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Israel-Hamas War: What happened on day 280?

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. July 10, 2024. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. July 10, 2024.
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

CENTCOM destroys Houthi uncrewed surface vessels, uncrewed aerial systems over Red Sea

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
  (photo credit: FLASH90)
(photo credit: FLASH90)

US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces destroyed five Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed surface vessels (USV) in the Red Sea.

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Merchant vessel reports two explosions west of Yemen's Mocha, Ambrey says

By REUTERS
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(photo credit: FLASH90)

A merchant vessel reported two explosions approximately 21 nautical miles west of Yemen's Mocha, British security firm Ambrey said early Friday morning. 

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US President Joe Biden on hostage deal: 'Still gaps to close, trend is positive'

In addition to discussing the war in Gaza, President Biden discussed the war in Ukraine, the NATO alliance, the US economy, and his ability to continue his presidency despite his age.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
 US President Joe Biden gestures as he speaks at a press conference during NATO's 75th anniversary summit, in Washington, US, July 11, 2024.  (photo credit: REUTERS/YVES HERMAN)
US President Joe Biden gestures as he speaks at a press conference during NATO's 75th anniversary summit, in Washington, US, July 11, 2024.
(photo credit: REUTERS/YVES HERMAN)

US President Joe Biden stated at a Washington press conference that there were "still gaps to close," but "the trend is positive," regarding the hostage deal outline proposed some six weeks ago. 

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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