Israel-Hamas War day 310: What's happening in Israel and Iran?
US boosts Israeli defenses • Israeli intel expects Iran response soon • Hamas refuses next round of talks • Austin sends two ships and one submarine to Israel after Gallant call
F15 Fighter Jets on their way to conduct the strike in Yemen, July 21, 2024(photo credit: IDF SPOKESMAN’S UNIT)
Hamas kills one hostage and wounds two, terror group spokesman says
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated in a confidential review before the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee that there are between 20-25 living hostages in Gaza.
ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF Palestinian fighters from the armed wing of Hamas take part in a military parade to mark the anniversary of the 2014 war with Israel, near the border in the central Gaza Strip, July 19, 2023.(photo credit: REUTERS/IBRAHEEM ABU MUSTAFA)Go to the full article > >
US: We must be ready for significant attacks on Israel by Iran
The most important step right now is making sure that "Israel can defend itself and that we, the United States, have in place the proper force to help them defend themselves,” John Kirby said.
ByTOVAH LAZAROFF U.S. national security spokesperson John Kirby speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., March 25, 2024.(photo credit: REUTERS/ELIZABETH FRANTZ)Go to the full article > >
Gallant: 'There are between 20 - 35 living hostages in the humanitarian category' - report
During hostage negotiations, Israel has demanded the release of 33 living hostages.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant attends an assembly session in the plenum hall at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on July 10, 2024 in front of poster of hostages.(photo credit: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)Go to the full article > >
IDF confirms 31 terrorists killed in Gaza school attack
Israel 'very close to regional war,' former IDF general says amid Iran threat
"It is clear that this is heading towards a more serious escalation," Ziv noted, adding, "I don't think any of us really know [...] what exactly the Iranians and Hezbollah intend to do.
ByWALLA! Firefighters work to extinguish wildfires following drone attack from Lebanon in the Golan Heights, on August 6, 2024.(photo credit: MICHAEL GILADI/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >
Hezbollah's Radwan Force capable of infiltrating Israeli border - IDF officials
"Anyone who thinks that Hezbollah isn't training to infiltrate a squad of fighters into Israeli territory is mistaken," officers said.
ByAMIR BOHBOT Members of Hezbollah attend the funeral of Wissam Tawil, a commander of Hezbollah's elite Radwan forces who according to Lebanese security sources was killed during an Israeli strike on south Lebanon, in Khirbet Silem, Lebanon, January 9, 2024.(photo credit: REUTERS/AZIZ TAHER)Go to the full article > >
IAF commander disallows soldiers out of regular service to travel abroad
Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza
Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 at the Re'im music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities
115 hostages remain in Gaza
48 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says