After the Gaza war, Gaza needs to be entirely disconnected from Israel. Shut down all crossings, never allow Gazans to work in Israel, and gradually disconnect Gaza from Israeli water and electricity. Gaza's natural connection is Egypt.

Israeli warning to Hezbollah: IDF will destroy Damascus, target Syrian President Assad if Hezbollah joins war; US warships will support Israel in war. Message relayed via France (@ynetalerts)

Amazing story behind apparent death of Sinwar: IDF forces spotted terrorists in building, tank fired shell at site, killing them; army had no idea Sinwar was there. Bottom line: After a huge manhunt by Special Forces, some random tank crew killed Sinwar by mistake...

The Palestinians who abducted & murdered the Bibas family are now at the top of Israel’s most wanted list, Maariv Online reports; they will be hunted down by NILI, Israel’s special task force for settling the score with October 7 perpetrators.

Saudi Arabia and UAE refuse to finance Gaza reconstruction unless Hamas is disarmed, Kan News reports.

Military gear keeps pouring into Israel, Defense Ministry says. IDF still has some work to do in Iran.

The world finally sees Israel for what it really is: Many Americans and Europeans now realize that Israel is a pillar of strength and Western resolve against the Islamist-Progressive alliance. China, Russia and Iran now fully understand Israel is a very aggressive and capable regional power when its core interests are threatened. India and much of eastern Europe now fully realize their strong ties with Israel are a very wise investment in an unstable world. The Middle East now knows that Israel is extremely resilient and stronger than its regional enemies combined.

🚨 IDF instructs Israelis to prepare for 3-day stay in bomb shelters/secure rooms, ensure supply of food, water, battery-run devices in case power is down. This is a clear indication of imminent escalation into larger war.

So within days we went from “nothing found at Shifa!” to weapons found at Shifa, tunnels found at Shifa, and now videos of hostages held by armed men at Shifa. Difficult days for Hamas fans…

Notice that Gaza has been very quiet in recent days. Under Iran’s doctrine, Hamas was supposed to be firing heavily at Israel by now to disrupt IDF focus on Lebanon & ease pressure on Hezbollah. But the Hamas terror army barely exists anymore.

Israel got lots of help tonight from the US, Britain, Jordan, France, Saudi Arabia & possibly other partners. Their pilots & other forces engaged in early detection & interception to defend Israel from the Iranian assault. via @N12News

Thousands of Israeli forces are leaving Gaza and coming back home. Welcome back 🇮🇱

Are tunnels turning into a death trap for Hamas? The vast tunnel network in Gaza was built to protect the Hamas terror army & leadership. But as Israeli forces move deeper into Gaza, Hamas is facing some problems… >>>

Mossad releases footage of operatives deploying strike drones inside Iran ahead of strike. What an incredible operation.

International Criminal Court sent Hungary a secret arrest warrant for Netanyahu, hours after PM’s arrival, N12 News reports; Hungary ignored the request and quit the ICC.

Palestine should be set up in southern France, says Dutch politician Geert Wilders. What do you think is the best location for a Palestinian state?

IDF controls about 70% of Gaza 50-60% of Hamas is dead or out of action Killed in battle: Hamas - 10,000; IDF - 236 Entire Hamas military industry wiped out Rocket fire down by over 90% Hamas fans on X: Israel is losing the war!!

IDF estimate: Hamas battalions falling apart, no longer able to carry out coordinated assaults by 30-40 fighters; some terror operatives avoid clashes with Israeli forces & are mostly trying to survive. via @WallaNews

Israel will use new "sponge bombs" to seal off Hamas terror tunnels in Gaza, @Telegraph reports; this "secret weapon" produces foam that quickly expands & hardens, report says.

Israel's revenge: Shin Bet security agency sets up special branch dedicated to killing Hamas elite forces who took part in Oct 7 massacre; branch is tasked with tracking down and eliminating every single one (via @issacharoff). Mossad may be setting up a similar team...

Re-posting just in case...

We're moving closer to the point where Israel will decide to give up US aid, figuring the costs outweigh benefits. Many Americans will be shocked to discover this has zero impact on their lives and doesn't solve all their problems.

The lack of Hezbollah response so far is stunning. At this stage we were supposed to be deep into heavy missile barrages on central Israel. Maybe this will come later, but Hezbollah's ability to deter Israel from attacking Beirut is completely gone.

