Israel-Hamas war day 319: What's happening in Israel, Gaza, Lebanon?
Bernie Sanders calls for permanent ceasefire • return of hostages while speaking at DNC • Blinken says IDF withdrawal must be part of hostage, ceasefire deal.
Hezbollah terrorist cell that fired rockets to northern Israel eliminated by Israel Air Force
A Hezbollah terrorist cell that fired rockets towards the area of Zar'it in northern Israel was identified and eliminated by the Israel Air Force (IAF), the IDF announced on Wednesday.
The terrorists operated in a structure in Shikhin in southern Lebanon, which was destroyed in the strike.
The IDF noted that the IAF struck additional Hezbollah military structures in the area of Kfarkela in southern Lebanon. IDF artillery also struck threats in Ayta ash Shab and Aalma El Chaeb in southern Lebanon, the IDF stated.
Go to the full article >>Hamas leader in Balata camp, Nablus area, eliminated by IDF
After the attempted assassination of two terrorists in the Nablus-area Balata refugee camp, it was announced Wednesday evening that one of the terrorists was the Hamas leader in the camp, Jamal Saudi.
Saudi died of his wounds after being targeted in an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) attack.
Two men were initially announced eliminated in an operation last week when an Israel Air Force aircraft struck a terrorist released in the November hostage deal.
The elimination occurred while IDF soldiers were involved in counter-terrorism operations in the Samaria Brigade. During this operation, terrorists shot at soldiers and threw explosives at them. IDF soldiers responded by firing at the terrorists.
Go to the full article >>IDF strikes Hezbollah, IRGC terrorist Khalil Al-Maqdah in Sidon
Al-Maqdah is the brother of Mounir Al-Maqdah, a resident of Lebanon who operates for Hezbollah and the IRGC, attempting to carry out terror attacks, the IDF added.
An Israel Air Force (IAF) aircraft struck terrorist Khalil Hussein Khalil Al-Maqdah in the Sidon area of Lebanon, the military confirmed on Wednesday.
Go to the full article >>IDF eliminates terrorists, terror infrastructure in Khan Yunis and Rafah
The IDF added that they have located significant weapons caches, including explosives and grenades in Rafah and Khan Yunis.
The IDF continued to dismantle large amounts of terrorist infrastructure and eliminated multiple armed terrorists in the Gaza Strip, the military said on Wednesday.
Go to the full article >>Gaza death toll since Oct. 7 reaches 40,223, Hamas-run Gaza health min. says
The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry stated on Wednesday that the death toll in Gaza has reached 40,223 since the war started on October 7 of last year.
Go to the full article >>PMO rejects claim that Trump urged Netanyahu to reject hostage deal
The Prime Minister's office categorically rejected a recent PBS report that claimed Trump may have urged Netanyahu to reject the recent US-advanced hostage deal proposal, the office said on Wednesday .
"The reporting is that former President Trump is on the phone with the Prime Minister of Israel, urging him not to cut a deal right now, because it’s believed it would help the Harris campaign," said PBS NewsHour host Judy Woodruff.
Later, at The Jerusalem Post's request for a response, the PMO called the report a "complete lie."
Go to the full article >>Hagari following barrage on Katzrin: 'We will act accordingly'
IDF Spokesperson R.-Adm. Daniel Hagari, addressing the Wednesday Hezbollah barrage on Katzrin in the Golan Heights, vowed that Israel would respond, Israeli media reported.
"Hezbollah launched some 50 rockets and fired at civilians - we will act accordingly," Hagari said.
Go to the full article >>Turkish, US top diplomats discuss Gaza ceasefire efforts in call, Ankara says
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the latest state efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas in a phone call on Wednesday, Turkey's foreign ministry spokesperson said.
Spokesperson Oncu Keceli also said the call had taken place at the request of the US side, adding the two ministers also discussed regional developments. He did not provide any further details.
Go to the full article >>IDF eliminates terrorists, terror infrastructure in Khan Yunis and Rafah
The IDF added that they have located significant weapons caches, including explosives and grenades in Rafah and Khan Yunis.
The IDF continued to dismantle large amounts of terrorist infrastructure and eliminated multiple armed terrorists in the Gaza Strip, the military said on Wednesday.
It added that it had located significant weapons caches, including explosives and grenades, in Rafah and Khan Yunis.
Also in Khan Yunis, the IDF carried out targeted raids on terror targets and dismantled compounds based on precise intelligence, the military reported.
Go to the full article >>Haredim protest near Jerusalem IDF recruitment office
The Police said dozens of protesters blocked nearby streets with fences, clashed with police and border police officers insulted them, and attempted to break through fences police had erected.
Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox from the extreme factions demonstrated on Wednesday near the area of the IDF recruitment office in Jerusalem, Israeli media reported.
The Police said dozens of protesters blocked nearby streets with fences, clashed with police and border police officers, insulted them, and attempted to break through fences police had erected outside the recruitment office.
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
- 109 hostages remain in Gaza
- 48 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says