🕊️ Cairo awaited Israel’s formal response on Gaza negotiations.
Al-Akhbar reported claims that Israel was using regional tensions to advance its plans and increase attacks in Gaza.
👤 Hamas elected Khalil al-Hayya to lead its Political Bureau.
The terrorist organization said al-Hayya would replace Yahya Sinwar as chairman.
🔻 The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated two Islamic Jihad terrorists in central Gaza.
Taher Ahmad Salem Abd al-Wahed infiltrated the Nova music festival during the October 7 massacre and commanded the abduction of Inbar Haiman.
Salah Subhi Salah Qatrawi attempted throughout the war to advance attacks against IDF troops near Gaza Humanitarian Foundation distribution centers in southern Gaza. The IDF said he endangered residents and exploited the humanitarian effort.
Both men had recently attempted to advance imminent attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians.
🚨 Sirens in Kfar Aza and Sa’ad were caused by a false identification.
🔥 The Havat Gilad fire investigation remained open after two Palestinian arrests.
The Saturday blaze destroyed at least 13 homes and damaged more than 30 structures, including businesses, vehicles, a garage and a lumber warehouse.
About 100 families were evacuated, and two firefighters were injured. No fatalities were reported.
Police initially referred to suspected involvement in “setting the fire” but later changed the wording to “involvement in causing the fire.”
Investigators reportedly believe it may have begun after a cigarette butt or another burning object was thrown from a vehicle. Police have not publicly determined whether the fire was deliberate.
Israeli media identified the suspects as Palestinian police officers, but that detail was not included in the official police statement.
🏖️ A planned IDF exercise will take place Tuesday morning at Zikim Beach.
Residents may notice increased movement of security forces, vehicles and naval vessels, along with gunfire and echoes of explosions.
The drill was scheduled in advance under the IDF’s 2026 training program, and there is no concern of a security incident.
🇻🇪 Israel’s Home Front Command entered the third week of its longest humanitarian mission.
Approximately 32 Israeli experts remain in La Guaira, near Caracas, after most other international missions departed. Extensive coastal destruction has left hundreds of buildings destroyed.
The delegation is helping Venezuelan authorities move from emergency response to long-term rehabilitation through national damage assessments, decision-making, priority setting and recovery planning.
Mission commander Brig. Gen. (Res.) Yossi Pinto said the process could continue for months or years. The team is providing professional tools intended to strengthen Venezuela’s long-term recovery and preparedness.
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