Gaza Strip
The future of the Palestinian leadership is “a question for the Palestinian people,” U.S. embassy in Jerusalem says.
Hamas is slated to free the first batch of captives at 4 p.m.
Military spokesman: “It’s business as usual. Until the order to hold our fire arrives, our ops continue.”
Otzma Yehudit believes an agreement that does not involve crushing Hamas and the release of all the hostages is a mistake.
The army also discovered four deep tunnel shafts in Jabalia.
The ceasefire will take effect at 7 a.m., Doha said.
The Israel Defense Forces could not immediately verify the claim.
Muhammad Abu Salmiya was detained “following evidence showing that Shifa Hospital, under his direct management, served as a Hamas command and control center.”
The agreement does not obligate Israel to free anyone convicted of murder, but several in the list came close.
IDF to continue combat operations in Gaza until the agreement takes effect • IDF chief: War to continue until Hamas destroyed • U.S. warship downs Houthi drones heading toward Israel.
The Israelis asked the pontiff to issue a clear call for the release of all the roughly 240 people held by Hamas.
The ceasefire is an opportunity to train and learn lessons from the war, Prof. Col. (res.) Gabi Siboni tells JNS.
