Tag: IDF
War in the Middle East: Israel’s military spokesman doubts destruction of Hamas
In a TV interview, army spokesman Daniel Hagari expressed doubts about Netanyahu’s declared war aim: “Anyone who thinks we can eliminate Hamas is mistaken.” Meanwhile, the Israeli armed forces have…
War in the Middle East: Israel’s foreign minister and army threaten Lebanon offensive
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have approved operational plans for an offensive in Lebanon following increasing tensions. Israel’s Foreign Minister Katz has warned Hezbollah. After the Houthis were shelled in…
Dozens of hostages still alive, says senior official
Involved in negotiations for the release of hostages in Palestinian territory, a senior Israeli official told AFP on Monday that Israel knew with certainty that several dozen hostages held in…
News from Israel and Gaza: Tanks in the center of Rafah – pier damaged – Politics
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Israeli tanks spotted in the center of Rafah
The city in the south of the Gaza Strip is being bombarded by tanks and air strikes. Following the Israeli attack on a refugee camp that left many dead, the…
UN Security Council calls emergency meeting on attack in Rafah
Following the Israeli attack on a refugee camp that left many dead, the UN Security Council is scheduled to hold an emergency meeting on Tuesday. An Egyptian soldier is killed…
Exchange of fire at the border near Rafah: Egyptian soldier killed
This was confirmed by a spokesman for the Egyptian military. There is also horror over an Israeli attack in which dozens of civilians are said to have been killed in…
Israeli investigator describes airstrike on Rafah as "very serious"
The incident is being investigated, says Israel’s top military prosecutor Jifat Tomer-Jeruschalmi. The Palestinian relief agency UNRWA is appalled by the attack, in which dozens of civilians are said to…
Hamas attacks Tel Aviv with rockets
For the first time in months, alarms have been heard in central parts of Israel. The rockets are said to have been fired in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.…
USA again calls for more humanitarian aid in Gaza
Following the International Court of Justice’s decision to immediately halt Israeli military operations in Rafah, US Secretary of State Blinken spoke on the phone with Israel’s Minister Gantz. The conversation…