image sourced from original article at The latest Daily Briefing from The Times of Israel covers key developments in the ongoing conflict since October 7, 2023. Maj. Gen. Nitzan Alon discusses the challenges in recovering the body of Ran Gvili, the last deceased hostage in Gaza, and examines the potential power vacuum in southern Gaza following the death of anti-Hamas militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab. The Israeli military confirmed a series of airstrikes in southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah sites, and updates are provided on increased attacks and operations in the West Bank. The situation along the borders with Egypt and Jordan remains relatively calm but not without challenges.
The briefing also highlights the toll on Israeli forces, with 22,000 wounded and 922 killed since the war began, emphasizing the emotional and physical impact on soldiers. A pilot program integrating female recruits into the elite Combat Engineering Corps' Yahalom unit is reported as a success, potentially opening more combat roles to women in the future.
