Defense minister tells troops in Rafah Hamas being worn down and unable to recover; meanwhile, Cairo amplifies attempts to facilitate deal to end war

Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally surges with 34% while President Macron takes another election setback before next week's run-off

As Netanyahu and Gallant are set to discuss transition to third phase of Gaza war,  Jerusalem makes it clear that Hamas' claims of 'minor amendments' to the Israeli proposal are 'attempts at changes, but they will not be substantial'; the US believes that there is an 'extraordinary' opportunity to promote an agreement – and the mediators are putting a lot of pressure on the terrorist organization 

Hezbollah, a proxy of Iran committed to the destruction of Israel, has unleashed thousands of rockets, mortars and drones on northern Israel in the past eight months;  

Sergeant First Class (res.) Yakir Shmuel Tatelbaum  studied under Staff Sergeant Major (res.) Elon Waiss, who was killed in a tank explosion; His student eulogized him only two weeks before his own death in battle