Israel's military says it has killed three Hamas commanders in separate airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on October 25 and 26. According to the IDF, two of the commanders participated in the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel. The military identified the men as Anas Humaida, Ashraf Dahlan and Mahmoud Alwan. The IDF also accused the three commanders of planning further attacks against Israeli troops and civilians and rebuilding Hamas's military capabilities, alleging violations of the ceasefire.

Israel's election has delivered a dramatic political showdown, with Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud-led bloc emerging ahead of its main rival but falling short of a parliamentary majority. Preliminary projections put Netanyahu's bloc at 53 seats, the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot at 48, and Arab-led parties at a combined 19 seats in the 120-member Knesset. At least 61 seats are needed to secure a majority. With coalition negotiations looming, Netanyahu's next political move could prove crucial. US President Donald Trump has also indicated he may look at the situation, adding another international dimension to Israel's political uncertainty.