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Israeli forces withdrew from a south Lebanon town, replaced by Lebanese troops under a ceasefire deal, CENTCOM reported Wednesday.

First Israeli Withdrawal From Lebanon Under Ceasefire

The Israeli military meanwhile said its 7th Brigade had "concluded their mission in Khiam in southern Lebanon."

Israeli forces conducted a first withdrawal from a town in south Lebanon and were replaced by the Lebanese military under a ceasefire deal, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said Wednesday.
The command's leader General Erik Kurilla "was present at the implementation and monitoring headquarters today during the ongoing first Israeli Defense Forces withdrawal and Lebanese Armed Forces replacement in Al-Khiam, Lebanon, as part of the (ceasefire) agreement," CENTCOM said in a statement.
"This is an important first step in the implementation of a lasting cessation of hostilities and lays the foundation for continued progress," the statement quoted Kurilla as saying.
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said that the stationing of troops "in the Khiam and Marjayoun areas today represents a fundamental step towards strengthening the army's deployment in the south, in implementation of the ceasefire decision."
"We salute the army's efforts" toward establishing "stability in the south," Mikati said in a post on X.
The Israeli military meanwhile said its 7th Brigade had "concluded their mission in Khiam in southern Lebanon."
"In accordance with the ceasefire understandings and with the coordination of the United States, soldiers of the Lebanese Armed Forces are being deployed in the area together" with UNIFIL, the UN peacekeeping mission in the area, the Israeli statement said.
The Pentagon later said that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had spoken to his Israeli counterpart, Israel Katz, and told him the United States was working with its partners to support the ceasefire.
Austin "emphasized that the ceasefire... has the potential to create the conditions to restore lasting calm and enable residents on both sides of the Israel-Lebanon border to return safely to their homes," the US readout said.
Israel stepped up its military campaign in south Lebanon in late September after nearly a year of cross-border exchanges begun by Hezbollah in support of its ally Hamas, following the Palestinian group's October 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel.
A ceasefire came into effect on November 27 and is generally holding, though both sides have accused the other of repeated violations.
As part of the agreement, the Lebanese army and United Nations peacekeepers will deploy in southern Lebanon as the Israeli army withdraws over a period of 60 days.
Hezbollah is also meant to withdraw its forces north of the Litani river, about 30 kilometers (20 miles) from the border, and dismantle its military infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

71-year-old archeologist had entered Lebanon without permission: report. The archeologist had entered south Lebanon along with IDF officers.

 Israeli Archeologist Dead; Elite Golan Brigade Chief Wounded As 2 Hezbollah Fighters Ambush IDF In Lebanon

71-year-old archeologist had entered Lebanon without permission: report. The archeologist had entered south Lebanon along with IDF officers.

Israeli archeologist, IDF soldier dead as Hezbollah fighters ambushed them. Golani Brigade chief of staff and company commander also injured in the attack. Sgt. Gur Kehati of the Golani Brigade&rsquo;s 13th Battalion was also killed. 71-year-old archeologist had entered Lebanon without permission: report. The archeologist had entered south Lebanon along with IDF officers. Golani Brigade chief Yoav Yarom gave the Zeev Erlich the nod to enter Lebanon. Zeev wanted to examine an archaeological site &mdash; an ancient fortress. Golani Brigade&rsquo;s chief who was with Zeev was also wounded in the gun-battle. A company commander with the Golani Brigade was also seriously wounded. Despite not being a soldier, Zeev entered Lebanon while armed &amp; in IDF uniform. IDF believed the site, which is in ruins had been cleared of Hezbollah's presence. 2 hiding Hezbollah fighters opened fire at the embedded researcher, IDF officers. IDF retroactively recognized Zeev as a Major, despite him not being on active duty. Zeev&rsquo;s entry to southern Lebanon is under investigation by the IDF: Hebrew media.

IDF said 50 missiles fired toward Galilee were intercepted however, few rockets struck Karmiel town Hezbollah: We targeted a training base for paratrooper brigade in the Karmiel settlement. 

