IDF fighter jets successfully eliminated Amar Abu Jalalah, a senior operative in Hamas' naval forces. He played a key role in directing multiple terror attacks at sea, all thwarted by Israeli forces. Additionally, an unnamed Hamas naval forces operative was also neutralized in this intelligence-backed mission.

While confirming the halt of hostilities on Telegram, a spokesperson for Hamas later emphasized the 'temporary' nature of the ceasefire. In a video message, Abu Ubaida, spokesperson for the group's armed wing, urged an escalation of confrontation with Israel on all resistance fronts.

The Israel-Hamas war experiences its first pause, with a ceasefire in effect for the next 96 hours, marking a significant moment in the ongoing conflict.

warning sirens pierce the air in two Israeli villages near the Gaza Strip, signaling a potential threat of rocket attacks from the Hamas-ruled enclave. The 96-hour ceasefire, a groundbreaking pause since the conflict ignited on October 7, commenced at 7 am local time (10:30 am IST) on Friday.

Hamas is set to release 13 Israeli hostages, including 12 women and a child, later today. This development follows the earlier abduction of 240 individuals from Israel.

The Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, thinks the fight with Hamas will last at least two more months. He says they'll start fighting hard again after a short break. The goal is to win and put pressure to bring back the hostages.