<p>IDF troops are currently conducting a precise operation in the area of the Shifa hospital. The operation is based on intelligence information indicating the use of the hospital by senior Hamas terrorists to conduct and promote terrorist activity.</p><p>Prior to the operation, IDF troops were instructed on the importance of operating cautiously, as well as on the measures to be taken to avoid harm to the patients, civilians, medical staff, and medical equipment. In addition, Arabic speakers have been brought to the area in order to facilitate dialogue with the patients remaining in the hospital. There is no obligation for the patients and medical staff to evacuate.</p>

Houthi Defense Minister says the attacks against American and British ships will not stop.

<p>The Jordanian army said on Sunday night that its air defense radar system had detected suspicious aerial movements from an unknown source along the border with Syria.</p><p>The army said an air force squadron had flown to ensure the airspace was not under any threat, according to <em>Reuters</em>.</p>

<p>German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who visited Israel on Sunday, met with representatives of families of hostages being held in Gaza before flying back to Berlin.</p>

Former Minister Izhar Shay says he would be happy to watch the execution of the terrorist who murdered his son on October 7, but would prefer that he be released in exchange for hostages.

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US officials explain that Israel necessary to "flood" humanitarian aid to the areas where they will be evacuated it is necessary to "flood" humanitarian aid to the areas where they will be evacuated and construct temporary shelters.

Israel 'hails' return of winter weather, as rain, hail, and flooding predicted through end of week.