Security officials explained that the military identified a camera belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization that had been placed inside the hospital, posing a threat to IDF forces maneuvering in the Gaza Strip. It was therefore decided to strike the location.

<p>The Civil Administration rescued an Israeli who visited the Tomb of Joseph, was attacked by terrorists, and had his car stolen. From a preliminary investigation, it emerged that his car broke down, and the attack started as he got out and attempted to find help to fix it.</p>

Given the stakes, we still don't know why the IDF was not placed on high alert near Gaza and Lebanon to deter a possible disruption of the Saudi peace process. And there is more. Opinion.

<p>The Hostages and Missing Persons Directorate announced that the earlier statement by the Directorate’s Coordinator to the hostages’ families remains valid despite the remarks made by the US President.</p><p>According to the information currently held by Israel, 20 of the hostages in Gaza are still alive.</p>

Kiryat Shmona Mayor Avichai Stern warns that the IDF withdrawal from the five positions in Lebanon is a dangerous move that could reduce security in the north.

Turkish FM urges Islamic bloc to campaign for Israel’s exclusion from UN body, citing Gaza conflict and UN Charter violations.

<p>The Syrian Foreign Ministry claims that a large force of IDF troops entered deep into Syrian territory and seized positions in the village of Beit Jinn, 10 kilometers from the border with Israel.</p>

The IDF clarified that Sgt. Yishai Urbach was killed by RPG fire while aiding his wounded commander in Rafah, correcting earlier reports that he died in a building collapse.