The suspect's family reportedly holds major businesses in the Islamic Republic, with the source saying he was “very well connected."

The IDF also said an additional Hamas terrorist serving in the terror group's sniper array had surrendered. 

The case dismissal came shortly before a judge was to decide on a motion from the defense to disqualify Nessel's office over alleged bias.

Alon noted a correlation between the intensity of IDF operations and increased violence by captors, who vent their frustration on hostages.

These comments come as Israel issued on Monday an ultimatum to the terror group following a decision made by the security cabinet.

UW spokesman Victor Balta said the University "will not be intimidated by this sort of offensive behavior and will continue to oppose antisemitism in all its forms."

Yemen is suffering heavy losses as a result of the Houthis' “reckless adventures, which have prompted Israeli strikes that have destroyed the country's most vital facilities," the report says.

This was in reaction to the IDF conducting a wide array of air strikes across Yemen on Sanaa International Airport, electric power stations, and a cement factory, to weaken the Houthis.