At a ceremony marking the end of the Commando Brigade’s mission in Gaza, IDF's 98th Division commander BG Guy Levy vows forces will remain on alert 'until all our hostages return,' praises troops’ resilience.

Internal polls indicate former Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon may be among the only politicians able to pull votes from one side of the aisle to the other.

<p>Indonesia announces it will block Israeli gymnasts from the world championships in Jakarta, citing Gaza war and public opposition. International Gymnastics Federation issues muted response, will not relocate the event. </p><p><i>(Arutz Sheva-Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

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Under the agreement, living hostages will be returned first, possibly as a single group, and deceased hostages will be returned later.

<p>IDF: Yesterday (Friday), during an IDF operational activity in the area of Jenin, a terrorist hurled an explosive device towards IDF soldiers operating in the area.</p><p>The soldiers responded with fire and eliminated the terrorist.</p><p>No IDF injuries were reported</p>

Hamas returns 7,000 security personnel to active service, in an attempt to regain control of areas evacuated by the IDF, BBC report says.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir tours Gaza with US Envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and CENTCOM chief Brad Cooper to review ceasefire coordination and hostage return plans.