Gaza Strip
According to the framework put forward by Trump’s Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff, half of the remaining hostages in Gaza, both living and deceased, would be freed on the first day.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed the terrorist organization for its use of “cruel propaganda.”
The incoming IDF chief is devising a plan to “eradicate Hamas” with more than 50,000 soldiers and a reduction of aid, Israeli sources say.
Hamas: “We call on the international community to pressure Israel.” • Jerusalem seeks to extend first phase of the deal by 42 days.
Despite the opportunities showered on the Jewish state by the U.S. president, Israel seems to be mired, more than ever, in defeatism and political inertia.
“You don’t care about the beatings. They’re breaking my ribs, and I don’t care; give me another half-pita,” Eli Sharabi said of his 16 months in Gaza.
“The land of Israel is for the people of Israel,” said Knesset member Limor Son Har-Melech.
“Ori Danino physically fought with the terrorists so that they would treat the hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, whose hand was blown off.”
Phase 1 of the ceasefire is set to expire this weekend.
Mohammed Mahdi Ali Shaheen’s actions violated the ceasefire between Jerusalem and Beirut, the military said.
Investigation into the hours leading up to the massacre revealed that the first signs of an impending invasion were detected around 9 p.m., some nine-and-a-half hours before Hamas and Palestinian Arabs attacked.
The post constituted a violation of the truce between Jerusalem and Beirut.
