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17/10/2025

⚠️ REGIONAL ESCALATION: TURKEY MOVES INTO SYRIA, TRUMP PUSHES NEW SAUDI-U.S. DEFENSE PACT, AND ISRAEL FOILS DRONE WEAPON SMUGGLING ATTEMPTS

🕑 October 17, 2025 — 3:30 PM

🎗️ It’s not over until the last hostage is home.

🟥 Turkey’s Expanding Role in Syria: Turkey is preparing to send military equipment — including drones, missiles, and air-defense systems — to Syria in support of new President Ahmad al-Sharaa. Ankara plans to widen its cross-border strike zone from 5 km to 30 km, focusing on areas held by the SDF. The weapons will mainly be deployed in northern Syria, as Turkey seeks to avoid friction with Israel in the southwest. Israeli analysts believe President Erdogan also wants to restore trade relations with Israel, as the economic boycott ended up harming Turkey’s economy far more than Israel’s.

🕊️ Trump Signals Expansion of the Abraham Accords: President Trump stated, “I expect the Abraham Accords to expand soon. I think once Saudi Arabia joins, everyone will join.” Saudi Arabia has reportedly expressed interest in joining the regional peace framework. The Financial Times revealed that Washington and Riyadh are in advanced talks over a new defense pact that would treat any attack on Saudi Arabia as a threat to U.S. security. Trump may formally announce the agreement during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s upcoming visit to the White House next month.

♦️ Drone Smuggling Attempts Foiled on the Egyptian Border: The IDF successfully intercepted two separate attempts to smuggle weapons and contraband from Egypt into Israel using drones. In pre-dawn operations, soldiers downed one drone carrying two assault rifles, magazines, and ammunition. A second drone discovered later in the morning contained additional smuggled items. Earlier overnight, another drone loaded with two rifles was also captured. The repeated incidents highlight the ongoing effort by terror networks to exploit drone technology for arms trafficking.

🔴 Violence Near Bir al-Daj: Knesset members Almog Cohen and Tzvi Sukkot were attacked during a visit to Bir al-Daj, following the discovery of a drone repair and supply center operating in the area. Security officials report that the site has been a major smuggling hub, with up to 150 drones a day crossing through carrying weapons and other illicit materials.

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17/10/2025

🟪FUNERALS, TRUMP SAYS, POLLS, ECONOMIC RATING, HAMAS CLAIMS TO VIOLATE, and DRUZE CLASHES - Real time from Israel

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✡️Erev (before) Shabbat, Parshat (Torah reading) Berashis (Genesis) - G‑d creates the world in six days. On the first day He makes darkness and light. On the second day He forms the heavens, dividing the “upper waters” from the “lower waters.” On the third day He sets the boundaries of land and sea, and calls forth trees and greenery from the earth. On the fourth day He fixes the position of the sun, moon and stars as timekeepers and illuminators of the earth. Fish, birds and reptiles are created on the fifth day; land animals, and then the human being, on the sixth. G‑d ceases work on the seventh day, and sanctifies it as a day of rest.

G‑d forms the human body from the dust of the earth, and blows into his nostrils a “living soul.” Originally Man is a single person, but deciding that “it is not good that man be alone,” G‑d takes a "side" from the man, forms it into a woman, and marries them to each other.

Rabbi Binyamin Goldberg adds: with the end of the holy days, we get a fresh restart on the Torah. It's a great time to take on an annual Torah learning project. Do it together with or have a friend or chavrusa to help you stay on track.

🎗️FUNERALS OF THE RETURNED MURDERED HOSTAGES have been held, as these were soldiers they were heavily attended by military officials and select politicos.

▪️TRUMP SAYS - “If Hamas continues to kill people in Gaza, which was not the Deal, we will have no choice but to go in and kill them. Thank you for yoru attention to this matter!”
. In a conversation, Netanyahu updated Trump on the steps he intends to take in response to delays by Hamas. Trump, in response, expressed support for Israel's actions.

🔪TERROR, SAMARIA - terrorists, apparently from the village of Ein Yabrud, opened fire tonight at a civilian traveling on Route 60 between Ofra and Givat Assaf. The Israeli was luckily unharmed, 2 bullet impacts were found on the vehicle.

