On today’s episode of ILTV’s Daily News: An IDF soldier was killed during an attempted Hamas abduction in southern Gaza, as the military intensifies operations despite IDF Chief Eyal Zamir’s statement that key goals in Gaza have been achieved. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to return to Israel before the weekend following two high-stakes meetings with President Donald Trump in Washington aimed at securing a ceasefire—though major issues remain unresolved. And in Samaria, a soldier was stabbed and moderately injured during operational activity this morning.