"I am doing everything to help [Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot] establish a Zionist government of national renewal and bring about the revolution for those who serve," he said.

The decision came after a review of the legal and administrative implications of the appointment found that the necessary conflict-of-interest arrangements could not be finalized.

By targeting replacement commanders soon after their appointments, Israel may seek to prevent Hamas's ability to re-establish its command and control. However, so far Hamas has not collapsed.

Whether these measures can be completed will depend on the pace of the Knesset's work and the legal restrictions governing legislative procedures during this period.

Police have opened an investigation into the incident, and the parents are expected to be summoned for questioning upon their return from abroad.

Rahat resident was kidnapped with father, brother and sister from Kibbutz Holit on Oct. 7, was released after 50 days alongside sister; his father and brother were later found dead

Representatives to meet with local security and airport officials about investigation into September incident and arrangements for restarting flights by foreign and Israeli carriers

Actor, a former covert unit operative, was in Romania when he found out his sister was hiding with terrorists outside; after rushing back to country, he helped in aftermath

In incident last week, family checking in for flight lost 2-year-old son for several minutes before baggage staff found him in the sorting and loading area; police investigating

Military targets veteran Hamas commander Samir Abu Younis as he walks down street in southern Gaza's Khan Younis, both IDF and terror group confirm