▪️CULTURE CONFLICT - the Brothers in Arms organization banned from Israeli schools. Minister of Education Yoav Kish: ‘Brothers in Arms’ is a political organization that encouraged refusal and harmed the state's security. Such bodies will not enter schools. I instructed the Director General of the Ministry of Education to ensure that all organizations that encouraged refusal and acted against the law will not enter educational institutions.

▪️POLITICAL POLLS - We have polls from both Ch. 14 (right wing) and Ch. 12 (center-left). Major changes of note: A jump in support for Likud, to 27 (Ch. 12) or 33 (Ch. 14), declines in Yashar-Eisenkot, where the “new-ness” seems to be wearing off, Yesh Atid, likely losing voters to Eisenkot, and Blue & White and The Reservists, which are both below the threshold. Since elections are not until late next year unless the coalition falls (possible), the trends change according to events.

▪️BRING THEM HOME SIGNS - being taken down from major buildings throughout the country. Many major companies supported the Bring Them Home movement with huge building covering signs. Sign removal seems to be in progress across various towers.

▪️ECONOMY - RATING - Credit rating agency Moody's updates its forecasts for the Israeli economy positively after the end of the war. The credit rating agency estimates that the Israeli economy will grow by 2.5% this year and by 4.5% next year.

▪️WEAPONS SMUGGLING FROM EGYPT - seems to be a major problem. IDF: The IDF says that in the pre-dawn hours, troops located a drone after it crossed the border and was downed, and found it to be ferrying two assault rifles, magazines, and ammunition. A second drone was found this morning with other unspecified contraband, the IDF adds. Earlier today, the IDF said overnight it captured another drone with two assault rifles.

Local residents report MANY more drones passing than caught.

⭕HAMAS CLAIMS TO HAVE ATTACKED THE IDF - The military wing of Hamas claims it attacked using explosives a Hummer and a D9 bulldozer in the Khan Yunis area. The IDF does not recognize the event. ( But whether it really occurred or not, Hamas is PUBLICLY ANNOUNCING IT HAS VIOLATED THE TRUMP DEAL. Will we see a response? ) [Kaan 11]

♦️SIGNIFICANT IDF STRIKES AGAINST HEZBOLLAH sites in southern Lebanon overnight. According to the claim, between 15 and 20 attacks in the Ansar area.

IDF: The IDF attacked terror infrastructures of the terrorist organization Hezbollah and the "Green Without Borders" organization in southern Lebanon. Among the targets attacked was a quarry where the terrorist organization Hezbollah produced concrete used for rebuilding and rehabilitating terror assets. Additionally, a target used by the "Green Without Borders" organization to camouflage terror activity for the purpose of rehabilitating the organization's infrastructures in southern Lebanon under civilian cover was attacked.

Northern Residents: Hezbollah militants are driving up to and checking the border.

♦️COUNTER TERROR OPS in Al Far’a, Tubas, Samaria, following an explosive attack on soldiers earlier.

♦️GAZA - a troop of American soldiers was spotted arriving at Ben Gurion airport via commercial carrier. Is this the “US team to support deal implementation” arriving?

🇸🇾CLASHES NEAR DRUZE AREAS - HTS forces are targeting the axis of the village of Atil & Salim with heavy weapons, 23mm artillery, from the of the village of Rima Hazm. Clashes have broken out as a result.

🔹AFGHANISTAN - The Taliban published a missile test with a range of 400 km. That would put Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and China in their range. And who is providing them with missiles? Speculation is black market components from Russia, Iran, or Pakistan.

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17/10/2025

🎗️ ISRAEL TIGHTENS PRESSURE ON HAMAS AS HOSTAGE EXCHANGE ADVANCES AND REGIONAL ALLIES DEMAND DISARMAMENT

🕑 October 17, 2025 — 10:30 AM

🟥 Following Hamas’s violation of the recent agreement, Tzav 9 activists disrupted the passage of aid trucks heading toward the Kerem Shalom crossing, demanding that humanitarian convoys stop until all Israeli hostages are returned.

