Israel-Hamas War day 290: What is happening in Israel and Gaza?
Two hostages confirmed dead • IDF attacks Hezbollah targets in Lebanon •
Terror near Gaza border: Knife-wielding attacker thwarted near Netiv Ha’asara
Israel's emergency service, Magen David Adom, said that "no one was physically wounded."
A terror attack occurred near the Gaza border Kibbutz of Netiv Ha’asara on Monday, the IDF and police said.
The knife-wielding terrorist was thwarted.
Israel's emergency service, Magen David Adom (MDA), paramedics reported that the terrorist had been apprehended and that a 61-year-old woman was suffering from shock.
Go to the full article >>Shlomi Binder to become IDF intel. chief on Aug. 1 despite High Court case
The IDF told the High Court that Binder is due to be promoted from Brigadier General to Major General on Thursday.
The IDF informed the High Court of Justice on Monday that Shlomi Binder will enter office as the new IDF intelligence chief on August 1 despite his facing a petition against his appointment in that court and probes related to his role in the October 7 debacle.
Further, the IDF told the High Court that Binder is due to be promoted from Brigadier General to Major General on Thursday, a promotion which sets the stage for his role in such a senior position and as a member of the IDF high command.
Last week, The Jerusalem Post exclusively reported that current IDF intelligence chief Maj.-Gen. Aharon Haliva would be stepping down for real within weeks.
Go to the full article >>'About to operate forcefully': IDF announces Gaza humanitarian zone adjustment
The military affirmed, "early warning to civilians is being made in order to mitigate harm to the civilian population and keep civilians away from areas of combat."
The IDF announced on Monday it "is about to forcefully operate against the terrorist organizations" in the eastern part of the humanitarian zone in the southern Gaza Strip due to intelligence information indicating Hamas terror infrastructure was located in the area.
The IDF also said terror activities and rocket fire had been carried out towards Israel from the area.
As a result, the military stated that it would adjust the humanitarian zone in Gaza in order to operate against the terror elements in the vicinity.
Go to the full article >>IDF intercepts numerous targets fired from Lebanon over North
IDF's Aerial Defense Array intercepted numerous aerial targets over northern Israel on Monday morning, the military stated.
Between 7:40 a.m. and 7:42 a.m. on Monday, rocket sirens sounded in four localities in northern Israel, Majdal Shams, She’ar Yashuv, Mas'ade, and Nimrod.
The intercepted projectiles had reportedly managed to cross from Lebanon into the Golan Heights area. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
According to the IDF, rocket sirens sounded in the northern communities due to the potential danger of falling shrapnel.
Go to the full article >>IDF eliminates Oct. 7 Nukhba terrorist, Khan Yunis launcher aimed at Israel
Abu Seidu participated in the October 7 massacre and led several attacks against IDF troops in Gaza.
Guided by IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) intelligence, an Israel Air Force (IAF) aircraft eliminated Nukhba terrorist Muhammad Abu Seidu in the Gaza Strip, the IDF said on Monday.
Abu Seidu participated in the October 7 massacre and led several attacks against IDF troops in Gaza.
Go to the full article >>Rocket sirens sound in northern Israel
Rocket sirens sounded in northern Israel on Monday morning.
State Attorney Amit Isman defends investigation of soldiers for Nukhba terrorist's murder
State Attorney Amit Isman defended the soldier investigation in the Nukhba terrorist case, citing solid evidence. MK Amit Halevi expressed shock at the police statement.
A committee meeting is to be held on Sunday about the investigation of soldiers for the murder of a Nukhba terrorist.
State Attorney Amit Isman stated: "I approved the investigation after determining that the evidentiary basis was solid and justified to open one. There is reasonable suspicion; that's what we followed and will continue to follow."
Isman made these remarks in person at the committee, following criticism from various quarters, including Likud MK Amit Halevi, who expressed shock at reading the phrase "murder of a Nukhba terrorist" in the police statement.
Go to the full article >>US Central Command destroys Houthi USVs in Red Sea
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) destroyed four Houthi unscrewed surface vessels (USVs) in the Red Sea, CENTCOM said in a statement on Monday.
July 21 U.S. Central Command Update
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 22, 2024
In the past 24 hours U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed four Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed surface vessels (USV) in the Red Sea.
It was determined the USVs presented an imminent threat to U.S. and coalition… pic.twitter.com/68lxC7QCgb
"The USVs presented an imminent threat to US and coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region," the statement read.
Go to the full article >>Netanyahu authorizes renewed hostage talks before heading to Washington
The Hostage and Missing Families Forum attacked Netanyahu for waiting until Thursday to send out a negotiating team, accusing him of dragging his feet.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed Sunday to dispatch an Israeli negotiating team to hostage talks on Thursday, as he prepared to travel to Washington on Monday.
The elusive hostage deal to secure the release of the remaining 120 hostages in Gaza, will be on the agenda of the meeting Netanyahu is expected to hold with US President Joe Biden on Tuesday.
Biden stands down, with Middle East in crisis - analysis
Now that Biden is not going to run, the enemies of America may wonder if they can take advantage of the chaos.
US President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris will have ramifications in the Middle East, a region already in crisis.
On the other hand, if Biden shifts focus solely to his politics amid the presidential race, he may try to nail down his legacy in the Middle East by pushing robust policies.
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 at 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