Israel is arming local militias in Gaza in an effort to counter Hamas in the besieged enclave, officials say, as opposition politicians warned that the move endangers national security.

The leader of a Palestinian jihadist group that was involved in Oct. 7 kidnappings and murders was killed in an Israeli airstrike, the Israel Defense Forces announced Saturday.

Israel says it has retrieved the body of a Thai hostage abducted into Gaza during the 2023 Hamas-led attack that sparked the war. Thais were the largest group of foreigners held captive by Hamas militants.

Nattapong Pinta was taken hostage and later killed by members of a small militant group in Gaza, the Israeli military said.

‘Back to the Future’ stars reunite Actors Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson and Harry Waters Jr. recently appeared in a video to ask fans and collectors to help them track down a piece of movie memorabilia that went missing about 40 years ago.

Israel says it has retrieved the body of a 35-year-old Thai hostage who was abducted into Gaza during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that sparked the war

Honestly, it feels like it’s no longer safe for Jews and Christians who support Israel to publicly,” said one of the event organizers.

Israel has raised a record $5 billion through its US-based broker dealer, Israel Bonds, since the start of the war with Hamas, boosting its ability to finance the 20-month ongoing conflict.