🎗️ In a closed security meeting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated, “We know exactly how many hostages and bodies Hamas is holding. If we don’t get them back — we will know how to act accordingly.” Netanyahu also held further discussions with President Trump regarding next steps in Gaza.

🇺🇸 President Trump commented that intervention against Hamas could come from regional allies rather than the U.S. directly: “Someone will intervene against Hamas if necessary. It’s not going to be us. There are people very nearby who will go in — they’ll do the tricky very easily, but under our auspices.”

💰 In a coordinated message, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Bahrain warned the U.S. administration that they will refuse to participate in Gaza’s reconstruction if Hamas is not disarmed and held accountable under the agreement’s terms. Their stance underscores growing Arab impatience with Hamas’s violations.

🎗️ Gal Hirsch, Israel’s envoy for hostage affairs, told families that pressure on Hamas will intensify. He declined to provide operational details, suggesting sensitive ongoing measures aimed at securing the hostages’ return.

🛑 Meanwhile, Israel has denied entry to a Turkish delegation that sought to enter Gaza with rescue teams and heavy equipment. Israeli officials stated, “Hamas can already return the hostages’ bodies; there is no reason to allow the Turks into Gaza.” The decision reflects Israel’s insistence that humanitarian efforts not serve as political cover for Hamas.

🟨 Defense Minister Israel Katz directed the IDF to place physical boundary markers along the so-called Yellow Line—the line to which the military withdrew under the current ceasefire. Katz explained that the markers will make the limits of IDF control visible and serve as a clear warning that any attempt to cross the line will be met with fire.

⭕ Overnight, terrorists opened fire on an Israeli vehicle near Beitin in the Benjamin Brigade area. The vehicle was hit but no one was injured. IDF forces immediately launched a response, imposed a siege on nearby villages, and began a search for the attackers.

🎯 In a separate overnight operation, the IDF thwarted a weapons-smuggling attempt on Israel’s western border. Troops detected a drone crossing into Israeli territory carrying two fi****ms and three magazines. The weapons were recovered and transferred to the security services for further investigation.

🇮🇱 The latest developments underscore Israel’s dual approach: maintaining strict military readiness while intensifying diplomatic and regional coordination to pressure Hamas into compliance — with hostage return remaining the nation’s uncompromising priority.

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16/10/2025

♦️ IDF STRIKES HEZBOLLAH AND “GREEN WITHOUT BORDERS” INFRASTRUCTURE IN SOUTHERN LEBANON

🕑 October 16, 2025, 10:00 PM

The Israel Defense Forces carried out precision airstrikes on Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in the Mazraat Sinai area of southern Lebanon. According to the IDF, the targeted sites were being used by Hezbollah as part of its ongoing efforts to rebuild and reestablish its military presence under the guise of civilian activity.

Among the key targets was a quarry facility where Hezbollah was producing cement to reconstruct positions and tunnels that had been destroyed during the Swords of Iron war and more recently in Operation Northern Arrows. The IDF stated that this infrastructure directly supported Hezbollah’s attempts to restore operational capability in violation of past agreements between Israel and Lebanon.

Additionally, the IDF struck infrastructure linked to “Green Without Borders,” a front organization that Hezbollah has used for years to disguise terrorist activity along the Lebanese-Israeli border. Although it presents itself as an environmental group, “Green Without Borders” provides cover for Hezbollah operatives, helping conceal the construction and repair of military facilities in the border region.

The IDF emphasized that the presence of such installations constitutes a clear breach of international understandings and poses an immediate threat to Israeli security. The military reaffirmed its commitment to continue operations until all such threats are eliminated, saying it will “act decisively to remove any danger to the State of Israel.”

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16/10/2025

🔥 ISRAEL TARGETS HEZBOLLAH SITES IN LEBANON, TRUMP WARNS HAMAS, AND REGIONAL TENSIONS ESCALATE ACROSS JUDEA AND SAMARIA, GAZA, AND THE NORTH

🕑 October 16, 2025, 9:30 PM

♦️ Earlier today, acting on IDF intelligence, the Israeli Air Force struck and dismantled underground Hezbollah weapons infrastructure in the Beqaa and southern Lebanon. Israel says Hezbollah is trying to rebuild military sites across Lebanon in violation of agreements between the countries. Shortly after, an Israeli drone struck the Ali Al-Taher area between Aita al-Shaab and Rmeish.

