IDF
In addition to the 10 Israelis, Hamas released two hostages with foreign citizenship, the IDF said.
Terrorists detonated three IEDs at two different locations, wounding several soldiers, according to the Israel Defense Forces.
The IDF chief met with heads of authorities in the north, assuring them “we will not be able to return to the reality that existed here before the war.”
The Biden administration has “reinforced in very clear language” that renewed fighting must not “produce significant further displacement of persons.”
The Israeli military is preparing to relaunch its ground offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip when a days-long ceasefire deal expires.
The pause in Israel’s war against Hamas provides an opportunity for assessment. While the IDF has been forced to fight Hamas on its own turf, Jerusalem has responded with overwhelming military precision and force, diplomatic support, and most importantly, domestic resolve.
The Israel Defense Forces revealed that Hamas was holding the bodies of three soldiers abducted on Oct. 7.
The GOP presidential candidate said “Hamas is trying to wipe Israel off the map. And they’re doing so with Iranian, North Korean and Russian assistance.”
“IDF and ISA forces are currently accompanying 11 released hostages inside Israeli territory,” the Israeli military announced.
There was no immediate confirmation from Jerusalem.
Hamas members Adham Hawwas and Ismail Hawwas were both seen in security footage at Kibbutz Alumim and inside the Gaza City medical center.
Netanyahu joined the tech billionaire on the visit to one of the communities worst-hit during the Hamas assault on southern Israel.
