IDF soldiers killed in Rafah, hostage talks to wait for operation to finish
Firefighters combat blazes in North • US sanctions group blocking Gaza aid • US humanitarian pier shuts operations
US officials worry Israel will drag America into war against Hezbollah - CBS
An official said that the administration had been working toward lowering the risk that US troops face in Syria, Iraq and Jordan.
The Biden administration has become increasingly concerned that the increasing conflict and rocket exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah could expand through the region, anonymous US officials told CBS News on Friday.
An official said that the administration had been working toward lowering the risk that US troops face in Syria, Iraq, and Jordan.
Additionally, diplomatic advisor Amos Hochstein is heading to Israel on Monday with the reported purpose of trying to de-escalate tensions before they spread throughout the region.
Go to the full article >>Islamic Jihad says only way to free Israel hostages is Gaza withdrawal, prisoner deal
The armed wing of Palestinian Islamic Jihad said on Saturday the only way to return Israeli hostages is through Israel's withdrawal from Gaza, ending its attacks and reaching a deal for exchanging Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners.
Go to the full article >>Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry says death toll in Strip reaches 37,296
The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry stated on Saturday that the death toll in Gaza has reached 37,296.
The number has not been independently verified, and the ministry does not differentiate between civilians and combatants in its toll.
Go to the full article >>Hostile aircraft intrusion sirens sound in northern Israel
Hostile aircraft intrusion sirens sounded in northern Israel on Saturday afternoon.
IDF engages in fierce fighting in Rafah - report
According to the Gazan news source, clashes and explosions were heard in the western area of the city.
The IDF engaged in extensive activity in the southern Gazan city of Rafah on Saturday morning. Fierce fighting is reported.
Safa, a Hamas-affiliated news outlet based in Gaza, reported that Israeli artillery and helicopters fired in the area of the Saudi neighborhood west of Rafah.
According to the Gazan news source, clashes and explosions were heard in the city's western area.
Go to the full article >>'I'm pressuring the Israelis': Biden says he warned Israel to follow US instructions
“I have made very clear to the Israelis what they have to do in the near term and if they don’t what’s going to happen,” Biden warned.
United States President Joe Biden, said at an event for influencers at the White House last week that he sent $26 billion in aid to Israel to bolster security for the Jewish state. The president added that he was also putting pressure on Israel.
"First of all, Israel's security in the region is essential," Biden said. "I am pressuring the Israelis to withdraw and open more humanitarian transits, and I think we are getting closer."
Biden talks tough to a TikTok influencer who questioned him on Gaza. Notice how threatening he is toward Israel, the ally he supposedly loves. You know he met Golda Meir — an historic encounter that took place when he was marching with Dr. King on Selma. Or was it Montgomery? pic.twitter.com/j3jkwdWqjb
— Mike (@Doranimated) June 14, 2024
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Hamas spox. Abu Obeida: Israel wreaking 'Judaization' on Temple Mount every day
Abu Obeida, the spokesperson for the Izzadin al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas's armed wing, said on Saturday morning that Israel was imposing "Judaization" on the Temple Mount.
"'The Al-Aqsa Flood' started for the third holiest site in Islam, and the rituals of Hajj are an opportunity to remind the two-billion-strong Muslim nation of the reality of our struggle with our enemy, who who is violating the site of the Messenger of God and perpetrates corruption and Judaization in it every day."
Go to the full article >>US waiting for Israel to conclude Rafah op. to continue hostage negotiations - report
Talks had hit a snag after Hamas proposed alterations to the Biden administration's multi-phased plan to bring about an end to the war.
The United States is waiting for Israel to announce the completion of its military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah before proceeding with hostage-ceasefire deal negotiations, the Hezbollah-affiliated Lebanese news outlet Al-Ahkbar reported on Saturday morning.
Talks had hit a snag after Hamas proposed alterations to the Biden administration's multi-phased plan to bring about an end to the war.
According to President Joe Biden, Hamas was the party preventing a deal from coming to fruition.
Go to the full article >>WATCH: IDF strikes Hezbollah structures in southern Lebanon
IDF fighter jets struck a Hezbollah military structure on Friday in the area of Kfarkela in southern Lebanon, near the area from which rockets were fired toward Metula earlier that day, the IDF reported on Saturday morning.
Following sirens early on Saturday morning in the area of Tzivon in northern Israel, two rockets were identified crossing from Lebanon into the area of Mount Meron, the military added. No injuries were reported.
Four firefighting teams combat fire in northern Israel after Friday night rocket attacks
The Fire and Rescue Authority reported on Saturday morning that four firefighting teams were battling a fire in an open area between Bar'am and Yiron.
According to the reports, there was danger to Yiron at the time. "Since early [Friday] afternoon, firefighters have been working to extinguish several fires near Bar'am caused by rockets," the statement said. "Further updates will be provided as necessary."
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
- 120 hostages remain in Gaza
- 43 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says