PM and adviser Ron Dermer held hours of talks in New York with Trump’s envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff on the 21-point peace plan; Israeli officials said gaps narrowed and optimism grew ahead of a White House meeting

Dr. Einat Wilf: 'One pattern that we know is typical in the last few decades is that America negotiates with Israel, only to later find out that the Palestinians are missing in action'

First report: Jerusalem says Doha should have no role in the 'day after' the Gaza war but Washington rejects that view, and a compromise appears to have been reached; Israel also is demanding a declaration that would give it a mandate to remove threats from the Strip; mediators warn that would scuttle a deal; The biggest challenge: winning Hamas’ agreement to free the hostages 'all at once'

In between his talks with Trump's senior advisers on a deal in Gaza, Netanyahu also made time in New York for a meeting with members of the Yesha Council before he traveled to the White House; They put pressure on the prime minister to seize a 'one-time opportunity' for sovereignty, and he replied: 'We have to navigate a complex reality';  His wife Sara also joined the meeting; This is the promise he made, and the one he didn't

local sources said there were 'no significant losses' and that the Houthis have begun learning Israeli strike patterns; According to them, detention centers were among the targets, while a Houthi-affiliated channel claimed it was a 'failed attempt to create chaos'

Despite ongoing efforts, 384 drone crossings were recorded in 40 days; lawmakers warn of a 'ticking time bomb' and set an emergency debate after Sukkot, as residents say smuggled weapons could reach central Israel within an hour

Gaza peace plan proposes a ceasefire, hostage-prisoner exchange, amnesty for disarmed Hamas members, international oversight of aid and governance and a redevelopment initiative led by a new transitional body

Millions take shelter as Israel activates air defenses; IDF says threat successfully intercepted by air defenses