Israel-Hamas War: What happened on day 237?
Preliminary UNRWA bill passes in Knesset • Two wounded in West Bank ramming attack • IDF downs cruise missile
US urges Israel allow more humanitarian aid access to Gaza amid Rafah operation
US urges Israel to increase Gaza aid access due to Rafah operation hampering deliveries. Some diplomatic efforts are underway with the Pentagon emphasizing that air operation differ from ground.
Israel's Rafah operation is hindering US military airdrops and limiting truck access for aid deliveries, the US argued. The UN reported a two-thirds decrease in aid entering Gaza since the operation began due to movement restrictions and airstrikes.
The Biden administration emphasized land routes for aid delivery and urged Israel to allow more access points. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin discussed the importance of sustaining aid flow with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Go to the full article >>Hostage talks revival appears to hit a dead end
News that Hamas was standing its ground came as the war cabinet and security cabinet met to discuss efforts to release the remaining 125 hostages.
The Hamas terrorist group released an announcement stating that it only be willing to continue negotiations if the war in Gaza stops, claiming current negotiations are a cover for Israeli aggression.
Go to the full article >>Behind enemy lines: How IDF destroyed Gaza tunnels that held hostage bodies
Seven hostages were rescued from the now-destroyed tunnel, including Shani Louk, Amit Buskila, Ron Benjamin, Yitzchak Gelernter, Hanan Yablonka, Michel Nisenbaum, and Orion Hernandez.
Read about the joint operation and intelligence cooperation between the IDF and Shin Bet (ISA) that led to the recovery of seven hostage bodies, and the destruction of the tunnels that held them.
Go to the full article >>Hamas unwilling to continue negotiations unless war stops - report
The Hamas terrorist group released an announcement stating that it only be willing to continue negotiations if the war in Gaza stops, claiming current negotiations are a cover for Israeli aggression.
Go to the full article >>Hostage's father brings aid to Kerem Shalom for captive son's birthday
Attempting to bring basic necessities to his son, Mor's father, Zvika Mor, explained, " If humanitarian aid is being delivered from here, there is nothing more humanitarian than doing this."
Israeli hostage Eitan Mor's family arrived at the Kerem Shalom crossing on his birthday in an urgent plea to the drivers entering humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip to deliver him aid as well. The family, friends, and supporters also sang happy birthday and held a small ceremony for him at the crossing.
Go to the full article >>Pence to 'Post': The US must give Israel full support until Hamas is destroyed
Pence has maintained a strong relationship with Israel both during his tenure as vice president and afterward.
Former vice president Mike Pence The Jerusalem Post about the bond between the US and Israel, and how the US has an obligation to support Israel until the end of the war.
Go to the full article >>Former US-Israel Policy forum head's daughter backs anti-Zionist campus protests - report
The 33-year-old Gelman is listed on the fund's publicly available Form 990 for 2019 as the foundation's manager, contributing to it $1,300,000.
Rachel Gelman, daughter of Susie Gelman, a former potential US Ambassador to Israel candidate, was revealed to be the head of a fund that is the main financial backer of numerous anti-Israel student groups that organize protests across the United States.
Go to the full article >>'Born to be Free': Tens of thousands march in Jerusalem Pride, call for hostage deal
The march was being held under the title “Born to Be Free” in partnership with the families of hostages being held by Hamas.
The 22nd Jerusalem Pride and Tolerance March included tens of thousands of people who took to the streets with banners begging the government for a hostage deal.
Go to the full article >>Palestinian Islamic Jihad publish new video showing hostage Alexander Trupanov
This comes following a previous video published by the PIJ earlier this week.
Palestinian Islamic Jihad published a follow-up video of Gaza hostage Alexander Trupanov, after publishing the first sign-of-life footage of him earlier this week. In the video, he calls for protesters to take to the streets and put pressure on the government.
Go to the full article >>National Unity submits bill to dissolve Knesset, Likud fires back
Likud responded to the bill accusing Benny Gantz and National Unity of fostering division in the country.
National Unity MK has submitted a bill to dissolve the 25th Knesset. PM Netanyahu's Likud party responds, calling it a reward for terror.
Go to the full article >>Israel-Hamas war: What you need to know
- Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza
- Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 in the Re'im music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities
- 125 hostages remain in Gaza
- 39 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says