Israeli strikes Iranian targets near Syrian capital of Damascus - report
The strikes focused on the Sayyidah Zaynab area, which has witnessed multiple alleged Israeli airstrikes in recent months
Heavy fighting reported between IDF and Hamas in western Gaza City, in the northern Gaza Strip
US optimistic as Qatar signals positive steps in hostage deal with Hamas
Qatar, serving as a mediator alongside Egypt, has hinted at positive progress that may pave the way for a temporary halt to the ongoing war in Gaza
US congress schedules test vote for bill that includes aid to Israel
New Zealand to halt UNRWA funding
New Zealand became the latest country to announce a cessation of funds provided to UNRWA, the UN agency tasked with providing assistance to Palestinian refugees. This comes after Israel provided evidence that many of the members in Gaza participated in the October 7 attack on Israel, including some who held hostages in their homes.
US envoy to UN reiterates 'full support' for humanitarian aid to Gaza
US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield met with UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza Sigrid Kaag over expanding humanitarian aid to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Thomas-Greenfield, according to a press release, "reiterated the United States' full support for Coordinator Kaag's mandate to accelerate the delivery of life-saving aid into Gaza and emphasized the importance of regional states cooperating with the UN's efforts."
Reports of intense bombardment in Khan Younis, Rafah
Gazan media sources reported on renewed attacks in Khan Younis and Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip.
Qatar hails 'good progress'; Hamas insists on 'comprehensive ceasefire'
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani hailed the "good progress" in negotiations between Israel and Hamas, highlighted by a new proposal. He said Qatar is "hoping to relay this proposal to Hamas and to get them to a place where they engage positively and constructively in the process."
Meanwhile, a Hamas spokesperson insisted on a "complete and comprehensive ceasefire" in place of a temporary lull in fighting, as well as the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Palestinian enclave.
'We have to understand we are in a long war, it can take months or years…you don't say we'll stop fighting'
US's Blinken says he sees 'real hope' for Gaza hostage deal after Paris talks
Qatari Prime Minister meets Antony Blinken in Washington
Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abd al-Rahman bin Jassim al-Thani met with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in Washington. The two discussed the situation in the Gaza Strip and the introduction of humanitarian aid, as well as "the urgency of finding a just solution to the Palestinian question"
In response to the potential agreement reached in Paris, Hamas reiterated its position that any deal must be preceded by a ceasefire and withdrawal of IDF forces
"The attendees stressed the need to stop the Zionist aggression and withdraw enemy forces from the Gaza Strip before any exchange of prisoners from both sides takes place, and on the basis of all for all."
Hamas took over UNRWA and is using it as one of its civilian wings to control Gaza
40 US troops were injured in the Jordan-Syria border attack
Eight of them were transferred to Iraq for treatment, three to Germany.
According to officials the attack had "footprints" of Hezbollah.
An estimated 2000 Hamas terrorists have been eliminated, says IDF Spokesperson Hagari
"The fighting is long and requires patience and professionalism"
IDF destroys Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in Lebanon
IDF attacks and destroyed Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in Lebanese territory less than two hours since the last attack. A number of terrorist infrastructures of the organization were destroyed along with an observation post in the Markaba, A-Taiba and Maron al-Ras areas in southern Lebanon.
🚨Rocket alert sirens sound in northern Israel
US President Biden hold meeting with national security team in the White House to discuss the attack on US troops on Jordan-Syria border
Incident report in Yemen- merchant vessel approached by a small craft with weapons
Defense Minister Gallant promised US not to allow the Israeli resettlement of the Gaza Strip - report
Potential hostage deal framework would release 100-250 terrorist prisoners for every abductee returned - report
This would total in about 5,000 prisoners released, including those charged with serious murders
Half of Hamas terrorist are either dead or wounded, DM Gallant tells IDF troops
Rocket alert sirens sound in Rosh Hanikra, northern Israel; Hezbollah claims it hit the northern base of Biranit with Burkan missiles
Austria joins the list of countries that suspended funding for UNRWA over Oct. 7 links allegations
New conditions of the UN delegation to northern Gaza reported
The United Nations (UN) delegation is said to be allowed to visit northern Gaza under several conditions from Israel. First, Israel's defense minister Gallant demanded that the delegation visits the southern Israel communities hit by the Hamas attack on Oct. 7.
Second, Israel highlights that its troops are not allowing the Gaza residents to return to the Strip's north amid the hostilities.
Third, presence of a US official in the delegation has reportedly been inquired.
IDF attacks terrorist infrastructure, reports clashes across the Gaza Strip
In Khan Younis, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) directed an aircraft that attacked two compounds used as terrorist infrastructure, read the statement made by the Israeli military on Monday. Armed terrorists located inside the compounds are said to have been killed.
Five terrorists armed with an RPG were killed in a separate raid. Israeli troops reportedly located large quantities of weapons, including an RPG and military equipment.
The IDF ground troops are said to have identified and killed four terrorists preparing an attack on the Israeli forces adjacent to the Al-Amal Hospital. The troops conducted a targeted raid on a compound used as a Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) hideout and located weapons stored in the hideout.
Meanwhile, in central Gaza, the IDF troops have reported several battles resulting in killing of terrorists. According to the IDF statement, the troops were assisted by tank fire directed field observers and infantry soldiers.
In the outskirts of Al-Shati in northern Gaza, IDF reported killing several an unspecified number of armed terrorists in various encounters. Israeli troops also located AK-47s, RPGs, explosive devices, missiles and several launchers in the area.
In northern Gaza, Israeli soldiers directed Air Force fighter jets that struck several terrorist targets: infrastructure, anti-tank and observation posts as well as tunnel shafts.
IDF drone crashes in a field near Kfar Mordechai upon returning from mission in Gaza - Israeli media report
New details of UNRWA staff accusations over Oct.7 released
According to NYT review of the allegations dossier, a school counselor from Khan Younis is "accused of working with his son to abduct a woman from Israel," while a social worker from Nuseirat in central Gaza "is accused of helping to bring the body of a dead Israeli soldier to Gaza, as well as distributing ammunition and coordinating vehicles on the day of the attack."
Israel, Hamas edging closer to deal that would see release of hostages for 2-month ceasefire – New York Times
