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Katz denied the proposal to extend service by four months, opting to keep the current term of one year and five months.

Officials stress that the war can only end if Gaza is fully demilitarized, and that Hamas is neither a legitimate military nor civilian authority.

This year's ceremony will mark Israel's 77th Independence Day with the theme "Bridges of Hope."

During the visit, Lt.-Gen. Zamir met with IDF soldiers operating in the field and approved plans for ongoing defensive and offensive operations.

Hamas economy expert Eyal Ofer thinks Israel should evacuate northern Gaza and shift responsibility of the south to Egypt.

The military also admitted that its initial reports on the incident, based on reports from soldiers on the ground, were false.

The comments by the Hezbollah leader reflect the challenge ahead: While Hezbollah is weaker than it was two years ago, it is still not gone.

According to Walla, CWO Alnasasra fell while helping the wounded female soldiers.

Hadi and Akiva had become close friends over their time in Beit Hanun, sharing many good conversations over coffee.

I want to thank him, not only for his devoted military service but also for inspiring me to take these moments of appreciation, room by room.