The tunnel that was located was extensive and contained blast doors, which were storing weapons such as AK-47s, anti-tank missiles, many intelligence assets, and explosives.

Former IDF Major General Gershon Hacohen discussed renewing prisoner exchange talks on 103FM radio with Udi Segal and Anat Davidov.

The measure is not expected to become law, but reflects continuing support for Israel in Congress amid international criticism over the Middle East country's campaign in the Gaza Strip.

“Whoever thinks that he will hurt us and that we will then sit idly by is making a big mistake,” Netanyahu said.

Jeremiah Smith, a childhood friend of Gaza hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, is raising awareness for the plight of his friend held captive by Hamas.

The march this year takes place as the Gaza war approaches the start of its ninth month, adding to concerns of wider violence.

A policy expert examines the current escalations between Israel and the Lebanese terror organization Hezbollah, and what a war between the two could resemble.

"A short while ago, a number of launches that were identified from Lebanon fell in the area of Hurfeish in northern Israel. No sirens were sounded, the incident is under review," the IDF said.