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Israel must have a plan to protect the civilians in southern Gaza before proceeding with the war, says U.S.National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby.
Agreement paves the way for the release of 50 hostages, mostly women and children • Israel will reportedly release 150 to 300 female and teenage Palestinians prisoners “with no blood on their hands.”
Two scrolls were being dedicated “to elevate the souls of the fallen, the well-being of soldiers and return of the hostages.”
The Cabinet meets to approve an agreement with Hamas.
IDF troops keep watch as throngs of Palestinians evacuate to the south, both to prevent Hamas terrorists from escaping and in hopes of locating Israeli hostages.
Fighter jets hit Hezbollah targets • Three anti-tanks missiles fired at Metula • Mortar shells launched at IDF post.
Hamas deputy commander killed in Lebanon • Fighter jet destroys launch site from which rockets were fired at central Israel • Haniyeh says hostage release deal close • Two more fallen soldiers named.
The parties involved are still hashing out various technical issues, according to Israeli media.
Alan Sakowitz brought smiles and wonder, as well as gear and supplies for two Israel Defense Forces units.
The babies were transferred out of Gaza at the request of Shifa Hospital and the Egyptian government, with the assistance of the United Nations.
IDF official: The terrorists’ field command level sustaining massive damage; terror army struggling to implement commands from Sinwar.
Also on Monday, the dining hall at Kibbutz Be’eri was reopened for the first time since Oct. 7.
