PM and adviser Ron Dermer held hours of talks in New York with Trump’s envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff on the 21-point peace plan; Israeli officials said gaps narrowed and optimism grew ahead of a White House meeting

Millions take shelter as Israel activates air defenses; IDF says threat successfully intercepted by air defenses

As the IDF encircles Gaza City’s Shati camp, commanders warn Hamas will deploy all remaining firepower and tunnel networks; Troops say dismantling Hamas and rescuing hostages are missions that can advance together

Special report from inside Gaza: The soldier who left without weapon and was expelled from the course, the company commander who managed to leave the attack for his son's bar mitzvah, the reservists who leave once every two weeks due to a shortage of troops, and the difficult questions that soldiers ask; The IDF is returning to a neighborhood on the Gaza coast, this time 'with forces it has never seen before'

Despite ongoing efforts, 384 drone crossings were recorded in 40 days; lawmakers warn of a 'ticking time bomb' and set an emergency debate after Sukkot, as residents say smuggled weapons could reach central Israel within an hour

Former hostage Eliya Cohen welcomed the IDF’s elimination of the Hamas commander who abducted him on October 7, calling it 'a blessing'; He and his partner shared celebratory posts as families of victims urged focus on freeing remaining hostages

Dr. Einat Wilf: 'One pattern that we know is typical in the last few decades is that America negotiates with Israel, only to later find out that the Palestinians are missing in action'

First report: Jerusalem says Doha should have no role in the 'day after' the Gaza war but Washington rejects that view, and a compromise appears to have been reached; Israel also is demanding a declaration that would give it a mandate to remove threats from the Strip; mediators warn that would scuttle a deal; The biggest challenge: winning Hamas’ agreement to free the hostages 'all at once'