▪️ Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raji reiterated Lebanon’s refusal to hold direct negotiations with Israel, saying, “Our position remains firm in rejecting any direct negotiations with Israel. Any communication with Israelis must be strictly limited to addressing the disputed border points.”

🎯 During IDF operational activity in Qabatiya in northern Samaria, a militant hurled an explosive device toward soldiers. Troops returned fire and the attacker was killed. No IDF injuries were reported.

⚠️ On the Nukhba prosecutions, a source familiar with the files said the Justice Minister ensured preparation would allow prosecution for offenses carrying the death penalty, but “the decision must be made by Netanyahu.”

⚠️ President Trump warned: “If Hamas continues to kill people in Gaza, which is not part of the deal, we will have no choice but to go in and kill them.”

🔸 A senior source in Islamic Jihad confirmed to Al-Jazeera that delegations from Islamic Jihad and the Popular Front have joined negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh seeking an agreement to end the war.

🎗️ Turkey is preparing to deploy personnel into Gaza to carry out operations including searching for bodies of Israeli hostages.

🔴 In Tel Aviv, an Israeli police officer guarding the Egyptian Embassy opened fire at a suspicious vehicle that approached the perimeter. Police had been monitoring the vehicle and are now inspecting it at the scene. No casualties have been reported so far.

🗺️ Microsoft’s annual report lists Israel as the third most targeted country worldwide for cyberattacks in H1, after the UK and the US, and states that about 64% of recent Iranian cyber activity is directed at Israel.

🔥 A seventh protest activist, Uri Tiroller, was charged in the arson case near the Prime Minister’s residence. Authorities say Tiroller attended a briefing about creating a “ring of fire,” arrived with a bottle of flammable material and matches, but ultimately did not ignite anything. He is among several defendants associated with Brothers in Arms.

⚔️ Mosaab Hassan Yusuf, the “Green Prince,” read Yahya Sinwar’s pre-October 7 letter line by line and highlighted its operational detail and emphasis on abductions. He quoted the letter: “Detailed operational planning, their targets and documentation for strikes in closed spaces, precise operational orders alongside reduced authority for commanders in the field to adapt tactics, a clear emphasis that abductions are the central objective and planning for the destruction of civilian communities in order to paralyze the defense and delay a response.” Yusuf argued the document shows abductions were positioned as the strategic core of the operation.

♦️ A senior Israeli source told ShofarNews that the Prime Minister has been making major military and strategic decisions independently, often against the advice of the security establishment. These reportedly include the entry into Rafah and Gaza City, the insistence on maintaining control over the Philadelphi Corridor, the elimination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, and operations in Syria, some of which were conducted without prior U.S. approval.

The source emphasized that these actions reflect the Prime Minister’s assertive leadership and determination to secure Israel’s objectives despite external pressures. “Stop giving advice and listen to what the Prime Minister is doing,” the source said — a statement reflecting both confidence and tension within Israel’s defense decision-making circles.

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16/10/2025

💥 ISRAEL CONFIRMS DEATH OF HOUTHI MILITARY CHIEF MUHAMMAD AL-GHAMARI IN TARGETED STRIKE, MARKING MAJOR BLOW TO IRAN’S REGIONAL NETWORK

🕑 October 16, 2025, 9:00 PM

❌ Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that Muhammad al-Ghamari, the Houthi military chief of staff, has died from wounds sustained in Israel’s August 28 airstrike in Sanaa, Yemen, which targeted senior figures of the Iran-backed militia. The powerful strike also killed the Houthi prime minister and about a dozen other top ministers.

According to Katz, al-Ghamari had been previously injured in a June strike and ultimately succumbed to those earlier and later wounds. “He joins his friends, the eliminated members of the axis of evil, in the depths of hell,” Katz stated, marking his death as a decisive step in Israel’s broader campaign against Iran’s regional proxies.

The IDF officially confirmed the operation, noting that al-Ghamari—who had served as chief of staff since 2016—played a central role in building the Houthis’ military apparatus. He oversaw the development of ballistic missile, drone, and cruise missile programs and personally helped plan attacks targeting Israel and commercial vessels in the Red Sea.

