<p>Hamas is expected to announce its response to the proposed ceasefire in a press conference scheduled to take place in approximately two hours.</p>

<p>A heated security meeting sees IDF Chief of Staff Zamir clash with Ministers Smotrich and Ben Gvir over Gaza operations, with ministers alleging stagnation. The discussion concludes with Netanyahu's firm directive for an evacuation plan.</p><p><i>(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>

<p>The Qatari <i>Al-Arabi </i>channel reported that Hamas has delivered a positive response to the Gaza ceasefire proposal, with a request for minor amendments.</p><p><a href="https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/411153"><strong>Read more</strong></a></p><p><i>(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>

<p>Walter Bingham highlights the historical and modern challenges of assimilation, antisemitism, and apathy that continue to threaten Jewish culture and identity in the face of ongoing persecution.</p><p><i>(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>

7-year-old boy who drowned in public swimming pool in central Israel in serious condition

<p>The Haifa Magistrate Court extended the detention of the 64-year-old kindergarten teacher from Or Akiva, who is suspected of abusing toddlers at the daycare facility she owns in the city, until Wednesday.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent condolences to the families of Sergeant Yair Eliyahou and Sergeant Asaf Zamir, who fell in battle in the Gaza Strip.</p><p>"On behalf of all the citizens of Israel, my wife and I send heartfelt condolences," Netanyahu said. "The entire nation mourns the loss of our soldiers who fought heroically in the battle to defeat Hamas and free our hostages."</p>

IDF forces eliminate over 100 Hamas terrorists, including key leaders, as operations continue in Gaza.