Overview

• In an unprecedented move, the IDF and Shin Bet struck at Hamas terrorists residing in Doha, Qatar using 15 fighter jets that fired 10 relatively small munitions targeting a building in north Doha (sensitive area with embassies).

• About 280,000 Gaza City residents fled south; fewer than 700,000 remain in the city. The IDF Spokesperson (Arabic) issued consistent immediate evacuation calls.

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Israel where he will focus on hostage release opportunities, destroying Hamas (“necessary for peace”), and ensuring a humanitarian aid mechanism that bypasses Hamas.

• After the Ramot Junction shooting (6 killed, 20 wounded: 7 serious, 2 moderate, 11 light), the two attackers were killed by a Hashmonaim Brigade sergeant and an armed Haredi civilian.

• An Arab-Israeli (25) from Shuafat working at a Kibbutz Tzova hotel stabbed two Jewish-Israelis.

• In Damascus, CENTCOM Commander Bradley Cooper and Special Envoy Tom Barak met President Ahmed al- Sharaa.

• COGAT is expanding Crossing 147 (Kissufim) to triple daily trucks from ~50 to ~150, enabling north-to-south movement and supporting planned “humanitarian cities.”

• The Israeli Air Force launched Operation “Ringing Bells”: 10 jets, 2,350 km round-trip (longest of the war), 30 munitions on 15 targets including Houthi propaganda HQ, oil facilities, training camps, and reportedly homes of senior Houthis. 

Gaza 

Hostage Deal

• Donald Trump announced a proposed hostage deal to end the war: all 48 hostages released on day one;…