The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) and Israel Security Agency (ISA) successfully rescued a 52-year-old hostage Qaid Farhan Alkadi on Tuesday, who had been abducted by the Hamas terrorist organization and held captive in the Gaza Strip since October 7.
During the meeting, they discussed the operational situation in the northern sector and the preparation for the opening of the school year in the northern settlements, in view of the security challenges.
After a massive exchange of fire between Israel and the Iran-backed group Hezbollah over the weekend, the White House said that the negotiators continue to work to strike a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages, CNN reported.
The Israel Defense Forces said it was investigating the death of a sailor aboard a naval vessel off the coast of northern Israel during Hezbollah's Sunday morning rocket barrage.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that 90 per cent of the rocket launches carried out last night by Hezbollah terrorists were launched from the heart of a civilian population centre in Lebanon and near civilian facilities- mosques, schools, UN compounds, and more.
On Monday, Israel's Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant held a discussion on strategic issues within the framework of the official visit conducted by the head of the American military, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen Charles Brown.
"I don't think Iran wants to find itself in escalation, especially when the US presence in the region is (now) in staggering numbers," an Israeli official was cited as saying by CNN news outlet.
Questioning the Biden administration on who is negotiating for the US in the Middle East, he said US President Joe Biden is sleeping on a beach in California while Vice President Kamala Harris is holding a campaign bus tour with her running mate and Minnesota Governor, Tim Walz.
The cyber attacks, that started on October 7, 2023, have targeted several entities, including military and defence contractors, hospitals and government ministries.