Defense Minister Israel Katz says the destruction of the tunnel network in Gaza is essential for lasting security and the implementation of the next phase of the ceasefire plan.
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This is the plan, the only plan, and there is reason for optimism, insisted the visiting US Secretary of State.
Those suspected of disloyalty are denied food, water and sunlight.
Israel accuses Beirut of failing to fulfill its obligations in dealing with Hezbollah.
Israel vetoed the inclusion of Turkish soldiers, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates declined to participate.
The choice of which countries form the backbone of the force may determine whether the ISF becomes a viable mechanism for postwar stabilization, or another diplomatic experiment doomed by conflicting agendas.
The Qatari outlet acted as a propaganda arm for Hamas, installing a dedicated phone line to coordinate with the terror group, according to the Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center.
During his visit to Israel, US Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism about the ceasefire with Hamas—and simultaneously warned how fragile the peace is.
The Israeli military has begun physically marking the ceasefire line, with the aim of reducing friction and improving security coordination amid ongoing tensions.