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Israeli raids in West Bank kill 9, cut off hospitals
Israel launched a major military operation in the West Bank to counter "terrorist activity," resulting in the deaths of nine Palestinians and injuries to 11 others. The Israel Defense Forces claimed the raids targeted militants, while Palestinians condemned the action. Violence in the area has intensified since Hamas' October 7 incursion into southern Israel.
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Israel foils 'large scale' Hezbollah attack, retaliates with strikes on Lebanon
The Israeli military stated that its fighter jets had destroyed thousands of Hezbollah rocket launchers, some aimed at northern and central Israel. "We were able to thwart a big part of it this morning," said Israeli military spokesman Nadav Shoshani, describing the attack as part of a larger, planned operation by Hezbollah.
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Eight Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza
Last month, Israel’s Supreme Court ordered an end to government subsidies for many ultra-Orthodox men who don’t serve in the army. A new draft law hasn't been passed, but the coalition of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week voted in favor of extending exemptions for religious men. Although the vote was only procedural, it caused an uproar by being approved during a war in which hundreds of soldiers have died and many others remain inside Gaza or on the front lines against Hezbollah militants in Lebanon.
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Palestinian Islamic Jihad group releases video of Russian-Israeli hostage Sasha Trufanov alive in Gaza around 200 days after abduction
All Eyes on Rafah (Google Trends): The Palestinian Islamic Jihad released a 30-second video of hostage Alexander (Sasha) Trufanov in Gaza, showing him identifying himself and mentioning future updates. Trufanov was abducted during an October 7 Hamas-led attack, which killed 1,200 in Israel and captured 252 hostages. His family, partially released, still awaits his return amid renewed Israeli negotiations with Hamas.
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Netanyahu calls Israeli strike on Rafah 'tragic mistake', says 'we are investigating case'
In his address at the Israeli Knesset on Monday, Netanyahu said, "Despite our best effort, not to harm those not involved, unfortunately a tragic mistake happened last night. We are investigating the case."
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UN chief Antonio Guterres condemns Israeli strike in Rafah, says 'horror must stop'
UN Secretary-General and High Commissioner for Human Rights condemn Israeli strike in Rafah. 45 killed in Gaza camp. IDF targeted Hamas officials. Netanyahu acknowledges 'tragic mistake.' Paramedics, firefighters respond in safe zones. Sirens in Tel Aviv.
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Israeli airstrikes hit Rafah, kills two senior Hamas commanders
Israeli airstrikes on Rafah on Sunday night killed two senior Hamas commanders and 35 others, injuring dozens more. The strike targeted a Hamas compound following Hamas's rocket attack on Tel Aviv. The IDF confirmed the deaths of Yassin Rabia, Hamas's West Bank headquarters commander, and Khaled Najjar, another senior commander. Rabia managed military operations and directed attacks in the West Bank, while Najjar coordinated shooting attacks and funneled funds to Hamas operatives. Despite an ICJ order to halt operations, Israel continued its assault in Rafah.
Israel strikes rocket launchers aimed at border crossing expediting aid deliveries
An Israeli airstrike destroyed two rocket launchers in Rafah targeting the Kerem Shalom border crossing, the IDF reported. This week, 2,000 aid trucks entered Gaza, mostly through Kerem Shalom, crucial since Egypt closed its Rafah border after Israel's takeover. Undelivered food rots on Egypt's side. IDF operations in Rafah eliminated Hamas squads and uncovered weapons caches. In northern Gaza, a Hamas arms stash was found in a school. Israeli airstrikes hit 50 targets, including weapons facilities. Hamas's October 7 attacks killed 1,200 people and took 252 hostages, with 125 remaining, 39 presumed dead.
Israel to restart Gaza truce talks as hostage video sparks outrage
The 190-second clip, compiled from footage filmed by the militants on the day of the attack, shows five young women in civilian clothes, some bruised and bloodied, lined up against a wall before being pushed into a jeep. The women, who Israel confirmed are military personnel, were kidnapped when Hamas invaded Israel and killed 1,200 people.
