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The secretary of state outlined the Trump administration’s approach to Gaza and Iran in Senate testimony.
Yarden Bibas revealed that his request to be held together with his best friend, David Cunio, saved his life as the six hostages he had previously been held with were all murdered.
The aid was thoroughly inspected to prevent diversion to Hamas, according to Jerusalem, as part of a controlled plan to avoid a humanitarian crisis during the war.
Israel is entering a decisive stage of “Operation Gideon’s Chariots,” said IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir.
“If Hamas wants to come forward and make a legitimate offer they’re willing to stand by and release hostages, we’re always open to that,” the U.S. hostage affairs envoy said.
Doha warned that Israeli military pressure is derailing mediation efforts.
Jerusalem allows limited food deliveries to Gaza, stressing inspections and efforts to block Hamas from diverting aid during ongoing operations.
Authorities say the suspect is linked to a banned gang and was extradited after a 2023 counterterrorism sweep.
The Palestinians were in the Islamic Republic to participate in the Tehran Dialogue Forum conference.
Israeli soldiers are “taking control of strategic areas within the Strip” as part of “Operation Gideon’s Chariots,” the military said.
The Israeli prime minister said preventing starvation in Gaza is essential to securing military victory.
The prime minister vowed that the campaign against Yemen’s Houthis was “not over” and issued another warning to Tehran.