Hezbollah's Biggest Missile Attack On Israel Right Under IDF's Nose

IDF said 50 missiles fired toward Galilee were intercepted however, few rockets struck Karmiel town Hezbollah: We targeted a training base for paratrooper brigade in the Karmiel settlement.&nbsp;

Hezbollah launched its biggest missile attack on Israel, and 7 people injured. Among the injured were a 27-year-old woman, a year-old girl. Hezbollah fired 190 missiles near Israel's border.
IDF said 50 missiles fired toward Galilee were intercepted however, few rockets struck Karmiel town Hezbollah: We targeted a training base for paratrooper brigade in the Karmiel settlement.
On Nov 11, afternoon 90 missiles were fired toward Haifa port city. IDF: All the projectiles were intercepted by the air defence. Video showed many cars and houses on fire after the attack. People were seen running in panic, dousing flames. Attack on Israeli FM announced 'certain progress' in cease-fire deal.
"We will agree to it if we know, first of all, that Hezbollah is not on our border, is north of the Litani River, and that Hezbollah will not be able to arm itself again with new weapons systems,&rdquo; Gideon Sa&rsquo;ar, Foreign Minister said But, Hezbollah said no official ceasefire deal has been sent to them.
Mohammed Afif, Hezbollah spokesman said, "I believe that we are still in the phase of testing the waters and presenting initial ideas and proactive discussions, but so far there is nothing actual yet.&rdquo;
Hezbollah: Since Donald Trump's win we were contacted by Washington, Moscow &amp; Tehran. Israel's Strategic Affairs Minister had made secret visit to Russia: report. Visit to negotiate to end the fight with Lebanon group: report.
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Gallant received the termination letter in a meeting, 'tenure to end 48 hours from receipt.' Soon after giving letter to Gallant, Netanyahu made public announcement.

Protests In Tel Aviv, Jerusalem After Netanyahu Sacks Yoav Gallant, Israel Katz New Defence Minister

Gallant received the termination letter in a meeting, 'tenure to end 48 hours from receipt.' Soon after giving letter to Gallant, Netanyahu made public announcement.

Thousands hit the streets after Netanyahu sacked Yaov Gallant as Defence Minister. Angry protesters blocked roads and burnt vehicles in Tel Aviv, Haifa. Protesters clashed with cops outside Netanyahu's house in Jerusalem.
Dozens of Gallant supporters protesting his removal were arrested by Israeli police. Israeli Knesset member Rabbi Kariv was manhandled by police during protest. Kariv got into intense argument with Police officer in a large crowd. Netanyahu said, Gallant was fired due to disagreement and lack of mutual trust. &ldquo;Over the past few months, this trust has cracked between me and the Minister of Defense. Significant gaps were discovered between me and Gallant in the management of the (military) campaign, and these gaps were accompanied by statements and actions that contradict the decisions of the government and the decisions of the cabinet," Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel Prime Minister said.
Gallant received termination letter in meeting, 'tenure to end 48 hours from receipt.' Soon after giving letter to Gallant, Netanyahu made public announcement.
&ldquo;The crisis of trust that was gradually created between me and the Minister of Defense has become common knowledge, and this crisis does not allow for the proper continuation of the (military) campaign. I'm not the only one who says this, most of the members of the government and most of the members of the cabinet, almost all of them share this feeling that it is impossible to continue like this. In light of this, I decided today to terminate the term of office of the Minister of Defense. In his place, I decided to appoint Minister Israel Katz to the position,&rdquo; Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel Prime Minister said.
The announcement came amid Israel's multifront war in Gaza, Lebanon. Netanyahu spoke with IDF chief Herzi Halevi, Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, and Mossad chief. Netanyahu plans to replace Halevi, Bar after firing Yoav Gallant: report. Gallant said he was fired for sharing defence burden, demand for a hostage deal.
&ldquo;Our moral and ethical commitment for the return of our sons and daughters, the hostages in Hamas custody. We have to do it as quickly as possible when they are still alive. They have to return back to their homes and their families. Speaking from my position and my experience, and in light of the military achievements during the past year and from a wide perspective overseeing the current situation, I determine that the issue is possible to be achieved,&rdquo; Yoav Gallant, Israeli Defence Minister said
OPPOSITION CONDEMNS 'ACT OF MADNESS'
Opposition leader Yair Lapid said Gallant fired because he refused to bow. 'Gallant refused to agree with Netanyahu's wretched politics.
"Israel&rsquo;s security must be above all considerations. Israel&rsquo;s enemies are only waiting for a sign of weakness, disintegration or division within us... the last thing &nbsp;Israel needs right now political upheaval," Isaac Herzog, Israeli President said.
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Hamas released another video of an IED attack on IDF in Gaza. The video showed Hamas' firing a TGB shell on IDF's Markeva tank.

