Israel will delay its plan to intensify the war against Hamas until the end of US President Donald Trump’s visit to the region, a senior defense official says, commenting on a decision of the security cabinet.
- The delay allows a “window of opportunity” to reach a hostage deal according to the model presented by US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff
- Israel will begin the operation against Hamas if no deal is reached
- Israel’s plan includes moving the entire Gaza population to an area in the south
- Israel will allow aid delivery only after Gazans move south
- Those entering the aid area ...