Israel-Hamas War day 307: What's happening in Israel, Gaza, Lebanon?
Alleged Israeli strike targets Syria • Gallant discusses Middle East situation with Austin • IDF officer seriously wounded in Gaza
An Israeli soldier operates during a ground operation in the southern Gaza Strip, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, July 3, 2024.(photo credit: Ohad Zwigenberg/Pool via REUTERS)
White House slams Smotrich fearing he may threaten hostage negotiations
The Finance Minister claimed the hostage deal was a "dangerous trap" in which the negotiators will impose a "surrender agreement" upon Israel.
ByHANNAH SARISOHN Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich gestures at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, on June 24, 2024(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)Go to the full article > >
Iran to deliver hundreds of ballistic missiles to Russia soon, intel sources say
Officials said that Russian personnel have visited Iran to learn how to operate the Fath-360 defense system, which launches missiles with a maximum range of 120 km (75 miles) and a warhead of 150 kg.
ByREUTERS A new hypersonic ballistic missile called "Fattah" with a range of 1400 km, unveiled by Iran(photo credit: REUTERS)Go to the full article > >
IDF strikes Hezbollah launchers in southern Lebanon
US to lift ban on offensive weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, sources say
The Houthis ousted a Saudi-backed government from Sanaa in late 2014 and have been at war against a Saudi-led military alliance since 2015.
ByREUTERS Members of Saudi security forces participate in a parade in preparation for the annual haj pilgrimage, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, June 10, 2024.(photo credit: REUTERS/Mohammed Torokman)Go to the full article > >
US will not impose sanctions on IDF's Netzah Yehuda over West Bank conduct
Israeli media had previously reported that Washington would impose sanctions on the battalion over its treatment of Palestinians in the West Bank.
ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF Israeli soldiers of the Netzah Yehuda Haredi infantry battalion are seen during their swearing-in ceremony in Jerusalem May 26, 2013, marking the end of their basic training in the Israeli Defense Forces. Israel clinched a deal on Wednesday to abolish wholesale exemptions from military service for (photo credit: REUTERS)Go to the full article > >
Israeli strike kills senior Hamas commander Samer Mahmoud al-Haj in south Lebanon
Hamas and security sources told Reuters an airstrike in Lebanon eliminated Samer al-Hajj and Ain al-Hilweh.
ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF People walk on the rubble of a damaged site the day after an Israeli strike, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon July 31, 2024(photo credit: REUTERS/MOHAMED AZAKIR)Go to the full article > >
Iran leader's order to 'harshly punish' Israel will be carried out, IRGC deputy chief says
France's Macron reaffirmed need for Gaza ceasefire in call with Qatar's Emir
ByREUTERS breaking news(photo credit: JPOST STAFF)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
115 hostages remain in Gaza
48 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says