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Israel is reinforcing troops in northern Gaza ahead of its expanded campaign in Gaza City, a major push aimed at pressuring Hamas to release 50 hostages trapped in its dungeons in savage violation of international law.
Today, the Israeli army is conducting military exercises in the Red Sea region.
According to yesterday's update from GHF, more than 127 million meals have been distributed since the project began, and 1.4 million meals were distributed yesterday “More than 127 million meals have now been delivered to the people of Gaza, and every day our operations are reaching more families in need,"- GHF says.
Anti-Semitism in Austria: An Uber driver physically and verbally attacked a Jewish family who got into his vehicle on their way to a birthday dinner. The driver discovered that some of the family members live in Israel, forced them out of his vehicle, called them "child murderers," - and hit the father of the family.
Israeli Ambassador to Australia, Amir Maimon: "They denied Rotman his visa after granting it, it's not right. The opposition came out against it." On Israel-Australia relations: "The Jewish community is apprehensive. My predecessors told me that relations are based on friendly foundations, but since the Labor Party won there has been erosion, and since October 7.
Minister Dermer secretly met with senior officials in the United Arab Emirates.
China plans to unveil new Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) - state media.
Ukraine’s Air Force reported that Russia launched 270 drones and 10 missiles overnight.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked the Australian Prime Minister: "A weak politician who betrayed Israel and abandoned the Jews of his country."
Minister Katz on the Gaza Division: "Hamas is ready to discuss a deal for the first time in weeks - only because of the fear of occupying Gaza City"
The crisis surrounding the appointments of senior officers: The IDF is investigating who leaked the list of appointments before it was approved by the Minister of Defense.
War wounded gathered in front of the Prime Minister's Office: "No to a partial deal that will cost a lot of blood."
IDF: A single launch was detected from the southern Gaza Strip, which fell in the Gaza Strip before crossing into Israeli territory.
Teddy Stadium riots: Beitar Jerusalem fan arrested after lighting a flare in the stands, and clashes with police ensued. Four police officers were slightly injured, and two suspects were arrested for assaulting a police officer.
Ayalon South was blocked to traffic in the Yitzhak Sadeh Bridge area, due to the women's protest for the return of the kidnapped men and women.
Prime Minister Netanyahu in first response to reports of Hamas' agreement to a partial deal: "Hamas is under nuclear pressure. I spoke with the Defense Minister and the Chief of Staff about our plans regarding Gaza City."
Chairman of the Local Government Center, Haim Bivas, at a conference preparing for the start of the local government school year: "We spent days and nights negotiating in my office to bring an agreement to the teachers, so now, anyone who tries to make noise and threaten a strike - it won't work. We will go to court about it."
Netanyahu's entourage says: The Prime Minister does not rule out a partial deal, but it is only possible under certain conditions.
Hamas thought that developments in Israel and the region would play to their advantage, the Egyptian side made it clear to them: You are deluded and committing suicide.
Trump ahead of meeting with Zelensky: "There's a good chance of reaching a ceasefire. People are dying for no reason, I think Putin wants to end it." Zelensky: "Trilateral meeting - a good idea"