The IAF struck Hamas terrorists who were operating within a command and control center embedded inside the area that previously served as the “Safad” school in Gaza City.

The mall was occupied at the time but the falling debris caused no injuries.

US President asked about the IDF’s announcement that several bodies had been located in the Gaza Strip, says the IDF is identifying the bodies and he does not have much to report about it.

<p>Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said in response to the murder of 6 Israeli hostages that Israel must back down from its decision not to give up control of the Philadelphi Corridor to achieve a deal to free the remaining hostages.</p><p> “The cabinet must gather immediately and reverse the decision made on Thursday. It is too late for the hostages who were murdered in cold blood. We must bring back the hostages that are still being held by Hamas. The State of Israel will pursue all Hamas leaders and murderers,” he said.</p>

A week before being kidnapped to the Gaza Strip, Ori Danino, whose body was rescued from captivity yesterday, was filmed singing in his family’s sukkah.

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks to parents of Alexander Lubanov, one of the 6 hostages who were recently murdered by Hamas before their bodies were recovered.

<p>Irish Tánaiste (Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defense) Micheál Martin released a statement regarding the murder of six hostages by Hamas.</p><p>"I am deeply saddened by the tragic news from Israel of the killing of six Israeli hostages held by Hamas in captivity.</p><p>"My thoughts and solidarity, and those of the Irish people, are with the families of the six people who have been so brutally murdered, and with their communities and the Israeli people as a whole as they confront this terrible news.</p><p>"The taking and holding of hostages is reprehensible and unconscionable in any and all circumstances.</p><p>"Ireland has repeatedly condemned Hamas and others who have taken and continue to hold hostages for nearly eleven months. The suffering endured by these innocent captives and their families is difficult to imagine.</p><p>"We have called for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. I repeat this call again today.</p><p>"The past eleven months have brought unspeakable death and suffering to the Israeli and Palestinian peoples. Too many families continue to face violence, death, and destruction. It is past time for the killing and suffering on all sides to end.</p><p>"We urgently need to see a ceasefire and the release of all remaining hostages. Only this can bring an end to the violence and death, and enable the urgent and massive supply of aid to Gaza, where the humanitarian situation is truly catastrophic.</p><p>"Even in this dark moment, I urge all involved to redouble their efforts to reach such a deal."</p>

<p>IDF and ISA forces are currently surrounding a house in Hebron where the terrorist who is suspected of murdering three police officers in a shooting attack this morning is hiding</p>