Israel-Hamas War day 279: What happend in Gaza, Lebanon?
IDF soldier lightly wounded by UAVs crossing into Israel from Lebanon • IDF and Shin Bet eliminate key Hamas terrorist
Former Defense Ministry official Zohar Palti urges caution on Gaza, Northern Command - interview
Former Defense Ministry official Zohar Palti discussed Major General Yehuda Fox's remarks on prioritizing Gaza over the West Bank and caution in Northern Command operations.
Former Defense Ministry official Colonel (Res.) Zohar Palti supported Major General Yehuda Fox's statement on prioritizing military efforts. Fox kept the West Bank as a secondary arena, following orders from the military echelon. Palti stressed the same approach for the Northern Command, focusing first on neutralizing Hamas and returning people from Gaza.
He questioned IDF activities in the North, emphasizing strategic caution and the broader issue of Iran. Palti also urged careful assessment before considering ground entry into Lebanon and praised Fox for taking responsibility and setting an example for young officers.
Go to the full article >>'Consciousness engineering': IDF officers criticize findings of investigation into Beeri battle
The investigation into the Beeri battle reveals systemic failures in IDF preparation and command. Senior officers criticize it as "consciousness engineering" and call for accountability.
The investigation into the Kibbutz Be'eri battle, published on Thursday, revealed significant failures in IDF defense preparation and battle management.
Survivors and bereaved families were briefed on the findings. Senior IDF officers criticized the report, highlighting leadership failures during the October 7 events.
Go to the full article >>IDF and Shin Bet eliminate key Hamas security terrorist in Gaza Strip
IDF and Shin Bet forces eliminated Hassan Abu Kuwaik, head of Security Operations in Hamas's Internal Security, and Nasser Mahana, a team leader in Hamas's military intelligence, in an airstrike in central Gaza.
Go to the full article >>Ceasefire deal 'within reach,' US official says, which includes interim gov't in Gaza - report
The "interim governance" plan, the op-ed says, would see neither Israel nor Hamas control Gaza, but a "core group of 2,500 supporters of the Palestinian Authority" backed by moderate Arab allies.
A senior US official told the Washington Post in a Wednesday op-ed that a framework has reportedly been agreed upon for a ceasefire-hostage release deal in Gaza.
The Post piece notes that in the second phase of the ceasefire agreement, both the Hamas terrorist organization and Israel have accepted an "interim governance" plan that would be utilized, in which neither Israel nor Hamas would control Gaza.
Go to the full article >>Starmer, Biden discuss Israel-Gaza, Ukraine, UK government says
Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Joe Biden discussed their ambition for an immediate Gaza ceasefire to get hostages out and to get humanitarian aid in.
Go to the full article >>US resumes arms shipments to Israel, including 500-pound bombs - WSJ report
According to reports, the bombs "are in the process of being shipped" and could arrive in Israel in coming weeks.
The United States will soon ship weapons and arms that the Biden administration suspended, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Wednesday.
The new shipments ends a two-month pause in weapons deliveries.
Weapons include 500-pound bombs that the Biden administration previously suspended, with the administration citing civilian casualties in Gaza, WSJ noted in their report.
Go to the full article >>US cautiously optimistic about Gaza ceasefire talks, WH national security spokesperson Kirby says
The United States was cautiously optimistic about Gaza ceasefire talks, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby told CNN on Wednesday.
Go to the full article >>UAVs from Lebanon lightly wound IDF soldier
An IDF soldier was lightly wounded as a result of an incident involving three UAVs crossing from Lebanon into northern Israel, the IDF announced on Wednesday evening. The UAVs fell in the area of Beit Hameches.
The wounded soldier was evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment. Her family has been notified. The incident is under investigation.
Go to the full article >>Most Israelis support hostage deal to end the Israel-Hamas war - poll
The survey, which was conducted between June 30 and July 2, 2024, surveyed Israelis and Arab Israelis.
Among all Israelis, 56% support a deal to release all the hostages and end the war in Gaza, however, on the northern front against Hezbollah, only 42% support pursuing a diplomatic agreement, according to an Israel Democracy Institute (IDI) report published Wednesday.
The survey was conducted between June 30 and July 2, 2024, with 600 men and women interviewed in Hebrew and 150 in Arabic. The maximum sampling error was ±3.58% at a confidence level of 95%.
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