Ilan Mengistu, brother of captivity survivor Avera Mengistu: "Don't let the beautiful pictures of those returning from captivity mislead you - behind the momentary smile and joy lie irreversible mental and physical scars."

Israel must annex Judea and Samaria for there to be any future here, insists Knesset speaker.

“These biblical, original parts of our land, which in the Bible tell the story of our people, are intended for us. Today, this thing is clearer than ever.”

https://www.israeltoday.co.il/read/israeli-sovereignty-over-judea-samaria-only-way-to-peace-says-knesset-speaker/

Incitement inscriptions in the 'Ketziot' prison:

In the Keziot prison, it emerged that in the security wings, incitement inscriptions such as: "Jerusalem's patience does not last long" were written on several cell walls.
The terrorists were tried and transferred to isolation.

Photo: Prison Service spokeswomen

The operation in Judea and Samaria:

The Palestinians claim that at least 120 homes in Jenin have been destroyed so far.

IDF Spokesperson: Battalion 8551 fighters are operating in the "Mountains" (810) sector and are carrying out defensive missions against threats on the Syrian front in the Israeli Hermon. At the same time, Brigade 7 fighters are continuing the defensive effort on the Lebanese border.

Israel said to tell mediators it will release prisoners if Hamas returns 4 bodies today without a ceremony

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Breaking taboo, Foreign Ministry holding talks with three European far-right parties

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US National Security Advisor Michael Walz to FOX NEWS: "Hamas is no different from ISIS. What we're trying to focus on is releasing the hostages. Hamas must not control Gaza."

The International Criminal Court in response to Friedrich Merz's statement that he would summon Netanyahu despite the arrest warrant: According to the Rome Statute, enforcement of the court's decisions is a legal obligation; states should not unilaterally determine the correctness of the legal ruling.

Abu Marzouk: Hamas is ready to release all the hostages at once if Israel releases the thousands of Palestinian prisoners, ends the war and withdraws from Gaza.

The UN General Assembly has adopted Ukraine's draft resolution condemning Russia's attack on it three years ago and recognizing Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty. The US, ahead of Russia, is expected to veto a similar proposal in the Security Council.

Documents from a night raid in southern Syria:
Forces 474 located and destroyed weapons of the old Syrian regime

Photo: IDF Spokesperson

Trump administration imposes new sanctions on Iran

The US Treasury Department announced that it has imposed new Iran-related sanctions against individuals associated with an Iranian oil export company.

The IDF ♥️🇮🇱🙏

Senior Hamas official says he wouldn't have backed Oct. 7 attacks if he knew the consequences for Gaza

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Macron arrived at the White House, but President Trump did not come out to greet him.

Trump loves revenge 😂

An IDF spokesman said:
IDF forces thwart drug smuggling at the Egyptian border

IDF forces identified a drone that attempted to smuggle drugs from Egyptian territory into Israeli territory

IDF fighters operating in the area thwarted the smuggling and seized approximately 2 kg of drugs.

The seized drugs were transferred to the Israel Police for further processing.

EU parliament member Rima Hassan, who justified the October 7 massacre, is expelled from Israel🇮🇱💯💪

Washington Post report: Trump administration rescinded Biden administration's order following Gaza war - designed to ensure US allies do not use US weapons in violation of international law.