IDF finds one of Hamas's last weapons factories, operates against Jenin terrorists

Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed on Thursday that Israel’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip ammounted to genocide, according to multiple media reports.

“What is currently happening in Gaza in response to the terrorist attack on Israel does not resemble a war at all. It is akin to the complete elimination of the civilian population,” Putin claimed.

The Russian leader, who has been leading an invasion of Ukraine since February 2022, further charged that the United States was “monopolizing” the peace process, to the detriment of solving the conflict, according to Jewish News Syndicate. 

Sergeant-Major Zeed Mazarib, 34, fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip, the IDF announced on Thursday afternoon.

Mazarib was a tracker in the Southern Regional Division of the Border Guard Corps.  

Sergeant-Major Zeed Mazarib, 34, fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip, the IDF announced on Thursday afternoon.

Mazarib was a tracker in the Southern Regional Division of the Border Guard Corps.  

In a significant shift from most European countries' foreign policies, Spain, Norway, and Ireland have recently announced their decision to recognize the Palestinian state with east Jerusalem as its capital. This move, considered by many a political statement due to its impracticality, is seen by Israel’s critics as a huge victory, while Israel’s supporters see it as yet another regrettable diplomatic decision as the IDF expands operations around Rafah.

Daniel Shadmy, the spokesperson of the European Leadership Network (ELNET) in Israel, an NGO fostering Israeli-European ties, explained to The Media Line that these three countries' decisions need to be contextualized in a larger perspective of Europe’s relations with Israel. “Israel’s relationship with Europe has been quite positive, especially since October 7, resulting in a high level of support of most countries that continues to this day.”

“In fact, while the US has been debating on withholding weapons meant for Israel,” Shadmy continued, “most European countries, led by Germany, continue to purchase Israeli defense technology to protect their own citizens in programs that cost billions of dollars.”

UNRWA communications director Juliette Touma told Reuters on Thursday that the number of those reported killed in the Israeli offensive on the Nuseirat school is between 35 and 45, but it still cannot confirm the number at this stage, she added.

Thousands of New Jersey Democrats voiced their frustration Tuesday with President Joe Biden by voting “uncommitted” on their presidential primary ballot.

As of Wednesday afternoon, with about 90% of the vote counted, more than 41,000 voters registered a protest vote against Biden. The Uncommitted New Jersey group organizing the campaign to show frustration with Biden’s support for Israel had set a goal of 50,000 votes.

In most New Jersey counties, Democratic primary voters had the option of selecting “uncommitted” for the presidential race, right above a slogan that read “Justice for Palestine. Permanent Ceasefire Now.” Activists used a signature campaign to get the option on the ballot. In parts of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, where the signature effort failed, organizers asked voters to simply write in “uncommitted.”

Spain will join South Africa's genocide case before International Court of Justice against Israel's actions in Gaza, its foreign minister Jose Manuel Albares said on Thursday.

Spain is the first European nation to join the case, which has also been joined by Chile and Mexico.

UNRWA communications director Juliette Touma told Reuters on Thursday that the number of those reported killed in the Israeli offensive on the Nuseirat school is between 35 and 45, but it still cannot confirm the number at this stage, she added.

The IDF officers emphasized that Hezbollah forces get worn down due to consistent IDF attacks and the need for constant alertness as they anticipate a sudden Israeli assault. 

Sgt. (Ret.) Refael Kauders, 39, died fighting for Israel on the nation's northern front.