<p>An Egyptian source told the newspaper that the Egyptian General Intelligence, responsible for managing the negotiations on Egypt’s behalf, has begun implementing strict security measures around the Hamas delegation and its location.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held his first working meeting with the incoming head of the Shin Bet, Major General (res.) David Zini. “There is a lot of work ahead, and I wish you tremendous success. Your success is the country’s security.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="/files/pictures/1200/1200328.jpg" /><figcaption>נתניהו עם ראש השב"כ דוד זיני<span>צילום: עמוס בן גרשום, לע"מ</span></figcaption></figure>

Sirens in Eilat: Interceptors launched at target

Incident in Eilat has concluded

A protest in Barcelona against Israel’s Gaza policies turned violent, injuring 20 officers and leading to multiple arrests, while similar rallies took place across southern Europe.

<p>Following the sirens that sounded regarding a hostile aircraft infiltration in the area of Eilat, a UAV that was launched from Yemen was likely intercepted by the IAF.</p><p>Sirens regarding rocket and missile launches were activated due to the possibility of falling shrapnel from the interception.</p>

<p>A Hamas source told Al‑Arabiya: "We have begun collecting the Israeli bereaved hostages and asked for the bombing to stop so we can complete the task." </p><p>He said the living hostages would be returned within 72 hours, but that recovering and returning the remains might take longer.</p>

IDF Chief LTG Zamir led a surprise drill in Gaza, stressing there is no ceasefire and warning that if needed, troops will return to fight until Hamas is dismantled.