Gaza Strip
In Khan Yunis, an Islamic Jihad operative who fired projectiles at troops and Israeli territory was eliminated.
Citing two U.S. sources, “Axios” reported that the two leaders were to discuss the proposed Gaza ceasefire.
Hamas, boycotting the negotiation session, will be “consulted” after it is over.
The Hamas chief does not want to allow hostages who are alive out of his reach “since it is the one guarantee for his survival,” expert tells JNS.
The Israeli Air Force struck Hamas terror targets adjacent to the launch site.
Israel seeks to balance security and humanitarian needs, and promote alternatives to Hamas rule.
“I’m not giving up,” the president said.
“It’s getting harder,” U.S. President Joe Biden said of a deal between Israel and Hamas. “I’m not giving up.”
One rocket landed in the Mediterranean Sea, and the other fell short inside Gaza.
A male captive was killed and two female hostages wounded by their captors in two separate incidents, according to the terror group • IDF says it cannot refute or confirm the claims.
“We expressed our support for the defense of Israel against Iranian aggression and attacks by Iran-backed terrorist groups,” the officials from five countries said in a statement.
Sgt. Omer Ginzburg’s death brings the total IDF death toll to 330 since the start of Gaza ground operations on Oct. 27 and to 690 on all fronts since Oct. 7.
