Terror-Linked Aid Drivers Arrested, Expanded Housing Greenlit, and Oct. 7 Film Pulled from Festival

Israeli authorities have arrested Palestinian aid-truck drivers tied to terror groups, while Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich approved thousands of housing units in the “disputed E1” area. At the same time, the Toronto International Film Festival dropped a documentary on the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks.
Netanyahu Holds Firm on Hostage Demands as Israel Weighs Gazan Resettlement and Hamas Hails Australia’s Statehood Recognition

Netanyahu insists the Gaza war will end only with the return of all hostages, as reports emerge of talks to resettle Gazans in South Sudan. Meanwhile, Hamas praises Australia’s recognition of Palestinian statehood, sparking Israeli backlash.
Israeli Strike Kills Al Jazeera Correspondent, Israel Claims Led Hamas Cell

The 29-year-old journalist, who was among Al Jazeera’s most senior correspondents, was killed in an Israeli airstrike that the IDF says deliberately targeted him as the head of a Hamas terrorist cell operating under journalistic cover.
Israel Faces Ceasefire Setback, Showcases Samaria Resilience, as Montreal Jews Confront Violent Antisemitism

Israel faces mounting challenges—from the collapse of ceasefire talks after France’s pledge to recognize a Palestinian state, to a powerful show of agricultural determination as ranchers drove 100 cattle across Samaria. Meanwhile, in Montreal, a violent attack on a Jewish man has stirred outrage.
Gaza Aid Intercepted, U.S. Pushes for Hostage Release and Hamas Disbandment, AP Draws Fire for Hezbollah Coverage

The UN reports that nearly 89% of aid trucks entering Gaza have been intercepted en route. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed that freeing hostages and dismantling Hamas must remain top priorities, as criticism grows over an AP report that omitted Hezbollah’s terrorist designation in its coverage of an Israeli strike.
The Dark Irony of the Gaza Flotilla: An Heiress of Nazi Profits Accuses Israel of Genocide

In one of history’s most bitter ironies, Marlene Engelhorn, a multimillionaire heiress whose family fortune was built on Nazi genocide, has joined a Gaza-bound flotilla as she accuses Israel of genocide.
Commemorating Catastrophes

This day of mourning brings yet another tragedy: our neighbors’ ongoing refusal to learn from the past. Until they do, we are destined to be on high alert all the time.Â
Hamas official reveals Oct 7 goals: international recognition and anti-Israel campaign

a Hamas political bureau member openly acknowledged that the October 7 massacre was not merely an act of terror, but a calculated strategic operation designed to delegitimize Israel internationally and advance Palestinian statehood recognition.
Hamas Sabotaged the Deal – Because They Think They’re Winning

As frustrating—and infuriating—as it is to see Hamas blow up yet another deal, it’s not irrational. It’s calculated. Hamas has a plan. And tragically, they have reason to believe it might work.
Trump Urges Israeli Action, Houthis Threaten Escalation, and Ex-Hostage Reveals Horror of Hamas Captivity

As ceasefire talks collapse, Trump urges Israel to act, warning Hamas won’t release the remaining hostages. At the same time, Houthi rebels escalate threats, and ex-hostage Emily Damari reveals the horrific cage conditions she endured in Gaza.