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IDF Destroys Terror Tunnels and Key Hamas Operatives in Southern Gaza Operation [VIDEOS]
The IDF reported a major operation targeting underground terror networks in the southern Gaza Strip, resulting in the elimination of several Hamas operatives, including two directly linked to the October 7 attack on Israel. This extensive campaign, led by the Southern Gaza Brigade alongside the Desert Reconnaissance Battalion, aimed to dismantle both surface-level and subterranean terrorist infrastructure.
The operation began with airstrikes by the IAF, which were directed at anti-tank positions, booby-trapped structures, and surveillance installations threatening IDF troops. During the ground operation, forces uncovered and destroyed two interconnected attack tunnels stretching over two kilometers and containing approximately twenty booby-trapped exit points and hidden weapons caches.
IDF troops engaged several terrorists, some of whom emerged from the tunnel network during the operation. Among the neutralized targets were Baha Abu Qarshin, commander of Hamas’s Shabura Battalion Nukhba force, and Muhammad Ibrahim Sateri, both implicated in the October 7 massacre.
IDF Airstrikes Target Hezbollah Drone Command Center and Weapons Sites in Lebanon
The IDF announced that its fighter jets recently struck a Hezbollah command center in the coastal Lebanese city of Tyre. According to the IDF, this facility was used by Hezbollah’s aerial forces to coordinate attacks on Israel with explosive drones and to oversee surveillance operations.
In additional strikes, IDF jets targeted Hezbollah’s weapons storage sites and rocket launchers in southern Lebanon. Among these was a launcher responsible for a rocket attack on Israel’s Carmel region earlier in the day, the military confirmed.
Israel Signs $5.2 Billion Deal for Next-Gen F-15 Fighter Jets with Boeing
In a significant defense advancement, the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) has finalized a $5.2 billion agreement with Boeing to procure 25 advanced F-15IA fighter jets, with an option to purchase 25 more. This transaction, supported by U.S. aid approved by the Administration and Congress, is a major step in strengthening Israel’s air capabilities. Director General of IMOD, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Eyal Zamir, authorized the purchase during a recent visit to the U.S., after coordinated negotiations with the Israeli Air Force.
The newly acquired F-15IA jets will feature advanced Israeli technology integration, expanded range, enhanced payloads, and superior performance across various mission profiles, allowing the Israeli Air Force to uphold its strategic edge in the Middle East. Delivery will start in 2031, with 4-6 aircraft arriving each year.
Maj. Gen. Zamir highlighted this deal as part of Israel’s broader strategy to bolster its operational readiness across all military domains. This F-15 acquisition follows the recent addition of a third F-35 squadron, marking a historic enhancement in Israel’s long-term defense capabilities.
Boeing Israel’s President, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Ido Nehushtan, emphasized the importance of Boeing’s enduring partnership with Israel and its commitment to fulfilling this procurement in collaboration with the U.S. and Israeli governments.
Netanyahu Extends Ambassador Herzog’s Tenure Until January 2025
Upon the completion of the three-year term allocated to the Israeli Ambassador to the US, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested that Ambassador Michael (Mike) Herzog temporarily extend his tenure until 20 January 2025.
The Prime Minister will, in the coming days, announce the appointment of a new ambassador who will soon leave for the transition period.
Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked Ambassador Herzog for his work over the last three years, and for his significant and professional contribution, especially during the challenging war period. Ambassador Herzog has honorably represented the State of Israel before administration officials, Congress, civil society organizations, the global media, and the American Jewish community.
Ben-Gvir Extends Ban on Family Visits for Security Prisoners
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has extended a temporary policy blocking family visits for inmates held on security charges in Israel, continuing the measure for another month. This decision follows similar restrictions imposed after last year’s October 7 attack by Hamas, with Ben Gvir aiming to further tighten conditions for prisoners linked to terrorism.
Hezbollah Fires Over 120 Rockets into Northern Israel, Causing Damage in Haifa Suburbs
The IDF says that approximately 50 rockets were launched from Lebanon toward northern Israel in a recent barrage, bringing today’s total to more than 120 rockets fired. The latest attack included around 20 rockets targeting the Western Galilee region and 30 aimed at the Haifa Bay area.
The IDF confirmed that some of the incoming rockets were intercepted, but several reached their targets. One rocket struck Kiryat Yam, a Haifa suburb, damaging multiple cars in the area. Emergency teams have been deployed to assess the damage and respond to any potential incidents as rocket fire continues to impact northern Israel.
