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Protocol will follow model used in prior hostage returns • Officer quarters at Re’im military base being converted into reception areas for freed captives.
Flyers opposing Dana Erlich’s appearance read: “Zionists—not here, not anywhere! Cut all ties with Israel on the way to its dismantling.”
The head of the Ground Forces’ operational learning branch was called in for “clarification” after circulating a document in which he argued that the battle plan for Gaza City lacks the necessary components for victory.
The U.N. must concentrate on Hamas’ devastating war crimes and securing complete hostage release,” said Israel’s U.N. envoy Danny Danon.
“They play all sides, gaining from their roles as intermediaries. With Iran’s axis crumbling, Qatar and Turkey are moving into the vacuum.”
Netanyahu’s planned northern vacation and his son’s wedding also created a timeline that appeared incompatible with major military operations.
Radical activists on board the “Madleen” accuse Greece of spying for Israel with drones. Sources say vessel is to be stopped even before it reaches Israel’s territorial waters.
The IDF launched a pilot program for operating a central distribution center to supply civilians in the Strip.
Ofer Bronchtein has been spearheading the effort to convene a conference to bypass Israel and create a Palestinian state.
A June U.N.-backed conference will establish a binding timeline with sanctions for noncompliance, while not requiring Palestinian recognition of Israel.
A strategic shift reflects Jerusalem’s desire to bolster President Joseph Aoun’s position against armed groups in coordination with the U.S.
Jerusalem has officially protested the recent violations of the 1979 peace treaty, which prohibits Cairo from having a sizeable military presence in Sinai.