Israel pushes further into parts of north Gaza; new cracks in Netanyahu coalition
Israeli troops entered Gaza Strip, Rafah, clashing with Hamas. Benny Gantz threatened to resign if PM Netanyahu doesn't agree to a post-war plan by June 8, alarming Cairo. Netanyahu faces criticism for lack of endgame strategy.
Dozens killed and wounded as Israeli forces thrust deeper in Gaza's Jabalia and Rafah
Israeli troops and tanks advanced into the northern Gaza Strip, killing and wounding dozens of Palestinians, according to medics and residents. In Rafah, near the Egyptian border, Israel continued its ground offensive against Hamas, displacing many and causing widespread casualties. Israel's military targeted terrorist infrastructure, while Palestinian fighters retaliated with rockets and explosives. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant losses on both sides, with over 35,000 Palestinians and 281 Israeli soldiers reported dead. Rafah, sheltering over a million displaced Gazans, remains heavily bombarded amidst the prolonged conflict.
Hamas accepts Qatar-mediated proposal on hostage release, Israeli withdrawal from Gaza
Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire proposal mediated by Qatar and Egypt, potentially easing tensions in Gaza. The agreement, detailed in a document obtained by CNN, outlines a three-phase plan. It includes the release of Israeli hostages, gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and improved aid access. Each phase lasts 42 days, with a focus on achieving peace and rebuilding Gaza. International efforts are underway to facilitate the ceasefire, with optimism for a swift resolution and sustainable aid flow into Gaza.
Israel reopens Gaza's Erez crossing for first time since Oct 7
It is the only crossing located on Gaza's northern border. Before the war, it served as the only crossing point for pedestrian traffic. Before the attacks of October 7, it was primarily used by international personnel such as diplomats, aid workers, and journalists and also Palestinians with work or medical permits, while trucks used the Kerem Shalom crossing at the southern end of the Strip.
Hezbollah, state media say Israeli drone strike hits east Lebanon
In eastern Lebanon, one person was wounded in an Israeli drone attack following increased cross-border fire between Hezbollah and Israel. The strike targeted a truck carrying fuel for Hezbollah in the village of Duris, southwest of Baalbek. Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant mentioned "offensive action" in southern Lebanon. The exchange of fire, intensified since the Gaza war, has raised concerns of a larger conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. The area has been a focal point for clashes, with both sides sustaining casualties and causing displacements.
Israel hits 40 sites in Lebanon, says it has killed 'half' of Hezbollah brass
The army said Hezbollah "has established dozens of terror means and infrastructures in the area" to attack Israel. Lebanon's state-run National News Agency said Israel had carried out more than 13 strikes near Aita al-Shaab and surrounding villages. "Israeli warplanes carried out ... more than 13 air strikes targeting the outskirts of the towns of Aita al-Shaab, Ramya, Jabal Balat and Khallet Warda," it said.
Israel says forces carrying out 'offensive action' in south Lebanon
Israeli forces are carrying out "offensive action" across southern Lebanon, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said Wednesday without specifying whether ground troops had crossed the border. "Many forces are deployed on the border and IDF (army) forces are carrying out offensive action currently throughout southern Lebanon," Gallant said in a statement, also claiming that "half of Hezbollah's commanders in southern Lebanon have been eliminated" in months of violence.
'Complete madness': Israel rebukes US over reported sanctions plan against IDF unit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials have strongly criticized the United States for reportedly planning to impose sanctions on the Israel Defense Forces' (IDF) Netzah Yehuda battalion over alleged human rights violations. They describe it as a "dangerous precedent" and a "height of absurdity" during a time of conflict. The US decision, if implemented, would be the first time such action is taken against an Israeli military unit. Israeli leaders have emphasized the battalion's adherence to military and international law and expressed concern over the implications of the sanctions.
Benjamin Netanyahu tells army recruits Israel fighting Hamas 'without mercy'
Netanyahu vows to fight Hamas 'without mercy' amidst ongoing Gaza bombings. Civilian death toll rises, sparking humanitarian crisis. Iran attack heightens tensions. 33,843 deaths in Gaza. Netanyahu assures IDF's determination to combat brutal enemy.
Can Israel's ultra-Orthodox military volunteers help defuse the battle over conscription?
