Israel-Hamas War: What happened on day 280?
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70% of Israelis believe Netanyahu should resign in new poll by Channel 12 - poll
Israelis polled strongly believe that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must resign from his position, with 44% seeking immediate resignation and 28% believing that he must resign after the war.
A recent poll conducted by Channel 12 news revealed that most of the Israeli public believes that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should resign, either imminently or at the end of the war.
According to Channel 12's poll, 44% of respondents believe that Netanyahu should resign immediately, while an additional 28% think he should resign after the war. This combined figure indicates that 72% of the public supports his resignation now or after the war ends.
In contrast, 22% of those surveyed by Channel 12 believe that Netanyahu should remain in office. Even among Netanyahu's supporters, opinions are divided, with 50% agreeing he should resign immediately or post-war, while 42% feel he should not.
Go to the full article >>Hamas platoon commander Hossam Mansour eliminated in IAF strike
Mansour was a prominent member of the Hamas apparatus, and was involved in securing and transferring funds for terror purposes.
Hossam Mansour, a platoon commander in Hamas' Internal Security Forces, was eliminated, the IDF announced Saturday.
Hossam was an operative of Hamas' military wing, previously held a significant role in the Internal Security Forces, and took a substantial part in preserving and perpetuating Hamas' terror activities throughout the Gaza Strip.
Mansour was also one of the managers of the "Al-Khair" Foundation, which transferred funds to the terrorist organization under the guise of humanitarian activity, the IDF stated.
Go to the full article >>Biden: Israel and Hamas have agreed to ceasefire, hostage deal framework
The US president said that while more work was needed, Israel and Hamas agreed to the framework of the deal.
United States President Joe Biden confirmed on Friday afternoon that, while more work is needed, Israel and the Hamas terror group have agreed on a ceasefire deal framework that would see the release of hostages.
Six weeks ago I laid out a comprehensive framework for how to achieve a ceasefire and bring the hostages home.
— President Biden (@POTUS) July 12, 2024
There is still work to do and these are complex issues, but that framework is now agreed to by both Israel and Hamas.
My team is making progress and I'm determined to…
"Six weeks ago I laid out a comprehensive framework for how to achieve a ceasefire and bring the hostages home," Biden wrote on X, formerly Twitter. "There is still work to do and these are complex issues, but that framework is now agreed to by both Israel and Hamas. My team is making progress and I'm determined to get this done."
On Thursday, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told reporters that there were "miles to go on a ceasefire" but that “signs are more positive today than they have been in recent weeks.”
Go to the full article >>Israel strikes motorcycle in southern Lebanon - report
Israel allegedly carried out a targeted drone strike on a motorcycle traveling through Lebanon's Hasbaya district, Hezbollah-affiliated media outlet Al Mayadeen reported on Friday.
Go to the full article >>IAF strike kills Ayman Showadeh, Hamas's Shejaia Battalion deputy commander
The IDF and Shin Bet noted that Showadeh had been involved in orchestrating Hamas's massacres in southern Israel on October 7 of last year.
An Israel Air Force strike killed Hamas's Shejaia Battalion deputy commander, Ayman Showadeh, the IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) announced on Friday.
The IDF and Shin Bet noted that Showadeh had been involved in orchestrating Hamas's massacres in southern Israel on October 7 of last year.
The Hamas leader was reportedly also a major figure in the terror organization's Operations Headquarters.
Go to the full article >>World Court to deliver opinion on Israeli 'occupation' of Palestinian territories on July 19
The International Court of Justice will deliver its opinion on the legal consequences of Israel's 'occupation' of Palestinian territories on July 19, the ICJ said on Friday.
A record 52 countries presented arguments at what is also known as the World Court about the legal ramifications of Israel's actions in the territories in February after the UN General Assembly asked the ICJ in 2022 for an advisory, non-binding, opinion.
While Israel has ignored such opinions in the past, the ICJ ruling next week could add political pressure over its devastating nine-month-old war against Palestinian terrorist group Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
The UN-affiliated ICJ is the only international court that adjudicates general disputes between nations and it gives advisory opinions on international legal issues.
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IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon
The IDF struck Hezbollah infrastructure, an observation post, and a military structure in Jibbain, Tayr Harfa, and Kfarkela in south Lebanon, the IDF reported on Friday.
The IDF also struck a terrorist responsible for projectile attacks on the Golan Heights earlier this week.
The strikes followed Hezbollah launching projectiles on Har Dov, Margaliot, and Metula in northern Israel.
Go to the full article >>Footage of weapons found in UNRWA HQ in Gaza City
Footage of UAV located in the UNRWA building by Maglan troops
Maglan and Egoz troops operate in the Gaza Strip
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