Steve Witkoff says Hamas leaders are not as ideological as thought and since they want to survive, a deal with them is possible but their desire to remain in control of Gaza is not an option 

Alyza Lewin says the Trump administration is doing the right thing by cracking down on students who break the rules

Despite assurances from the IDF and government that residents could return safely to their homes near the border with Lebanon, only 8% of Metual's population returned; the local mayor slams the military and government for returning to pre-war policies

Despite Israel intensifying Gaza offensive, Hamas terror group adapting on multiple fronts—maintaining governance under fire, relying on low-tech communications and continuing guerrilla tactics amid internal fragmentation and shifting control

Upper Galilee comes under rocket attack for the first time in three and a half months; no injuries were reported after aerial defenses intercepted the rockets; IDF responds with artillery fire 

UNIFIL in a statement says it is  alarmed by the possible escalation of violence following rocket fire on Israel; the prime minister and defense minister instruct the IDF to respond with force; Hezbollah denies responsibility for rockets 

Ahead of weekly rallies in Tel Aviv calling for the release of the remaining hostages, families accuse PM of restarting hostilities for political gain and putting loved ones' lives at risk