Hamas
Former Israeli defense officials say absolute Israeli determination is the key to breaking Hamas and completing the war’s aims.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said any involvement of Cairo in the Strip will require a “clear-cut” United Nations mandate.
An op-ed by Marie van der Zyl prompted criticism that she was ignoring the context and Hamas’s responsibility for the war.
It comes as Israel was ramping up plans for a military offensive in Gaza City.
The U.S. president expressed a position that seems to be aligned with that of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The abductee, who has been held in Gaza for 682 days, expressed his hope to meet his family and friends “soon.”
Sirens were sounded as per protocol; no injuries or damage were reported.
“My brother is a student who was caught in a war he has no side in. Is he starving, injured, alive? How can anyone survive 680 days in hell?”
“We must finish the job and defeat” the terrorist group in Gaza, the Israeli prime minister told his Cabinet.
Israel’s conditions include Hamas disarming, the demilitarization of Gaza, Israeli control of the perimeter and a governing authority “that will live in peace with Israel.”
“Calling yourself a political party does not provide you refuge from being a murderer,” Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter said.
The Israeli Air Force has been providing support, striking terror targets in coordination with ground forces.