Yossi Levi, a member of the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, has expressed concern over the exemption from compulsory military service for the ultra-Orthodox, which has led to protests and threats to the Israeli government. Around 10% of the ultra-Orthodox, known as haredim, come forward voluntarily for the standard three years of military service, with some becoming officers. However, Levi believes that attitudes are softening within some parts of the community towards military service amid the war.
Israeli troops raid hospital in Gaza Strip, arrest 20 Hamas fighters. Know how they carried out operation
Israeli military, IDF special units were deployed to the Al-Amal Hospital in Khan Younis city of Gaza Strip last week after intelligence suggested Hamas members were operating inside the civilian space. They raided the hospital and arrested 20 Hamas fighters. Know in detail.
Gaza death toll: 25,000 & counting
The level of death, destruction and displacement from the war already is without precedent in the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Yet Israeli officials say the fighting is likely to continue for several more months. The slow progress and the plight of the hostages held in Gaza has divided ordinary Israelis threatens to ignite a wider war involving Iran-backed groups in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Yemen that support the Palestinians.
Hamas terrorists in Gaza school fires on soldiers as civilians sheltered there
Soldiers from the IDF's 188th Brigade's combat team had been operating in the area of a school in the Al Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza, encountering Hamas squads firing from buildings. On Thursday, the military received intelligence that dozens of Hamas terrorists were entrenching themselves inside a school with a civilian population.
Mass exodus in Central Gaza as IDF advances
Israeli tanks have advanced into a town in the central Gaza Strip, forcing tens of thousands of displaced Palestinian families to flee in a new exodus. Palestinian health authorities said 210 people were confirmed killed in Israeli strikes in the past 24 hours, raising the toll of the war to 21,320 dead, nearly 1 percent of the enclave's population.
"That's not IDF": Chief of General Staff guides troops on rules of engagement
Israel's IDF Chief Herzi Halevi guides troops on engagement rules post the mistaken killing of three hostages, emphasizing caution. He instructs against attacking unarmed individuals or those surrendering with white flags, stating it isn't IDF protocol. The IDF shared his message on Twitter. Earlier, the IDF acknowledged responsibility for the tragic incident, with Israeli leaders expressing remorse while vowing to continue the ground operation against Hamas. Defense Minister Gallant took responsibility, underscoring accountability in the ongoing conflict.
Ambush kills nine Israeli soldiers in Gaza
The air and ground war has killed thousands of Palestinian civilians and pushed nearly 85% of Gaza's population from their homes, sparking international outrage. The US has repeatedly called on Israel to take greater measures to spare civilians, even as it has rushed military aid to its close ally.
IDF says it struck manned Hezbollah observation post in Lebanon
In addition, the IDF said it identified a group of operatives at an anti-tank missile launch site, from where the attack was conducted earlier. According to the IDF, the site and operatives were struck.
Son of Israeli minister among two soldiers killed in Gaza: IDF
The IDF informed that Eisenkot (25), of the 551st Brigade's 699th Battalion from Herzliya, was killed in northern Gaza.
Indian-origin soldier among Israelis killed in Gaza
An Indian-origin Israeli soldier, Master Sgt. (res.) Gil Daniels, was killed during conflict in Gaza this week. His death was confirmed by the Israel Defence Forces along with two other soldiers. The Indian Jewish Heritage Centre mourned Gil's loss, highlighting his commitment to service during the ongoing conflict. Gil, a respected figure with a master's degree from Hebrew University, was remembered fondly by friends and classmates for his intelligence and vibrant personality.
Israeli soldiers discover 35 Gaza tunnel shafts, seize weapons
Israeli forces uncovered 35 tunnel shafts and seized weapons in northern Gaza during raids on Hamas officials' homes in Rimal and Sheikh Ejalin neighborhoods. Multiple Hamas terrorists were killed, with raids revealing ammunition depots, rocket launchers, and engagements on the outskirts of Jabaliya. An airstrike eliminated a terror cell preparing to attack troops from a residential building. Israeli Navy commandos supported ground forces by targeting Hamas from the sea, using munitions and aiding missions while securing the coastline.
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