Hezbollah members describe grim post-war reality: “Our homes were ruined. Iran promised to rebuild but we got nothing” “Hezbollah is weakened. It no longer controls anything” “Nasrallah made promises to us but he’s dead” “People live in tents, we have nothing” Source: N12 News

US sends message to Israel: Focus on Gaza. America is here. If Hezbollah launches a strike, we will handle them 🇺🇸(via @alonbd)

US expert: Gaza death toll reported by Hamas makes no sense: Daily totals increase too consistently, women & children casualty figures illogical, numbers most likely fake (this should be obvious to anyone with a little common sense). Here’s the report 👇 tabletmag.com/sections/news/…

It takes a lot of nerve to abduct people from a music festival, hold them in the heart of a civilian zone guarded by armed terrorists, actively resist a rescue operation, and then cry that some locals were killed.

Israeli Arab IDF soldiers are posting videos in Arabic threatening Hamas with revenge; multiple Arab Israelis were slaughtered by Gaza terrorists in the Oct 7 massacre.

Iranian PR campaign is out in full force tonight: “All Israeli missiles were intercepted!” “No damage, nothing happened!” “Where is the proof?!” “If Iran doesn’t retaliate it means nothing happened!” Here's a more accurate description: 1. Iran’s military industry suffered serious damage tonight. Seems like Iranian defenses failed to stop anything. 2. Iran will obviously try to hide damage, easier to do when you’re a large country ruled by dictators. But upcoming satellite images will reveal more details. 3. If Iran fails to retaliate strongly it will indicate Iranian fear of further Israeli attacks. This seems logical as Iran seems completely exposed & unable to defense itself.

Israeli ministers were presented with worst-case scenario of over 600 Iranian missiles fired the first night of war, 800-4,000 dead in conflict with Iran; looks like actual numbers will be far lower from these casualty figures. via @N12News

Italian foreign minister says Italy will not be recognizing a Palestinian state. via Ynet

Iranian plane headed to Beirut turns around. Lebanon's transportation minister bans entry of all Iranian aircraft, @N12News reports.

Hamas collapse underway: Exhausted terrorists emerge out of tunnels & surrender to IDF across Gaza, defense journalist @alonbd reports via @MaarivOnline; terror operatives say they were running out of water, haven’t heard from their commanders in weeks >>>

Iran was completely helpless for 3 hours as Israel bombed strategic military sites at will, ex-IDF General Yisrael Ziv tells N12 News (via @MaarivOnline). After boasting for years of their supposed amazing air defenses, turns out Iran's defenses are useless.

Body of disabled Israeli teen Ruth Peretz identified; she and her father were murdered in Oct. 7 massacre. He was last seen carrying her in his arms while running away from the terrorists.

US Army officer monitoring Gaza war tells Israeli commanders: I’ve never seen such effective military action, IDF’s anti-guerilla machine is unlike anything in world history. via @WallaNews

7 Israeli battalions enter Gaza-area communities to neutralize Hamas, rescue residents; IDF eliminates 3 terror squads near Gaza border (via @N12News); some Hamas terrorists captured alive, according to unverified reports.

Israel's assault wiped out the ENTIRE first and second tier of Iranian nuclear scientists, Washington Post reports. Most of the third tier of scientists was also eliminated. As time passes, it turns out just how devastating the strike was.

Israel: Wipes out the military leaderships of Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran. Eliminates over 20,000 terrorists in Gaza and Lebanon. People on X: IDF can't fight! they only attack children! The level of stupidity is mind-boggling.

Sharp decrease in rocket fire from Gaza after IDF implements new policy: After every attack army orders local residents to leave, forces go in to demolish area; locals are now preventing Hamas attacks; 60 rockets fired from Gaza in August, only 3 in past 2.5 weeks. via @N12News

France maintained secret ties with Hamas since 2020, N12 News reports. Info about meeting between French intel and Hamas leaders exposed in document seized in Gaza. French diplomat denies charges.

Israel vs Iran – strategic overview: 1. Israel is currently decimating the military power of its largest & strongest enemy: Strategic sites destroyed, bases & air defenses blown up, military leadership wiped out, nuclear facilities badly damaged. In comparison, price paid by Israel is very low ⬇️

Military reporter Ron Ben-Yishai (@ynetalerts): Hamas realizing Gaza City defense lines collapsing; within hours, IDF may be able to reach any point in city, move closer to leadership hideouts; Hamas chiefs in Gaza under serious threat, prompting Haniyeh to urgently fly to Iran.

