Israel Brief: Monday, September 29

Maps, missiles, and leverage: Gaza tightens, Iran bristles, and the home front argues with clear eyes.

Shalom, friends.

Today’s briefing follows a tightening ring around Gaza City and the approach to Shati, where commanders expect the hardest urban fight yet. The picture on the map matters: the IDF holds more than half the city while pressing tunnels and strongpoints that still shelter Hamas. In parallel, Hamas rolls out a familiar hostage ploy and demand…