Roof Damage in Kiryat Motzkin, Northern Israel, After Latest Hezbollah Rocket Barrage
Damage to the roof of a building in Kiryat Motzkin, Northern Israel, following the latest Hezbollah rocket barrage.
IDF Intensifies Operations Against Hezbollah and Hamas, Eliminating Dozens of Terrorists
The IDF announced expanded military actions targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza. In a coordinated series of strikes, the IDF reported eliminating around 60 Hezbollah terrorists in multiple attacks near Baalbek and north of the Litani River. Over the past 24 hours, the Israel Air Force (IAF) carried out strikes on more than 110 terror-related targets associated with Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, including weapon stockpiles, rocket launchers, and other terrorist infrastructure.
In southern Lebanon, the IDF continued its localized ground raids to dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure, seizing weapons and disabling a rocket launcher that posed a direct threat to Israeli troops. Meanwhile, in Gaza’s Jabaliya region, approximately 50 Hamas terrorists were reportedly killed as IDF forces dismantled additional terror installations.
The IDF also expanded operations to Beit Lahia, where prior intelligence pointed to further terrorist activity. To safeguard civilians, the IDF is organizing designated routes for Palestinians to evacuate combat zones. Additionally, IDF troops in Rafah neutralized several armed terrorists and worked with IAF support to prevent further attacks on Israeli forces.
IDF Expands Operations in Lebanon and Gaza, Neutralizing Dozens of Terrorists
The IDF has intensified their military activities in Lebanon and Gaza, focusing on dismantling Hezbollah and Hamas infrastructure. Over the past 24 hours, the IAF carried out a series of strikes, targeting more than 110 sites linked to Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza. The attacks eliminated approximately 60 Hezbollah operatives near Baalbek and north of the Litani River. Among the destroyed sites were weapons storage facilities, rocket launchers, and other terror-related infrastructure.
In southern Lebanon, IDF troops conducted localized ground operations, uncovering weapons caches and disabling rocket launchers identified as threats to Israeli forces. Concurrently, in the Jabaliya region of Gaza, IDF operations resulted in the deaths of around 50 Hamas militants and the dismantling of additional terror installations.
The IDF also launched new actions in Beit Lahia, following intelligence that indicated terrorist activities. To protect civilians, designated evacuation routes have been organized for Palestinians in combat areas. Meanwhile, in Rafah, IDF forces eliminated multiple armed militants and coordinated with the IAF to strike advancing threats, further securing Israeli forces in the area.
Iranian President Pezeshkian: Trump Win Would Not Alter Tehran’s Policy
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian downplayed the significance of Donald Trump’s election, saying it would have no impact on the Islamic Republic, state media reports.
“It makes no difference to us who won the US election,” he says, according to the official IRNA news agency, adding Iran has prioritized “developing relations with Islamic and neighboring countries.”
(AP)
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29 Responses
May הקב”ה save us and bring all hostages and soldiers safely home, and may our teshuva cause a gilui shechinah as the world has till now not yet seen!
Wow finally it’s back
Putting this back up sounds like you’re expecting news; not a good thing…
All the years of bad governance are finally coming down crashing.
We have no one to lean on but our Heavenly Father.
Are you ready for Mashiach?
@thedemcrt
Whats your point?
When you post updates, can you please include the date posted, in addition to the time? (Without the date, it’s hard to tell on which day the news item occured).
Thank you!
Stuff about the Catskills does not belong on a blog about war in Israel.
To: Levi (the 1st comment):
Thank you for a wonderful comment.
Gut Voch to everyone.
Sunday night is the last night for
קידוש לבנה
It is suppose to be a cloudy night, so try to catch the “Levana ” early.
I can save the IDF. The Chofetz Chaim says we need to love everyone to bring Mashiach. Pray whoever you do not love should have the most Olam Haba. Pray everyone else should pray whoever they do not love should have the most Olom Haba. (we do not need to like terrorist)
Say Tehillim in the Public Tehillim Group for our Brothers and Sisters in Israel:
https://www.tehillimforall.com/groups/group/?id=HqZQ&utm_source=l
YWN you overstepped all boundaries, Showing Biden at the beach with a woman in a bikini in the background. Let’s see if YWN takes it down in the next few hours.
I wish there would be a real himeshe USA website with no pictures of women at all like the הלכה requires like there is in Isreal…..
Its the video U.S. Military Operation in Iraq Kills 15 ISIS Fighters, Six U.S. Soldiers Injured
Tell the free palestine guys they should clean up the roads in gaza
Thank you for this live blog….please update more often!
