US President said he is prepared to authorize a large-scale military strike against Iran but stressed that he would rather avoid such an operation.

The Civil Administration's Enforcement Unit demolished a number of illegal Palestinian structures near the Derech Avraham farm following the terrorist attack in which Itamar Cohen was wounded.

Defense Minister Katz tells Judea and Samaria leaders that Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth remains in his post as sides discuss security and settlement.

<p>After the storm surrounding the "roadmap," the Gaza Council of Peace stated that Israel and the Council share the goal of complete disarmament in the Gaza Strip and a transition to civilian rule.</p><p>It was also emphasized that the IDF withdrawal beyond the Yellow Line will only take place after the dismantling of all weapons in the Strip, including light weapons, heavy weapons, and tunnels, has been completed.</p>

<p>Yesterday (Sunday), the IDF, directed by the ISA, struck in the Deir al-Balah area and eliminated the terrorist Abdallah Adnan Taha Abu al-Tayf, a Nukhba commander in Hamas' military wing.</p><p>The terrorist infiltrated Israeli territory during the October 7th Massacre. Throughout the war, he actively participated in combat against IDF troops.</p><p>In an additional strike directed by the ISA yesterday (Sunday) in the Shati area, the IDF eliminated the terrorist Jalal Tsubeih, a commander in the Daraj Tuffah Battalion of Hamas’ military wing.</p><p>Recently, the terrorists attempted to advance terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and were eliminated in order to remove the threat.</p><p>Prior to the strikes, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance.</p>

Gaza Board of Peace stresses that the withdrawal of the IDF beyond the Yellow Line will take place only once Hamas is fully disarmed. 'This applies to light weapons, heavy weapons, and the tunnels alike.'

A Channel 12 News poll shows a tie between Likud and Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party, with 23 seats each. Netanyahu's opponents maintain a majority of 70 seats.

A special flight brought 140 new olim from France to Israel as Aliyah continues to surge, with more than 7,000 French Jews arriving since October 7.