The Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization claimed it was behind "the barrage launched toward Ashdod and Ashkelon." The IDF' Arabic-language spokesperson issued a warning to residents of northern Gaza, stating: "The IDF will strike with great force any area from which rockets are launched."
In a rare press conference, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken questions from the press for the first time since December. “There are 20 hostages alive and 38 dead,” Netanyahu said. “We are prepared for a temporary ceasefire.”
The incident took place within the IDF's 646th Reserve Brigade. The inquiry concluded that the officer's lack of attentiveness was a contributing factor in the incident.
Court finds procedural flaws, conflict of interest, and lack of factual basis in decision-making process to terminate Ronen Bar. Although the decision was struck down, the government was not instructed to remedy the situation since Bar announced his resignation, which will take effect in June.
As part of the coordination for entering the area, the delegation was given an approved route they were required to follow. However, the delegation deviated from that route and entered a zone in which their presence was prohibited. The unit stationed at the location, which was aware that no diplomatic mission was authorized to be near its position, fired warning shots into the air in order to drive away the suspected intruders.
