In a striking letter to the newly appointed U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz signaled that significant action against Iran may be on the horizon. Katz’s remarks come amidst escalating tensions and a growing consensus among Israeli and American officials regarding the urgency of confronting the Iranian threat.
Read more: Israel Katz Signals Action on Iran as U.S.-Israel Defense Ties Deepen
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens as thousands of displaced Palestinians, including women and children, spent a freezing night outdoors, huddled on streets and in makeshift shelters, awaiting access to the northern areas of the Strip. The anticipated reopening of the Netzarim Corridor, a key passage point, was delayed after Hamas failed to uphold its commitment to release Arbel Yahoud, an Israeli citizen held in captivity, as part of the ceasefire agreement.
Read more: Israel Blocks Passage Through Netzarim Over Hamas Ceasefire Breach
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu swiftly rejected claims that Israel has agreed to grant the Palestinian Authority (PA) administrative control over the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt. The allegations, initially published by the prominent Arabic-language newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat on Wednesday, suggested a trilateral agreement involving Israel, Egypt, and the Palestinian Authority. However, Netanyahu labeled the report as an effort by the PA to "create a false picture" regarding its influence over the crossing.
Read more: Netanyahu Denies Reports Israel Agreed To PA Control Of Rafah Crossing
In a shocking incident that shattered the calm of Tel Aviv’s bustling Nachalat Binyamin Street, a knife-wielding terrorist attacked multiple individuals last night, leaving at least four people injured. The attacker, identified as 29-year-old Abdelaziz Kaddi, a Moroccan citizen with a U.S. residency permit, was neutralized by security forces at the scene. This heinous act has sparked outrage and raised critical questions about Israel’s border security protocols.
Read more: Islamist Terror: Moroccan With US Residency Named As Tel Aviv Stabber
Amidst the rubble of Gaza City, Hamas sought to stage a dramatic display of power and defiance during the release of three hostages to the Red Cross on Sunday. The event, held at Saraya Square, a site deeply symbolic to both Gazans and the terror group, was designed to project strength and unity. However, closer examination reveals a calculated spectacle that underscores Hamas’s desperation to maintain its grip on the region.
Read more: Hamas Stages Propaganda Show in Gaza to Reassert Power Amid Cease-Fire
