Israel at War day 601: What's happening in Israel, Gaza, Lebanon?
IDF publishes worker's death in Gaza • IDF calls on civilians to evacuate from Nuseirat
Hamas says it received Witkoff's new Gaza ceasefire proposal, studying it
Hamas said on Thursday it received the US envoy Witkoff's new proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza from mediators, adding that it is studying it.
Go to the full article >>IDF Arabic spox. issues evacuation warning for areas in Nuseirat, central Gaza
IDF Arabic Spokesperson Avichay Adraee on Thursday warned civilians to evacuate from the Nuseirat area in central Gaza in a post on X/Twitter.
Araee wrote that Hamas terrorists were operating in civilian infrastructure in the area, and told civilians to move away from these areas.
Go to the full article >>Baby of terror victim Tzeela Gez dies from wounds two weeks after attack
The baby had been in critical condition since birth, receiving care in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Haim Raviv, the infant delivered in an emergency Caesarean section following a deadly terrorist attack near Peduel and Bruchin in western Samaria, was pronounced dead early Wednesday morning at Schneider Children’s Medical Center in Petah Tikva.
He had been in critical condition since birth, receiving intensive care in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Despite prolonged resuscitation efforts, hospital staff were ultimately forced to declare his death. Raviv’s mother, Tzeela Gez, 33, a resident of Bruchin and mother of three, was critically wounded in the shooting and later died of her wounds.
Go to the full article >>US-Iran nuclear deal could be reached as soon as next round of talks, sources tell CNN
The fifth round of talks between the US and Iran concluded last Friday in Rome, with Iranian and Omani officials issuing positive statements.
An Iranian nuclear deal could be reached during the next round of talks between the United States and Iran, sources told CNN on Wednesday.
The report said that mediators are "closing in on a broad agreement" that could be achieved next time the countries meet, likely in a Middle Eastern country.
US President Donald Trump also told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "not to disrupt talks," the report noted.
Go to the full article >>Gov't approves establishment of 22 new West Bank settlements
The decision includes plans to renew settlement activity in northern Samaria and develop new communities along the Jordan Valley border.
The government has approved the establishment of 22 new settlements in the West Bank, as part of a joint initiative by Defense Minister Israel Katz and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, the ministries announced in a joint statement on Thursday.
The decision includes plans to renew settlement activity in northern Samaria and develop new communities along the Jordan Valley border.
According to the Defense Ministry, the move follows the repeal of the Disengagement Law in specific areas, enabling renewed activity in Homesh and Sa-Nur. The plan is intended to expand settlement infrastructure and strengthen Israel’s strategic position across the region.
Go to the full article >>Gaza Humanitarian Foundation denies five killed at aid distribution site
GHF stated that as of Wednesday, two Safe Distribution Sites were fully operational, and that across the two sites, approximately 14,550 food boxes had been distributed.
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) on Wednesday denied reports of five Palestinian deaths following yesterday's distribution of humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip.
GHF rebutted the claim, stating that "no shots were fired at Palestinian crowds at the SDS [Safe Distribution Site] and there were no casualties."
GHF stated that as of Wednesday, two Safe Distribution Sites were fully operational, and that across the two sites, approximately 14,550 food boxes had been distributed. The group said that each box feeds 5.5 people for 3.5 days, totalling 840,262 meals.
Go to the full article >>New deal on the table: Witkoff proposal includes minor IDF withdrawal, new aid distibution
10 living hostages and 18 hostage bodies would be released for a 60-day ceasefire, minor IDF withdrawal, and aid distribution changes.
US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff has presented Israel and Hamas with a modified version of his outline for a partial hostage release-ceasefire deal, a source told The Jerusalem Post on Thursday.
According to the source, his modified proposal would include the release of 10 living hostages. The hostage release would take place in two rounds.
The proposal included four additional key points.
Go to the full article >>IDF demolishes home of Hamas suicide bomber from West Bank
IDF troops demolished the home of Hamas operative Jaafar Muna in the West Bank city of Nablus during an overnight operation on Wednesday, the IDF confirmed on Thursday.
Muna was responsible for a suicide bombing in Tel Aviv involving what security officials described as an unusual improvised explosive device. He was part of a terrorist cell operating out of Nablus and directed by Hamas operatives based abroad.
On the day of the attempted attack, Muna traveled to Tel Aviv wearing an explosive belt and intended to detonate it near a synagogue. However, the device either detonated prematurely or malfunctioned, killing only Muna and resulting in no other fatalities.
Go to the full article >>Historic breakthrough: IDF reveals Iron Beam-like laser defense shot down dozens of aerial threats
The Iron Beam is the most advanced, operational laser in the world, though England, the US, and others have relatively advanced lasers.
In a historic breakthrough, the IDF on Wednesday announced that an unnamed laser defense system similar to the much celebrated Iron Beam laser system has shot down dozens of aerial threats during the war.
Already in fall 2024, The Jerusalem Post had learned that the IDF had used laser defense systems in operational situations but was barred from reporting on that at the time.
Go to the full article >>Trump confirms he told Netanyahu not to act against Iran in private talks
"I told him this would be inappropriate to do right now because we're very close to a solution now," Trump told reporters.
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that he had warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last week not to take actions that could disrupt nuclear talks with Iran.
"I told him this would be inappropriate to do right now because we're very close to a solution now," Trump told reporters. "That could change at any moment."
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.
- 58 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.