The morning was dominated by the Brazilian court's order to investigate an IDF soldier, a Nova massacre survivor, for alleged war crimes in Gaza. The soldier managed to leave Brazil before potential arrest, triggering diplomatic tensions and prompting Israel to establish a task force for protecting soldiers abroad.
By afternoon, negotiations took center stage as the Mossad chief prepared to fly to Qatar. Hamas claimed to have approved a list of 34 hostages for release, which Israeli officials immediately denied receiving. The proposed deal reportedly includes potential immunity for Hamas leaders.
Meanwhile, Israel announced its northern residents' return package, scheduled for March 7, offering substantial compensation. The morning's Houthi missile interception near Hadera marked continued escalation, while reports emerged of Israeli strikes near Damascus and renewed concerns about Iranian responses.