05:29โขCombat Engineer's Death Amid Renewed Hostage Deal Optimism
โจThe newspapers report extensively on ongoing hostage negotiations, with American mediator Adam Bohler expressing optimism that Israel and Hamas are "closer than ever" to a deal (13tv, Mako). According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump urged Qatar's Emir to "keep pushing" for an agreement during his Doha visit (13tv). Meanwhile, coverage continues of combat engineer Sergeant Yosef Yehuda Chirak, 22, who was killed in northern Gaza (Davar, Haaretz, INN, Kan, Kipa, n12, Ynet). The soldier, married just seven months ago, was the first casualty in "Operation Gideon's Chariots." Western countries continue threatening sanctions against Israel (Davar, Maariv), while Netanyahu criticized European leaders, saying they're "offering a prize for October, 7" (Srugim).