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The head of the Mossad, David (Dadi) Barnea, last night (Thursday) received from the Prime Minister of Qatar, Muhammad al-Thani, the official response paper of Hamas, after many delays. The document from the terrorist organization was received hours after an Israeli official claimed in a conversation with Ynet that there are "positive indications" of some progress in talks for another hostage deal, but it is too early to know if this will lead to the start of negotiations

At the end of a discussion that lasted into the night, the expanded cabinet approved sending the Israeli delegation to Qatar with a mandate to hold negotiations on the abductee deal. It appears that on several issues the cabinet did not decide, and authorized Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Galant to decide separately

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on video with the Republican Senate members on Wednesday, and according to sources in the party - they are discussing the possibility of inviting him to speak at a joint session of Congress, with the House of Representatives

The Israeli delegation in Doha, Qatar agreed to the compromise proposed by the Americans regarding the number of terrorist prisoners to be released from prison - and are now awaiting Hamas' answer. The delegation, which is staying in Doha together with the head of the CIA Bill Burns, the prime minister of Qatar and a senior delegation in Egypt, is conducting the negotiations after the cabinet agreed to expand the mandate given to it

Vice President Kamala Harris has delivered a stern rebuke against the Israeli military operation in Rafah, emphasizing the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the densely populated region. In an interview with ABC, Harris asserted that any military action in Rafah would be a grave error, citing the dire circumstances facing the 1.5 million residents trapped in the area

EasyJet, one of Europe's leading airlines, has unveiled its highly anticipated schedule for the winter of 2024/25. With over 18 million seats available on more than 100,000 flights between December 1, 2024, and March 2, 2025, travelers are urged to seize the opportunity to secure their bookings early for the best prices. Flights are currently available for purchase on the company's website and app.

The UN Security Council voted today in favor of a proposed resolution that includes a "demand" for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire during the month of Ramadan, which will end in about two weeks, and for the "immediate and unconditional release" of the abductees. 14 countries supported the proposed resolution, the United States abstained, as there is no It condemned Hamas - but did not impose a veto

In a tragic turn of events, Sergeant Nissim Kahlon, a 21-year-old fighter from Hadera serving in the Rotem Battalion of the Givati Brigade, lost his life during a raid on the Al-Amal neighborhood in Khan Yunis, located in the southern Gaza Strip. The operation, aimed at thwarting terrorist activity, uncovered new tunnels, some of which extended dangerously close to Nasser Hospital in the area. Another fighter sustained moderate injuries during the operation near Shifa Hospital in Gaza City

Tonight at 2:00 (between Thursday, March 28, and Friday) the hands of the clock in Israel will be moved one hour forward, and the time will be 3:00. The summer time period will last until October 27, 2024, just two days after the end of the Tishrei holidays. Due to the switch to summer time, we will lose an hour of sleep tonight, and the sun will rise at a later time - but we will gain an additional hour of daylight.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu spoke with the head of the Mossad Dedi Barnea and the head of the Shin Bet Ronen Bar and approved delegations on their behalf to fly to Cairo in the coming days to continue negotiations for the release of the abductees with scope for further negotiations, the Prime Minister's Office said on Friday. organizations