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IDF confirms successful elimination of Amjad Muhammad Hassan Shaer, head of the Counterintelligence Directorate in Hamas' General Security Apparatus, in northern Gaza earlier this week.

Israel said it received Hamas' latest ceasefire proposal, with an Israeli official calling it “workable,” although no details were provided. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak on record. Hamas confirmed in a statement early Thursday that it sent the proposal to mediators.

Gen. Eyal Zamir has made it clear that he does not want to endanger the remaining living 20 Israeli hostages held by Hamas in the 25% of Gaza that the IDF has not taken over.

The IDF spokesman in Arabic denounces Hamas for "spreading lies to the world about famine but feasting in hiding" - Click on the link for more.

Three troops injured in explosion in Rafah as fighting expands; 111 human rights organizations say 'mass starvation' spreading in Gaza, calls for immediate opening of aid channels

Deir al-Balah is an important area of Gaza because it has been left relatively untouched throughout the war. This is the last real remaining area of Hamas' power.

"Wonder Woman" actress Gal Gadot visited five female former Hamas captives in an "emotional" meeting on Thursday, per the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.