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Hamas publishes hostage video, IDF exposes Hamas torture footage

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Palestinian security forces take position during clashes with gunmen in Jenin in the West Bank, December 14, 2024. (photo credit: REUTERS/RANEEN SAWAFTA)
Palestinian security forces take position during clashes with gunmen in Jenin in the West Bank, December 14, 2024.
(photo credit: REUTERS/RANEEN SAWAFTA)

Iran will not impede IAEA access, head of its atomic organization says

By REUTERS
  (photo credit: REUTERS/LEONHARD FOEGER/FILE PHOTO)
(photo credit: REUTERS/LEONHARD FOEGER/FILE PHOTO)

Iran will not impede the UN nuclear watchdog's access and inspection of its sites, the head of the country’s Atomic Energy Organization said on Saturday.

According to a report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) earlier this week, Iran has agreed to tougher monitoring by the agency at its Fordow site after it greatly accelerated uranium enrichment to close to weapons-grade there.

Last week, the IAEA reported that Iran had multiplied the pace of its enrichment to up to 60% purity, close to the 90% of weapons-grade, at Fordow.

"We have not created and will not create any obstacles for the agency's inspections and access,” Atomic Energy Organization head Mohammad Eslami was quoted as saying by Iranian media.

"We operate within the framework of safeguards, and the agency also acts according to regulations—no more, no less,” he added.

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Interim Syrian gov't complains to UN as Israel extends buffer zone

The letter complained of Israeli strikes in the country - despite Israel targeting weapons facilities belonging to the Assad regime.

By DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
IDF operates in the buffer zone between Israel and Syria on December 13, 2024. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF operates in the buffer zone between Israel and Syria on December 13, 2024.
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

Syria's interim government filed a complaint with the UN Security Council regarding Israeli airstrikes in the country and the IDF's expansion of the buffer zone, according to letters obtained by the Associated Press.

Israel decided to extend the buffer zone in Syria after Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)-led rebel groups overthrew Syrian president Bashar Al-Assad - a move which the rebels interpret as a violation of the 1974 Disengagement Agreement. 

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The battle for Jenin: PIJ commander killed after PA forces, terrorists exchange fire - report

The terrorists reportedly attempted to stop the security forces from entering the refugee camp. 

By DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD, SAM HALPERN
 An armed Palestinian terrorist walks on damaged roads from an IDF raid in the West Bank city of Jenin, September 4, 2024 (photo credit: NASSER ISHTAYEH/FLASH90)
An armed Palestinian terrorist walks on damaged roads from an IDF raid in the West Bank city of Jenin, September 4, 2024
(photo credit: NASSER ISHTAYEH/FLASH90)

The commander of Palestinian Islamic Jihad's Jenin Brigade was reportedly killed after Palestinian Authority (PA) security forces and terrorists exchanged fire on Saturday as the security forces attempted to clear the fighters from the West Bank city of Jenin.

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HTS commander reveals how the group brought down Assad's regime in 11 days - report

Rebels launched their offensive on November 27, the same day the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire went into effect.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 A rebel fighter stands atop of a military vehicle as he carries a Hayat Tahrir al-Sham flag in Saraqeb town in northwestern Idlib province, Syria December 1, 2024.  (photo credit: REUTERS/MAHMOUD HASSANO)
A rebel fighter stands atop of a military vehicle as he carries a Hayat Tahrir al-Sham flag in Saraqeb town in northwestern Idlib province, Syria December 1, 2024.
(photo credit: REUTERS/MAHMOUD HASSANO)

Abu Hassan al-Hamwi, chief commander of Hayat Tahrir al-Shams (HTS)'s military forces, revealed how the group was able to topple the Assad regime in just 11 days to the Guardian on Friday.

Hamwi explained the inward changes that HTS made as well as the changes directed to the wider organization of rebel forces.

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IAF strikes terror cell preparing to attack Israel

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
  (photo credit: AMIR COHEN/REUTERS)
(photo credit: AMIR COHEN/REUTERS)

The IAF struck a terrorist cell that was preparing to launch attacks on Israel, according to an update from the military.

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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
  • 100 hostages remain in Gaza
  • 49 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 came into effect on November 27 at 4:00 a.m.