 Video- Hamas Cadre Watch News On TV As They Prepare For Attack; IED Destroyed IDF Tank

Hamas released another video of an IED attack on IDF in Gaza. The video showed Hamas' firing a TGB shell on IDF's Markeva tank. 

Hamas released another video of an IED attack on IDF in Gaza. The video showed Hamas' firing a TGB shell on IDF's Markeva tank.

Hamas issued a new video as IDF continues its operation in northern Gaza. IDF repeatedly claimed Hamas ability was crippled, but video shows operation in a tunnel. &nbsp;Hamas fighters watched news on TV in a tunnel command centre. &nbsp;Video showed the unpacking of missiles and assault rifles inside command control room. &nbsp;Hamas Surya-Al-Qudus unit was seen taking notes to plan an attack on IDF.
 &nbsp;IDF's MARKEVA BLEW INTO PIECES
 &nbsp;Hamas released another video of an IED attack on IDF in Gaza. The video showed Hamas' firing a TGB shell on IDF's Markeva tank. A stationed tank outside a destroyed building was monitored by Hamas. 4 IDF soldiers came close to the tank &amp; as they tried to get in TGB shell hit the tank. The powerful explosion blew tank into pieces, indicating casualties. The incident was recorded in Qassasib in Jabalia camp of northern Gaza. &nbsp;Another video showed IDF's armored vehicles in ruins in a street Vehicle reportedly abandoned by IDF after they were attacked.

Israel's Hostage Rescue Efforts Hindered By Spies in Netanyahu's Orbit: Report | Israel-Gaza War

Israel's Hostage Rescue Efforts Hindered By Spies in Netanyahu's Orbit: Report | Israel-Gaza War

Reservists were suspended over phone calls after a letter called for negotiations: Haaretz. &nbsp;

IDF Reservists Suspended After They Refused To Serve Unless Israel Negotiates Hostage Release Deal

Reservists were suspended over phone calls after a letter called for negotiations: Haaretz.  

Reservists were suspended over phone calls after a letter called for negotiations: Haaretz. &nbsp;

Dozens of IDF reservists were suspended after they demanded a hostage deal. &nbsp;Suspended reservists had refused to continue service unless Israel negotiates. A letter signed by 130 reservists urged govt to secure release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.&nbsp; Letter sent to Netanyahu, senior IDF officials urged govt to prioritise hostage release deal. Reservists were suspended over phone calls after a letter called for negotiations: Haaretz. &nbsp;Several signatories described calls as 'threatening' or 'reprimanding': Haaretz. Nearly 100 hostages are estimated to be still held by Hamas in Gaza. Some hostages were released in the previous deal and several were killed by Hamas and IDF airstrikes.&nbsp; Negotiations stuck over the Israeli PM's demand for control over Philadelphi corridor. Netanyahu claims control over Gaza-Egypt border crucial to prevent arms supply to militants. &nbsp;Hamas insists on the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza for any deal. Mounting pressure on govt from within Israel to reach hostage release agreement. Families of hostages and activists have staged massive protests in Israel demanding deal.&nbsp;

Israeli reporter shares photo of IDF troops at the time of a Hezbollah attack. Image shows IDF troops hiding in a sewage drain amid rocket fire.

Israeli Reporter Shares Photo Of IDF Troops Hiding In Sewage Drain Amid Hezbollah Rocket Fire 

Israeli reporter shares photo of IDF troops at the time of a Hezbollah attack. Image shows IDF troops hiding in a sewage drain amid rocket fire. Report Halil Beiton, who works for Channel 12, shared the image. He said troops sought refuge in the sewage system when air raid sirens sounded’. Beiton said targeted military base has no protected spaces or bunkers. Commanders at the base expressed frustration & concern.

Israeli reporter shares photo of IDF troops at the time of a Hezbollah attack. Image shows IDF troops hiding in a sewage drain amid rocket fire.

Israeli reporter shares photo of IDF troops at the time of a Hezbollah attack. Image shows IDF troops hiding in a sewage drain amid rocket fire. Report Halil Beiton, who works for Channel 12, shared the image. He said troops sought refuge in the sewage system when air raid sirens sounded&rsquo;. Beiton said targeted military base has no protected spaces or bunkers. Commanders at the base expressed frustration &amp; concern.

