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Charles Bybelezer

“If the Houthis continue to fire missiles at the State of Israel, they will suffer painful blows,” said Defense Minister Israel Katz.
The Prime Minister’s Office emphasized that “Israel has not committed to any ceasefire or the release of terrorists—only to a safe corridor that will allow for Edan’s release.”
“The hardships you endured were severe, and yet you radiate strength and resilience that deserves deep respect,” said Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir.
The slain men were identified as Sgt. Yishai Elyakim Urbach, 20, and Staff Sgt. Yam Frid, 21.
Since launching “Operation Iron Wall” on Jan. 21, the military has dismantled hundreds of improvised explosive devices and pipe bombs.
Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa criticized “random Israeli interventions” in Syria, and said the indirect talks are aimed to “contain” the situation so it does not “spiral out of control.”
The attack triggered sirens in Jerusalem and across southern Israel.
Five wounded Syrian Druze civilians evacuated to Ziv Medical Center in the Galilee
The freed hostages are Eliya Cohen, Avera Mengistu, Hisham al-Sayed, Omer Shem Tov, Tal Shoham and Omer Wenkert.
Hamas on Friday night handed over Shiri’s body to the Red Cross, which in turn delivered the corpse to Israel for identification.
“The cruelty of the Hamas monsters knows no bounds,” said the Israeli premier.
The IDF said areas within Judea and Samaria have been closed off.