Israel at war: What happened on day 395?
Gallant approves 7000 haredi draft orders • IDF kills Oct. 7 terrorist, Hezbollah cmdr.
IDF heightens state of alert in anticipation of Iranian response
The IDF has not ruled out the possibility of an Iranian response from Syria, Yemen, or Iraq, rather than directly from Iran.
The IDF has heightened its state of alert and readiness in anticipation of a possible Iranian response to the recent Israeli strike, military sources said on Monday.
This increased vigilance includes daily situational assessments across all branches and divisions of the IDF General Staff, including the Home Front Command.
Go to the full article >>Gallant approves issuance of 7,000 draft orders for haredim to join IDF
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant approved the issuance of 7,000 additional draft orders for haredim, Israeli media reported Monday evening.
Gallant discussed the issue of haredi recruitment to the IDF on Monday with Chief of Staff Maj.-Gen. Herzi Halevi, Deputy Chief of Staff Maj.-Gen. Amir Baram, head of the Manpower Directorate Maj. Gen. Yaniv Asor, and Military Advocate General, Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi.
Go to the full article >>Givati combat soldier seriously wounded in Gaza Strip
A combat soldier serving in the Givati Brigade was seriously wounded in combat in the northern Gaza Strip, the military said on Monday.
Go to the full article >>Berlin calls on Israel to boost aid access to 'desperate' north Gaza
Germany calls on Israel to let more humanitarian aid into north Gaza, where a lack of supplies has led to a "desperate" and "unbearable" situation, a spokesperson for the German foreign ministry said on Monday.
Go to the full article >>'Oct. 7 scenario only matter of time': Reservists warn of threats on Jordanian border
Large sections of the border are surrounded by an old barrier that can be easily crossed.
The Israel-Jordan border is exposed to weapons and drug smuggling, as well as terrorist infiltrations, Southern Command military officials warned.
“Despite exceptional cooperation with the Jordanian military, it is getting closer,” stated a source in the Southern Command, referencing the attack at the Jordanian border during which two armed terrorists infiltrated.
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IAF eliminates Hezbollah Radwan anti-tank missile system cmdr. Riad Rida Ghazzawi in Lebanon
The Israeli air force eliminated Hezbollah's Radwan Force's anti-tank missile system commander, Riad Rida Ghazzawi, in an airstrike on the Sultaniyeh area of southern Lebanon on Monday, the IDF announced.
Go to the full article >>Over 35,000 Palestinian civilians vaccinated as Gaza polio campaign intensifies
The IDF, through the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), has been intensifying efforts to vaccinate Gaza’s children against polio, as directed by Israel's Defense Minister and political leadership.
Go to the full article >>MDA paramedics head for area of reported rocket strikes following sirens in North
Magen David Adom paramedics were en route to the area of reported rocket strikes following the sirens that sounded in the North on Monday, MDA said.
MDA added that no casualties had been reported.
At 10:58 a.m., sirens sounded in Acre and further North in Rosh Hanikra and Shlomi, among other localities.
Go to the full article >>Netanyahu, Lapid to meet on Monday for security briefing
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Opposition head Yair Lapid are set to meet on Monday for a security briefing, Walla reported.
Go to the full article >>Hamas, Fatah agree to form Gaza administrative committee - report
Hamas detailed the task that would befall the committee, while Fatah was interested in discussing the committee's leadership, the report noted.
Hamas and Fatah officials have decided to form a joint administrative committee in the Gaza Strip, following talks in Cairo, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reported on Monday, citing a senior Hamas official.
According to the report, the source added that Hamas had outlined the committee's tasks, while Fatah was more focused on discussing its leadership.
Go to the full article >>Israel at 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