Defense and Security
Col. Yonatan Steinberg was killed in action fighting Hamas terrorists.
Yousef and Hadi Nasser identified with Hamas and had purchased military equipment in preparation for “armed confrontation,” according to the Israel Police and Israel Security Agency.
If the IDF does not pull out from Southern Lebanon, “we will know how to deal with it,” says terrorist leader Naim Qassem.
“Trump’s plan regarding Gaza is the only one that can guarantee security for the residents of the south and the State of Israel after the lessons learned from the events of Oct. 7,” said the Israeli defense minister.
After the Cabinet meeting, “the team will receive instructions for the continuation of the negotiations regarding the second stage,” the PMO said.
Berel Lazar, who lobbied to obtain Sasha Troufanov’s release, instructed him on how to perform the religious rite for the first time.
Released captives reveal the terrorists subjected all younger male hostages to more aggressive treatment, with many enduring severe torture.
The group apparently came to visit the tomb of Rav Ashi—a Babylonian sage credited with compiling part of the Talmud.
The military reiterated its call for Gaza residents to avoid approaching forces stationed in the area.
The munitions shipment “serves as further evidence of the strong alliance between Israel and the United States,” said Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz.
The prisoners, some of whom were involved in suicide bombings, were released wearing sweatshirts with a Star of David and the phrase “Never forgive, never forget” in Arabic.
The U.S. president called for Hamas to release all the hostages after three captives were freed earlier in the day per the terms of the ceasefire.