3 IDF soldiers wounded in separate incidents in Lebanon ground invasion. IDF said NCO and reservist from Military Intelligence’s Unit 504 were seriously hurt. 3rd soldier of 8207th Battalion was also seriously injured. Hezbollah said detonated an exp

Lebanon Invasion: 3 IDF Soldiers Critical In Hezbollah Attack | Iraq Militants’ Attack ‘Vital’ Israel Target

3 IDF soldiers wounded in separate incidents in Lebanon ground invasion. IDF said NCO and reservist from Military Intelligence’s Unit 504 were seriously hurt. 3rd soldier of 8207th Battalion was also seriously injured. Hezbollah said detonated an explosive device, clashed with IDF in Blida. The claim came as IDF expanded ground operation and deployed 4th division.

3 IDF soldiers wounded in separate incidents in Lebanon ground invasion. IDF said NCO and reservist from Military Intelligence&rsquo;s Unit 504 were seriously hurt.&nbsp;

3 IDF soldiers wounded in separate incidents in Lebanon ground invasion. IDF said NCO and reservist from Military Intelligence&rsquo;s Unit 504 were seriously hurt. 3rd soldier of 8207th Battalion was also seriously injured. Hezbollah said detonated an explosive device, clashed with IDF in Blida. The claim came as IDF expanded ground operation and deployed 4th division.

Israeli PM has said that Tel Aviv &lsquo;has the duty to respond to these attacks&rsquo;. &nbsp;The Biden admin has said that there will be severe consequences.

‘Fully Ready’ Iran Has ‘Bank Of Various Targets’ In Israel If Netanyahu Strikes: Report

Israeli PM has said that Tel Aviv ‘has the duty to respond to these attacks’.  The Biden admin has said that there will be severe consequences.

Israeli PM has said that Tel Aviv &lsquo;has the duty to respond to these attacks&rsquo;. &nbsp;The Biden admin has said that there will be severe consequences.

Iran&rsquo;s plan to counter a potential Israel attack &lsquo;fully ready&rsquo;: Iran media. Iranian military sources give details of Tehran&rsquo;s preparations. &nbsp;Sources to Tasnim news: maintains a &lsquo;bank of various targets&rsquo; in Israel, Iran&rsquo;s scope of retaliation depends on the nature of Israel&rsquo;s attack: sources.&nbsp; &ldquo;In Iran&rsquo;s plan, there are several types of reciprocal and specific strikes, and depending on the type of attack, an immediate decision will be made regarding the implementation of one or more of them,&rdquo; Iran military sources.&nbsp; Iran fired nearly 200 &nbsp;missiles toward Israeli military &amp; intel bases. &nbsp;Israeli PM has said that Tel Aviv &lsquo;has the duty to respond to these attacks&rsquo;. &nbsp;The Biden admin has said that there will be severe consequences. &nbsp;Reports had said that Israel wanted to hit Iran's nuke sites, gas supply. &nbsp;Biden admin had stopped Israel from such action that would lead to escalation.&nbsp; &nbsp;Satellite images showed damage to IDF's Nevatim Air Base from Iran attack. &nbsp;Iranian missiles hit multiple buildings near the main runway. &nbsp;Images showed parts of missiles, and debris spread across the base. Nevatim base is home to multiple fighter jets, including US-made F-35s. &nbsp;Iran said it destroyed 20 aircraft in operation 'True Promise II'.

The reports said the Posts called for protests against fighters ahead of the Oct 7 anniversary.

Gaza Militants Foiled Israeli Intelligence Agency's Major Plot Before Oct 7 Anniversary: Report

The Posts called for protests against fighters, ahead of the Oct 7 anniversary the reports said.

The reports said the Posts called for protests against fighters ahead of the Oct 7 anniversary.

Ahead of the Oct 7 anniversary &nbsp;Shin Bet's plan reportedly has been exposed. &nbsp;Shin Bet had plotted agents to discredit Gaza militants: report. &nbsp;&lsquo;Gaza militants unearthed Israel's covert network tasked to incite chaos&rsquo;. &nbsp;The Spy group was exposed after an investigation by the Resistance group's special unit. &nbsp;&lsquo;Probe team monitored multiple social media pages sponsored by Israel.&rsquo; &nbsp;&lsquo;Spies in Gaza tasked to write anti-militant posts on sponsored social media&rsquo;. The Posts called for protests against fighters, ahead of the Oct 7 anniversary the reports said. The accused held reportedly admitted to being recruited by Shin Bet: report'. &lsquo;Shin Bet gave intel to the group on key resistance figures in West Bank&rsquo;. &nbsp;Directions were given to discredit Palestinian leaders and erode their influence.

