Israel-Hamas War day 290: What is happening in Israel and Gaza?
Two hostages confirmed dead • IDF attacks Hezbollah targets in Lebanon •
Biden's withdrawal bad news for Israel on hostages, Iran - analysis
The chaos in Washington, could sway Hamas to harden its stance in the hostage talks and give Iran that impression that now is the moment to increase military activity against Israel.
US President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 race for the White House could not have come at a worse moment for Israel concerning a hostage deal and Iran’s military threat against the Jewish state.
Some always lauded Biden’s strong support for Israel, particularly in the aftermath of October 7, and others felt he had not gone far enough to protect the Jewish state. Yet others charged that his actions were harmful.
IDF attacks Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
IAF fighter jets attacked a launch site, an observation post and terror infrastructure of Hezbollah on Sunday night in the towns of Ayta ash Shab, Khiam, and Yarine in southern Lebanon.
Go to the full article >>Biden-Netanyahu meeting 'still on track' despite withdrawal from election - AP
The meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden will still go forward as planned despite the US leader announcing he will not seek reelection.
Go to the full article >>Activists plan protests during Netanyahu's Washington visit this week
Police expect a "large number of demonstrators" and were making additional security arrangements but said there were no known threats.
Activists opposing Israel's war in Gaza and Washington's support for its Middle Eastern ally plan protests at the US Capitol on Wednesday to coincide with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's US visit this week.
Police expect a "large number of demonstrators" and were making additional security arrangements but said there were no known threats.
Go to the full article >>Mothers of combat soldiers to establish legal consultation for Gaza war soldiers
'Mothers of Warriors' has started a legal counseling system for soldiers fighting in Gaza , offering initial legal aid to those worried about potential legal actions for battlefield duties.
The 'Mothers of Warriors' organization has begun establishing an initial legal counseling system on Sunday for soldiers fighting in Operation Swords of Iron, according to the report from Walla.
The system, which is currently being set up, will offer initial legal assistance to soldiers who are returning from the battlefield and express concerns about possible legal actions that might be taken against them for actions they were required to perform in the field, including all stages of of the war.
Go to the full article >>Lieutenant Colonel Amit Yagur discusses shifting dynamics and strategic pressures on Hamas
Yegur discusses the changing stance of Hamas, Israel's strategic pressures, and the importance of combining military action with diplomatic efforts in an interview with Maariv.
Lieutenant Colonel Amit Yagur has served as the deputy head of the Palestinian arena in the IDF Planning Directorate and was a senior officer in the maritime branch intelligence.
Yagur, in a conversation with Maariv, discusses the complex military and political situation in the region, focusing on both the southern and northern fronts.
Go to the full article >>Former Houthi official speaks to Israeli source, says it was a 'mistake to attack Israel'
The official further explained to Israel Hayom that "the Houthis use tens of millions of Yemenis as human shields when they send a rocket and kill an Israeli civilian."
A former Houthi official told Israel Hayom in their exclusive report Sunday that the Yemeni group's terrorist attacks against Israel "was a grave mistake."
The former official tells the Israeli source that "it would have been possible to support the Palestinians financially, with a media campaign or with humanitarian aid like other Arab countries.
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