The military added that al-Ghamari received training from Hezbollah and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Syria, Lebanon, and Iran, deepening coordination among Iran’s proxy networks. His elimination, the IDF said, disrupts the operational chain linking Yemen, Lebanon, and Tehran, and sends a signal that Israeli deterrence extends beyond Gaza and Lebanon.

Earlier today, Katz visited the Military Intelligence Directorate’s “Houthi Command Center” alongside Maj. Gen. Shlomi Binder, where he thanked soldiers and commanders “for the excellent work they have done and have yet to do against the Houthis in the future.” His remarks underscored Israel’s intent to maintain vigilant defense readiness as threats evolve across multiple fronts.

The Houthis later issued a brief statement confirming al-Ghamari’s death but offered no additional details. The acknowledgment followed weeks of speculation and marks a major loss for the group’s senior leadership.

Meanwhile, the IDF clarified that a recent siren in Eilat was a false alarm, easing concerns of renewed attacks. Still, tensions remain high. Though the Houthis halted drone and missile launches following the Gaza ceasefire, they have renewed their threats, warning: “If Israel is the first to break the truce, our rockets will reach Tel Aviv.”

This statement reflects the fragile nature of the current truce and highlights the Houthis’ willingness to resume hostilities should fighting in Gaza reignite. Israel continues to monitor developments closely, viewing the strike on al-Ghamari as both a tactical victory and a strategic message to Iran and its allies across the region.

🔹 Reports from Iraq confirm the death of Ahmad Mohsen F***j Al-Hamidaoui, Secretary-General of Hezbollah in Iraq. According to local sources, Al-Hamidaoui suffered a severe stroke and was rushed to a hospital in Baghdad, where doctors attempted resuscitation but were unsuccessful. His death follows the recent passing of a senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander from a heart attack and the death of a senior Houthi leader in Yemen — marking another major loss among Iran-backed militant networks in the region. Coincidence?

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16/10/2025

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16/10/2025

⚠️ NETANYAHU CONVENES URGENT 7 P.M. SECURITY MEETING AS ISRAEL REAFFIRMS WAR OBJECTIVES AMID ESCALATING REGIONAL TENSIONS AND SOVEREIGNTY PUSH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA

🕑 October 16, 2025 — 5:00 PM

⚠️ Israel’s Broader Objectives and Response Readiness: Netanyahu reaffirmed that Israel will not back down from its wartime goals: “We will achieve all the war’s objectives. Accusations of genocide are false. They are spread by antisemitic groups.”

Following heightened tension over Gaza and Iran, Netanyahu convened an urgent meeting with the heads of the IDF, Mossad, and Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) at 7:00 p.m. Israel time.

He warned of the challenges ahead: “Great challenges still lie ahead of us, from our enemies who seek to rearm. Anyone who tries to harm us will pay a heavy price.”

Netanyahu concluded with a symbolic reflection: “From the depths of October 7, we reached the summit of Mount Hermon and the sky of Tehran.”

🎗️ The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office confirmed that the two bodies handed over to Israel last night were identified as Inbar Haiman (27) and Sergeant Major Mohammed Alatrash (39). May their families be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem, and may G-d avenge their blood. Both had been held hostage by Hamas, and their remains were returned as part of the ongoing hostage–prisoner exchange arrangement.

🔹 In parallel, Turkey dispatched 81 technical rescue experts equipped with vehicles and specialized tools to the Gaza Strip to assist in the search for missing persons and victims. Troops from Egypt, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates are also expected to participate in a multinational task force stationed in Israel to help monitor compliance with the current ceasefire.

⚔ Mohammad al-Hindi, Deputy Secretary-General of Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), stated defiantly to Al Jazeera: “The resistance factions did not agree to disarmament, and we do not accept the threat of disarming them by force.” His remarks signal a continued rejection of disarmament efforts despite international mediation attempts.

🇮🇱 Meanwhile, the Israeli Knesset is preparing to vote next week on applying sovereignty over Judea and Samaria. Sources within Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office have expressed concern that lawmakers may approve the bill despite U.S. President Trump’s clear opposition to such a move. The decision could significantly influence Israel’s diplomatic landscape and future relations with Washington.

