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IDF troops reach Litani River, Ceasefire announcement expected

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 IDF troops operating in the Litani River area in Lebanon for first time in over two decades. November 26, 2024.  (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF troops operating in the Litani River area in Lebanon for first time in over two decades. November 26, 2024.
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

Israeli right-wing politicians express opposition to emerging Israel-Lebanon agreement

Likud members are also criticizing Netanyahu for his intention to sign the agreement, arguing, that the prime minister attempts to appease the public and the UN Security Council.

By ANA BERSKY/MAARIV
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir asks the District Court in Jerusalem to bar the showing of an expose against him, November 10, 2024 (photo credit: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir asks the District Court in Jerusalem to bar the showing of an expose against him, November 10, 2024
(photo credit: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)

Amid internal and international pressure to end the conflict in Israel's North and the emerging settlement between Israel and Lebanon, some Israeli political leaders expressed their opposition to the upcoming agreement, which, among other things, strives to pressure Hamas to return the remaining 101 hostages still held in the Gaza Strip by the Gaza-based terrorist organization.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir opposed the move on Monday, calling it a "grave mistake" and a "historic missed opportunity" to eliminate the terrorist organization Hezbollah.

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Two wounded by Hezbollah rocket as Israel anticipates potential Lebanon ceasefire

The two wounded were in severe and mild condition and were receiving medical treatment.

By DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD, EYAL GREEN
Emergency services respond to three people were wounded following several direct rocket hits in Nahariya on November 26, 2024. (ISRAEL POLICE)

Two people were wounded following several direct rocket hits in Nahariya, Magen David Adom reported on Monday night.

Two of the wounded were listed as a woman in her 70s in severe condition and a man in his 80s in light condition with an ear wound, MDA reported. Several people are also being treated for anxiety.

The mayor of Nahariya, Ronen Marli, told the city's residents, "Residents of Nahariya, I ask you, we’ve just had a difficult night and it’s only starting. Another barrage, we have a direct hit on a building, one seriously injured, two others lightly injured, and several suffering from anxiety. They’ve been evacuated, but I beg you, please follow the Home Front Command's instructions.

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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