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Israel-Hamas War - What happened on day 376?

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 Smoke billows over Beirut's southern suburbs after an Israeli strike, amid the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as seen from Hadath, Lebanon October 16, 2024. (photo credit: REUTERS/MOHAMED AZAKIR)
Smoke billows over Beirut's southern suburbs after an Israeli strike, amid the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as seen from Hadath, Lebanon October 16, 2024.
(photo credit: REUTERS/MOHAMED AZAKIR)

Hamas’s extensive network in Europe exposed in a new series of reports

Reports published by the European Leadership Network (ELNET) highlight 30 Hamas affiliated actors across continent.

By OHAD MERLIN
Partial view of the ELNET report's Hamas affiliated network in Europe. (photo credit: ELNET)
Partial view of the ELNET report's Hamas affiliated network in Europe.
(photo credit: ELNET)

A series of investigative reports released on Tuesday by the European Leadership Network (ELNET) exposes an extensive network of Hamas-affiliated organizations and individuals operating across several European countries.

The reports, focusing on the UK, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Belgium, were released one year after the October 7 attack in Israel.

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Security forces thwart two terror attacks in West Bank

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Security forces thwarted two terror attacks in the West Bank, the IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) said on Tuesday. 

IDF observers identified a suspect near the border fence who was subsequently arrested by IDF troops who arrived on scene and found an M-16 in his possession. 

In parallel, troops operating in the Jenin area arrested a wanted person who was planning to carry out an immediate terror attack. Following an exchange of fire, the wanted person was eliminated, the statement noted. 

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Two drones enter Upper Galilee from Lebanon, no reports of any wounded

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Two drones crossed into Israel's Upper Galilee area from Lebanese territory late on Tuesday night, the IDF announced shortly after the incident.

The IDF added that fallen targets had struck open areas. However, no injuries had subsequently been reported.

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Israel reviewing letter from US urging improvement in Gaza humanitarian situation

By REUTERS
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A letter from top US officials in which they told Israel to improve Gaza's humanitarian situation or risk military aid is being reviewed by Israel, an Israeli official in Washington said late on Tuesday.

"Israel takes this matter seriously and intends to address the concerns raised in this letter with our American counterparts," the Israeli official said.

The United States has told Israel it must take steps in the next month to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza or face potential restrictions on US military aid, according to the letter.

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US threatens Israel with arms embargo over Gaza aid

Washington is concerned over the IDF bombing campaign in Beirut as Netanyahu rejects a unilateral ceasefire.

By TOVAH LAZAROFF, HANNAH SARISOHN, YONAH JEREMY BOB
 Illustrative image of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe BIden. (photo credit: Brandon Bell/Getty Images, REUTERS/EVELYN HOCKSTEIN, REUTERS/MIKE SEGAR)
Illustrative image of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe BIden.
(photo credit: Brandon Bell/Getty Images, REUTERS/EVELYN HOCKSTEIN, REUTERS/MIKE SEGAR)

The United States has warned Israel that military aid could be restricted unless it takes steps to improve the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, in one of the more serious disputes between the two arch-allies since the October 7 massacre attack.

The State Department, the White House, and the Pentagon confirmed that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin sent a letter on the issue to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer.

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Approximately 50 rockets fired into Israeli territory from Lebanon

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
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Approximately 50 rockets crossed into Israeli territory from Lebanon in a Tuesday night barrage, the IDF announced shortly afterward. 

Some projectiles were intercepted, and fallen projectiles were identified in the area.

There were no subsequent reports of any casualties or wounded from the barrage. 

According to the MDA, no injuries were reported.

A projectile fell in a yard in Safed, causing property damage.

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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