Human rights groups want the US to suspend arms supply to Israel. But Biden pledges full support to Israel&rsquo;s operation. IDF was accused of using incendiary bombs in the past.

Israel Accused Of Using Banned White Phosphorus In Beirut Bombing | 6 Killed In Health Centre Strike

Human rights groups want the US to suspend arms supply to Israel. But Biden pledges full support to Israel’s operation. IDF was accused of using incendiary bombs in the past. Oxfam, and Human Rights Watch blamed Israel for using phosphorus bombs in Gaza, Lebanon.


Human rights groups want the US to suspend arms supply to Israel. But Biden pledges full support to Israel&rsquo;s operation. IDF was accused of using incendiary bombs in the past.

IDF was accused of firing banned phosphorous bombs in Beirut. Israeli military used internationally banned bomb in Al-Bashoura: report. Children and women were among the casualties in the bombings. Strikes were carried out near UN office, the PM's office, and the parliament in Beirut.&nbsp; Human rights groups want the US to suspend arms supply to Israel. But Biden pledges full support to Israel&rsquo;s operation. IDF was accused of using incendiary bombs in the past. Oxfam, and Human Rights Watch blamed Israel for using phosphorus bombs in Gaza, Lebanon. &ldquo;White phosphorus isn&rsquo;t like a bullet or targeted ammunition, it&rsquo;s made to make land uninhabitable,&rdquo; Antoine Kallab, Associate director of the AUBNCC said. Phosphorus turns hazardous once it mixes with soil. 10 million sq meter land in Lebanon burned with white phosphorus: CNRS. Phosphorus impacts body progressively and is called a 'silent killer'. Bombings amidst spurt in IDF strikes, over 1000 killed in two weeks.
&nbsp;

IDF chief Herzi Halevi said that ‘forces are ready’ to strike Lebanon’s Hezbollah. Former Cabinet minister Benny Gantz also said that IDF should ‘focus on countering Lebanon, Iran’.  

 Is Israel Planning Lebanon Ground Invasion? Netanyahu Aide Drops Hints On IDF's Big Plan Revealed

IDF chief Herzi Halevi said that &lsquo;forces are ready&rsquo; to strike Lebanon&rsquo;s Hezbollah. Former Cabinet minister Benny Gantz also said that IDF should &lsquo;focus on countering Lebanon, Iran&rsquo;.&nbsp;&nbsp;

After Gaza, reports are rife that Israel is now planning to launch Lebanon ground invasion. There are growing calls to invade
Lebanon after Israel and Hezbollah traded fires. Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel after strikes in southern Lebanon
IDF chief Herzi Halevi said that &lsquo;forces are ready&rsquo; to strike Lebanon&rsquo;s Hezbollah. Former Cabinet minister Benny Gantz also said that IDF should &lsquo;focus on countering Lebanon, Iran&rsquo;.&nbsp;&nbsp;
"The IDF is focused on combat with Hezbollah. The Northern Command is striking Hezbollah's capabilities in Lebanon before they can attack us. We are also preparing for offensive moves within the arena,&rdquo; Herzi Halevi, Israeli Army Chief of Staff said. &ldquo;We are capable of&hellip; hitting the state of Lebanon if needed. The story of Hamas is old news. The story of Iran and its proxies all around the area and what they are trying to do is the real issue.&rdquo; Benny Gantz, Israel&rsquo;s former War Cabinet minister.
Many militant groups operate health centres and emergency ops in Lebanon
Meanwhile, Jordan and Egypt have warned that Israel and Hezbollah's fight could lead to a regional war.
As a result, the US has ordered two aircraft carrier strike groups to remain in the Middle East.
It comes at a time when the US is attempting to broker a true while Hezbollah is demanding an end to the Gaza war.
Hezbollah entered the Israel-Hamas war in solidarity with Palestinians after October 7 attack. Hezbollah launched over 8,000 rockets, anti-tank missiles and drones at Israel.
Over the past 10 months, 560 killed in Lebanon, 49 mainly soldiers dead in Israel.
Nearly 200,000 people displaced on both sides of Israel-Lebanon border.

