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Israel at war day 420: What's happening in Gaza, Lebanon?

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 IDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, November 29, 2024.  (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)
IDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, November 29, 2024.
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)

Terrorists attempt two shooting attacks in West Bank

In the two attempts nobody was wounded, however earlier, nine people were wounded near Ariel when an armed terrorist opened fire on a bus.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 Israeli soldiers guard while left wing activists and Palestinians protest calling to end the war in Gaza, Beit Jala, north of Bethlehem. on November 29, 2024.  (photo credit: WISAM HASHLAMOUN/FLASH90)
Israeli soldiers guard while left wing activists and Palestinians protest calling to end the war in Gaza, Beit Jala, north of Bethlehem. on November 29, 2024.
(photo credit: WISAM HASHLAMOUN/FLASH90)

In two separate incidents, terrorists attempted shooting attacks on Israeli soldiers in the West Bank on Friday, according to Army Radio.

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Assailant attempts drive-by shooting attack at IDF soldiers in Hebron area - report

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
  (photo credit: MOHAMMED SALEM/REUTERS)
(photo credit: MOHAMMED SALEM/REUTERS)

An assailant attempted a drive-by shooting attack targeting IDF troops in the area of Hebron, Army Radio reported Friday afternoon.

The assailants fled the scene.

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WATCH: Magen David Adom ambulances arrive at the scene of the West Bank terror shooting

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Magen David Adom (MDA) ambulances and security forces at the scene of the terror attack in the West Bank. November 29, 2024. (Credit: MAGEN DAVID ADOM).

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Nine wounded in West Bank terror shooting, terrorist thwarted

Three people were in serious condition, and one in moderate condition.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 Magen David Adom ambulances arrive at the scene of a terror shooting near Ariel in the West Bank, November 29, 2024. (photo credit: MAGEN DAVID ADOM)
Magen David Adom ambulances arrive at the scene of a terror shooting near Ariel in the West Bank, November 29, 2024.
(photo credit: MAGEN DAVID ADOM)

Nine people were wounded in a shooting at a bus near Ariel in the West Bank, Magen David Adom (MDA) announced on Friday.

MDA paramedics transferred the wounded to the Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Campus in Petah Tikva. Three people were in serious condition, and one in moderate condition. The rest were lightly wounded.

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Hezbollah struggles to maintain displaced Shiite population support as war continues

Senior Hezbollah officials, have addressed the issues of millions displaced and lack of supplies promising Shiites “resistance, rehabilitation, and resources.”

By ELLIE ESQUENAZI
 A view of damage caused by previous Israeli airstrikes, as smoke rises over Beirut's southern suburbs, amid ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, at Choueifat district, in Beirut, Lebanon, October 3, 2024. (photo credit: REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki)
A view of damage caused by previous Israeli airstrikes, as smoke rises over Beirut's southern suburbs, amid ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, at Choueifat district, in Beirut, Lebanon, October 3, 2024.
(photo credit: REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki)

in Lebanon there are areas which house over a million displaced Shiites from the suburbs of Beirut, southern Lebanon, and the Bekaa Valley, with some even choosing to leave for Iraq and Syria, the Alma Research and Education Center reported on Tuesday.

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IDF chief Halevi pushes back on appointment freeze, hints at possible resignation

"Criticism is being heard regarding the appointment process, in light of the defense failure on October 7," Halevi wrote.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 Herzi Halevi  (photo credit: Flash 90-)
Herzi Halevi
(photo credit: Flash 90-)

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi reiterated in a letter to commanders on Friday his responsibility in appointing officers, after Defense Minister Israel Katz froze the appointment of two Southern Command officers earlier this week. 

Halevi also indicated that the results of the investigation into the October 7 events would exact responsibility, starting from him, leading to speculation as to his resignation following the findings.   

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IDF reveals military achievements of Operation Northern Arrows after Lebanon ceasefire

Extensive air, naval, and ground campaigns dismantled Hezbollah’s capabilities over 14 months of fighting.

By AMIR BOHBOT
 IDF operational activity in Lebanon (Illustrative.) (photo credit: Canva, IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF operational activity in Lebanon (Illustrative.)
(photo credit: Canva, IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

The IDF released detailed data of Operation Northern Arrows against Hezbollah on Friday, following the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, which took effect early Wednesday morning.

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Netanyahu says he ordered military to prepare for intense war in Lebanon if ceasefire violated

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 breaking news (photo credit: JPOST STAFF)
breaking news
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday during an interview with Israeli Channel 14 that he had ordered the military to be prepared for an intense war in Lebanon if the ceasefire's framework is violated.

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IDF says ceasefire violated, opens fire on suspects moving towards southern Lebanon

In their statement, the military said it is deployed in southern Lebanon and enforcing all violations of the ceasefire agreement. 

By MAYA GUR ARIEH, SAM HALPERN, YONAH JEREMY BOB, JERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
 People drive past rubble of destroyed buildings which was previously a market area, in the southern Lebanese town of Nabatieh, on the second day of the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, Lebanon November 28, 2024.  (photo credit: Adnan Abidi/Reuters)
People drive past rubble of destroyed buildings which was previously a market area, in the southern Lebanese town of Nabatieh, on the second day of the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, Lebanon November 28, 2024.
(photo credit: Adnan Abidi/Reuters)

The IDF on Thursday continued to react promptly and tenaciously against Hezbollah violations of the ceasefire terms. The deal was being abided by for the most part.

Hezbollah had not fired a rocket or drone at Israel since Tuesday.

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Hamas may drop key demands in push for Gaza ceasefire - report

Following Sinwar's elimination and the new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, Hamas officials signal readiness for hostage negotiations.

By SHIR PERETS
 Palestinian fighters from the armed wing of Hamas take part in a military parade to mark the anniversary of the 2014 war with Israel, near the border in the central Gaza Strip, July 19, 2023. (photo credit: REUTERS/IBRAHEEM ABU MUSTAFA)
Palestinian fighters from the armed wing of Hamas take part in a military parade to mark the anniversary of the 2014 war with Israel, near the border in the central Gaza Strip, July 19, 2023.
(photo credit: REUTERS/IBRAHEEM ABU MUSTAFA)

Some leaders in Hamas are considering a Gaza hostage-ceasefire deal, in which the IDF would remain temporarily in the Philadelphi Corridor in the Gaza Strip, the New York Times reported on Thursday. 

According to the Times, Palestinian and US officials believed that Hamas’ political leadership was ready to make a deal after the elimination of Yahya Sinwar last month.

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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
  • The IDF launched a ground invasion of Lebanon on September 30
  • The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire went into effect on November 27 at 4:00 a.m.