Following the ICJ verdict today, Prime Minister Netanyahu convene Day telephone conference with the Ministers of Defense, Justice, Foreign Affairs, and Strategic Affairs, as well as the Attorney General, the head of the National Security Council, and other professionals.

The ICJ has ordered that Israel must continue to facilitate humanitarian supply routes into Gaza, with emphasis on the Rafah crossing.

Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir called for Israel to respond to the verdict by intensifying military pressure on Hamas and conquering Rafah completely.

<p>Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennet summarizes the ICJ verdict today and explains what it means - and what must be done now.</p>

Following the ICJ decision, it was reported that US Senator Lindsey Graham, who has recently promoted legislation against the Hague, is planning a trip to Israel in the near future.

<p>Early in the morning, two grenades were thrown into the courtyard of the Israeli Embassy in Belgium.</p><p>No employees were injured and no damage was caused.</p><p>The Belgian authorities, in cooperation with the Embassy of Israel in Belgium, are handling the incident.</p>

The IDF and ISA eliminated the deputy commander of Hamas' national security forces in the Gaza Strip; The IDF continues its efforts to precisely neutralize additional senior terrorists in the Gaza Strip

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