“We want to believe they weren’t part of this,” a spokesman for the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office told JNS.

“If Jews have the right to live in Tel Aviv, they definitely have the right to live in Judea and Samaria,” said self-described Arab Zionist Rawan Osman.

The president insisted the escalation did not endanger the Gaza ceasefire.

Following the death of an Israeli soldier by enemy fire, the army responded with targeted airstrikes – the government emphasizes that Israel will respond firmly to any breach of the agreement.

An Israeli reservist was killed in southern Gaza Strip during an attack by Hamas – the army considers this a clear violation of the recently concluded ceasefire.

From the Philistines to Hamas – why the Gaza Strip remains Israel’s sore spot.

President Donald Trump “often used the word ‘violent,’ so I like that word,” said Smotrich. “It will be very violent, forceful and quick.”

The center features floors for hundreds of American-only and Israeli-only personnel, and an international floor for personnel from multiple countries.

Marking two years of ground operations, Israel balances military gains, painful losses and the unfinished mission to bring every hostage home.