For the first time in four months: Rocket fire from Rafah at the center and the Sharon

In a brief phone conversation, the Prime Minister congratulated the President on America's Independence Day and discussed the hostage negotiations.

38-year-old Major Galea served as Deputy Company Commander in the 8679th Unit.

Former Defense Minister and current Israel Beytenu party leader Avigdor Liberman said that "the main effort needs to be directed at defeating Iran."

The decision comes following a reportedly softened Hamas proposal which did not insist on a full IDF withdrawal during Stage 1 of the Biden proposal.

The continued pressure of both the IDF and foreign countries is starting to get to Sinwar. 

The IDF continues to eliminate terrorists in both close quarters combat and air and artillery strikes.

There were signs ahead of the attack that should have “lit up all the red lights!” 

This is a revenge attack for the IDF's killing of  high-ranking Hezbollah commander

Palestinians are furious with Hamas; Hamas is struggling to stem the tide of their anger.

On Wednesday, the IDF announced the death of Captain Elay Elisha Lugasi, 21, from Kiryat Shmona. He served as a team commander in the 75th Battalion of the 7th Armoured Brigade and was killed by an anti-tank missile in Gaza City's Shijaiyah neighbourhood.

Hamas's response to the renewed hostage negotiations have been passed on to Israel, according to Mossad. Israel is currently examining the response with mediators. 

A military analysis reveals why IDF forces keep revisiting the same regions in Gaza they have already conquered, and what their main goal behind their 'attrition' strategy is.