Defense Minister Katz: We approved yesterday the IDF's plans to defeat Hamas in Gaza - with intense fire, evacuation of residents, and maneuvering. Soon, the gates of hell will open upon the heads of Hamas's murderers and rapists in Gaza - until they agree to Israel's conditions for ending the war, primarily the release of all hostages and their disarmament. If they do not agree - Gaza, the capital of Hamas, will become Rafah and Beit Hanoun. Exactly as I promised - so it shall be.

Chief of Staff Zamir to fighters in Khan Yunis: "Our forces are operating on the outskirts of Gaza City, we will not rest or stop until we complete our missions - the release of the hostages and the defeat of Hamas."

IDF commander issues sharp warning to Palestinian Arabs: Central Command chief Avi Bluth warns 'every village and every enemy' that 'heavy price' will be extracted for every terror attack.

Israel and Syria expected to sign security agreement next month.

Colonel A., the Southern Command's engineering officer on October 7, announced that he had decided to relinquish his appointment as commander of the Yahyalam unit and retire from the IDF due to personal circumstances. Defense Minister Katz, who instructed not to promote officers who were involved in the October 7 events without special approval, had previously criticized the appointment.

Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem: "IDF soldiers are Nazis"

Colombia: At least 17 killed in police helicopter downing and car bomb explosion; authorities point finger of blame at one of the country's largest drug cartels: "They shot down the mesmerizer because we confiscated cocaine belonging to the cartel."

After approval of the construction plan in the E1 area in Ma'ale Adumim, Britain summoned Israeli Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely for talks.

After three days: The body of Shlomo Banai, who was missing in the Sea of ​​Galilee, was found.

No entry with a kaffiyeh: Germany banned the entry of kaffiyehs into the Buchenwald concentration camp.

Charge against Jerusalem resident who sought permission from Chief Rabbi to harm female attorney: "He handed him a letter and the rabbi was shocked."

Colombia: A police helicopter on a counter-narcotics operation was shot down by gunfire, leaving 10 officers dead and several others wounded.

North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un, referring to the soldiers he sent to the frontline of the fighting against Ukraine in Kursk: "Heroes. They proved the strength of the North Korean army to the world."

Netanyahu: "I have instructed to begin immediate negotiations for the release of all our hostages and an end to the war on terms acceptable to Israel."

Former Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Chairman Zvi Hauser: As Defense Minister, Gantz refused my demand in 2022 to declare the Houthis a terrorist organization.

IDF estimates: It will take two months to achieve operational control in Gaza from the moment the city is surrounded in Operation "Gideon's Chariots II."

A lawyer at the New York Public Defender's Office responded to a post that read "Who would let seven million Israelis in?" and replied, "There's a firing squad." He was subsequently fired from his job.

Benny Gantz's recording of a meeting with activists: "The radical left is putting money in to throw me out; maybe Bibi is looking for me."

The pardon request of Eric Menendez, who was convicted with his brother of the murder of their parents in 1989, has been denied. The decision does not bode well for Lyle Menendez, whose case will be heard later today.

The IDF detected a launch from Khan Yunis towards the main route for supplying aid trucks in the southern Gaza Strip.