Hamas said the operation was carried out in Tal al-Hawa in southern Gaza.

Video | Hamas Raids House Used By Israeli Soldiers In Gaza | Soldiers Hit With TBG Shells 

Hamas said the operation was carried out in Tal al-Hawa in southern Gaza.

Amid intense firefighting in West Bank, a new video has emerged from Gaza, three Hamas fighters seen targeting a house occupied by Israeli soldiers. Hamas said the operation was carried out in Tal al-Hawa in southern Gaza. &nbsp;Hamas fighters seen monitoring IDF movement before the attack, fighters rushed towards the building evading Israeli soldiers on watch.

Israel launched dozens of airstrikes on southern Lebanon, in what it described as a "pre-emptive operation." Israel claims it averted a major attack planned by Hezbollah in retaliation for the killing of its top commander in Beirut. IDF released a vi

Video: Israel strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon to 'ward off' retaliation | Israel vs Hezbollah

Israel launched dozens of airstrikes on southern Lebanon, in what it described as a "pre-emptive operation." Israel claims it averted a major attack planned by Hezbollah in retaliation for the killing of its top commander in Beirut. IDF released a video showcasing the operation targeting the Lebanese border village of Tair Harfa, and a part of the coastal city of Sidon. Over 100 Israeli warplanes participated in the preemptive assault, targeting thousands of Hezbollah missile launchers across southern Lebanon. The strikes were based on what Israeli officials described as "precise intelligence", indicating that Hezbollah was on the verge of launching a massive missile barrage at northern Israel.


Israel launched dozens of airstrikes on southern Lebanon, in what it described as a "pre-emptive operation."

Israel launched dozens of airstrikes on southern Lebanon, in what it described as a "pre-emptive operation." Israel claims it averted a major attack planned by Hezbollah in retaliation for the killing of its top commander in Beirut. IDF released a video showcasing the operation targeting the Lebanese border village of Tair Harfa, and a part of the coastal city of Sidon. Over 100 Israeli warplanes participated in the preemptive assault, targeting thousands of Hezbollah missile launchers across southern Lebanon. The strikes were based on what Israeli officials described as "precise intelligence", indicating that Hezbollah was on the verge of launching a massive missile barrage at northern Israel.

The Israeli military on Februry 12 claimed the recovery of two Israeli hostages from Rafah town bordering between the Gaza strip and Egypt. 

Israel military claims two hostages rescued in Gaza

The Israeli military on Februry 12 claimed the recovery of two Israeli hostages from Rafah town bordering between the Gaza Strip and Egypt.&nbsp;

The Israeli military said it rescued two hostages from captivity in the Gaza Strip early Monday.
It identified the men as Fernando Simon Marman, 60, and Louis Har, 70. It said both men were kidnaped by Hamas militants from Kibbutz Nir Yizhak in the Oct. 7 cross-border attack that started the 4-month Israel-Hamas war.
The rescue took place in the southern border town of Rafah.
The army says both men are in good medical condition.
They are among the 136 hostages that Israel says remain in Hamas captivity.&nbsp;
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The Israeli military on Friday mistakenly killed three Israeli hostages during its ground operation in the Gaza Strip. 

Three Israeli hostages killed by IDF in Gaza

Three Israeli hostages killed&nbsp;by&nbsp;IDF in Gaza IDF takes responsibility of accidental deaths Mistakenly identified three Israeli hostages as threat: IDF

The hostages have been identified as Yotam Haim and Alon Shimriz, who were kidnapped from Kibbutz Kfar Aza on October 7, and Samer Talalka, who was kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Am on the same day, CNN said.