🎯 The Houthi Chief of Staff, Major General Mohammed Abdul Karim al-Ghamari, was confirmed eliminated in an IDF airstrike conducted on August 28, though the Houthis only acknowledged his death this week. Their statement read: “The Yemeni Armed Forces mourn the Chief of the General Staff, Major General Mohammed Abdul Karim al-Ghamari...”

🇸🇾 In Syria, President Ahmad al-Sharaa is expected to seek Moscow’s support to counter Israeli calls for a larger demilitarized zone in southern Syria. Reports suggest he may also propose redeploying Russian military police to the region as a deterrent against what Damascus describes as “further Israeli encroachments.”

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16/10/2025

⚠️ ISRAEL DEMANDS HAMAS DISARMAMENT AND RETURN OF HOSTAGE BODIES — U.S. PUSHES PRESSURE, U.K. OFFERS DISARMAMENT SUPPORT; INTERNAL POLITICAL TENSIONS RAISE RISK OF RESUMED FIGHTING

🕑 October 16, 2025 — 4:30 PM

🇮🇱 Israel’s Conditions and Warnings: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel agreed to give peace a chance but made clear that the agreement is not solely about recovering hostages. “The issue is not limited to the recovery of the hostages, but also includes disarmament and the removal of Gaza’s military infrastructure. It must be ensured that no weapons factories remain in Gaza,” he said.

The Prime Minister’s Office reiterated that Hamas must fully comply with commitments made to mediators and return the bodies of hostages. “We will not compromise on this and will spare no effort,” the statement read.

Netanyahu expressed cautious optimism about the next stage: “I hope we can do the second part peacefully, otherwise Trump said that all hell breaks loose. I hope it does not; I hope we can do this peacefully.” He warned, however, “If the second phase is not carried out peacefully, I heard President Trump say that the gates of hell will open.”

🇺🇸 U.S. Position and Leverage: President Trump said he had direct communication with Hamas regarding disarmament: “I spoke to Hamas, I said, ‘You are going to disarm, right?’ They told me, ‘Yes sir, we are going to disarm.’ That is what they told me.”

He made it clear that the ceasefire depends on Hamas’s compliance: “Israel may resume fighting in Gaza with just a word from me if Hamas does not adhere to the ceasefire agreement. I will consider allowing Netanyahu to resume military operations if Hamas refuses to adhere.”

Trump added: “If Hamas refuses to disarm, Israel will return to these streets—they want to hit them hard. We want Hamas to give up its weapons — it has agreed to do so, and if it does not, we will take care of it.”

He also said he is monitoring the internal situation within Hamas: “Hamas is currently intervening and eliminating violent gangs. I am currently examining whether Hamas is executing innocent civilians as part of its purge of opponents.”

🇬🇧 UK’s Role in Disarmament: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed support for a peaceful resolution, saying: “The UK could play a leading role in helping to disarm Hamas, drawing on its experience in encouraging militant groups in Northern Ireland to lay down their arms.”

🎗️ Hostage Remains and Intelligence Findings: Israeli officials believe that while a few bodies may be difficult to recover, between 15 and 20 could be returned quickly. According to Israeli intelligence shared with the U.S., Hamas likely has access to more remains than it claims. One senior Israeli official told Axios: “We don’t see Hamas making maximum effort regarding the bodies. We know they can do more, and we don’t think anybody should give them any discounts.”

An Israeli source told Channel 12: “Hamas knows very well where additional deceased hostages are.” Another security official told Israel Hayom: “Hamas is aware of the location of more hostages’ bodies. If Israel sees that Hamas indeed does not release additional bodies, Israel will consider its next steps.”

To assist the process, a senior American official announced that the U.S. will offer financial rewards to Gazans who help locate the bodies of deceased hostages.

⚔ Internal Political Tensions in Israel: Both Israeli and U.S. officials are concerned that elements within Israel’s coalition—especially far-right ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir—could use the issue of hostage remains to undermine the agreement and push for the resumption of war.

Despite internal divisions, Defense Minister Israel Katz stated clearly: “For every violation, there will be an immediate response, and our policy is to enforce the agreement decisively.”

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