Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will convene a security consultation this evening (Tuesday) on the hostage situation, with top political and military officials, as well as the negotiation team, in attendance. At 20:00, Netanyahu will deliver a statement to the media from the Kirya headquarters in Tel Aviv, followed by a government meeting at 21:00.
19:05 – Israeli Air Force Intercepts Missile from Yemen
Following red alert sirens in central and southern Negev, the IDF spokesperson announced that the Air Force successfully intercepted a missile launched from Yemen before it entered Israeli airspace.
18:59 – Red Alert Sirens Across Israel
Alerts were activated in multiple areas across the country following a launch from Yemen. The IDF spokesperson stated that details are under investigation.
18:56 – Red Alert Sirens in Southern Israel
Sirens were activated in numerous locations, including Sde Boker, the Dimona Industrial Zone and multiple neighborhoods of Be’er Sheva.
18:07 – Updates to Home Front Command Defense Guidelines
Following a security assessment, the Home Front Command updated its defense guidelines at 18:00. The changes include shifting Gaza border communities and parts of the western Negev and Lachish regions from a restricted operational level to a partial operational level, allowing educational activities in locations with proper access to protected shelters.
The IDF spokesperson stated: “The public is advised to continue following official Home Front Command instructions.”
17:59 – IDF Reveals Eliminated Hamas Leaders in Gaza
Since Israel resumed strikes in Gaza under Operation “Oz ve’Herev” (Strength and Sword), the IDF and ISA (Shin Bet) have targeted dozens of Hamas terror sites and operatives, including mid-level commanders and senior figures within the group’s political wing. The goal is to weaken Hamas’ military and governing capabilities and eliminate threats to Israel and its citizens.
Senior Hamas Government Leader Eliminated
Among those eliminated was Issam Dib Abdallah Al-Da’alis, the Hamas prime minister and the highest-ranking political figure in Gaza, who replaced Rawhi Mushtaha after his elimination in July 2024. Al-Da’alis was responsible for overseeing the governance of Hamas’ terror regime, including the coordination and utilization of all its operational infrastructure for terrorism.
Additionally, based on IDF and Shin Bet intelligence, the following senior Hamas officials were eliminated in the past 24 hours:
- Mahmoud Abu-Watfa – Hamas’ Minister of the Interior, responsible for the group’s internal security forces used for terrorist activities.
- Bahajat Abu-Sultan – Head of Hamas’ Internal Security Forces, which was used for terrorist operations.
- Ahmed Abdullah Al-Hata – Hamas’ Minister of Justice, involved in legal operations supporting terrorism.
The IDF and Shin Bet will continue targeting Hamas operatives and dismantling threats to Israeli civilians.
17:38 – Hamas Publishes Names of Senior Officials Killed in IDF Strikes in Gaza
17:15 – Islamic Jihad Officially Confirms Spokesman’s Elimination
This afternoon, Saudi media outlet “Al-Hadath” reported that Abu Hamza, the spokesperson of Islamic Jihad’s military wing, was eliminated in an IDF strike along with his family. At 17:15, Islamic Jihad officially confirmed his death. Additionally, sources reported that senior Islamic Jihad commander Hassan Al-Naam Abu Ali was killed in an IDF strike in Khan Younis.
Evacuation Orders for Northern Gaza Residents
Early this morning, the IDF ordered residents of northern Gaza to evacuate immediately from combat zones and move south. The message was directed at residents of Beit Hanoun, Khirbet Khuza’a, Abasan Al-Kabira, and Al-Jadida, which have been classified as highly dangerous areas.
16:45 – IDF Releases First Footage of Overnight Airstrikes:
Senior Security Official: “Israel Will Not Wait, and the Price Will Only Increase”
The military action comes after Hamas refused to advance negotiations for the hostages’ release, leading to a deadlock in the Cairo talks. A senior security official stated, “Hamas is gambling on time —this is a grave mistake. Israel will not wait, and the price for Hamas will only grow.” Israeli officials stress that if Hamas does not significantly shift its position, the offensive will expand to include additional operations.
