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The IDF killed three Hamas commanders, including an Oct. 7 invader, in Gaza airstrikes. The US pledged 20,000 international peacekeepers to Gaza but faces challenges deploying even twenty. Israel is defending the detention of a Gaza hospital chief who is also a Hamas officer.

The IDF killed six in Gaza, including a Hamas sniper and an Islamic Jihad commander, but failed to assassinate Hamas spokesman Hassem Qassem, who was not in the drone-struck vehicle. A bodyguard was killed in the attack.

IDF troops are set to withdraw from Lebanon pilot zones in the coming days, according to a US official. No specific timeline is provided, but the official notes sufficient progress to encourage a Lebanese delegation to attend talks with Israel in Rome next week.

The Israeli Prime Minister and IDF chief emphasized Israel's readiness to resume war with Iran amid recent clashes. Defense Minister Benny Gantz stated Israel is prepared to 'regain air superiority,' while Washington is reportedly unwilling to support Israel's re-entry into the conflict.

The IDF confirmed that Pvt. Yaakov Zarihan, who died on April 22, 1948, was buried in a mass grave at a military cemetery in Kibbutz Kiryat Anavim. A headstone will be added to mark his resting place.

Haredi rioters briefly breached an IDF base housing a military prison and courts. A US official stated that recent strikes on Iran will be more expansive than the previous night. Mahmoud Abbas held his first publicized call with the head of a technocratic committee managing Gaza.

Lebanon is demanding Israel fulfill its pledge to withdraw a pilot as a condition for attending Rome talks, with the IDF yet to move. Israel's army reported capturing a Radwan member and killing another.

The IDF eliminated a terrorist linked to the Oct. 7 attack on Kibbutz Nirim, citing an 'immediate threat.' Five people, including a child, were killed in Gaza strikes. Israel is holding a Gazan's body for hostage negotiations, despite all captives having been freed.

IDF fire in Gaza reportedly killed seven people, including a terror operative, an aid worker, and a child. Six were injured in a settler attack in the South Hebron Hills, with Netanyahu attributing unchecked Israeli extremist violence in the West Bank to 'very lenient courts.'

The agreement involves the Lebanese Armed Forces gradually taking over from the IDF in two southern Lebanon zones to combat Hezbollah. The deal is testing an Iran agreement, with Hezbollah described as a 'wild card' by a US official.

IDF veteran Itzik Saidyan, who self-immolated, urges the Knesset to prioritize combat soldiers over declaring Torah study a foundational value in a Basic Law. He argues the highest priority should be given to soldiers 'who go into battle... who feel forgotten.'

The IDF reported hitting a Hezbollah cell in south Lebanon and warned it would attack if the truce is violated. Military sources noted operatives near the buffer zone, while Zamir visited Beaufort Castle and Hezbollah tunnels. Netanyahu claimed Christian villages in the region seek annexation to Israel.

A mother of a hostage killed by the IDF claims workers are using his home as a 'public restroom,' with human feces also found in another home of Oct. 7 victims from Kfar Aza's young families' section. The situation involves a dispute between the kibbutz and the government regarding the fate of these homes.

Hendel vows to boycott Haredi parties, while Gantz and Simhi have not ruled out joining them in a coalition. Ongoing meetings are being held as the chair remains on active IDF duty.

The IDF reported killing an armed Hezbollah operative following a manhunt in southern Lebanon. Lebanon's president dismissed criticism from Amnesty and other NGOs regarding a deal with Israel, stating the country aims to 'turn the page on wars' and urging U.S. support.

Three Palestinians were injured by IDF rubber bullets amid settler attacks on a West Bank village. Two others were hurt by pepper spray during the clashes near Bethlehem. The IDF stated troops were dispatched due to the violence.

A Palestinian man, Mohammad Salameh, claims that settlers took over a West Bank home he was building for his newlywed son. The IDF stated it dispersed a gathering at the Jalud house but did not comment on the presence of settler squatters.

Hind Rajab Foundation filed a complaint in Italy against an Israeli man for alleged Gaza war crimes, citing his social media posts as evidence of public endorsement of demolition operations. The foundation has previously filed complaints against IDF soldiers abroad.

A trilateral pact formalizes coordination between the Israeli military (IDF) and the Lebanese army, tying Israeli withdrawal to Hezbollah's disarmament, as part of efforts to curb Iran's influence, though it does not guarantee peace on the northern border.

Yuli Edelstein is leaving Likud to pursue a new political path after breaking with the government over an effort to exempt Haredim from IDF service. He is reportedly discussing joining a potential alternative to Netanyahu's party.

