The Israeli military says it recovered documents showing leaders of Hamas launched their deadly Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel with the aim of disrupting Israel’s normalization talks with Saudi Arabia.

The Oct. 7 mastermind allegedly told his men that an “extraordinary act” was needed to stop Israel and Saudi Arabia from reaching an agreement where the latter would formally recognize

Not long after the attacks, Yuval Raphael said, she resolved to follow her long-held dream of becoming a professional singer.

Israel says it has begun sending troops into Gaza as part of a larger ground operation aimed at pushing Hamas to demilitarize and release the remaining hostages it holds.

The Israeli military said the new offensive in Gaza will not stop until the hostages are returned and Hamas is dismantled.