Most of the Hamas force in central Gaza remains intact after IDF acted with restraint because it believes hostages are being held there, CNN research shows; U.S. military expert says Hamas cannot be militarily defeated, Netanyahu wrong to claim victory within reach

Stranded Israelis, whose flights home from places around the world were cancelled due to the security situation, will find flights leaving for Israel, 24/7, from Greece; according to Miri Regev; Some 3,000 Israelis abroad are currently stuck without a way home

While government officials opt against taking extreme measures, IDF commanders meet to discuss potential scenarios for assaults from Tehran and Lebanon; military assesses various strategies to address possible threats as tensions continue to escalate in the region

Israeli officials discuss possible preemptive strike if intelligence provides the opportunity; rely on U.S. military presence and assistance and discuss scenarios of possible Israeli response 

The field observer killed at Nahal Oz can be seen smiling and excited in photos from the day that she drafted, and had big plans for her life post-army; Her family marked her release date on Sunday: 'The sadness grows every day'  

While Trump had originally endorsed the idea of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, he later expressed doubt it could materialize, prompting Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to commend him for it; However, the Trump campaign now clarifies he still endorses a two-state solution

Somechi  died of stab wounds sustained in Sunday's rampage in southern Holon;  'He was a good father and grandfather'