Israel News Feb 3

- A military source to Channel 14 News about the meeting: "We warned the Americans that the Iranians will violate any agreement and that there is no point in trying to reach one, they will not dismantle their nuclear and missile capabilities, and the Iranians are trying to buy time to move offensive weapons into hiding places.”

- Israeli Prime Minister's Office: The meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the U.S. President's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, has concluded. The Prime Minister emphasized the uncompromising demand for the disarmament of Hamas, the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip, and the completion of the war objectives before the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. The Prime Minister clarified that the Palestinian Authority will not be part of the management of the Gaza Strip in any way, and updated U.S. Ambassador Huckabee on the grave violations discovered in the Gaza Strip involving the use of UNRWA bags to conceal weapons. Ahead of Witkoff’s trip to meet with an Iranian representative, the Prime Minister reiterated that Iran has repeatedly proven its promises cannot be trusted.

- A leaked internal Hamas document reveals how the group plans to maintain secret control over Gaza despite the arrival of a so-called technocratic government. Sent to senior officials, the document instructs them to continue daily routines while avoiding criticism or attacks on the new government, and to channel all communication through official channels a clear signal that Hamas remains the true authority behind the scenes.

- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in Yerushalayim , joined by top security officials, ahead of Witkoff’s talks with Iran in Istanbul. Netanyahu is expected to urge the U.S. to take a hard line in negotiations, focusing on Iran’s nuclear program and regional activities, as part of broader efforts to prevent military conflict.

- Israel reacted angrily Monday night after the Palestinian technocratic committee tasked with managing the daily affairs of postwar Gaza in place of Hamas replaced its logo with the one used by the Palestinian Authority.“Israel will not accept the use of the Palestinian Authority’s symbol, and the PA will not be a partner in the administration of Gaza,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said.

“The logo of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) presented to Israel was completely different from the one published this evening,” it added.

- Only 12 of the 42 Palestinians who sought to return to the Gaza Strip via the Rafah Border Crossing Monday were allowed to enter, according a Tuesday report, which said 30 were blocked and were returned to Egypt. Monday was the first day of a limited reopening of the Rafah Crossing,

- IDF forces located in the southern Gaza Strip: more than 100 mortar shells and several rockets hidden in blankets and UNRWA humanitarian aid bags.

- French authorities have issued warrants for two Franco-Israeli nationals for “complicity in genocide,” over allegations that they tried to stop humanitarian aid from entering Gaza, a legal source said Monday.

- Contrary to statements by Iranian officials, The Wall Street Journal reported that Iran's missile program will also be on the agenda in talks in Istanbul on Friday. According to the report, the talks may take place on two levels - one dealing with the nuclear field and one dealing with the missile program and other disputed issues