<p>The Commander of the Tel Aviv District Police said that the man who was killed in an explosion in the city was not an innocent civilian but was rather the one who was carrying the explosive. Police are attempting to identify the body.</p>

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Prime Minister's Office published an unusual message accusing 'serial information leakers' of harming hostage talks.

<p>50-year-old man killed in truck explosion in south Tel Aviv. Police are investigating the incident.</p>

<p>President Isaac Herzog published a statement following the terror attack near Kedumim.</p><p>"Our hearts and thoughts this evening are with the family and loved ones of Gideon Peri OBM, the security guard who was murdered by a miscreant in the terror attack in the Baron industrial area in Samaria. I send support to our security forces who are working day and night to protect Israeli citizens in all areas and I know that they will bring the cursed murderer and those who sent him to justice," the President wrote.</p>

<p>Hamas has released an official statement regarding the hostage negotiation.</p><p>"Netanyahu is still putting up obstacles to reaching a deal and new conditions to extend the war. We confirm our commitment to the outline that we agreed to on July 2nd which was based on Biden's announcement and the Security Council's decision, and we call on the mediators to take responsibility and to oblige Israel to implement what was agreed on."</p>

<p>Following the sirens that sounded at 19:50 in the area of Shtula, one projectile was identified crossing from Lebanon. No injuries were reported.</p><p>Earlier today, the IAF struck a Hezbollah launcher in the area of Qabrikha in southern Lebanon, from which launches were fired today toward the upper Galilee.</p>

Forces from the 98th Division expanded their operations over the past day as the Paratroopers Brigade combat team moved into western Khan Yunis and the Hamid neighborhood.