Terror group demands IDF withdraw to the March 2 battle lines in exchange for a hostage deal, threatening to undo critical IDF gains in strategic corridors like Morag and Magen Oz; a withdrawal would compromise security, enable Hamas’ resurgence

President Macron says France will recognize a Palestinian state in the coming months, calling for an end to the Gaza war and adding, 'peace is possible'; Israeli officials condemn the decision - 'reward for terrorism, encouragement for Hamas'

The driver fled the scene in the vehicle, which later was found abandoned; Police are investigating the circumstances of the accident, and have launched a manhunt  

Dozens of Jewish children on a summer camp trip were removed from a low-cost Spanish flight in Valencia after singing Hebrew songs, prompting outrage and accusations of antisemitism; Their camp director was arrested, and the group remains stranded; Watch footage of the arrest  

A terminally-ill 73-year-old woman from Tel Aviv was indicted for plotting to assassinate the prime minister; Motivated by despair and illness, she allegedly sought help to obtain a rocket-propelled grenade, but it was reported and she was placed under house arrest;  she was 'prepared to die a martyr to save the country'

Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu's comments prompt a fierce backlash; critics call his remarks immoral, dangerous, and damaging to Israel’s global standing

Trump envoy says terror group 'clearly shows a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire in Gaza,' US will now explore 'alternative options' to secure hostage release