The Israeli military on Friday mistakenly killed three Israeli hostages during its ground operation in the Gaza Strip, military officials said.
The army's chief spokesman, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, said Israeli troops found the hostages and erroneously identified them as a threat. He said it was not clear if they had escaped their captors or been abandoned.
The deaths occurred in the Gaza City area of Shijaiyah, where troops have engaged in fierce battles against Hamas militants in recent days.
He said the army expressed &ldquo;deep sorrow&rdquo; and was investigating.
The deaths were announced as a US envoy said the US and Israel were discussing a timetable for scaling back intense combat operations in the war against Hamas, even though they agree the overall fight will take months.
US national security adviser Jake Sullivan also met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss the besieged enclave's postwar future, which, according to a senior US official, could include bringing back Palestinian security forces driven from their jobs in Gaza by Hamas in its 2007 takeover.
American and Israeli officials have been vague in public about how Gaza will be run if Israel achieves its goal of ending Hamas control. The notion that Palestinian security forces could return was floated as one of several ideas. It appeared to be the first time Washington offered details on its vision for security arrangements in the enclave.
Any role for Palestinian security forces in Gaza is bound to elicit strong opposition from Israel, which seeks to maintain an open-ended security presence there and says it won't allow a postwar foothold for the Abbas-led Palestinian Authority, which administers parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank but is deeply unpopular with Palestinians.
In meetings with Israeli leaders on Thursday and Friday, Sullivan discussed a timetable for winding down the intense combat phase of the war.
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant told Sullivan that it would take months to destroy Hamas, but he did not say whether his estimate referred to the current phase of heavy airstrikes and ground battles.
Sullivan said on Friday that &ldquo;there is no contradiction between saying the fight is going to take months and also saying that different phases will take place at different times over those months, including the transition from the high-intensity operations to more targeted operations.&rdquo; He said he discussed a timeline with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel's War Cabinet, and that such conversations would continue during an upcoming visit by US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin.
The offensive, triggered by the unprecedented October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, has flattened much of northern Gaza and driven 80 per cent of Gaza's population of 2.3 million from their homes. Displaced people have squeezed into shelters mainly in the south in a spiralling humanitarian crisis.
US President Joe Biden's administration has expressed unease over Israel's failure to reduce civilian casualties and its plans for the future of Gaza, but the White House continues to offer wholehearted support for Israel with weapons shipments and diplomatic backing.
&ldquo;I want them to be focused on how to save civilian lives,&rdquo; Biden said on Thursday when asked if he wants Israel to scale down its operations by the end of the month. &ldquo;Not stop going after Hamas, but be more careful.&rdquo; While battered by the Israeli onslaught, Hamas has continued its attacks. On Friday, it fired rockets from Gaza toward central Israel, setting off sirens in Jerusalem for the first time in weeks but causing no injuries. The group's resilience called into question whether Israel can defeat it without wiping out the entire territory.
Israelis remain strongly supportive of the war and see it as necessary to prevent a repeat of October 7, when Palestinian militants attacked communities across southern Israel, killing around 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and taking some 240 hostage. A total of 116 soldiers have been killed in the ground offensive, which began October 27.
Israeli government spokesman Eylon Levy said militants have fired 12,500 rockets since October 7, including more than 2,000 that fell short and landed in Gaza.
Israel's air and ground assault over the past 10 weeks has killed more than 18,700 Palestinians, according to the Health Ministry in Gaza. Thousands more are missing and feared dead beneath the rubble.
The ministry does not differentiate between civilian and combatant deaths. Its latest count did not specify how many were women and minors, but they have consistently made up around two-thirds of the dead in previous tallies.
Communications services still appeared to be down across Gaza on Friday, 24 hours after telecommunications provider Paltel said they were cut due to ongoing fighting.
Israeli airstrikes and tank shelling continued Friday, including in the southern city of Rafah, part of the shrinking areas of tiny, densely populated Gaza to which Palestinian civilians had been told by Israel to evacuate. At least one person was killed, according to an Associated Press journalist who saw the body arriving at a local hospital.
The Qatar-based television network Al Jazeera said on Friday that an Israeli strike killed one of its journalists in Gaza, Palestinian cameraman Samer Abu Daqqa. The strike also wounded the network's chief correspondent in Gaza, Wael Dahdouh. The two were reporting on the grounds of a school in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis when the strike hit, the network said.
Before Abu Daqqa's death, at least 63 journalists have been killed since the conflict erupted between Hamas and Israel on October 7, according to the media freedom organisation, The Committee to Protect Journalists. They include 56 Palestinians, four Israelis and three Lebanese.
Dahdouh, a veteran of covering Israel-Gaza wars, was wounded by shrapnel in his right arm.
In the West Bank, Sullivan met Friday with Abbas, who lost control of Gaza when Hamas drove out his security forces in 2007. The takeover came a year after Hamas defeated Abbas' Fatah party in parliament elections and the rivals failed to form a unity government.
A senior US official said that Sullivan and others have discussed the prospect of having those associated with the Palestinian Authority security forces before the Hamas takeover serve as the &ldquo;nucleus&rdquo; of postwar peacekeeping in Gaza.
It was one idea of many being considered for establishing security in Gaza, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity in line with White House ground rules. He said such talks were taking place with Israel, the Palestinian Authority and regional partners.
The US has said it eventually wants to see the West Bank and Gaza under a unified Palestinian government as a precursor to a Palestinian state &mdash; an idea soundly rejected by Netanyahu, who leads a right-wing government that is opposed to Palestinian statehood.
Palestinian officials have said they will only consider a postwar role in Gaza in the context of concrete US-backed steps toward Palestinian statehood.
In the meeting, Abbas called for an immediate cease-fire and ramped-up aid to Gaza, and emphasized that Gaza is an integral part of the Palestinian state, according to a statement from his office. It made no mention of conversations about postwar scenarios.
As part of those scenarios, Washington has called for revitalizing the Palestinian Authority, without letting on whether such reforms would require personnel changes or general elections, which last took place 17 years ago.
The 88-year-old Abbas is deeply unpopular, with a poll published Wednesday indicating close to 90 per cent of Palestinians want him to resign. Meanwhile, Palestinian support for Hamas has tripled in the West Bank, with a small uptick in Gaza, according to the poll. Still, a majority of Palestinians do not back Hamas, according to the survey.&nbsp;
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Israeli military base at  Biranit in northern Israel was destroyed by an Anti-tank missile attack by the Lebanese military faction Hezbollah.

