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The 193rd day to war: According to a report from a political source, Hamas did not agree to any element of the American proposal for a hostage deal. The organization agreed to the release of only 20 hostages compared to the 40 that the Americans had set, and in return demanded the release of hundreds of Palestinian murderers and a 42-day truce.
The War Cabinet decided (Sunday) on an Israeli response to the Iranian attack, but there is still disagreement regarding the nature of the response, its scope and timing. Foreign Affairs and Security Committee Chairman Yuli Edelstein said in an interview with the British “Sky News” that the response would be “painful and surprising”. The expanded cabinet authorized Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Galant and Minister Gantz to make decisions regarding Israel’s response to the attack.
Chief of Staff Hertzi Halevi said during his visit to the Nabatim base, which was hit by the missile attack from Iran: “We are considering our steps, and this launch of so many missiles, cruise missiles and UAVs into the territory of the State of Israel will be met with a response.” IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari said, in response To the question about the possibility of an Israeli attack against Iran, because due to the small scope of the Iranians’ vulnerability, “the scope of possibilities facing the State of Israel is greater.”
The President of the United States Joe Biden and the Secretary of State in Lincoln spoke with the G7 leaders, who agreed to use all channels with Israel so that it does not attack Iran in response. According to a Reuters report, Biden told Netanyahu directly that the US would not participate in an Israeli attack on Iran, and spoke with King Abdullah of Jordan about preventing regional escalation and increasing humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.
Defense Minister Yoav Galant said at the situation assessment discussion that, in accordance with the Cabinet’s decision, preparations must be made to carry out a series of operations before the start of ground operations, with an emphasis on the evacuation of civilians from Rafah and the expansion of the roads to bring food and medical equipment into the Gaza Strip.
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NBC: Jordan allowed Israeli warplanes to enter its airspace on the night of the Iranian attack
According to the network, an official source in the Israeli Air Force gave the words. The same source said that this was done in coordination to respond to the threat from the east.