Gaza Strip
Guterres condemned Jerusalem for its renewed offensive against Hamas, but stayed silent on the terror group’s rejection of U.S. ceasefire extension proposals.
A military site in northern Gaza was struck after the IDF detected preparations for launching attacks on Israeli territory.
The Jewish organization called for “unequivocal condemnation” of the Turkish president over his “relentless demonization of Israel.”
Eyal Zamir emphasized the mission to protect Gaza border communities and recover the hostages.
“Any discussion of humanitarian suffering that does not begin with the release of the hostages is not an honest discussion,” said Israel’s deputy ambassador to the U.N. Jonathan Miller.
The harsh language of some of Israel’s neighbors and allies contrasted sharply with the United State’s backing for the attacks.
Also, in a head-to-head matchup for who is best suited for the role of prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu defeated National Unity Party’s Benny Gantz by a margin of 47% to 17%.
“I would like to clarify to them that it is just the beginning,” the Israeli prime minister said in a message to Hamas.
The 53-year-old, who left Hamas captivity severely emaciated, has met this month with U.S. President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
“The Americans were informed before the attack and supported it,” Gideon Sa’ar said of the airstrikes against Hamas. “Because justice is on our side.”
Naji Abu Saif, known as “Abu Hamza,” was killed in a strike on a residential home in central Gaza, the terror group said.
The terrorist organization in Gaza was no longer releasing hostages while taking in the benefits of a ceasefire, the Minister of Foreign Affairs said.
