Defense and Security
The target, Faris Qasim, was responsible for developing the terror group’s operational plans in Syria and Lebanon.
The Arab-Israeli lecturer had called Israel “criminal” and a “killing machine,” accusing Israel of lying about terrorists committing rapes and killing babies on Oct. 7.
Qaid Farhan Alkadi’s longtime friend called Hamas “devils.”
“The Jewish towns in Judea and Samaria are essential to the Jewish People and Israel’s security,” Israeli President Isaac Herzog said.
Expressing support for a proscribed organization is a criminal offense in Britain under Section 12 of the Terrorism Act.
“We must deal with the threat just as we deal with the terrorist infrastructure in Gaza,” said Foreign Minister Israel Katz.
The Israeli president congratulated Qaid Farhan Alkadi’s family on his safe return, and called for the swift return of all 108 hostages still being held by Hamas.
Staff Sgt. Amit Friedman, 19, from Or Yehuda, served with the Nahal Brigade’s 932nd Battalion.
Negotiations will resume in the Qatari capital after several days of talks in Cairo on a Gaza ceasefire agreement.
Nine Palestinian terrorists have been killed so far in clashes with Israeli forces, according to the Israeli military.
Out of 89 city, municipal and regional council leaders, only six attended the meeting with OC Northern Command Maj. Gen. Uri Gordin.
“Advancing U.S. support for the Palestinian people will be critically important in the months and years ahead,” the diplomat said.
