The IDF reports that combat engineers have destroyed more than 50 tunnels along the Egypt-Gaza border, known as the Philadelphi Route, over the past week. While the military did not specify how many tunnels extended into Egypt, these tunnels are believed to be used by Hamas for smuggling weapons into Gaza.

IDF: Throughout the day, the IAF struck Hezbollah military structures in the areas of Rab El Thalathine and Blida in southern Lebanon, as well as a launcher that was directed toward Israeli territory in the area of Houla in southern Lebanon. In addition, IDF forces struck a Hezbollah military structure in the area of Naqoura in southern Lebanon.

In a scathing critique, former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett declared that the country’s political and military leadership must be replaced, citing a lack of good values and prioritization of personal interests over the state’s well-being. Speaking at the Israel Hayom newspaper conference in Herzliya, Bennett stated, “We need change. The leadership is not good — it does not have good values.” He accused the current leadership of putting personal interests ahead of the state’s needs and engaging in “childish and irresponsible behavior.” Bennett’s comments appeared to target the ruling coalition, as he mentioned statements like “We’ll bomb here” or “We’ll drop an atom bomb on Gaza” as examples of irresponsible leadership.

A London-based anti-regime outlet, Iran International, reported a massive cyberattack on Iran’s central bank and other Iranian banks, alleging widespread disruption to the country’s banking system. The attack, described as “one of the largest cyberattacks ever against Iranian state infrastructure,” has yet to be confirmed by additional sources or acknowledged by Iranian authorities. The report claims hackers have obtained sensitive information, including bank details and credit card information of millions of Iranians. Babak Itzhaki, Iran International’s Israel correspondent, told Israel’s Channel 12 that the Iranian regime has been attempting to cover up the attack for several hours. Despite the severity of the allegations, there has been no official response from Iran.

Ahead of crucial talks in Doha, Israel has compiled a list of 33 living hostages it demands be released in the initial phase of a hostage-ceasefire agreement, according to Channel 12 news. The move clarifies Israel’s stance amid speculation about the potential release of only 18 living hostages and 15 bodies in the first six-week phase. The list, which Israel is conveying to relevant parties, includes the names of 33 living hostages who meet the humanitarian designation criteria, encompassing women, children, the elderly, and the sick, as well as female soldiers.

In a last-minute push, Biden administration officials held phone calls with three Israeli political leaders – Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, and Shas leader Aryeh Deri – to emphasize the importance of reaching a hostages-ceasefire agreement in Doha tomorrow. According to Channel 12 news, the calls aimed to stress the link between a deal and preventing escalation with Iran and Hezbollah. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held separate meetings to prepare for the talks, which come as mediators work to narrow the gaps between the sides. The report notes that solutions have been found for some of Netanyahu’s recent demands, and US officials will offer bridging proposals where necessary, including on the issue of northern Gaza.