Diplomats flock to Kiryat Gat's Civil-Military Command Center, but few are willing to enter Gaza, where Hamas remains strong and the challenge of stabilizing the area keeps nations on the sidelines. 'Every analyst in the world was in shock at seeing how organized and coordinated Hamas are,' said a Gulf source

According to their lawyer, the four activists are held in solitary confinement. 'Thanks to you, we succeeded in bringing the living [hostages] alive,' said a protester who is a relative of a slain hostage. 'I'm here because you were there for me'

Two Israeli military officials and an American defense official told The New York Times that Israel had agreed to the monitoring, which former U.S. Ambassador Daniel Shapiro said is a 'very intrusive version of U.S. monitoring on a front where Israel perceives an active threat'

Four middle-aged men – veterans who've spent their lives serving their country and community – have been held in detention for more than a month, with no release in sight. The charge: setting fire to recycling bins near the prime minister's residence as part of the protest for the return of the hostages

Eyewitnesses say Muhammad al-Halaq stood with his arms folded, posing no threat, when a single, deadly shot was fired. The soldiers later appeared to celebrate. The IDF said the incident is under review

All signs suggest Netanyahu aims to seek a presidential pardon from Isaac Herzog to avoid conviction. Pardons are usually granted only after legal proceedings, and his trial is far from over. The only pre-conviction precedent involved a classified security case, which one scholar says has 'no connection whatsoever' to his corruption charges

The founder of D.C.-based vegan kosher chain Shouk says boycotts forced the closure of his last two restaurants amid a wave of attacks on similar eateries in the U.S. since the Gaza war. 'Profiting off the occupation of my ancestors is a hard line for me,' said a Palestinian chef behind the boycott, while the owner said, 'I'm disappointed when we don't use food as a bridge'