The IDF shelled Hezbollah infrastructure sites in response to a soldier being injured in a clash with a gunman in south Lebanon. This occurred a week after a Beirut-Jerusalem framework was signed, and a report noted 640,000 displaced people have returned home.

The IDF announced it killed Hamas terrorist Muhammad Na'im Jandiya, who abducted tank officer Daniel Perez during the Oct. 7 attack and held hostages including Yotam Haim, Samar Talalka, and Alon Shamriz. The brothers of one of the hostages stated the world is a better place following the incident.

The Finance and Defense ministries reached a deal mediated by the National Security Council to allocate an additional NIS 15 billion to the IDF. This agreement avoids potential tax hikes and spending cuts from reopening the 2026 state budget, which already featured record defense spending.

The IDF tracked down troops who blindfolded and bound a Gazan terror suspect to a cot. The suspect crossed the Yellow Line and was detained by the IDF several weeks ago.

The IDF reported killing a Hamas commander and four terrorists in Gaza for planning attacks on troops. Technocrats described meetings on Gaza's future as 'highly productive,' while the Board of Peace stated UNRWA has 'no place in the new Gaza.'

Gadi Eisenkot launches a centrist campaign targeting commuters on Route 4. The former IDF chief aims to appeal to Israel's middle class while preventing a collapse in the fractured opposition bloc.

Eisenkot has launched his election campaign, pledging to address the 'chaos' caused by the current government. He promises to establish a state inquiry into Oct. 7, expand IDF ranks, cap reserve service, and position himself as a prime minister for all Israeli citizens.

Israel has shut down the West Bank nonprofit Al-Tadamon Charitable Society, accusing it of terrorism. Palestinian officials, including the Nablus mayor, expressed surprise as the IDF sealed the building, with no immediate comment from the IDF.

An LOT Polish Airlines flight operated by Electra Airways triggered a false hijacking alert over Turkey, prompting Israeli and Bulgarian military jets to scramble. The flight landed safely in Bulgaria, and the airline attributed the incident to a transponder malfunction.

The Knesset is advancing a Basic Law on Torah study and pushing to freeze arrests of draft dodgers. The bill heads to a first Knesset vote as the government seeks to halt enforcement, despite IDF warnings that enforcement increases enlistment.

A Haredi rabbi, Aryeh Yazdi, faced political backlash after criticizing the IDF chief during a rally in Bnei Brak. Netanyahu and Shas condemned the remarks, while Bennett threatened to cut state funding for individuals opposing Zionism.

Analysts suggest the Israel-Lebanon deal may prolong the conflict by failing to disarm Hezbollah, as Lebanon cannot enforce disarmament due to sectarian tensions, potentially leading to indefinite IDF troop presence in Lebanon.

The Israel-Lebanon security annex outlines conditions for a phased IDF withdrawal from Lebanon, contingent on the successful and verifiable disarmament and dismantlement process. The deal, inked last week, includes an 'eventual IDF redeployment' as part of the agreement.

Israel states it has no territorial ambitions in Lebanon and will remain until Hezbollah is disarmed. A minister warns Iran fighting could restart within two days, while the Lebanese president confirms army deployment near the border. IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.

IDF chief Zamir marks 1,000 days since the Oct. 7 attack, describing it as an attack on the Jewish people's existence. He highlighted a strategic crossroads and noted upcoming memorial events and protests.

The IDF warns Hamas is preparing to resume conflict by recruiting fighters and retraining its Nukhba force, while the US opposes a new Israeli offensive. An unsourced report links Hamas's actions to the failure of a US peace plan, and the IDF confirmed a Hamas terrorist killed in a strike.

IDF troops in southern Syria were fired upon and retaliated with a helicopter strike. No injuries were reported among Israeli forces. The incident occurred a day after the military killed two gunmen in an Israeli-held buffer zone in Syria.

The Lebanese parliament speaker, aligned with Hezbollah, stated that a deal with Israel 'will not pass.' Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group, asserted its right to defend its homeland in Lebanon. IDF troops in southern Syria reported being fired upon, with no injuries.

A classified annex in the Israel-Lebanon deal ensures the IDF can conduct pullouts based on ground conditions rather than automatically, while the military demolished a 200-meter tunnel used by Hezbollah as a drone facility.

A Knesset panel is advancing a measure to freeze arrests of Haredi draft evaders for 90 days. The proposal, announced by the foreign and defense panel chair, aims to address the Haredi boycott of the coalition, while the opposition criticizes it for equating Torah study with IDF service.