<p>The family of Yair Yaakov family commented on the recovery of his body: "On this difficult evening, we feel a sense of closure. This is a circle that we deeply needed to close in order to begin looking ahead. We wholeheartedly thank the security forces and the brave soldiers who took part in the complex recovery operation."</p><p>The family added: "However, we reiterate our position — the lives of soldiers should not be placed on the line. The hostages must be brought back through a deal that avoids further danger to soldiers or to the hostages themselves. On this day, we also wish to remember the families of the hostages who are still waiting for their loved ones — for them, these are unbearably difficult days. Our hearts will not be whole until they all return.”</p>

Prime Minister eyes renewed talks with Damascus following US policy shift, seeks revised security pact and peace accord.

<p>Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on Tuesday that he had instructed the IDF to prevent any attempt by jihadist protesters from Egypt to infiltrate the Gaza Strip, emphasizing that the security of IDF soldiers will not be compromised.</p><p>Katz called on the Egyptian authorities to prevent the protesters from reaching the Egypt-Israel border and warned that their attempts to enter Gaza pose a threat not only to Israel, but also to the Egyptian regime and other moderate Arab governments in the region.</p><p>According to Katz, the protesters seek to support Hamas and promote radical Islamic ideology, backed by the Iranian axis of evil and other terror elements.</p>

Argentina's President addresses Israel's legislature during solidarity visit to the Jewish State.

Minister of Defense Israel Katz stated: "I share in the deep sorrow of the families and thank the fighters who acted with courage during the operation. The State of Israel will not rest for a moment until all the hostages — the living and the fallen — are brought home. This is a moral, national, and ethical mission — and we will continue to act with determination until it is completed."

Rabbi Aharon Teitelbaum will arrive on a special charter flight accompanied by thousands of Hasidim from the United States and other countries.

There are times when we must be able to control our urge to criticize.

A prophet’s words are not his own.