Security officials explained that the military identified a camera belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization that had been placed inside the hospital, posing a threat to IDF forces maneuvering in the Gaza Strip. It was therefore decided to strike the location.

<p>The Civil Administration rescued an Israeli who visited the Tomb of Joseph, was attacked by terrorists, and had his car stolen. From a preliminary investigation, it emerged that his car broke down, and the attack started as he got out and attempted to find help to fix it.</p>

<p>The Hostages and Missing Persons Directorate announced that the earlier statement by the Directorate’s Coordinator to the hostages’ families remains valid despite the remarks made by the US President.</p><p>According to the information currently held by Israel, 20 of the hostages in Gaza are still alive.</p>

Kiryat Shmona Mayor Avichai Stern warns that the IDF withdrawal from the five positions in Lebanon is a dangerous move that could reduce security in the north.

Turkish FM urges Islamic bloc to campaign for Israel’s exclusion from UN body, citing Gaza conflict and UN Charter violations.

The IDF clarified that Sgt. Yishai Urbach was killed by RPG fire while aiding his wounded commander in Rafah, correcting earlier reports that he died in a building collapse.

Trump on hospital strike: 'I am not happy about that. I don't want to see such things happen'

IDF Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin says military will investigate Khan Yunis hospital strike, stressing, 'We do not intentionally target civilians.'