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Number Of Hezbollah Casualties In Pages Explosion Rises To 3,800“
Halevai but casualties means deaths
Coffee addict;
Casualties mean injuries or death.
only one dead and was a Palestinian tyh
oy, the punishments of zionism
@somejewiknow:
You remind me (& all of us) of that person from the town of Chelm, who went to the big city to acquire wisdom. When he arrived to the town square he stopped at one of the stalls in the market. He started a conversation with the merchant. Telling him that hails from Chelm and he came to acquire wisdom. the merchant told him that for Ten rubles he is ready to teach him a trick. the chelm’er gladly paid the Ten Rubles. The merchant put his own hand down on the table. he told the Chelm’er to punch him hard with his fist. The Chelm’er complied. When the merchant pulled his hand away quickly the Chelm’er got his knuckles hurt.
Chelm’er goes back home. His friend asked him…NU, What did you learn in the big town. First get me a table. Friend says there’s no table. Chelm’er puts his hand up against his nose…Punch my hand hard. Chelm’er pulls his hand away auickly. He got his nose punched very hard…!
The story is a bit long. But everyone gets the point. If you’re happy that the “Zionists got punished”, you’re only hurting yourself. Your own nose is knocked out of shape…LOL…!
Shoot them out of the sky. They are potentially in the act of committing a henious crime. This is war time: first shoot and them investigate.
To Sketch Master:
You wrote a nice comment there.
I have a funny feeling that some of the people that can write nasty comments about Zionists getting killed, they are the same guys who travel to Iran and kiss all the top people in the government. I don’t know for sure if this guy is connected to Iran, but in general when you meet someone who tells you that he is excited that Jews are getting beheaded and burnt alive in the ovens, this guy is one day going to get it big. Even the 80% who never left Mitzraim, they were 100 billion times better than these rotten animals who go to Iran and kiss and hug all the big terrorists.
To the people who are writing comments against the Israeli army:
I read in a Sefer different stories about the
חורבן בית שני
To make a long story short, during the Churban while the gentiles were tearing us to pieces, there were a number of Jewish people that were attacking other Jewish people, literally simultaneously, the gentiles were smashing us and common sense would tell us that all the Jewish people should unite and fight together one common enemy. Instead what happened, some Jewish people chose to attack other Jewish people at the exact same time when the gentiles were attacking us.
From the comments above I can see very clearly that history repeats itself.
Let us not forget, that when Hitler killed 6 million Yidden, he took everyone, he didn’t care if you were Satmar, Lubavitch, Bobov, Belz, Gur, Breslov, Nusach Ashkenaz, Nusach Sefard, he couldn’t care less, if you had Jewish blood, you were shoved into cattle cars, once you got shoved into a cattle car, you were not physically able to hurt another Yid. So I ask you, was it really worth it to hurt so many Yidden during the past 30 years and now you find yourself in a cattle car on the way to Auschwitz????????????
This is what happened by the
חורבן בית שני
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This is what happened in Europe during the years of 1936, 1937,1938 and etc. Kristal Nacht was the first punishment.
This is exactly was is happening today 2024- history repeats itself.
@Avraham:
Harav Amnon Yitzchak once, in an argument with one of these criminally insane animals predicted that one day their Arab friends will (ch”v)kill them .ו
Israel is making every mistake in the book we have no right to bomb Iran nukes or to not surrender for prisoner exchange with gaza and to keep on killing purely innocent people if their leaders believe in a monetary and better life conflict on the Moslem belief that they are now the Jews with rights to the land that was stolen from them and they are getting discriminated from a paper dirty USA money that is haughtiness but the people that will be there in the last and end when the state of Israel is no longer maybe are the anti zionist that hurt nothing and nobody but peoples wrong dreams cause the evil state will not bring us close to any moshiach only bad stuff no neshamah will come to the geulah with a smell of the state of hellinisum and these people that know they are Jewish and can get killed might be the last people in Jerusalem that they will let stay there and this is saving those children that come from arab marriage that no person can talk about but recently saw a video on YouTube of the Israeli army carrying a dead body out of a old house in a Palestinian village probably from a kidnapping
This had to write in separate comment on the last thing realize that in the mikvah the people but on the tzitzose and shirt first underwear come after that
I’m sick of these people. I mean, like I’ve been sick of them from day one, but it’s enough already. 😞
It’s not that many people
First wait for Trump to fight Iran
Then you will feast
And say Israel forever