Israel at war day 537: What's going on in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria?
Houthis fire missiles at Israel • IDF in Rafah area • IDF operates in West Bank • IDF strikes terrorist in Lebanon • Egyptian security delegation heads to Qatar for Gaza deal talks
US proposes new offer to Hamas for release of American-Israeli Edan Alexander - report
The United States delivered a message to Hamas via Qatari intermediaries in an effort to release the American-Israeli hostage, Edan Alexander, from captivity, according to a report on Thursday evening.
Go to the full article >>Politicians cannot attack IDF, haredim must join military, Hagari says
IDF chief Zamir: "Hagari delivered the difficult news and the good news to the public every evening, with courage, sensitivity, and composure."
The political class must avoid dragging the IDF into their politics, Outgoing IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Daniel Hagari said on Thursday in his outgoing speech in Tel Aviv, moments before he passed command over to incoming chief Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin.
Hagari said that the IDF must “be left above and outside of all debate and disagreement. Anything else endangers the ability to accomplish its role” of protecting Israel.
The IDF chief spokesperson said that the state must immediately draft all of those who are eligible, an obvious reference to the haredi sector, and not wait for years into the future.
Go to the full article >>IDF strikes two Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon
The IDF conducted a strike on two Hezbollah terrorists near Baraachit in southern Lebanon on Thursday evening, the military announced.
Go to the full article >>IDF kills two terrorists, arrests dozens, seizes weapons amid ongoing West Bank op.
The IDF conducted widespread counter-terror operations across the West Bank over the past week as part of a clamp down on terror infrastructure in the region.
The IDF eliminated two terrorists, apprehended approximately 80 wanted suspects, and confiscated dozens of weapons, including explosive devices, munitions, and additional combat equipment, over the past week, the military announced on Thursday.
Go to the full article >>IDF Col. Efraim Avni's appointment to Paratroopers Brigade Commander delayed
IDF Col. Efraim Avni's appointment to Paratroopers Brigade Commander will be delayed until the October 7 investigations are complete, Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir announced on Thursday according to Israeli media.
Go to the full article >>Politicians cannot attack IDF, haredim must join military, Hagari says
IDF chief Zamir: "Hagari delivered the difficult news and the good news to the public every evening, with courage, sensitivity, and composure."
The political class must avoid dragging the IDF into their politics, Outgoing IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Daniel Hagari said on Thursday in his outgoing speech in Tel Aviv, moments before he passed command over to incoming chief Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin.
Go to the full article >>Strock to Netanyahu: Relationship with Palestinian Authority must be clarified
Strock emphasized that the cabinet must set a clear directive to guide all state authorities in light of the common mistake that there is a need to "strengthen" the PA.
National Missions Minister Orit Strock (Religious Zionist Party) demanded on Thursday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convene a cabinet meeting to discuss Israel's relationship with the Palestinian Authority (PA).
Go to the full article >>Houthi escalation shows terrorist group not deterred - analysis
The Houthis are showing they can attack at any time and place of their choosing.
The Iranian-backed Houthis launched two long-range missiles at Israel on March 27. This was an attempt by the group to showcase that they can fire multiple missiles in broad daylight, even as they continue to be hit by US airstrikes.
The Houthis have been attacking Israel for more than a year, using ballistic missiles and drones. They have also attacked ships in the Red Sea. However, March 27 will go down as yet another example of their escalation.
Go to the full article >>IDF thwart drug smuggling attempt at Egyptian border
The IDF's 512th "Paran" Regional Brigade thwarted a drug smuggling attempt at the Egyptian border earlier on Thursday, the military announced.
Go to the full article >>What are the implications for anti-Hamas protests in Gaza? - analysis
Anti-Hamas protests should not be conflated with a pro-peace movement, at least until proven otherwise.
The rare anti-Hamas demonstrations that took place over the past few days in Gaza took many by surprise. In fact, they were so rare and so surprising that analysts had a hard time seeing them as spontaneous or authentic, questioning half-jokingly whether they may have been orchestrated by Hamas, which has ruled the Gaza Strip with an iron fist for decades, quashing any form of dissent.
Go to the full article >>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 Supernova music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities.
- 59 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 a.m.
- Netanyahu confirmed the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire on January 17, 2025
- 735 terrorists will be released as part of the hostage deal.