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Israel-Hamas War Day 243: What's happening in Gaza, Middle East?

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 IDF tanks operate in eastern Bureij, Gaza Strip. June 6, 2024. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF tanks operate in eastern Bureij, Gaza Strip. June 6, 2024.
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

Hezbollah is seeking to gauge Israel’s reaction - analysis

Hezbollah is a powerful group and also a proxy of Iran. It has a lot of things to consider in Lebanon.

By SETH J. FRANTZMAN
 A CROWD in Tehran watches an address, on the screen by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, in November. Hezbollah is virtually a state within a state, sucking the lifeblood out of Lebanon at the instigation of Iran, says the writer. (photo credit: WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY/REUTERS)
A CROWD in Tehran watches an address, on the screen by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, in November. Hezbollah is virtually a state within a state, sucking the lifeblood out of Lebanon at the instigation of Iran, says the writer.
(photo credit: WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY/REUTERS)

Hezbollah is focused on Israel’s reactions to the recent escalation by the terrorist group.

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Government set to approve additional enlistment of 50,000 IDF reservists

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The government is expected to approve the expansion of number of reservists for enlistment by 50,000, according to reports.

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Hostile aircraft intrusion alerts sound in northern Israel

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Breaking: Rocket Sirens (photo credit: Courtesy)
Breaking: Rocket Sirens
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Hostile aircraft intrusion alerts sounded in northern Israel on Wednesday morning. This is the fifth time alerts sounded in the area on Wednesday. 

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Police arrest suspect for impersonating IDF soldier, criticizing Israel in social media interview

In the interview, the suspect denigrated Israel and the IDF and claimed systematic killings of women, children, and babies were being carried out daily in the Gaza Strip, the police added. 

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Police car at night (photo credit: POLICE SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
Police car at night
(photo credit: POLICE SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

Police have arrested a 19-year-old resident of Abu Ghosh on suspicion that he impersonated an IDF soldier and conducted an interview as such in which he criticized Israel and the IDF.

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IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in five locations in southern Lebanon

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
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During an overnight operation, Israel Air Force (IAF) jets struck Hezbollah terror targets in five different locations in southern Lebanon.

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Nine soldiers wounded following explosion at IDF base in Israel's South

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An explosion occurred at an IDF base in Israel's South late Tuesday night, leaving at least nine soldiers wounded to various degrees, Israeli media reported.

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IAF attacks terror targets in central Gaza Strip - report

By WALLA!
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The Israeli Air Force attacked the Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza Strip, Palestinian media reported on Wednesday night.

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Knesset approves rehabilitation grant, monthly allowance, medical coverage for returning hostages

Approved: 2,000 NIS monthly stipend for former Hamas hostages, full disability rights, and medical treatment funding. 15 Knesset members supported the bill.

By YAKI ADAMKER, AVICHAY CHAIM
 Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, MK's and Ministers attend vote on the state budget at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, March 13, 2024. (photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, MK's and Ministers attend vote on the state budget at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, March 13, 2024.
(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)

An additional NIS 2,000 monthly stipend for former Hamas hostages, alongside full entitlement to all disability rights at a 50% disability rate, was approved on Tuesday in a Knesset hearing.

Additionally, returning hostages will receive a 50,000 NIS rehabilitation grant, an annual disabled tag, and full medical treatment funding for 3 years.

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US House passes Republican bill to sanction International Criminal Court over Israel

The measure is not expected to become law, but reflects continuing support for Israel in Congress amid international criticism over the Middle East country's campaign in the Gaza Strip.

By REUTERS
 ICC PROSECUTOR Karim Khan visits Kyiv, Ukraine, in Feb. He made last-minute decisions to forgo visiting Gaza, instead making an informal visit to Israel and the West Bank.  (photo credit: VALENTYN OGIRENKO/REUTERS)
ICC PROSECUTOR Karim Khan visits Kyiv, Ukraine, in Feb. He made last-minute decisions to forgo visiting Gaza, instead making an informal visit to Israel and the West Bank.
(photo credit: VALENTYN OGIRENKO/REUTERS)

The Republican-led US House of Representatives passed legislation that would impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court over its prosecutor's decision to seek arrest warrants for Israeli officials related to the war in Gaza.

The vote was 247 to 155, with 42 Democrats joining Republicans in backing the measure. There were no Republican "nay" votes, although two voted "present."

The measure is not expected to become law, but reflects continuing support for Israel in Congress amid international criticism over the Middle East country's campaign in the Gaza Strip.

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Hezbollah terrorists launched several mortar shells towards IDF assets

By MAARIV
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Hezbollah terrorists launched several mortar shells towards IDF assets in the Malkiya sector on Wednesday night.

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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
  • 124 hostages remain in Gaza
  • 43 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says