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Israel could leave Philadelphi Corridor, Hezbollah rockets rain in North

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 IDF operates in Rafah, September 4, 2024. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF operates in Rafah, September 4, 2024.
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Israel could leave Philadelphi as part of permanent ceasefire - PM Netanyahu

Netanyahu told the foreign media that if Israel were to leave before the start of Phase One, international pressure would prevent it from returning.

By TOVAH LAZAROFF
 View of the Philadelphi Corridor between the southern Gaza Strip and Egypt, on July 15, 2024.  (photo credit: Oren Cohen/Flash90)
View of the Philadelphi Corridor between the southern Gaza Strip and Egypt, on July 15, 2024.
(photo credit: Oren Cohen/Flash90)

Israel could agree to leave the Philadelphi Corridor within the parameters of a permanent ceasefire such as would be discussed in Phase Two of the hostage deal, but not in Phase One, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the foreign media in a special press briefing in Jerusalem Wednesday night.

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Watch: IDF continues low-grade attacks in Rafah

The IDF noted that Division 162 has eliminated around 200 terrorists in recent weeks.

By YONAH JEREMY BOB
Footage from the activity of the 401st Brigade in the Tel al-Sultan area. (IDF Spokeperson's Unit)

The IDF on Wednesday announced that it was continuing low-grade fighting against Hamas in the Tel al-Sultan area of Rafah in deep southern Gaza and did not mention any military activities in the northern, central, or Khan Yunis portion of southern Gaza.

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Rocket sirens sound in several localities in northern Israel

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Continuous rocket sirens sounded in several localities across northern Israel, starting at 11:59 a.m. local time.

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Russia says it is discussing Gaza hostages with Israel - report

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A Kremlin spokesperson to the Russian state-owned RIA Novosti news outlet that Russia was continuing its discussions with Israel on the hostages currently detained in Hamas captivity, according to Channel 12 on Wednesday. 

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Israel Police criticizes State Attorney after US files charges against Hamas leadership - KAN

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Israel Police criticized the State Attorney on Wednesday after the US filed charges against the Hamas leadership, KAN reported on Wednesday. 

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IDF to conduct military exercise in Nahariya area on Wednesday

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The IDF is set to conduct a military exercise in the area of Nahariya in northern Israel on Wednesday afternoon. 

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Suspected car ramming attack in the West Bank - report

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A suspected car-ramming attack occured at the Migdalim Junction in the West Bank, Army Radio reported on Wednesday. 

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IDF successfully intercepts UAV approaching Israel from East

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The IDF Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted a UAV that approached Israel from the east, an IDF report stated early Wednesday morning. 

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Ben-Gvir says he is operating to halt negotiations with Hamas

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National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said he was operating to halt negotiations with Hamas in a Wednesday post on X/Twitter. 

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IDF carries out limited Gaza operations, Hezbollah returns to periodic low-grade attacks

In one operation, the IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) killed Ahmed Fozi Nazer Muhammad Wadia, commander of the Nukhba company who oversaw the massacre in Netiv Ha’asara on October 7.

By YONAH JEREMY BOB, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. September 3, 2024. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. September 3, 2024.
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

The IDF undertook some significant targeted operations in Gaza on Tuesday but was still comparatively on the same low burn in terms of operations, on which it has been since six Israeli hostages were found dead this past weekend.

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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
  • 101 hostages remain in Gaza
  • 48 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says