Live Updates

Israel-Hamas War: What happened on day 270?

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, July 2, 2024. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, July 2, 2024.
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

IDF forces begin demolition of terrorist who murdered 14-year-old West Bank shepherd

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 breaking news (photo credit: JPOST STAFF)
breaking news
(photo credit: JPOST STAFF)

IDF forces began demolishing the house of Ahmed Duavsha, a terrorist from the village of Duma, according to Israeli media reports on Tuesday. 

Duavsha had been responsible for the murder of Binyamin Achimair, a 14-year-old shepherd, in April.

Go to the full article >>
Show More
Show Less

IDF strikes West Bank terror cell as they plant explosive devices

Palestinian media reports claim that five people were killed in the strike on the Nur Shams camp.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF, AMIR BOHBOT
 Smoke and flames rise during an Israeli airstrike in central Gaza Strip, June 3, 2024 (photo credit: REUTERS/Ramadan Abed)
Smoke and flames rise during an Israeli airstrike in central Gaza Strip, June 3, 2024
(photo credit: REUTERS/Ramadan Abed)

Aircrafts carried out a targeted strike on Tuesday night on the Nur Shams camp, in the West Bank, eliminating a terror cell as they placed explosives, Israeli media reported. The IDF surrounded the squad and attacked it from the air while it was placing the devices. 

Maariv, citing Palestinian reports, claimed that 5 people were killed in the strike. The report indicated that only one of the 5 killed were terrorists and that several others were wounded. The Palestinian Health Ministry placed the number of casualties at 4, according to Reuters.

The attack took place near an incident in Jenin in which 22-year-old Captain Alon Sacgiu was killed after his vehicle hit one of the explosive devices.

Go to the full article >>
Show More
Show Less

Hezbollah doubles down on correlating Gaza ceasefire with calm in North

Netanyahu has dismissed claims in the article that the IDF was low on munitions needed for its war with Hezbollah and thus wanted to end the Gaza war.

By TOVAH LAZAROFF
 Hezbollah operatives (photo credit: REUTERS)
Hezbollah operatives
(photo credit: REUTERS)

Hezbollah stood firm Tuesday on the linkage between a Gaza ceasefire and an end to the group’s cross-border war with the IDF along Israel’s northern border; amide heightened concern of a third Lebanon war.

Go to the full article >>
Show More
Show Less

Gaza-based CNN freelance journalist worked with, supported Hamas, watchdog report finds

Between selfies with senior Hamas officials and constant sharing of Hamas terrorist propaganda, Abdel Qader Sabbah's profile depicted clear connections to the organization.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 Palestinian Hamas terrorists take part in a rally during the 35th anniversary of Hamas founding, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, December 14, 2022.  (photo credit: REUTERS/IBRAHEEM ABU MUSTAFA)
Palestinian Hamas terrorists take part in a rally during the 35th anniversary of Hamas founding, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, December 14, 2022.
(photo credit: REUTERS/IBRAHEEM ABU MUSTAFA)

An extensive "HonestReporting" report alleges that Gaza-based CNN freelance journalist Abdel Qader Sabbah appeared in photographs with senior Hamas leaders online and even supported the terrorist group's activities.

Go to the full article >>
Show More
Show Less

Restoring Israel's sovereignty in the North shouldn't be tied to the war in Gaza - analysis

Why isn't the world blasting Hezbollah for this unprovoked act of war? Why isn't there enormous pressure on the Lebanese government to rein in Hezbollah? 

By HERB KEINON
View of a large fire in open areas near Kadita, in the Galilee area, northern Israel, on June 12, 2024 (photo credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90)
View of a large fire in open areas near Kadita, in the Galilee area, northern Israel, on June 12, 2024
(photo credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90)

Analysis | Imagine: After 9/11, a Mexican drug cartel starts lobbing missiles at Texas to show solidarity with the Jihadist terrorists, and will only stop if the US stops rooting out al-Qaeda in Afghanistan.

That is Blinken's flawed logic on the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.

Go to the full article >>
Show More
Show Less

State Comptroller considers audits on Shifa chief's release, prison guards transfer

Englman stated that the Shifa Hospital chief, Muhammed Abu Salmiya, "bears the responsibility" for the "serious crimes committed" at the hospital.

By BINI ASHKENAZI, SHLOMI HELLER, TAL SHALEV
State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman at the license distribution ceremony of the Council of Accountants, July 2, 2024  (photo credit: Via Maariv)
State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman at the license distribution ceremony of the Council of Accountants, July 2, 2024
(photo credit: Via Maariv)

State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman is considering investigating the release of Shifa Hospital director Muhammed Abu Salmiya, claiming that he bears responsibility for the serious crimes committed at the hospital

Go to the full article >>
Show More
Show Less

State Comptroller: 'Considering opening a review on release of Shifa Hospital chief'

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman said on Tuesday that he "would consider opening a review on the release of the director of Shifa Hospital."

Go to the full article >>
Show More
Show Less

American Jews reject arms suspension as diplomatic pressure on Israel, survey reveals

80% of American Jews opposed the suspension of arms shipments to Israel as a diplomatic pressure tool, according to a recent study by the Jewish People Policy Institute.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 Aviation ordonancemen stand next to JSOW (Joint Standoff Weapon) (left) and JDAM satellite guided bombs (right) aboard the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf April 9, 2003 (photo credit: YVES HERMAN/REUTERS)
Aviation ordonancemen stand next to JSOW (Joint Standoff Weapon) (left) and JDAM satellite guided bombs (right) aboard the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf April 9, 2003
(photo credit: YVES HERMAN/REUTERS)

80% of American Jews oppose the US administration's consideration of suspending arms shipments to Israel, according to a new survey.

Go to the full article >>
Show More
Show Less

IDF, Netanyahu fought over PA in Gaza, now its about withdrawal - Analysis

The main goals of the war have always been returning the hostages and defeating Hamas. Now it seems the IDF and PM Netanyahu feel differently about which of these goals to prioritize.

By YONAH JEREMY BOB
 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi.  (photo credit: ARIEL HERMONI, Chaim Goldberg/Flash90, IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT, MINISTRY OF DEFENSE)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi.
(photo credit: ARIEL HERMONI, Chaim Goldberg/Flash90, IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT, MINISTRY OF DEFENSE)

As operations in Rafah wind down, tensions appear to rise between Netanyahu and the IDF on the continuation of the war and which of Israel's goals to accomplish.

Go to the full article >>
Show More
Show Less

IDF issues evacuation orders, strikes Khan Yunis after Hamas rocket barrage

The IDF took preventive measures to mitigate harm to uninvolved civilians, enabling civilians to evacuate from the area on time, the military said.

By RIKKI ZAGELBAUM
 A plume of smoke from an explosion near Khan Yunis. (photo credit: NATAN ROTHSTEIN)
A plume of smoke from an explosion near Khan Yunis.
(photo credit: NATAN ROTHSTEIN)

After Hamas launched about 20 rockets from Khan Yunis, the IDF issued an evacuation order for eastern Khan Yunis, directing residents to a designated “humanitarian zone.”

Go to the full article >>
Show More
Show Less
1
2
3

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