A belief-based view provides balance and comfort even in the moments in which we fear war in the north.

<p>MK Avigdor Liberman: 'We cannot afford to lose this battle. If we manage to defeat Iran, everything else will fit into place, even the release of the hostages.'</p>

Additional sirens sounded in the Galilee panhandle

<p>Opposition leader Yair Lapid (Yesh Atid) criticized the statement published by the Prime Minister's Office regarding Israel's conditions for a deal with Hamas.</p><p>"I have one reaction to the Prime Minister's Office's statement: What is it good for? We are at a critical moment in the negotiations, the lives of the hostages depend on this, why put out such provocative messages? How does that contribute to the process?" Lapid stated.</p>

<p>Following the sirens regarding a hostile aircraft infiltration in northern Israel in the past hour, several aerial targets that were identified crossing from Lebanon were successfully intercepted by the IDF Aerial Defense Array in the areas of Har Dov and Dafna.</p><p>In addition, an explosive UAV that fell in an open area in the Mt. Hermon area was identified. No injuries were reported.</p>

Sirens sounded in the Golan Heights

The Prosecution claims that misinformation was published regarding the investigation into individuals suspected of killing October 7th terrorists after they were captured.

52nd Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Daniel Ela, who was moderately wounded in battle, sent some words of encouragement to his men before being taken to the hospital.