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The premier praised U.S.-Israeli coordination on implementing the ceasefire agreement in a way that ensures Israel’s security.
The military emphasized that the strike on terrorist infrastructure in the Beit Lahia area was conducted in accordance with the ceasefire agreement.
Still, “they think we should give it a try,” Gideon Sa’ar said at “The Future of Judea and Samaria” conference in Jerusalem.
Gazans’ support for the deadliest single-day massacre of Jews since the Holocaust rose to 44%, up by seven percentage points since May.
“The IDF will continue to uphold the ceasefire agreement and will respond firmly to any violation of it,” it said.
The president insisted the escalation did not endanger the Gaza ceasefire.
The terrorist group understands that the fight has moved from the military to the political sphere, and sees Gaza’s reconstruction as the main source of future power over the Gaza Strip.
Overnight on Monday, Hamas released remains of an Israeli hostage whose body had already been retrieved for burial, and not a 16th body.
ZDF production worker Ahmed Abu Mutair, who was killed on Oct. 19, was reportedly a platoon commander in the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades.
Majed Al-Ansari glorified Palestinian suicide bombings and rocket attacks on Israeli civilian population centers.
Schools, mosques, children’s bedrooms and hospitals were used by the terror group, according to the Israeli military.
President Donald Trump “often used the word ‘violent,’ so I like that word,” said Smotrich. “It will be very violent, forceful and quick.”