A senior security official confirms: the phase of the intense war in Gaza is over

Despite the issuance of hundreds of recruitment orders, only 70 Haredi recruits have reported for initial enlistment procedures so far. The IDF has begun sending second summonses to those who have not yet reported.

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz published an in-depth article in the British magazine *The Telegraph*, revealing Iran's plans to destabilize the Middle East and spread its extreme views across the region.

Micha Kobi, a former senior Shin Bet official who investigated Hamas leader Yehya Sinwar, claims that Sinwar surrounds himself with live hostages and possesses a bomb: "We were close to him and could not shoot."

The IDF spokesperson has issued a denial following recent rumour's about a hostage rescue operation and calls for the public to refrain from spreading rumours: "It harms families and the public."

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant held a situation assessment today on the Philadelphi Route and received an operational briefing on the defeat of the Rafah Brigade: "We have destroyed 150 tunnels; now we are turning our focus northward."

Prime Minister Netanyahu at the "Ramat David" Air Force Base in the north: "The Air Force is our iron fist that knows how to strike at the enemy's soft underbelly. If necessary, we will prove it again and even more so."

In the Northern Command, it is understood that the status quo cannot continue, and they have conveyed a message to Defense Minister Yoav Galant: they are prepared for a ground manoeuvre into Lebanon on short notice.

After hours of escalation along the northern border, Lebanon estimates that a full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah is an unavoidable development that could break out within hours.

In a statement made by the IDF spokesperson following the recovery of the bodies of six hostages, we inquired about who authorized the release of forty detainees from the Gaza Strip while Israeli hostages remain in Hamas captivity.

Saudi channel "Al-Hadath" reports an agreement between Egypt and the US to establish a timeline for the implementation of initial steps to end the war. Amid negotiations for a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, it appears that a deadline for ending the war is being set, albeit without Israel's consent.

Rimon Kirsht, who was released from Hamas captivity, eulogized Buchshtab whose body was recovered from Gaza: "Thank you for teaching me about love and strengthening me." Ruti Munder eulogized her husband Avraham: "We've been missing you for a long time, we need you"

Israeli reserve soldiers threaten to leave active duty over a ban on using donated equipment, challenging the IDF's stance on standardized gear.