Israel-Hamas war day 327: What happened in Israel, Gaza, Lebanon?
IDF uncovers terror hub in West Bank mosque during 30 hour operation • Defense Minister Gallant extends war goal to include return of residents to the North
Israeli think tank: Over half of reservists have lost faith in IDF chief Herzi Halevi
Some 58% lost faith in the IDF chief, with many believing he should resign immediately • Reservists retain faith in field commanders
Some 58% of reservists have lost confidence in IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi, according to a survey published on Thursday by the Misgav Institute for National Security and Zionist Strategy.
The survey was carried out by Dr. Menachem Lazar of Lazar Surveys and commissioned by retired IDF colonel Gabi Siboni and former Strategic Affairs Ministry deputy director-general Professor Kobi Michael of Misgav.
Go to the full article >>IDF sources claim to have destroyed 80% of Rafah tunnels
Although it was said that it would take years to destroy the Rafah tunnels. However, on Thursday, IDF sources claimed that 80% of the network had been destroyed.
IDF sources on Thursday claimed that the military has destroyed 80% of the tunnels in the Rafah area, while also confirming Defense Minister Yoav Gallant's announcement on August 21 that Hamas's last battalion there had been taken apart.
Despite those IDF sources, other top military sources told the Jerusalem Post in late June that it could take six months simply to fully chart all of the tunnels in Rafah and years to destroy them all.
Go to the full article >>Aryeh Zalmanovich was 'Jewish friend' in captivity with rescued Bedouin hostage Alkadi - KAN
Alkadi testified that he witnessed Zalmanovich's death in captivity in December 2023.
Qaid Farhan Alkadi, the Bedouin-Israeli hostage who was rescued from the Gaza strip on Tuesday, revealed he was held in captivity for two months with Aryeh Zalmanovitz from Kibbutz Nir Oz, KAN reported in a first publication on Thursday morning.
Go to the full article >>IDF kills Islamic Jihad terrorist who participated in October 7 Massacre: Osama Jadallah
IDF troops killed Islamic Jihad Intelligence Unit Commander Osama Jadallah at an operation in Khan Yunis, the IDF announced on Thursday.
Go to the full article >>Hostage families run towards Gaza border, call out to their loved ones
The families traveled down to Israel's south to speak to their captive loved ones in a convoy that left Tel Aviv on Wednesday.
The family members of hostages broke through a fence and ran towards the Gaza border on Thursday morning, after having traveled there to speak to their loved ones via loudspeakers.
Go to the full article >>Rescued Bedouin hostage witnessed Hamas murder captives, was operated on without sedation - N12
Alkadi shared with N12 that he was shot in the leg by terrorists on October 7 and, while in captivity, underwent surgery to remove the bullet in his leg.
Qaid Farhan Alkadi, who was rescued from Hamas captivity on Tuesday in a joint operation by the IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), revealed details from his captivity, including undergoing surgery with almost no anesthesia and witnessing the murder of a fellow hostage, N12 reported on Wednesday.
Alkadi shared with N12 that he was shot in the leg by terrorists on October 7 and, while in captivity, underwent surgery to remove the bullet in his leg.
"The surgery was done with almost no anesthesia, and it was extremely painful. Initially, I was held in an apartment with other hostages, and there was very little food."
Go to the full article >>'End to the occupation': UN's Guterres calls for end to IDF activities in West Bank
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for the end of IDF activities in the West Bank in a Thursday social media post, claiming that "only an end to the occupation and a return to the meaningful political processes that will establish a two-state solution will bring an end to the violence."
"Latest developments in the occupied West Bank, including Israel's launch of large-scale military operations, are deeply concerning," Guterres wrote on X, formerly Twitter. "I strongly condemn the loss of lives, including of children, and I call for an immediate cessation of these operations."
Latest developments in the occupied West Bank, including Israel's launch of large-scale military operations, are deeply concerning.
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) August 29, 2024
I strongly condemn the loss of lives, including of children, and I call for an immediate cessation of these operations. pic.twitter.com/ufTWrPcUT7
The social media post came amid the IDF's largest West Bank operations in recent months.
Go to the full article >>UNSC omits Hezbollah from resolution renewing peacekeepers mandate
The UN extended its peacekeeping mandate along Israel’s border, omitting Hezbollah despite ongoing conflict, drawing criticism from the US and Israel.
The United Nations Security Council omitted any mention of Hezbollah as it extended the annual mandate of its peacekeeping force along Israel’s northern border, who are tasked with monitoring compliance with Resolution 1701.
That text bans armed non-state actors such as Hezbollah from operating along Israel's border south of the Litani River.
“It is wrong that this council has ye tot condemn Hezbollah” and “we regret that due to a small minority of council members blocked the council from doing so in this mandate renewal,” US Deputy Ambassador to the UN Robert Wood told the UNSC as it met in New York.
Go to the full article >>Iran says Houthis agree to truce, Houthis deny
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group has agreed to a temporary truce to allow tugboats and rescue ships to reach the damaged Greek-flagged crude oil tanker Sounion in the Red Sea, Iran's mission to the United Nations in New York said on Wednesday.
"Several countries have reached out to ask Ansarullah (the Houthis), requesting a temporary truce for the entry of tugboats and rescue ships into the incident area," Iran's UN mission said. "In consideration of humanitarian and environmental concerns, Ansarullah has consented to this request."
Yemen's Houthis spokesperson Mohammed Abdulsalam told Reuters on Wednesday there is no temporary truce and the group only agreed on allowing the towing of oil tanker Sounion after several international parties contacted the group.
Go to the full article >>Hezbollah drone falls in kibbutz Dan, none injured
A Hezbollah drone fell in kibbutz Dan, army radio reported on Wednesday.
According to the report, the drone was recovered by the IDF.
No damage or injuries were reported.
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
- 108 hostages remain in Gaza
- 48 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says