At Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, captivity survivor Ilana Gritzewsky shared her ordeal under Hamas and her longing for her partner, Matan Zangauker, still captive. 'Hamas didn't break me, and nothing will stop me until Matan and the others are home,' she said

Local media reported that the warrant also cited Governor Josh Shapiro's Jewish faith as a motive

The IDF said that Hamas is struggling to govern Gaza and is avoiding direct clashes with the IDF after suffering serious blows. It added that there is no intention to starve the local population and despite challenges, the army has no manpower shortage