Rafah

At the initial stage, passage will be limited exclusively to Gazans, while foreign journalists will continue to be barred from entering the enclave

Reopening the Rafah crossing, the sole route in or out of Gaza, was an important requirement under the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to to end the war.

Hamas says it is prepared for a “complete transfer of governance” in Gaza to a national committee responsible for civil affairs and public services

"There has been strong political pressure against this proposal, and no final decision has been made regarding a two-way opening of Rafah.”

In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE voiced "strong concern" about the plan

'The area you are in is considered a dangerous combat zone,' IDF Arabic-language spokesman Avichay Adraee said • IDF troops advance in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza

'The only practical involvement of the Palestinian Authority is its stamp on the passports,' Netanyahu said

Many terrorists were also killed in central Gaza, the IDF said, including a cell attempting to plant a bomb near soldiers operating in the area

"We do not want war, but we are preparing for every scenario," Gallant stated to reporters

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told allies on Wednesday that the UAE and Egypt have agreed in principal to take part in a post-war security force in Gaza

"Israel is now setting its sights on Lebanon and we see that Western powers behind the scenes are patting Israel on the back and even supporting them"

"It's day 263, and the hostages are still not home," Jon stated. "The government hasn't done enough. We will only have done enough when these hostages are home and safe"

In their meeting, Herzog extended heartfelt gratitude to Fetterman for his steadfast support of Israel and solidarity with its people

Discussions regarding the relocation were held last month between Hamas’s political leader Ismail Haniyeh and representatives of the Iraqi and Iranian governments

"We firmly support Israel and will continue to do so," Lew emphasized. "We’ve been transparent with Israel about the current status and future steps"

"We have very high achievements in the fighting in Rafah, and I tell you that I appreciate it very much," Halevi stated

"We have witnessed unprecedented failures of humanity in a territory marked by decades of violence," Lazzarini said, according to a written version of his closed-door address in Geneva

Gallant informed Hochstein that the transition to Phase III of the Gaza war would significantly impact all operational fronts: "Israel is preparing for every possibility - military and political"

Raids also uncovered weapons, several shafts used to carry out attacks against Israeli forces, and intelligence documents

Overall, since its opening on May 17, the pier allowed to deliver over 9.1 million pounds or 4,100 tons of humanitarian aid in the Strip

Her ordeal has led her to a bleak conclusion about global attitudes towards Israel and the Jewish people, saying she believes the majority of the world hates Jews

It is the first hostile aircraft launched from Gaza that crossed the border since November

"Secretary Blinken promised that the administration is working tirelessly to resolve these bottlenecks. I certainly hope that's true. It needs to be true"

"Hamas has several arms – the militant arm of the damned terrorists who attacked and killed children, and there is the arm of the demonstrations that supports and helps Hamas"