An official from the Israel Defense Forces told NBC News that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for strikes in retaliation for a Hamas attack in Rafah.

The temporary dividing line between two foes is becoming more permanent, with earthworks and plans for civilian infrastructure.

Israel has strengthened its security with a series of sweeping military victories in the past two years. It has also become far more isolated internationally, with no clear path ahead.

Police also worked with paratroopers to locate and arrest several individuals suspected of incitement to terrorism in the Hebron area. The IDF struck and killed three terrorists near Jenin in the West Bank,

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), on October 22, announced the elimination of a high-ranking Hezbollah commander in a targeted airstrike in southern Lebanon. Issa Ahmad Karbala was a Hezbollah Radwan Force platoon commander operating in the Ain Qana area of Lebanon.

The US Secretary of State stated that the strike was not a violation of the Israel-Gaza ceasefire deal and drew attention to the 13 deceased hostages whose remains are still being held in Gaza.

Israeli forces carried out a targeted drone strike in central Gaza on Saturday, hitting what the military described as an individual preparing to attack Israeli troops. The operation took place despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire that has largely held between Israel and Hamas.