Defence Minister Israel Katz issued a statement praising what he called a "heroic operation" led by the IDF (Israel Defence Forces) for the recovery and return of the bodies from Gaza of two Israelis who were taken hostage and murdered by Hamas.
The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported that, during a series of night operations in southern Syria carried out last night, its forces arrested a number of suspects who were involved in promoting terrorist activities against its forces in southern Syria in recent days.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for Israel to annex Gaza if Hamas refuses to disarm, Al Jazeera reported. He outlined a plan to displace Palestinians, impose a siege, and seize territory. Hamas condemned the remarks as a "call to exterminate" civilians amid ongoing humanitar
According to the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, the move is part of efforts to expand food distribution "in accordance with the directives of the political echelon." The new sites will be managed by American civil society organisations in coordination with the US. government.
The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported that a terror tunnel approximately one kilometre long containing sleeping quarters and weapons used by Hamas terrorists was located in the Zaytun area in southern Gaza.
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar on Thursday issued a statement alleging that, even after Israel and the US operation against Iran's nuclear program in June, Iran hasn't "abandoned its desire to acquire a nuclear weapon."
The Israel Police operated on Wednesday night in the Bedouin town of Arara in the Negev following an incident where someone fired a gun at a team of workers from the electric company, and arrested 14 suspects.
Defence Minister Israel Katz signalled Israeli military activity in Syria on Thursday, following reports of strikes near Damascus and in the country's south.
Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Thursday highlighted Tel Aviv's use of modern technologies for wastewater management and said that these technologies are also being shared with India.
US Secretary Marco Rubio met Israeli FM Gidon Saar and IAEA chief Rafael Grossi, reaffirming close US-Israel ties and support for global nuclear safety, including monitoring Iran. He also discussed Iran with European counterparts ahead of the IAEA Board meeting in Vienna next month.