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“If there are no soldiers, it will lead to the downfall of the nation,” declares Knesset member Moshe Saada.
One suspect was arrested, the Israel Defense Forces announced.
Pope Francis wrote a letter on the occasion of 80 years since the head of the church called on the Virgin Mary to save the Vatican from the Nazis.
“We will continue telling the truth about the atrocities of Oct. 7 in any way we can,” said Ofir Akunis, Israel’s consul general in New York.
Israeli forces killed three armed terrorists.
The IDF and Shin Bet are investigating the incident, which occurred near the Taysir checkpoint.
Hamas claims the proposal is not the same as that outlined by President Biden, it does not require an end to the war and withdrawal of Israeli forces.
The army believes that the action in Rafah is “progressing and precise,” and will be completed by the end of the month.
Hamas and Islamic Jihad forces were “exploiting” the facility as a shelter from which to direct and carry out attacks, according to the military.
Sgt. (res.) Refael Kauders, 39, was killed and nine other soldiers wounded in the attack, one seriously.
The Israeli defense minister spoke after U.S. President Joe Biden launched a proposal offering Hamas an immediate “full and complete ceasefire.”
The “LOTAR Otef” unit will consist of troops who previously served in special forces and live in the Gaza border towns.
