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Israel-Hamas war day 326: What's happening in Israel, Gaza, Lebanon?

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip on August 26, 2024 (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip on August 26, 2024
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

UNSC omits Hezbollah from resolution renewing peacekeepers mandate

The UN extended its peacekeeping mandate along Israel’s border, omitting Hezbollah despite ongoing conflict, drawing criticism from the US and Israel.

By TOVAH LAZAROFF
 A UN PEACEKEEPERS (UNIFIL) vehicle drives past a poster depicting Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, near the Lebanese-Israeli border.  (photo credit: AZIZ TAHER/REUTERS)
A UN PEACEKEEPERS (UNIFIL) vehicle drives past a poster depicting Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, near the Lebanese-Israeli border.
(photo credit: AZIZ TAHER/REUTERS)

The UN extended its peacekeeping mandate along Israel’s border, omitting Hezbollah despite ongoing conflict, drawing criticism from the US and Israel. 

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Strangling Iran: What holds true in the West Bank, holds in Gaza - analysis

One such lesson is that it is imperative to deal with security challenges and problems early instead of waiting until they metastasize into something much larger and more dangerous.

By HERB KEINON
  IDF troops operate in the West Bank. August 7, 2024. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF troops operate in the West Bank. August 7, 2024.
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

Just as some of the lessons learned from Gaza on October 7 can be applied to the West Bank, the reverse is also true: lessons learned over the years fighting terror in Judea and Samaria can be applied in Gaza.

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IDF, Shin Bet recover body of soldier killed on Oct. 7

The IDF noted it was during a separate operation from finding rescued hostage Qaid Farhan Alkadi

By YONAH JEREMY BOB
 IDF troops from the 16th Infantry Brigade conducted an underground operation in central Gaza, destroying terrorist infrastructure, August 28, 2024  (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)
IDF troops from the 16th Infantry Brigade conducted an underground operation in central Gaza, destroying terrorist infrastructure, August 28, 2024
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)

The IDF announced on Wednesday that it found the body of an Israeli hostage who had been held by Hamas since its October 7 invasion during an operation late Tuesday night.

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IDF announces fallen soldier Yohay Hay Glam killed in central Gaza Strip

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
  (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

St.-Sgt.-Maj. (res.) Yohay Hay Glam was killed in battle while fighting in the Gaza Strip.

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Iran enjoyed benefit to ‘waiting game’ of retaliation - analysis

Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, has hinted at retaliation for the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, keeping the region on edge.

By SETH J. FRANTZMAN
 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei looks on during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, April 3, 2024.  (photo credit: Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS)
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei looks on during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, April 3, 2024.
(photo credit: Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS)

This week, Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, said that Iran would retaliate for the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31. The comments were reported in Iranian state media. His reference to Iran’s “response” to Israel is part of a kind of drum roll by Iranian officials in which they seek to reassure the region that Iran will eventually do something.

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IDF destroys attack tunnel which Hamas repaired following 2014's Operation Protective Edge

The IDF destroyed a 3-kilometer offensive tunnel in Gaza, previously partially demolished in 2014, used and repaired by Hamas.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF troops from the 16th Infantry Brigade conducted an underground operation in central Gaza, destroying terrorist infrastructure, August 28, 2024 (credit: IDF spokesperson unit)

The IDF destroyed a 3-kilometer-long offensive tunnel in central Gaza, rebuilt by Hamas since 2014.

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Namibia blocks vessel suspected of carrying 'explosive material destined for Israel'

Namibia barred the MV Kathrin from docking over suspicions of carrying military cargo for Israel, aligning with its support for Palestine during the Gaza conflict.

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 Sandwich Harbour, Walvis Bay, Namibia. (photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Sandwich Harbour, Walvis Bay, Namibia.
(photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)

The MV Kathrin, traveling from Vietnam, was blocked from docking at Namibia's Walvis Bay port due to suspicions of carrying explosive material for Israel.

Namibian Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab confirmed the ship was barred, with the Economic and Social Justice Trust welcoming the move, noting it respects international law.

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Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi appoints Elad Goren as new Head of Humanitarian-Civilian effort in Gaza

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 breaking news (photo credit: JPOST STAFF)
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Lt. Col. Elad Goren has been appointed Head of the Humanitarian-Civilian Effort in the Gaza Strip.

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IDF confirms terrorist killed in strike was released in hostage deal

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  (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

One of the terrorists killed in a joint IDF and Shin Bet operation on Monday in the Nur Shams area, along with four other terrorists, had been released as part of the hostage deal in November 2023, the IDF confirmed on Wednesday. 

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IDF circles hospitals in the West Bank, questions staff - report

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  (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

While operating in the West Bank, IDF soldiers circled hospitals in Jenin, Tulkarm, and Tubas and are questioning the staff, Israeli media reported on Wednesday morning, citing Palestinian reports.

"Plans to storm the hospital, which has been under siege since morning," claimed Jenin governor concerning the IDF's next steps.

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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
  • 108 hostages remain in Gaza
  • 48 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says