The IDF said it is operating at several sites in Gaza, mainly around the European Hospital, where the IDF attempted to assassinate Hamas head Mohammed Sinwar.
In his first public interview, M. described the attack, the emotional weight of leadership, and the renewed push to recover hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
The terrorist that partook in the October 7 attacks and was killed was Shadi Diab Abd Al-Hamid Falouji of Hamas's East Jabalya Battalion.
Earlier this week, Israel killed Ismail Barhoum, a member of Hamas' political office, and Salah al-Bardaweel, another senior leader.
The ceasefire was meant to go into effect on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. local time but was delayed due to Hamas's failure to provide the list of names of the three hostages to be released on the same day.
IDF leadership conducts ground assessment in the Gaza Strip's Jabalya area, with Chief of Staff Halevi pledging continued operations until all hostages are returned.
He disclosed that hospital grounds were used to transport equipment and weapons for launching attacks against Israeli forces.
Hamas terrorists are struggling to move within Jabalya, Beit Lahia, and Beit Hanoun due to the IDF’s aggressive operations in these areas.
After declaring Jabalya nearly cleared, IDF kills dozens of Hamas members.
The IDF called it "another example of Hamas's cynical use of the citizens and civilian institutions in Gaza for terrorist acts in blatant violation of international law."
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