Hezbollah launches rockets overnight on Israel's Center, North, Tehran denies explosion in Isfahan
Reports of IDF artillery fire in southern Lebanon • Pro-Palestinian protests continue across the globe
Nova survivor reveals she witnessed rape on Oct. 7
Yuval Sharvit Trabelsi, who survived the Nova massacre but lost her husband Mor there, revealed for the first time that she witnessed rape while trying to evade Hamas terrorists.
(JTA) — TEL AVIV – As the sun dipped over Tel Aviv’s Yarkon Park and families of Hamas’ victims and hostages began trickling in for an Oct. 7 memorial, a siren blared, warning of a missile fired from Yemen that forced everyone to the ground, their hands shielding their heads.
It was a stark reminder that the war begun a year ago was far from over.
The event — organized as a counterpoint to the official state-led ceremony, which many of the grieving families boycotted — was supposed to be much larger. The 50,000 tickets allotted for the event were reserved within hours of their release, but due to wartime restrictions on large gatherings, attendance was limited to press and victims’ families.
Go to the full article >>US urges Israel to uphold humanitarian law amid IDF operations in Lebanon
Washington urged Israel to follow international humanitarian law in Lebanon as IDF ground forces expand, amid escalating tensions with Hezbollah.
Washington urged Israel to comply with international humanitarian law in Lebanon as the IDF expanded its ground forces in Lebanon and US President Joe Biden continued to call for diplomacy as Israel marked the first anniversary of October 7.
“We’re supportive of [Israel] targeting Hezbollah, but of course we expect them to target Hezbollah in a way that complies with international humanitarian law and that minimizes civilian casualties,” Miller said.
In specific, he said, Washington has made clear to Jerusalem that it wants the roads to Beirut’s airport to remain open to the civilian public.
Go to the full article >>In Oct. 7 remembrance speech, Trump says future of US-Israeli relationship rests on his reelection
At an October 7 event, Trump pledged stronger US-Israel ties if re-elected, saying peace and strength would return under his leadership.
The bond between Israel and the United States will once again be "stronger and closer than it ever was before," former President Donald Trump said on Monday night during an October 7 remembrance event he hosted at his Miami club, but only "if and when" he wins the election.
Mega GOP donor Miriam Adelson introduced Trump, echoing the former president's frequent claim that she also believes October 7 wouldn't have happened with Trump in the White House.
"Hamas would not have dared, Hezbollah would not have dared, the Houthis would not have dared, and yes, the Ayatollah of Iran would never have dared because even they understand when they are faced with real courage, they can spot a strong leader who will make their lives hell if they get out of line," she said.
Go to the full article >>US not trying to revive Hezbollah ceasefire deal, US officials tell CNN
The US is not actively seeking to revive a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah but is instead focusing its efforts on trying to limit Israeli operations in Lebanon and Israel's response to Iran, US officials told CNN on Monday.
Go to the full article >>IDF artillery fired in southern Lebanon, Arab media reports
IDF artillery was reportedly fired in the towns of al-Shaab and Nakoura in southern Lebanon, Israeli media reported on Tuesday overnight, citing Arab media.
Go to the full article >>Iranian official denies reports of explosions near Isafahan - report
Iranian officials from the Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base denied, in the early hours of Tuesday morning, reports of explosions near the city of Isfahan, Ynet reported.
Go to the full article >>Hezbollah rocket attack injures nine as Israel expands ground operations in Lebanon
Hezbollah launched rockets at northern Israel, injuring nine, as Israel expanded ground incursions into Lebanon on the October 7 anniversary.
Hezbollah fired rockets at the North early on Monday, wounding nine, as Israeli forces looked poised to expand ground incursions into southern Lebanon on the first anniversary of October 7.
Iran-backed Hezbollah said it targeted a military base south of Haifa with Fadi 1 missiles and launched another strike on Tiberias, 65 km. (40 miles) away. Eight people were injured in Haifa and one in Tiberias.
The eight were evacuated to Rambam Health Care Campus for medical treatment. Among them was a lightly-wounded 13-year-old, while two others were moderately wounded from broken glass. Three people sustained light injuries from broken glass, two were lightly injured while heading to a protected area, and one person was treated for anxiety.
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
- 101 hostages remain in Gaza
- 48 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says