Defense Minister Israel Katz said the IDF’s recapture of the Netzarim Corridor cuts Gaza in two, isolating Hamas in Gaza City as operations press forward until hostages return.

<p>A senior Hamas official told the Saudi newspaper Asharq that his organization is demanding clarifications from the mediators regarding the 21-point plan to end the war, including international guarantees that Israel will not violate the ceasefire.</p>

<p>German authorities arrest three Hamas members in Berlin suspected of planning attacks on Jewish institutions. Weapons including an AK-47 seized during the raid.</p><p><i>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Yom Kippur in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

<p>Spain’s parliament to debate an arms embargo on Israel next Tuesday, coinciding with the October 7 Hamas massacre anniversary.</p><p><i>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Yom Kippur in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

<p><i>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Yom Kippur in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

<p>So far, the takeover of the Global Sumid Flotilla is proceeding without unusual incidents. Due to the size of the flotilla, approximately 50 vessels, the operation is expected to continue into the night and deep into Yom Kippur.</p><p><i>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Yom Kippur in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

<p>FIFA VP says UEFA must decide Israel’s football fate amid Gaza war. UEFA delays vote after Trump unveils peace plan. </p><p><i>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Yom Kippur in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

The Religious Council in Ashdod issued an urgent warning this morning to the public who customarily immerse in the sea before Yom Kippur, not to do so after the lifeguards leave.