Overnight (between Thursday and Friday), Israeli Air Force fighter jets targeted a Hezbollah terror infrastructure site in the Bekaa Valley of Lebanon. The facility, which contained weaponry, had recently shown signs of Hezbollah attempts to rebuild after the IDF had previously struck the same location.
The IDF Spokesperson emphasized that the military will continue operating to remove any threat to the State of Israel and will prevent any attempt by the Hezbollah terror organization to establish a foothold in the region.
Fighting Continues in Gaza
At the same time, the IDF continues its intense operations in the Gaza Strip. In recent days, dozens of terrorists have been eliminated.
The Kfir Brigade’s combat team, operating under the command of the 36th Division, has been active in the Khan Younis area as part of Operation Gideon’s Chariots. The forces have killed dozens of terrorists, destroyed explosive devices and booby-trapped buildings, and uncovered weapons used by terror groups in the Strip.
IDF activity in Gaza:
Hostage Deal Negotiations
In parallel to developments on the ground, preparations continue toward a political agreement. Yesterday, the Al Arabiya network published the American proposal submitted to Hamas. The outline includes a 60-day ceasefire in two phases, the release of 10 living hostages and 18 bodies, and a redeployment of forces based on prior agreements. The proposal also includes the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza via the UN and the Red Crescent, as well as daily pauses in Israeli military activity.
In exchange, Israel would release 125 terrorists with blood on their hands who are serving life sentences, along with 1,111 additional terrorists captured during the fighting. It would also transfer the bodies of 180 terrorists. The agreement would be guaranteed by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar, with U.S. President Donald Trump expected to personally announce its implementation and monitor its progress.
Hamas Rejects the Proposal
A central part of the proposal focuses on the “day after”: initiating intensive negotiations for a permanent resolution that would include the release of all remaining hostages, security arrangements, regional force deployment, and an official declaration ending the fighting. If progress is made, the ceasefire could be extended beyond the initial 60-day period.
Despite positive signals from Israel, Hamas officials told the BBC this morning that they reject the offer. According to them, the outline does not guarantee a complete end to hostilities, does not require an Israeli withdrawal, and does not restore previous humanitarian understandings. Israeli officials clarified: “We will not leave Gaza without bringing all the hostages home.”