1. US military advisers told Israel before Gaza invasion large campaign is impossible; Americans predicted up to 20 battlefield deaths per day, @amit_segal reports; actual IDF fatality rate is about 90% lower; US officers suggested more minor op, Israel rejected advice >>>

Sharp decline in rocket attacks on Israel as IDF moves deeper into Gaza. Yesterday only 21 rocket alerts, lowest since war started. See below (data via @ynetalerts)

Israeli defense official: Gaza will turn into a tent city. No buildings will remain (via Channel 13's @bokeralmog)

Bottom line: Tunnels are ideal when the enemy is away. They will protect you from airstrikes & limited raids. But with the IDF deep inside Gaza, the dynamic changes. Difficult battles are still coming up, but the Hamas tunnel network is starting to crumble.

Israeli airline security foils attack on Prague-Tel Aviv flight; air marshal overpowers passenger trying to break into cockpit; suspect is reportedly Arab; El Al Airlines activates security protocols, warns pilots worldwide about possible terror threat. via @N12News

🚨 Israeli security cabinet makes official declaration: Israel is at war. IDF will now take actions that will turn it into a real war.

Massive explosions in Hezbollah arms depot bombed by Israel today. Still amazed how IDF keeps bombing with no response from Hezbollah.

Israel defeated Hamas thanks to the sacrifice and courage of our soldiers. They went into Gaza, with its endless terror bases and death tunnels, and won the war. Some of them lost their lives and many others will carry scars for the rest of their life. They are true heroes.

Israel already attacked and severely damaged nuclear sites in Natanz, Isfahan, Parchin and Arak. Smaller sites linked to nuclear work were also bombed. Top scientists were eliminated as a bonus. Fordow appears to be the last remaining big one for attack.

Smoke rising over Isfahan nuclear facility this morning following Israeli strikes. This is (was) a critical site in Iran's nuclear weapons program.

❗️Senior Israeli official: Very significant retaliation to come against Iran. via @N12News

Hamas chief Sinwar is suffering from complications of pneumonia, Arab officials say after speaking with Hamas leaders; no confirmation from other sources; Gaza terror group is reportedly in bad shape, running out of ammunition as its brigades fall apart. via @N12News

US will urgently deploy THAAD air defense batteries in Israel, @ynetalerts reports; deployment will reinforce defenses against Iranian ballistic missiles. This is another signal that Israeli action in Iran is expected to be very forceful & likely trigger Iranian response.

Israel gets massive weapons shipments: 123 cargo planes and 7 ships deliver over 7,000 tons of arms & military gear so far. As noted earlier, Israel is preparing to fight a very large war. Video via Defense Ministry

Israel destroyed half of Iran’s 3,000 ballistic missiles and about 80% of its 500 missile launchers. via Washington Post

PM Netanyahu visited Sheba hospital near Tel Aviv, where some of the returning hostages will be taken to. Hamas is apparently overfeeding the starving captives before their release so they look better, N12 News says. This could put their lives at risk.

Israeli defense source: We’ve reached the point where Western governments believe what Hamas Ministry of Health says more than they believe Israel. via @yoavzitun

Twitter/X reportedly suspends Hezbollah's official account; Israeli consulate in NY thanks Elon Musk. via @ynetalerts

Israel is suing French government for millions of dollars, after Israeli companies were prevented from exhibiting military gear at Paris show. France is a competitor of Israel's defense industry, so French move was likely a dirty trick. Source: Maariv Online

1. Israel will shift to local production of munitions to minimize reliance on American supplies, @ynetalerts reports; Defense Ministry plan will focus on Air Force munitions & raw materials currently acquired abroad, mostly from US >>>

Israel’s greatest blunder: Playing along with the notion that Hamas is a separate entity from Palestinian society at the start of the war. In reality, Israel faces a violent, terror-supporting, Jew-hating society with genocidal aspirations.

Israeli official: No doubt Gaza hospital blast caused by misfired Palestinian rocket (via @N12News). These faulty rockets have been a disaster for Gaza residents before, and especially tonight.

Hamas admits: Reports of IDF raping Palestinian women at Shifa hospital are fake; Gaza woman interviewed by Al-Jazeera made it up; why is Hamas admitting it? fake rape story backfired, prompted many families to flee northern Gaza to protect their daughters; this is not what Hamas wanted... so they had to tell the truth, for a change. via @N12News & @Abualiexpress telegram channel.

