Now-demolished underground passage was allegedly used to smuggle weapons into Gaza; military claims operational control over areas in central Gaza Strip amid renewed offensive

Demonstrators light a bonfire on city's Begin Street, chant names of hostages; rallies said held in 75 locations

'My policy is very clear on this matter: Jews can be anywhere in Jerusalem, pray anywhere,' says national security minister. 'Jews pray on the Temple Mount and that’s a good thing'

Speaking at flagship yeshiva of religious Zionist movement, Meir Porush says it 'is not appropriate to criticize the order of our conduct'

Extremist Jewish youths also chant 'May your village burn' on route through Muslim Quarter, while some assault journalists and Palestinian locals; 18 arrested

Samer Sinijlawi maintains that the best way to ensure security for Israelis and dignity for Palestinians after the war is for their respective leaders to become best friends

After seeing CIA director, Qatar PM and Egypt intel chief meet Hamas delegation in Doha, press them to accept Israeli offer, with expectation terror group will give conditional OK

Army says it took extensive precautions to minimize harm to civilians, targets included Nukhba forces who took part in Oct. 7 onslaught * Saudi Arabia pans Jerusalem Day Flag March