Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - October 5, 2026, 07 AM Eastern

An update from IDF Military Intelligence reveals that 4,000 terrorists who infiltrated on October 7th have been killed, with 2,000 remaining. The report details counter-terrorism operations in Gaza, including the elimination of a Hamas Nukhba commander, and security arrests in the West Bank. Former hostage Romi Gonen has shared footage of her abduction. Domestically, Supreme Court President Isaac Amit faced heckling at a memorial event, while former National Security Council head Eyal Hulata criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu's handling of past security warnings. In a story of resilience, the parents of a murdered Oct 7 victim celebrated the birth of a child conceived from long-frozen eggs.

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- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-910632
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- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/slain-hostage-almog-sarusis-parents-welcome-newborn-son/

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