Israel
IDF claims to have killed militants infiltrating from Lebanon
In a post on X, the military said: "IDF surveillance detected a short time ago, a terrorist cell that tried to infiltrate Israel from Lebanon. An IDF remotely piloted aircraft attacked the cell and eliminated several terrorists." The IDF however, did not provide the time and location of the operation, neither did it give a definitive number of the slain terrorists.
Hamas using civilians as human shields to stop evacuation: IDF
On Friday, the Israeli military has ordered approximately 1 million civilians in and around Gaza City to move to the southern areas of Gaza, reports CNN. On Saturday morning, IDF spokesman Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus said it was “worrying” that Hamas "has stopped" and "tried to stop Palestinian civilians from evacuating" using messages, checkpoints and stops on the ground.
Israel infantry forces, tanks enter Gaza Strip territory in 'localised raids'
According to the military, the troops scanned and collected various findings "that may help in the effort to locate the missing", the Times of Israel reported. The IDF says the troops also killed a number of terrorists in the area, including a Hamas cell that launched anti-tank guided missiles at Israel.
Israel's demand for Palestinians in Gaza to move south unacceptable: Turkey
"Forcing the 2.5 million people of Gaza, who have been subjected to indiscriminate bombing for days, collectively deprived of electricity, water, and food, to migrate in a highly restricted area, is not only a clear violation of international law but also has no place in humanity," the ministry said in a statement on Friday, TRT World reported.
Jordanian riot police disperse pro-Palestinian protesters trying to reach border with Israeli-occupied West Bank
Thousands held anti-Israel demonstrations across the country. Jordan was worried a regional widening of violence arising from the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza could have repercussions for itself given that a large percentage of its population are Palestinians, Daily Mail reported.
Israeli flag carrier to fly home overseas reservists in mass mobilisation
The flights are intended for reserve soldiers who received an emergency call-up by the Israeli military, as well as other security and rescue personnel abroad whose presence in Israel is deemed essential, Xinhua news agency quoted the statement as saying. It added that the flights are free of charge, with El Al covering the costs along with financial entities of the US.
Death toll in Israel-Hamas conflict nears 3,000
In an update, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus on Friday that at least 1,300 Israeli civilians and soldiers have been killed since the Hamas launched its brutal attack on October 7, CNN reported. Conricus added that 3,391 people have been injured in the terrorist attacks.
Blinken meets Netanyahu, assures full support on finding missing Americans
A large part of the discussion between Israel leaders and Blinken was the Americans in Israel who remain unaccounted for and working to release those being held hostage by Hamas.
IDF chief Halevi admits military failed to prevent Hamas attack, vows to investigate
"The IDF is responsible for the security of the country and its citizens, and on Saturday morning in the area surrounding the Gaza Strip, we did not handle it. We will learn, we will investigate, but now is the time for war," Halevi says from southern Israel.
For as long as America exists, Israel will never have to defend itself alone: Blinken
Blinken told a personal story as a Jew. He tells of his grandfather fleeing pogroms in Russia, and of his stepfather surviving concentration camps in the Holocaust, The Times of Israel reported.
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