Terrorists captured by IDF in Lebanon say Hezbollah bribed UN forces to use their posts, @IsraelHayomHeb reports; Hezbollah also took over UNIFIL cameras near border, defense sources say; Israel believes UN refuses to evict its forces in order to cover up its actions.

❗️Israeli officials confirm: Hamas leader Sinwar is dead. via @N12News

The Hamas universe is a strange place: Journalists are not really journalists, hospitals are not really hospitals, “Israeli strikes killing 500 people” turn out not to exist. Being a Hamas fan requires total detachment from reality & guarantees ultimate disappointment.

IDF uncovers large cache of weapons containing numerous missiles & shells in a south Lebanon home. Still amazing that this was normalized by Western media & is hardly ever reported: Entire civilian areas turned into a giant terror base 👇

IDF finds tunnel under Gaza's Shifa hospital, camera shows fortified door at the end, NY Times reports (via @ynetalerts). Sooner or later, Israeli forces will go through that door.

Israel gained air superiority in Iran in 48 hours; Russia’s giant Air Force still unable to achieve this in Ukraine in 3.5 years – Wall Street Journal

I no longer think Gaza will ever be rebuilt. First it will face more destruction, and ultimately something new will emerge there. But the Gaza that existed on October 6 will never be rebuilt.

❗️IDF: Forces take over Hamas stronghold in northern Gaza; large cache of weapons & intelligence material seized at Jabalia site, terror tunnels uncovered; 50 terrorists killed in fighting today.

Bad news for Iran: After destroying Iranian air defenses, Air Force no longer needs to target Tehran with expensive missiles from far away; IDF now uses cheaper munitions that can be dropped on Tehran from above, just like in Gaza & Lebanon; Israel has large stockpiles of these.

Some thoughts on Trump’s Gaza relocation plan: 1. The main effect of the plan is to block Gaza reconstruction until further notice. It doesn’t matter if relocation happens or not. As long as it’s the official US position, no one will rebuild Gaza against US wishes. No one will pour money into Gaza knowing Israel could bomb everything tomorrow, with US backing. 2. For Hamas this is a huge problem. It has no real answer. Hamas has no way of rebuilding Gaza on its own, it needs outside help. Without it, Gaza will remain a disaster zone and local residents will increasingly become angry. Gazans hate Israel, but they’re also learning to hate Hamas. 3. Hamas has very few options. Yes, it can decide to end the hostage deal or renew attacks, but this will trigger renewed IDF action on a large scale. More of Gaza will be destroyed, more Hamas assets lost, more local anger, and still no way to start rebuilding. 4. As time passes, Trump will likely convince at least some countries to take in some Gazans. Even if not in large numbers, a growing trickle of Palestinians leaving Gaza will put further pressure on Hamas. Time will no longer be on their side. 4. In essence, Trump is shattering the traditional Gaza reconstruction model. He's also reinforcing his plan with extra moves, like defunding UNRWA. This was always a key weapon for Hamas, the knowledge that as long as they survive the war, foreign money will rebuild Gaza and all will be back to normal. No more. 5. Bottom line: Trump will try to advance the Gaza relocation plan, but is also open to other options. As long as he doesn’t get an offer he likes, Gaza is stuck. That’s not a bad tactic. 6. In the bigger picture, sooner or later some relocation from Gaza will happen. The idea is out there, many Gaza residents want to leave, and they will find ways to do it. In any case, Hamas and Gaza will not be the same.

Massive Israeli air assault in Syria: 1. IDF bombed some 300 Syrian army targets so far; hundreds of Israeli aircraft are engaged in strike operations around the clock. 2. Israel has nearly wiped out all of Syria’s air power; entire Russian-made MiG & Sukhoi fighter jet squadrons destroyed; Syrian Air Force may cease to exist within days. 3. IDF also bombed dozens of advanced air defense systems across Syria, knocking out the densest anti-aircraft array in the world. via @ynetalerts

Israeli forces in Gaza report hearing terrorists underground saying they’re trapped & can't get out, @N12News reports 👇

US shipped thousands of assault rifles & machine guns plus ammunition to Israel in recent days; more massive shipments coming soon including bombs & munitions for Air Force, @shailevy6 reports. Looks like America arming the IDF for a major fight.

