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IDF raid Hamas stronghold in Gaza hospital, PM to undergo operation

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 The IDF begins operations in Beit Hanoun, in the northern Gaza on September 28, 2024.  (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
The IDF begins operations in Beit Hanoun, in the northern Gaza on September 28, 2024.
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

Netanyahu to undergo operation to remove prostate on Monday, not appear in court for trial

Although Netanyahu's health issues began on Wednesday, no notifications of the Prime Minister's health have been issued until now.

By AMICHAI STEIN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on December 23, 2024. (photo credit: CHAIM GOLDBEG/FLASH90)
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on December 23, 2024.
(photo credit: CHAIM GOLDBEG/FLASH90)

"On Wednesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent an examination at Hadassah Hospital, where a urinary tract infection caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia was detected. Over the past few days, the prime minister has received antibiotic treatment, which successfully eradicated the infection," the Prime Minister's office announced on Saturday.

“Consequently, the prime minister will undergo a procedure tomorrow to remove the prostate. Full details will be provided later,” the statement said. "Despite this, Sunday's cabinet meeting will take place as planned."

Although Netanyahu's health issues began on Wednesday, no notifications of the Prime Minister's health have been issued until now.

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Overlooked warning: Rescued hostage's testimony could've stopped Rafah tragedy - report

Despite repeating his account twice, Alkadi's claims were dismissed. A few days later, the bodies of six hostages were discovered in the same tunnel.

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 Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Ori Danino, Alexander Lobanov and Almog Sarusi. (photo credit: Hostages and Missing Families Forum/Screenshot )
Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Ori Danino, Alexander Lobanov and Almog Sarusi.
(photo credit: Hostages and Missing Families Forum/Screenshot )

Rescued hostage Qaid Farhan Alkadi told the IDF that he heard a woman speaking Hebrew in nearby tunnels, but his testimony was ignored, according to a Saturday report by N12.

On August 27, the IDF successfully rescued Qaid Farhan Alkadi from a tunnel in Tel Sultan, Gaza. During his debriefing, Alkadi mentioned hearing a woman speaking Hebrew weeks prior to his rescue, the report said.

Despite repeating this account twice, the IDF initially dismissed his claims, questioning their reliability. A few days later, the bodies of six hostages were discovered in a tunnel close to the area of Alkadi's rescue.

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Iran, Houthi missile innovation present Israel with a new challenge - opinion

It seems our enemies are attempting to complicate interception by altering the trajectory of the missile mid-flight, making it harder to predict.

By YINON YAVOR
A DAMAGED BEDROOM in a home in Jaffa after a ballistic missile fired from Yemen hit a nearby playground last week. It seems our enemies are attempting to complicate matters by altering the trajectory of missiles in mid-flight, making the projectiles harder to intercept, says the writer. (photo credit: ITAI RON/FLASH90)
A DAMAGED BEDROOM in a home in Jaffa after a ballistic missile fired from Yemen hit a nearby playground last week. It seems our enemies are attempting to complicate matters by altering the trajectory of missiles in mid-flight, making the projectiles harder to intercept, says the writer.
(photo credit: ITAI RON/FLASH90)

Opinion | Missiles hitting Ramat Efal & Jaffa hint at advanced enemy tactics. Altered paths challenge even Israel's top-tier defenses. Is this a new threat era?

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Israelis may suffer consequences from extended campaign against Yemen's Houthis- report

According to the report, Israel is seeking more international collaboration and increasing intelligence gathering to carry out more strikes on the terror group.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 Israeli Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi (left), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (center left), Defense Minister Israel Katz (center right), Air Force chief Maj.-Gen. Tomer Bar (right) launching strikes against the Houthis in Yemen, December 26, 2024. (photo credit: GPO)
Israeli Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi (left), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (center left), Defense Minister Israel Katz (center right), Air Force chief Maj.-Gen. Tomer Bar (right) launching strikes against the Houthis in Yemen, December 26, 2024.
(photo credit: GPO)

Israel's long-term campaign against Yemen's Houthis could have potential consequences, such as disrupting international flights at Ben-Gurion Airport and an increased number of launches from Yemen to Israel, N12 reported on Friday.

According to the report, Israel has decided to start gathering more intelligence and carry out more strikes on the Houthis, signaling the start of a broader campaign.

N12 also reported that the IDF will start collaborating with international partners more to conduct more strikes in Yemen. 

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IDF, Shin Bet arrest over 200 terror suspects in raid of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza

The operation followed intelligence indicating that the hospital was being exploited as a command center by terrorists.

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Shayet 13 special forces operate in the Kamal Adwan Hospital in the Gaza Strip, December 28, 2024. (IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

IDF & Shin Bet arrest 240+ terrorists and seized weapons while evacuating patients in a targeted op. at Kamal Adwan Hospital, Gaza.

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IDF issues evacuation warning in northern Gaza areas

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 breaking news (photo credit: JPOST STAFF)
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IDF Arabic Spokesperson Col. Avichay Adraee issued an urgent evacuation warning for Gazans in the northern Gaza area, particularly Beit Hanoun, on X/Twitter on Saturday.

The evacuation warning comes shortly after two rockets from the strip activated sirens in the Jerusalem and Shfela areas.

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Rocket sirens sound in Gaza border communities, Jerusalem areas

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Rocket sirens sounded in the Gaza border communities of Mefalsim and Nir Am on Saturday.

Shortly after, sirens activated in multiple areas near Jerusalem due to rockets fired from the Gaza Strip.

According to Magen David Adom (MDA) there are no injuries at this time.

This is a developing story.

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WATCH: The IDF's 300th Brigade operates in southern Lebanon

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The IDF's 300th Brigade operates in southern Lebanon. December 28, 2024. (Credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit)
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WATCH: A Hezbollah weapons storage facility in an underground tunnel in southern Lebanon

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A Hezbollah weapons storage facility in an underground tunnel in southern Lebanon. December 28, 2024. (Credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit)
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WATCH: A Hezbollah machine gun directed at Israel in southern Lebanon

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A Hezbollah machine gun directed at Israel in southern Lebanon. December 28, 2024. (Credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit)
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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.