<p>National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responded to Hamas's announcement that it is ready for a comprehensive agreement and said, "To ensure we no longer have to respond to Hamas's empty statements, Hamas must cease to exist. This should be the only response to these Nazi terrorists: choose between complete surrender, including total disarmament, voluntary departure from the Gaza Strip, and the immediate return of all hostages - without any exchange involving the release of thousands of Sinwars from prisons - or face total destruction."</p>

A squad of Hamas operatives from Hebron allegedly intended to use explosive drones to assassinate National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

<p>Minister Ben-Gvir reacted to the foiled plot to assassinate him using explosive drones and thanked the security forces for their work: "I am grateful to the Acting Head of the Shin Bet, to the agency’s investigators and operatives, to the Israel Prison Service intelligence, to the Magen Unit personnel, to IDF soldiers, to Israel Police officers, and to everyone working to protect lives."</p><p>Ben-Gvir said this was Hamas’s fifth attempt to harm him and added, "I will not be intimidated or afraid… I will continue to lead a policy of a firm hand in prisons against terror, to demand a complete victory in Gaza, and the erasure of Hamas from the map. The terrorists must know: instead of them harming me, we will strike them, anywhere and at any time."</p>

<p>The IDF updated that it intercepted a cluster missile that was launched by the Houthis in Yemen at Israel. "Stay away from fallen projectiles and unidentified objects and report them to the police," the IDF stated.</p>

A new report published by the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem find that those making the genocide accusation against Israel often rely on false data and ignore Hamas's actions.

Arutz Sheva-Israel National News has learned that approximately a month ago, the minister's security detail noticed drones flying over his home while his family was present. The guards evacuated the family to a safe place, and later found that the drones were equipped with explosives.

Finance Minister Smotrich, Yesha Council head Yisrael Ganz, and heads of the councils of Judea and Samaria presented the Sovereignty Plan this morning.

Despite the physical damage and emotional trauma from a nearby drone strike, the Perlina-Or Avner school administration decided to continue its educational activities.