben Gvir slams humanitarian city plan:

'Political spin doesn't replace complete victory'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticizes proposal to establish a humanitarian city in Gaza, calling it a diversion from negotiations for hostages' release.

'Political spin doesn't replace complete victory'

Israel upgrades food aid to Gaza residents amid complaints

Israel upgrades food aid to Gaza, including cookies and chocolate, while soldiers secure access routes to distribution centers, preventing them from carrying out proactive strikes against Hamas.

Israel upgrades food aid to Gaza residents amid complaints

After Hamas rejects US offer:

Israel considers changes to ceasefire proposal

Sources say Israel exploring changes to ceasefire and prisoner swap proposal, with Hamas expressing willingness to return to the Qatari plan.

Israel considers changes to ceasefire proposal

IDF eliminates commanders seeking to rebuild Hamas, Islamic Jihad

Over the last 2 weeks, the IDF and ISA eliminated senior commanders in the military arms of Hamas and Islamic Jihad, who worked to restore the organizations' military capabilities.

IDF eliminates commanders seeking to rebuild Hamas, Islamic Jihad

Netanyahu

'We accepted the Witkoff deal, Hamas rejected it'

PM Netanyahu dismissed accusations that Israel is refusing a hostage deal. 'Hamas wants to stay in Gaza so they can rearm and attack us again and again.'

'We accepted the Witkoff deal, Hamas rejected it'

Arab influencer

'Gaza's children suffer because of Hamas'

Ali Shaaban, a well-known Arab-Israeli influencer, responds to criticism he is 'silent' about the suffering of children in Gaza. 'I do speak about it, but sometimes the truth hurts.'

'Gaza's children suffer because of Hamas'

To Gadi Eisenkot and the NYTimes:

Cut the lies - Hamas never agreed to disarm and never will

The Israeli public is continually bombarded with this total falsehood claiming that political considerations are keeping 20 live and 30 dead hostages stuck in the Gaza Strip. Opinion.

Cut the lies - Hamas never agreed to disarm and never will

Hamas rejects Qatari proposal, blocking 60-day ceasefire and deal

Political source reveals Hamas’ rejection of Qatari proposal prevented a 60-day ceasefire and agreement, says Hamas continuing to harden its stance, disrupt negotiations.

Hamas rejects Qatari proposal, blocking 60-day ceasefire and deal

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Six senior Hamas naval commandos eliminated in joint operations

The IDF announced that the eliminated terrorists had advanced maritime terror operations during the Swords of Iron war, targeting Israeli civilians and security forces.

Six senior Hamas naval commandos eliminated in joint operations

Netanyahu:

I hope 10 living hostages will be released 'in a few days'

In interview with Newsmax, Prime Minister Netanyahu expresses hope that 10 more living hostages will be released within days as ceasefire talks progress.

I hope 10 living hostages will be released 'in a few days'

Gov't stability at risk?

Minister Strock threatens to resign

Minister of Settlements and National Missions warns during a conversation with an Ofakim resident: “If the war ends with Hamas still posing a threat, I will not remain a minister.”

Minister Strock threatens to resign

Hamas threatens:

Escalation of violence in Judea, Samaria, and Jerusalem

Spokesperson for Hamas's military wing calls for increased terrorist attacks to prevent what he claims is Israel’s attempt to annex Judea and Samaria.

Escalation of violence in Judea, Samaria, and Jerusalem

Iair Horn recounts captivity, longing, and the ongoing nightmare

The brother who returned from Gaza’s tunnels speaks for the first time about the moment he realized he was being freed - without his brother Eitan, who remained behind.

Iair Horn recounts captivity, longing, and the ongoing nightmare

Disturbing footage:

Terrorists emerge from rubble and open fire

Hamas releases disturbing footage showing terrorists hiding among rubble and firing a missile at the engineering vehicle operated by Master Sergeant (Res.) Abraham Azulay. The video also shows the terrorists charging while shooting - though it omits the fierce battle Azulay fought against them.

Terrorists emerge from rubble and open fire

Testimony exposed

Hamas fired from the European Hospital and left fighters to die

The IDF revealed a document found beneath the European Hospital in Khan Yunis, documenting Hamas' terrorist use of the hospital and the abandonment of Hamas fighters by their commander.

Hamas fired from the European Hospital and left fighters to die

Watch: Golani Brigade reveals and destroys extensive Gaza tunnel

IDF forces dismantle underground terror tunnel, neutralize 130 terror sites, and eliminate dozens of terrorists in Khan Yunis.

Watch: Golani Brigade reveals and destroys extensive Gaza tunnel

Zvi Yehezkeli warns:

'Israel risks a grave mistake if it agrees to Hamas's terms'

Arab affairs commentator Zvi Yehezkeli warns that Israel is conceding too much in hostage negotiations - and that the murderous terrorist organization is exploiting it.

'Israel risks a grave mistake if it agrees to Hamas's terms'

Graham backs Israel:

'Hamas must be fully removed from Gaza'

Senator Lindsey Graham meets with PM Netanyahu to discuss regional security, stresses the importance of keeping Iran weakened and fully removing Hamas from Gaza for peace.

'Hamas must be fully removed from Gaza'

Hamas: We agreed to release 10 hostages

The Hamas terrorist organization claims it is approaching ceasefire negotiations with seriousness and flexibility, aiming to overcome all obstacles.