Iranian general eliminated in the heart of Tehran was Iran's acting military chief in charge of managing war operations; he was appointed after Israel killed the previous military chief, and survived for 4 days. via @N12News

More details on Deif assassination operation via @yoavzitun: 1. Defense Minister Gallant ordered Air Force to use heavy munitions to ensure success; Israeli fighter jets & drones targeted hideout with bunker busters & different types of missiles. 2. IDF intelligence on Deif’s location kept piling up & increased as he emerged out of tunnels; Israel used surveillance tech as well as human intel assets in tracking him down.

Israeli officer: Gaza terrorists will be dying in tunnels as IDF collapses them; Hamas made a mistake by hiding in underground zone with no escape routes; hundreds of shafts & tunnels destroyed by engineering corps & Air Force so far. via @WallaNews

Netanyahu says US gives Israel green light to annex parts of Gaza. via Kan News

Several Hamas terrorists surrender during battle at Shati stronghold, taken for interrogation by Shin Bet security agency. via @N12News

Iran says it carried out cyber attack on Tel Aviv subway. The problem: there's no subway in Tel Aviv yet.

Israel's Golani Brigade & 7th Armored Brigade destroy Sabra Battalion in Gaza, one of strongest Hamas forces; at least 300 confirmed killed on Hamas side, estimated 150 bodies still under rubble & inside tunnels following battles. via @ynetalerts

Hamas leader Abu Marzouk tells @AlMonitor abducting Israeli women & children was a mistake, suggests group should recognize Israel. Looks like Hamas leadership is realizing they're in deep trouble. But such remarks are too late: IDF assault on Gaza will continue.

Netanyahu says Israel faces growing global isolation, and must adjust. Israel will boost investment in arms production, he says, as not to depend on "weak Western leaders who cave in to radical Muslim minorities in their countries.” via Ynet

Hamas trying to hide huge death toll; field commanders are being killed one by one, harming the group’s ability to fight; Hamas chief Sinwar is in bunker, unaware of difficult situation outside. via @N12News

IDF making significant progress: Israeli forces now fighting in Gaza city suburbs; this is the last Hamas line of defense around its nerve center; this line of defense was broken today, IDF forces are now clearing military positions & tunnels. via @N12News

Israel vs Iran: Aligning expectations with reality 1. Israel will not be “destroying Iran” or “turning Iran into a parking lot” or anything like it. Iran is way too large & too far away for that. 2. Israel will not destroy Iran’s mega-strategic economic assets (oil industry, Bandar Abbas Port) unless we’re in an extreme full-scale war scenario. US & China object. 3. Israel will not wipe out Iran’s entire nuclear program. Not now at least. What Israel may do in response to Iranian attack: 1. Launch significant strikes on prime targets in Iran such as arms production & storage sites, military & Navy bases, costly economic assets. 2. Launch massive cyber attacks that cause severe disruptions. 3. Eliminate senior figures, or other unexpected moves. A similar logic applies to Hezbollah, but to a lesser extent: Israel will not “destroy Hezbollah” or conquer Lebanon. This would require a very long & intensive war. But Israel can cause very serious damage, as Lebanon is much smaller, closer & more vulnerable than Iran.

Super-important analysis by @EinatWilf: 1. Israel made a terrible mistake by playing along with the Western lie that “Hamas does not represent the Palestinians"; in fact, Hamas fully represents the essence of the Palestinian ethos to eradicate the Jewish State

This is what pinpoint accuracy looks like. This strike likely targeted someone inside their apartment, in a specific room.

IDF mobilizes more forces into Gaza City; 36th armored division is going in.

Israel is no longer ruling out assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei, Ynet reports, citing the NY Times.

IDF surprised Hamas in Jabalia stronghold by carrying out rapid maneuver to encircle area last month; some 900 terrorists captured alive so far; terror operatives in area are on verge of full defeat, as Hamas collapses in northern Gaza. via @WallaNews

Netanyahu declines phone calls from several foreign leaders to avoid pressure on Israel not to strike Iran. via @kann_news

Important point: Sinwar didn’t die in an airstrike with his body buried under rubble. Instead, he died in a way that enabled a perfect photo of Israeli soldiers standing over his miserable body. The symbolic value & message this sends is significant: An image of utter defeat.

Israel estimates: Erdogan wants to restore Turkey's trade relations with Israel. Turns out Turkish economic boycott hurt Turkey much more than it hurt Israel. via N2 News

Iranian leadership was shocked by Israel's assault and inability to stop IDF strikes, NY Times reports; Khamenei ordered 1,000 missiles to be fired at Israel in opening shot, but Iran only launched 100 due to IDF attacks disrupting missile sites.