“There was a genocidal massacre on 7 October 2023 of Israeli citizens, and since then, Israel has exercised its right of self-defense.”

The meeting was convened in response to Hamas’s rejection of all proposals currently on the table, according to Hebrew media reports.

The move could have “dramatic” consequences for the ongoing ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas, according to Hebrew media reports.

The Israel Security Agency and Israel Police called it “a serious incident that represents a dangerous escalation.”

More than 10% of UNRWA principals and senior educators in Gaza are members of Hamas or Islamic Jihad, according to Israeli NGO IMPACT-se.

“Iran’s regime’s supreme leader is in for a difficult morning,” wrote Jason Brodsky, policy director at United Against Nuclear Iran.

The defense minister’s comments come amid reports of an emerging agreement to halt fighting against Hezbollah.

The Israeli premier condemned as an “organized witch hunt” the “wild and unstoppable attacks” against his office in connection with leak and misconduct allegations.

The ballistic missile was intercepted before entering Israeli airspace • IAF downs four drones launched from Iraq.

The president-elect reportedly plans punishing sanctions, including the targeting of Iran’s oil industry.