Following multiple failed attempts, the IDF successfully carried out a targeted strike in Deir Al-Balah last night, killing Mahmoud Said Tamarez, the leader of a Nukhba cell involved in the October 7 attack.

The IDF confirms that two divisions have begun maneuvering deep into Gaza, and that a third division will join in the coming days. It was also stated that the principle of prioritizing the safety of the forces over the speed of achieving the objectives of the operation will be maintained.

Foreign Ministry in response to report accusing Israel of genocide: "Three people acting as Hamas emissaries published this. We reject the distorted and false report."

German Chancellor Merz: "We are experiencing a new wave of anti-Semitism in our country. This federal government and I declare war on this anti-Semitism, we will not tolerate it – not even when it is disguised as artistic, cultural or academic freedom."

"If you found this leaflet, you are in a dangerous combat zone": The IDF scattered warning leaflets throughout Gaza City in preparation for military activity - but some of the leaflets fell in Ashkelon and the surrounding area.

Attorney Alon Kriti, representing Mor Biton, whose home was found to have a drug lab and whose wife works in Minister May Golan's office: "This is a separate room in the house that he closed off to himself and grew a small crop. There is no indication of (drug) trafficking. His wife did not see or know about it, it was a surprise."

Minister Eliyahu on the arguments between the Chief of Staff and the political echelon: "You are a senior official, but you will do what the political echelon tells you. As Chief of Staff, you are allowed to comment and argue, but in the end, you execute. Because in the end, the real responsibility lies with the elected echelon, it represents the people and it determines how the war will be conducted."

Wave of powerful attacks in Gaza City | Minister Katz: "Gaza is burning. The IDF is striking with an iron fist at the terror infrastructure and IDF soldiers are fighting bravely to create the conditions for the release of the hostages and the defeat of Hamas. We will not relent and we will not back down - until the mission is completed."

Trump on publishing news here that Hamas moved the hostages above ground and is using them as human shields: "I hope the Hamas leaders know what they are getting themselves into if they do this. This is a human atrocity the likes of which few have ever seen before. Don't let this happen. Release all the hostages now."

Polish Prime Minister Tusk announced that security services neutralized a drone that flew over government buildings in Warsaw today. He said two Belarusian citizens were arrested and the investigation into the incident is ongoing. The incident occurs a week after about 20 drones launched by Russia invaded Polish airspace.

To thunderous applause and heavy police escort: Israeli conductor Lahav Shani's "compensation concert" in Berlin after his and the Munich Philharmonic's concert was canceled in Belgium.

A disturbing phenomenon: More than 100 drones crossed the border from Egypt in the past month, some carrying weapons. The police and the army are having difficulty thwarting most of the infiltrations.

"Al-Sisi is worried that the Israeli government's moves will lead to the collapse of the peace agreement." • Participants in the Arab League summit sharply condemned Israel, but did not announce any operational steps against."

Chief of Staff Zamir at the Chief of Staff's Outstanding Achievements Ceremony: "We will continue to pursue and hunt Hamas operatives as an ongoing mission and as a mission so that future generations will know, 'I will pursue my enemies and overtake them and will not return until they are finished.' This is the concept, there is no end." • On the risk to the lives of the hostages during the expansion of the maneuver, he said: "It is our moral duty to return them to their homes and avoid harming them."

Prime Minister Netanyahu at an event at the Foreign Ministry: "There is an attempt to impose a siege on Israel by Western European countries and various bodies. They have not achieved global isolation, the US is with us and many other countries as well. We will need to strengthen our own weapons industries in the coming years."

Consumer Price Index: Inflation fell to 2.9% and entered the Bank of Israel's target range. Notable price increases were recorded in the areas of culture, transportation, and fresh vegetables. Notable price decreases were recorded in the areas of fresh fruit, clothing, and footwear.