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“We never contemplated the possibility that 5% of what happened [on Oct. 7] could happen,” Lt. Gen. (res.) Herzi Halevi said.
The strike killed several Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad members, including men involved in attacks on Israeli forces.
The Witkoff plan also calls for the release of half of the deceased captives held by Palestinian terrorists in Gaza.
“Trump has made it clear that Hamas will either release hostages immediately, or pay a severe price,” the U.S. Middle East envoy warned.
Purim and the Bible’s modern-day message for Israel after Oct 7.
“The whole world should continue to say that what Hamas has done is outrageous, it’s ridiculous, it’s sick, it’s disgusting,” said the U.S. secretary of state.
It was the third such incident in as many days.
The terrorist group said it would free Edan Alexander, who holds U.S. citizenship, after the Trump administration signaled his importance.
A day earlier, an Israeli Air Force craft attacked a group of terrorists trying to position explosives in the same general area.
Along with the return of several dead captives, the framework would see a 45- to 50-day ceasefire.
Over the past week, forces killed three Palestinian terrorists and arrested over 100 wanted suspects.
The enemy tried to plant a bomb, the army said.
