Israel-Hamas War day 311: What happened in Israel and Iran?
Netanyahu slams Ben-Gvir over Temple Mount ascent • Hamas claim to kill hostage, wound two female hostages
WATCH: IDF kills 100 Hamas terrorists, destroys terror tunnels in extended Rafah operations
While operating in Rafah, the IDF eliminated numerous terrorists, confiscated weaponry, and found a tunnel shaft.
In recent days, soldiers from the Givati Brigade operated in the Shabura area in Rafah under the command of the 162nd Division, where they eliminated approximately 100 terrorists, the military stated on Tuesday.
Go to the full article >>New video shows Gazans kidnapping tank crew, including American hostage Omer Neutra on Oct. 7 - N12
The soldiers from the 77th Battalion were stationed at the Gaza border at an outpost located between Kibbutz Nir Oz and Kibbutz Nirim.
A video showing the kidnapping of an IDF Armored Corps crew, including Omer Neutra, Nimrod Cohen, Oz Daniel, and Shaked Dahan, was obtained and released by N12 on Tuesday.
Go to the full article >>Iranian officials: Only Gaza ceasefire can delay Iran's attack on Israel
Iran, along with allies such as Hezbollah, said it would launch a direct attack if the Gaza talks fail or it perceives Israel is dragging out negotiations.
Only a ceasefire deal in Gaza stemming from hoped-for talks this week would hold Iran back from direct retaliation against Israel for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on its soil, three senior Iranian officials said.
Go to the full article >>Hamas attempted rockets attack toward Tel Aviv fails, splashing in the water
Following these reports, the IDF confirmed that a rocket crossed from the Gaza Strip and fell into the ocean near central Israel.
Citizens reported hearing sounds of explosions near Tel Aviv and central Israel on Tuesday, Israeli media reported. One rocket launched by Hamas fell into the ocean near central Israel, and the second failed to enter Israeli territory, according to the IDF.
Go to the full article >>Off grid: How does Sinwar lead Hamas from underground? - analysis
“Sinwar is said to no longer trust electronic communications, fearing that the Israeli army will discover his location and kill him,” the report said.
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is isolated in Gaza but still communicating with Hamas fighters and Hamas leadership in other parts of the Middle East. This must be true in order for Sinwar to have been elected as the new “political” leader of Hamas, replacing Ismail Haniyeh. New Arabic media articles have focused on this question.
Go to the full article >>PMO denies charges of changing hostage deal conditions
Some of Netanyahu's critics feel that he is prioritizing the stability of his coalition government above the release of the hostages.
The earlier claim that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu added new conditions to the earlier hostage deal proposal were false, a statement by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) stated on Tuesday.
Go to the full article >>Defense Ministry spends NIS 715 million to beef up Gaza border security
"This strategic initiative is focused on fortifying physical defenses, enhancing local rapid-response teams, and integrating advanced technological defense solutions.”
The Defense Ministry, in partnership with the Tehkumah Authority, the IDF, and the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council, on Tuesday announced an NIS 715 million pilot program to boost security in Gaza border communities.
According to the ministry, “This strategic initiative is focused on fortifying physical defenses, enhancing local rapid-response teams, and integrating advanced technological defense solutions.”
Go to the full article >>Due to military activity, residents of Acre may hear explosions on Tuesday
As part of military activity in the area, echoes of explosions may be heard in the Acre and Ahihud area on Tuesday, the IDF spokesman announced.
They noted that there is no risk of a security incident.
Hamas 'does not refuse' to participate in next round of ceasefire talks - report
Hamas is not refusing to participate in ceasefire talks, but feels the current situation does not require a new round of negotiations, Hamas officials told UK-based Arabic paper Asharq Al-Awsat on Tuesday.
Hamas officials said that "mediators are pressuring Hamas leadership to participate in the round of meetings expected to take place this weekend, in order to reach a ceasefire agreement in Gaza and an exchange of prisoners."
The officials said it was not new talks that were needed, but for negotiators "to move forward with the terms Hamas had already agreed to - and which Israel rejected."
Go to the full article >>Blinken scheduled to travel to the Middle East Tuesday night, Axios reports
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to travel to the Middle East on Tuesday amid high tensions in the region, Axios reporter Barak Ravid said on social media on Monday, citing a source.
Blinken has stops planned in Qatar, Egypt and Israel, Ravid added.
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