Most of the Hamas force in central Gaza remains intact after IDF acted with restraint because it believes hostages are being held there, CNN research shows; U.S. military expert says Hamas cannot be militarily defeated, Netanyahu wrong to claim victory within reach

While government officials opt against taking extreme measures, IDF commanders meet to discuss potential scenarios for assaults from Tehran and Lebanon; military assesses various strategies to address possible threats as tensions continue to escalate in the region

Stranded Israelis, whose flights home from places around the world were cancelled due to the security situation, will find flights leaving for Israel, 24/7, from Greece; according to Miri Regev; Some 3,000 Israelis abroad are currently stuck without a way home

International body's internal investigation finds several employees of its Gaza-based refugee aid agency took part in Hamas' murderous assault

Former US president spares no criticism of Biden administration: 'We have stupid people there now, and those people are very dangerous'

While Trump had originally endorsed the idea of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, he later expressed doubt it could materialize, prompting Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to commend him for it; However, the Trump campaign now clarifies he still endorses a two-state solution