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Yemen: At least 15 targets struck by US, UK attack

According to news sources in Yemen, the US and UK struck at least 15 targets in the northwestern Sa'ada and Hodeida provinces.

IDF fighter jets strike Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

The Israeli army said its warplanes attacked operational command center and military compound in Yaroun, southern Lebanon.

In addition, an observational post in Maroun A-Ras, several miles northeast, was also hit.

Bernie Sanders: US must not provide more money to 'Netanyahu war machine'

Former Israeli Ambassador to US says Hamas believes 'they can get more' in deal

Senior member of pro-Iranian militia killed in Iraq

Naji al-Kaabi, the director of internal relations in the Iranian-allied Asaib Ahl al-Haq, was killed in his car by unidentified gunmen, according to Sky News Arabic.

Palestinian reports: IDF aerial assaults continue in various parts of Gaza

Former US ambassador speaks to i24NEWS over threat of greater regional war

Benny Gantz meets with families of abducted surveillance soldiers

Minister Benny Gantz met with relatives of female surveillance soldiers (known as tatzpitaniyot in Hebrew) who were abducted during the October 7 attack.

Gantz stressed the ongoing efforts in all arenas to advance a deal to return all abductees, with the understanding that time is a critical element in achieving this goal, according to a press release by his office.

Hamas denies media reports it rejects deal 

A senior Hamas official, speaking to Al-Quds radio affiliated with the movement, denied Israeli reports of rejecting a proposed prisoner swap with Israel.

"The movement has not yet given its answer," he said. "It is conducting final discussions on the issue with the various factions, and this is in the interest of the Palestinian people, which is the cessation of aggression, the restoration of the Strip and the release of the prisoners. It is expected that Hamas will give an answer soon."

"We warn the media not to be fooled by the Israeli media whose aim is to sow confusion on the Palestinian street," he added.

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'Israel's commitment to citizens' security trumps all others'

Gallant tells U.S. envoy all options on the table to guarantee security of northern communities.

UN Middle East Coordinator meets with PA president

United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland said he held a "productive" meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.

"UN will continue to work for realization of a Palestinian State, of which Gaza is an integral part, living in peace & security alongside Israel," he said.

Hamas official: No answer on ceasefire deal today - report

A Hamas official cited by Israel's Channel 12 News said that the organization will not give an official reply to an anticipated ceasefire deal with Israel today. 

Trump tells FOX: Israel was in on Soleimani killing, backed out

"When we took out Soleimani, you know Israel was supposed to do it with us," former US President Donald Trump told FOX News.

"Two days before the take-out they said 'We can't do it. We can't do it.' I said 'What?' 'We can't do it,'" Trump recalled.

"Then I had a certain general, who's great, I said, 'so general, do we do it ourselves?' He said, 'We can, sir, it's up to you.' I said, 'We'll do it,'" he continued.

Trump noted, however, that "Israel was a part of it. You know, Bibi was a big part of it. And we had everything planned, everything. Because what Soleimani did was terrible. What he did to us was terrible. Killed so many of our soldiers. Killed so many people."

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IDF raids Hamas's Khan Yunis HQ, office of Sinwar's brother

The Israeli army said it carried out a targeted raid of al-Qadsia, Hamas's headquarters and training base in Khan Yunis. Spearheaded by the Engineering Corps, booby traps laid by terrorists were neutralized.

The Givati Brigade entering the compound encountered terrorists, who were eliminated by tank fire, snipers, and aerial support. The compound is also the location of Muhammad Sinwar's office, who is the brother of Yahya Sinwar, Hamas's leader in the Gaza Strip.

Al-Qasdia served as a training facility that prepared terrorists for the October 7 attack, including models of Israeli towns and army bases

Dozens of protesters demanding hostage release block major Tel Aviv street

As Israel's war cabinet meets in the Kirya army headquarters, dozens of protesters blocked Menachem Begin street outside, demanding the swift return of hostages still held in the Gaza Strip.

Report: Hamas rejects previous hostage-prisoner ratio in possible deal

According to Saudi-run news Al-Arabiya, Hamas will reject any exchange deal with Israel based on the previous hostage-prisoner ratio, instead demanding more Palestinian prisoners freed for the same number of hostages. The terrorist organization is also demanding a complete cessation of fighting, as opposed to Israel which is insisting on a temporary ceasefire. 

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Bank Leumi freezes UNRWA account

The Israeli Bank Leumi froze UNRWA's account over concerns its funds are being used to fund terrorist activities.

UNRWA, the UN Relief and Works Agency responsible for providing aid to Palestinian refugees, has come under fire after evidence surfaced proving members of the organization assisted and even took part in the terrorist attack against Israel on October 7.