TEL AVIV — An Israeli attack on Beit Lahiya in north Gaza has killed as many as 73 people, while many more are feared trapped under rubble, Al Jazeera reported Gaza authorities. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue efforts continue, Gaza’s Government Media Office said. The situation in northern Gaza remains dire […]
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Israel releases new footage of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar
TEL AVIV — The Israeli Defense Forces Spokesperson revealed new footage on Saturday evening documenting the death of Hamas leader and mastermind of the October 7 attacks Yahya Sinwar. Sinwar and two other terrorists were killed in a chance encounter with Israeli soldiers in Rafah on Thursday. His body was taken to Israel and positively […]
Over 400 killed in two weeks of Israeli assault on territory’s north: Gaza rescuers
JERUSALEM — Gaza’s civil defence agency said Saturday more than 400 Palestinians were killed in the north of the territory over the past two weeks during an ongoing military assault Israel says is aimed at preventing Hamas militants from regrouping. The military launched a sweeping air and ground assault targeting northern Gaza on October 6. […]
Drone launched towards Israel PM Netanyahu’s house, no casualties
JERUSALEM — Israel’s government said a drone was launched toward the the prime minister’s house Saturday, with no casualties. Sirens wailed Saturday morning in Israel, warning of incoming fire from Lebanon, with a drone launched toward Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s house in Caesarea, the Israeli government said. Neither he nor his wife were home […]
Israeli airstrike on northern Gaza Strip kills 33 Palestinians: Hamas
GAZA — At least 33 Palestinians were killed on Friday evening, 18 October, in an Israeli airstrike on the Jabalia camp in the northern Gaza Strip, the Hamas-run Gaza government media office said. Among the killed were 21 women, and total fatalities may reach 50 due to many victims trapped under rubble and buildings. The […]
Israeli military urges mass evacuation in Lebanon, calls up additional brigade for combat
JERUSALEM — The Israeli military continued its push into Lebanon on Friday, calling up another brigade for combat and urging residents of 23 listed villages and towns to flee northward. “For your own safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and move to the north of the Awali River,” Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Spokesperson Avichay […]
Palestine militant group Hamas confirms death of leader Yahya Sinwar
GAZA — Palestinian militant group Hamas on Friday confirmed its leader Yahya Sinwar had been killed by the Israeli military in Gaza, a day after Israel announced his death. “We mourn the great leader, the martyred brother, Yahya Sinwar, Abu Ibrahim,” Qatar-based Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya said in a recorded video statement broadcast by Al […]
2,367 killed, 11,088 injured by Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon: Health Ministry
BEIRUT — The death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon since the beginning of the Hezbollah-Israeli conflict on October 8, 2023, reached 2,367, while injuries went up to 11,088, the Lebanese Health Ministry said. Meanwhile, the death toll from Israeli airstrikes on different areas in Lebanon on October 15 reached 17 while injuries stood at […]
US warns Israel to boost Gaza aid in 30 days or face suspension of military support
WASHINGTON — The United States has warned Israel to take immediate steps to improve humanitarian aid access in Gaza within a month or face potential restrictions including suspension of military support, The Washington Post reported. This marks the most significant pressure Washington has placed on Israel since its war with Hamas began a year ago. […]
People near Israeli army base shaken by Hezbollah drone attack
BINYAMINA — People living near an Israeli army base hit by a Hezbollah drone strike described a loud explosion then multiple ambulances arriving, as fresh rocket fire and air raid sirens sent them rushing to shelters on Monday. Four soldiers were killed Sunday night by a Hezbollah drone at the base in the Binyamina area […]