Hamas: We agreed to release 10 hostages

The Unspeakable Weapon:

Hamas's sexual terror demands elimination, not negotiation

Hamas’s explicit rejection of peace, compromise, and human decency makes negotiation impossible and counterproductive. Opinion.

Hamas's sexual terror demands elimination, not negotiation

Dispute over aid:

The Qatari compromise - and Israeli opposition

Foreign sources report that one version of the hostage deal includes transferring responsibility for food distribution in Gaza to the United Nations. Israel has yet to agree to the proposal.

The Qatari compromise - and Israeli opposition

IDF Spokesperson

'We're dismantling Hamas systematically and thoroughly'

IDF Spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin says over 1,300 Hamas terrorists have been killed since the start of Operation Gideon's Chariots in Gaza.

'We're dismantling Hamas systematically and thoroughly'

Unusual IAF strike in Tripoli targets key Hamas terrorist

Israeli Air Force aircraft targeted a Hamas terrorist in northern Lebanon, far from the Israeli border. Tripoli, a Sunni area, has rarely been targeted by the IDF until now.

Unusual IAF strike in Tripoli targets key Hamas terrorist

Eliminated

Nukhba commander who infiltrated Kibbutz Magen on 10/7

Taha Abu Ayadeh, a Nukhba platoon commander who led the infiltration of the gas station in Kibbutz Magen during the October 7 massacre, was eliminated in Khan Yunis.

Nukhba commander who infiltrated Kibbutz Magen on 10/7

IDF warns of increasing daring among Hamas ranks

Israeli soldiers have noticed changes in Hamas' strategies, including approaching Israeli forces, ambushes, and offensive initiatives.

IDF warns of increasing daring among Hamas ranks

Hamas claims:

We captured Israeli espionage devices in Gaza

Hamas reports the capture of Israeli surveillance devices across the Gaza Strip, including equipment for photography and eavesdropping.

We captured Israeli espionage devices in Gaza

Hamas official

Optimistic about talks, ceasefire possible this week

Officials from the Hamas terrorist organization say the US and Israel are taking the current ceasefire talks more seriously than before.

Optimistic about talks, ceasefire possible this week

Mother of hostage:

'Those not included in the deal will stay underground'

Ditza Or, mother of Hamas hostage Avinatan Or, voices concern over emerging deal: “They’re giving breathing room to a defeated entity. If we surrender, not everyone will return.”

'Those not included in the deal will stay underground'

Head of Israeli-backed militia:

'Hamas despicable subhumans'

'Does someone who kidnaps and murders children like the Bibas family really have any right to judge others? These are despicable, lowly subhumans whose end is near,' says head of Israeli-backed militia, Yasser Abu Shabab.

'Hamas despicable subhumans'

Senior Hamas official:

'We lost control over 80% of Gaza'

Senior Hamas official admits that nearly all of the terrorist group's leadership has been wiped out in the war, with Gaza descending into chaos as armed clans seize control and Hamas loses its ability to govern.

'We lost control over 80% of Gaza'

Hamas: We executed 12 'agents and criminals' in the Gaza Strip

Hamas terror group claims it eliminated members of a gang accused of collaborating with Israel and committing armed robberies.

Hamas: We executed 12 'agents and criminals' in the Gaza Strip

First round of Qatar ceasefire talks ends with no breakthrough

Indirect ceasefire and hostage release talks between Israel and Hamas in Qatar end without a breakthrough. Palestinian Arab sources claim the Israeli delegation lacks sufficient authority for an agreement.

First round of Qatar ceasefire talks ends with no breakthrough

Eshkol residents furious:

'We will not accept continued attacks on our territory'

The head of the Eshkol Regional Council demands that the defense establishment investigate the mortar shell that struck an open area in Nirim. IDF says the mortar was not intercepted due to human error.

'We will not accept continued attacks on our territory'

UNRWA says Israel endangers staff; IDF cites terror ties

Agency says it received no response from Israel to request for evidence; IDF cites video proof of Hamas ties.

UNRWA says Israel endangers staff; IDF cites terror ties

IDF eliminates Hamas naval force commander in northern Gaza

According to the IDF, Ramzi Saleh was involved in planning and advancing maritime terrorist attacks against IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip.

IDF eliminates Hamas naval force commander in northern Gaza

Ehud Yaari:

'We are in the twilight zone of the armed struggle'

Middle East analyst Ehud Yaari warns that despite pressure to move forward with the second phase of the hostage deal, Hamas is grappling with internal rifts and a struggle over identity and direction within its leadership.

'We are in the twilight zone of the armed struggle'

New report details Hamas sexual violence on October 7

Sexual violence was 'widespread and systematic' during the October 7 massacre, with rape and gang rape occurring in at least six different locations, according to a new report featuring testimony from that day.

New report details Hamas sexual violence on October 7

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Hamas observation post used to attack soldiers destroyed

IDF spokesperson updated that forces of the Nahal Brigade, under the command of Division 162, have been operating in the Daraj Tuffah region in recent days, and have destroyed an observation post, terrorists, and terrorist infrastructure.

Hamas observation post used to attack soldiers destroyed

How Hamas tried to infiltrate IDF intelligence base

Report: Hamas tried to exploit a cleaning services tender published online to infiltrate Base 8200. The IDF stopped the tender and tightened procedures.

How Hamas tried to infiltrate IDF intelligence base