Three discharged IDF soldiers stranded on Japan’s snow-covered Mount Shirouma, battling hypothermia; rescue efforts face delays due to severe weather, as Israel’s Foreign Ministry and local authorities work urgently to secure their safe evacuation

Reporter's notebook: Golani troops in South Lebanon, where destruction looms large, Hezbollah’s tactics are exposed, and personal stories of resilience emerge; tasked with dismantling terror infrastructure, securing border and ensuring residents can safely return to north

In the shadow of the talks for a  cease-fire deal with Hamas, officials in Abu Dhabi are discussing the question of managing Gaza after the war, and are ready to send forces for temporary joint management with the US, but are also demanding the promotion of a Palestinian state and hoping that peace with Israel will be a lever of pressure on Netanyahu. 

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Danon, Israel's UN ambassador,  says he constantly reminds the international body that Israel is in Gaza because 'we have no choice' and 'We will do whatever we have to do to bring all of the hostages back to Israel'

Incoming U.S. Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff says there is a lot of great progress and he is 'really hopeful that by the inaugural, we'll have some good things to announce'; IDF chief issues stern warnings to Hamas of relentless pressure until all hostages are freed

Rescue team manages to reach the three IDF soldiers after concerns for their health and safety; Japan embassy thanks efforts of local authorities 

The deal is said to include heavy bombs, precision munitions, artillery shells, and fighter jet supplies