War cabinet convenes as hostage negotiations fail; Israeli official surprised by expected Biden announcement of pier to be established on Gaza shore to deliver aid

Hamas has hardened its positions and Biden's optimism has disappeared, and the New York Times reports there is little chance arriving at a hostage deal by the start of Ramadan or during the holy month as Hamas plays for time and world opinion

Biden administration delivered 100 weapons shipments to Israel since October 7, report reveals, as officials attempt to pressure Israel into reconsidering offensive; 'Any limit on U.S. arms supplies to Israel would mark a sharp break in the relationship — and cause a political furor'

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) cornered members of the Islamist terrorist cell in the apartment where they were hiding with weapons and materials to make a bomb; They were 'neutralized' after an exchange of fire; Images from the scene show them down and bleeding

Italy rejects former Yesha Council head and Ma'ale Adumim mayor as ambassador, forcing the Foreign Mministry to cancel the appointment; Israel plans to switch the canceled appointment with Hungary and move Israel's ambassador in Hungary to Italy

Following steps by the IDF and state comptroller, Ronen Bar orders his intelligence agency to inspect shortcomings before and during Hamas's deadly attack, Ynet has learned

Israeli president is scheduled to visit the Netherlands next week, accompanied by hostage families, at the invitation of the king for the opening of a new Holocaust museum

Speaking with Ynet, Erdan says Israel must work to ensure UN recognized Hamas as a terrorist organization after the international body's report on sexual violence on October 7