Ahead of ceasefire deal with Hamas, IDF locates and rescues the body of fallen IDF soldier Oron Shaul, who fell during 2014’s Operation Protective Edge, from Gaza.
PM says the ceasefire will only go into effect when Hamas fulfills its obligation to provide Israel with the names of the hostages who will be released today.
ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan justifies arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant, claims Israel made “no real effort” to independently investigate claims that it committed war crimes.
Minister Itamar Ben Gvir speaks about the offers he received from the Prime Minister to convince him to remain in the government despite the hostage deal. Netanyahu’s office responds: An absolute lie.
State Attorney’s Office submits position on the petition filed to the Supreme Court against hostage release deal: The heart goes out to the petitioners and the other families affected by terror, but the petition should be dismissed. Supreme Court rejects the petitions.
Houthi rebels claim responsibility for attack on a US aircraft carrier, issue warning about the “consequences” of any retaliation during the anticipated Gaza ceasefire.