Yossi Yehoshua

Army reports while fate of Hamas military chief remains unclear, growing indications suggest Khan Younis Brigade commander eliminated in attack on compound held by terrorists and collaborators

Analysis: Assassination of Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif would mark most significant achievement since war began; however, senior military and Shin Bet officials admit action long overdue and professional shortcoming

Analysis: Military's southern command formulates several plans for post-war Gaza and emphasizes that control over the corridor connecting Gaza and Egypt is critical for Israel's future

Analysis: Israeli officials say Tehran hopes to increase anxiety in the Israeli public; Netanyahu dispatches delegation to Cairo for talks on a hostage deal amid U.S. pressure to bring about an agreement that would also end the fighting in the north

Analysis: Hezbollah's leader insists on revenge after his senior commander's assassination in an IDF- targeted attack but if he responds disproportionally Israel may bring residents of the north back to a much more peaceful reality

Analysis: Iran and Hezbollah's actions are shaping Gaza cease-fire talks, but Israel's defense establishment is pushing for a hostage deal despite internal disputes between Netanyahu and Gallant; 'We will bring everyone back, reorganize and return to the fight'

Hezbollah violated the status quo in October when it opened fire now it must realize attacks on northern border communities will meet the same response as attacks on Tel Aviv

Analysis: Since war, Israeli forces successfully kept West Bank as secondary front to Gaza, but recent attacks signal potential escalation; with mounting terrorist activity and sophisticated explosives, this could prove a threat that will dwarf those from the enclave

Opinion: Following recovery of the bodies of recently murdered hostages, public discourse centers on grief, if they could have been rescued while still alive, and how to prevent future tragedies; Yet, discussions of the IDF's response to such heinous crimes remain surprisingly limited

Analysis: Among the topics on the table is the IDF's adjustment to diminishing fighting in Gaza, and reassessing the approach to humanitarian aid which is still controlled by Hamas