The Times of Israel Daily Briefing Day 751 - Egyptians enter Gaza as US drones fly above Strip
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Oct 26, 2025 
Emanuel Fabian, Military correspondent for The Times of Israel, shares insights on crucial developments in Gaza. He discusses Egypt's mission to recover hostages and the US deploying drones for surveillance, while downplaying their significance. Fabian highlights Israel's military positions, the extensive damage in Israeli-held areas, and challenges posed by unexploded ordnance. He also details recent Israeli strikes on Hezbollah commanders and the innovative repurposing of aircraft into border defense drones, enhancing Israel's military capabilities.
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Egyptian Team Enters Gaza To Recover Bodies
- Egypt entered Gaza with heavy equipment to excavate tunnels and recover 13 hostage bodies Israel and Egypt identify.
- Israel allowed Egyptians because it distrusts Hamas to use such gear to rebuild tunnels.
IDF Holds A Yellow-Marked Buffer Zone
- The IDF holds about 53% of Gaza, marked by yellow concrete barriers to create a buffer zone.
- Most Gazans remain outside those areas and many buildings in IDF-held zones have been razed.
Major Tunnel Network Still Intact
- Israel estimates 60% or more of Gaza's tunnel network remains intact and plans to demolish tunnels in areas it controls.
- Demolishing tunnels is costly and dangerous, so priorities during the war focused on command and attack tunnels.