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Israel-Hamas War day 273: What is going on in Gaza, Lebanon?

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
  IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. July 3, 2024. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. July 3, 2024.
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

IAF strikes Hezbollah sites after rocket attacks near Kiryat Shmona leave two soldiers injured

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  (photo credit: AMIR COHEN/REUTERS)
(photo credit: AMIR COHEN/REUTERS)

IAF aircraft targeted Hezbollah launching and observation sites in Lebanon after Hezbollah's rocket launches that fell near Kiryat Shmona where two soldiers were injured, the IDF reported on Friday night.

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Mossad officials 'optimistic' after returning from latest hostage deal talks in Doha - report

The delegation, led by Mossad chief David Barnea, returned after Hamas officials told Hezbollah that they would agree to a proposal that would lead to a ceasefire.

By REUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 Head of Mossad David Barnea attends the state ceremony marking 50 years since the Yom Kippur War, held at the military cemetery at Jerusalem's Mount Herzl, on September 26, 2023 (photo credit: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
Head of Mossad David Barnea attends the state ceremony marking 50 years since the Yom Kippur War, held at the military cemetery at Jerusalem's Mount Herzl, on September 26, 2023
(photo credit: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)

Report: Mossad officials familiar with hostage deal negotiations in Qatar say they feel 'optimistic' that the Israeli government will approve of the agreement from the latest round of talks.

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Netanyahu sends adviser Ophir Falk to join hostage talk delegation, excludes security heads

Prime Minister Netanyahu sent advisor Ophir Falk and Mossad chief David Barnea to Qatar for hostage discussions. Falk's role is oversight, amid tensions over his inclusion in previous talks.

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 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)

Prime Minister Netanyahu sent advisor Ophir Falk and Mossad chief David Barnea to Qatar for hostage discussions. Falk's role is oversight, amid tensions over his inclusion in previous talks.

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IDF kills two terrorists involved in death of Capt. Alon Sacgiu during Jenin operation

IDF and ISA conducted counterterrorism operations in Jenin, eliminating terrorists involved in an ambush that killed Capt. Alon Sacgiu. Five terrorists were killed overall.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 Israeli forces take positions behind vehicles, during a military operation, in Qabatiya, near Jenin, in the West Bank, June 13, 2024 (photo credit: REUTERS/RANEEN SAWAFTA)
Israeli forces take positions behind vehicles, during a military operation, in Qabatiya, near Jenin, in the West Bank, June 13, 2024
(photo credit: REUTERS/RANEEN SAWAFTA)

IDF and ISA conducted counterterrorism operations in Jenin, killing terrorists involved in an ambush that killed Capt. Alon Sacgiu. Five terrorists were killed overall.

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Footage shows: Hamas terrorists beat hungry Gazans for 'stealing' aid

The terrorists can be seen wearing masks that cover their faces as they hit the tied-up and blindfolded civilians with sticks. The civilians can be heard yelling in pain. 

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 Hamas terrorists beating Gazan civilians for "stealing" humanitarian aid food.  (photo credit: IDF SPOKESMAN’S UNIT)
Hamas terrorists beating Gazan civilians for "stealing" humanitarian aid food.
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESMAN’S UNIT)

Footage shows members of the Hamas terrorist organization beating Gazan civilians near a humanitarian aid site after claiming they stole food from an aid warehouse.

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Killed in two minutes: IDF eliminates terrorists, continues Gaza activity

Only two minutes had passed after the terrorist launched projectiles towards Kibbutz Nahal Oz before he was killed, the IDF said.

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 IDF operating in the Gaza Strip on June 4, 2024 (photo credit: IDF SPOKESMAN’S UNIT)
IDF operating in the Gaza Strip on June 4, 2024
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESMAN’S UNIT)

An Israel Air Force (IAF) aircraft struck and eliminated a terrorist on Thursday instantly after he launched projectiles toward Israel and has also continued carrying out further operations throughout Gaza, the IDF said on Friday morning.

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IDF strikes Hezbollah terror targets in southern Lebanon

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  (photo credit: Alexander Ermochenko/Reuters)
(photo credit: Alexander Ermochenko/Reuters)

IDF fighter jets struck Hezbollah terror targets in southern Lebanon overnight on Thursday, Israel's military said on Friday morning.

The targeted attacks included strikes on a Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in Lebanon's areas of Jibbain and Kfarhamam.

Additionally, IDF artillery fired to remove a threat in the area of Naqoura in southern Lebanon.

Footage of the IDF striking Hezbollah terror targets, July 5, 2024
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IDF conducts counterterrorism activity in Jenin area, 5 terrorists reported dead

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  (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

The IDF began conducting counterterrorism activity in the West Bank's area of Jenin on Friday morning, Israel's military said shortly after an exchange with terrorists started.

Five terrorists were killed in the fire exchange that occurred, according to Israeli media reports citing the Palestinian Ministry of Health.

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Hezbollah says its leader meets Hamas delegation to discuss Gaza, ceasefire talks

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  (photo credit: MOHAMMED SALEM/REUTERS)
(photo credit: MOHAMMED SALEM/REUTERS)

Lebanon's Hezbollah secretary-general, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, met a Hamas delegation headed by the terror group's deputy chief in Gaza, Khalil Al-Hayya, to discuss the situation in Gaza and the latest ceasefire talks, Hezbollah said in a statement on Friday.

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Lebanon's Hezbollah launches more than 200 rockets, 20 drones on North

Questions arise about killing Hezbollah commander in the midst of ceasefire talks

By YONAH JEREMY BOB
 Grad rockets used by Hezbollah  (photo credit: Alma Research Institute)
Grad rockets used by Hezbollah
(photo credit: Alma Research Institute)

Hezbollah claims to have sent over 200 rockets to Israel's North in what the terrorist group claims to be the largest attack on Israel yet.

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