The Israeli negotiation delegation, headed by Mossad's David Barnea and Shin Bet's Ronen Bar, returned to Israel after participating in talks in Cairo aimed at reaching a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. Despite ongoing war, Louis Kemp – a childhood friend of the legendary singer – has decided to immigrate to Israel; Kemp, who authored a book chronicling his friendship with the singer, cited his deep connection to the country as the reason for his decision.
Analysis: The IDF's preemptive strike on Hezbollah rocket launchers prevented thousands of munitions from reaching Tel Aviv and potentially causing significant damage. Military intelligence thwarted a large-scale attack, but the terror group claimed to have already fired over 320 rockets, hitting cities like Acre.
Cairo insists on a deal that excludes any Israeli presence in the Philadelphi Corridor, raising doubts about the success of the negotiations due to Hamas' refusal to compromise. The army has detected Hezbollah preparing to fire missiles and rockets, prompting defensive actions. Despite efforts to maintain secrecy, Shimon Kostiantynovych's identity remains a subject of interest.