Hezbollah's twin strike on Israeli military base, social media videos show scale of destruction

Lebanon-based military faction Hezbollah fired a twin missile attack at an IDF military base in the north of Israel. 

Lebanon-based military faction Hezbollah fired a twin missile attack at an IDF military base in the north of Israel.&nbsp;

Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah has said it twice fired rockets at an Israel military base with videos on social media showing extensive damage to the army facility in Biranit.&nbsp;
The Israeli military confirmed the Hezbollah rocket attack but there was no official comment on the nature of damage.&nbsp;
But multiple videos on X showed vast destruction of military assets at the base that is located in north of Israel. The Times of Israel in its report on the attack quoted an unnamed official who told the newspaper that Hezbollah rocket had sparked a fire at the military base on November 20.
The Israel Defence Forces in response launched artillery shelling on the outskirts of Naqoura and Mount Labouneh in southern Lebanon.
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Hezbollah in a statement said that they attacked the Israeli base twice 'in support of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip'.&nbsp;

The spokesperson added that IDF's goal is to ensure that Gaza can never again be a launch pad for terror against Israel. 

Ready for 'anything, everything' for ground invasion of Gaza: Israel Defence Forces

The spokesperson added that IDF's goal is to ensure that Gaza can never again be a launch pad for terror against Israel.&nbsp;

As Israel is poised for an imminent large-scale ground invasion in the Gaza Strip to root out the Hamas terror group, an Israel Defence Forces (IDF) spokesperson said that the IDF is ready for "everything" and "anything" to secure Israel.
Amid escalating tensions in its ongoing war with Hamas, Israel is making strategic preparations for an imminent ground invasion as part of its mission to eliminate the persistent threat posed by the Hamas terrorist organisation.
"We are ready for anything... and it is our mission to do whatever possible we can in order to again secure Israel, both from the inside and from the outside. And when we are, when we have the go-ahead, and when the operational plans are set, we are ready," an IDF spokesperson, Fay Goldstein, told ANI in an exclusive interview.

Israel, which has vowed to stop Iranian entrenchment next door, has carried out hundreds of strikes on targets in government-controlled parts of neighboring Syria in recent years, but it rarely acknowledges them.

Israel carried out airstrikes in Central Syria: state media report

Israel, which has vowed to stop Iranian entrenchment next door, has carried out hundreds of strikes on targets in government-controlled parts of neighboring Syria in recent years, but it rarely acknowledges them.

&nbsp;Israel carried out airstrikes on areas near the central Syrian city of Homs early Sunday causing material damage but no casualties, the Syrian military said in a statement.
A Syrian anti-aircraft missile exploded over Israeli territory, the Israeli military said, prompting another round of strikes.
Syrian state media quoted an unnamed military official as saying the air defenses shot down some of the missiles fired by Israeli warplanes flying over neighboring Lebanon.
Israeli authorities did not comment on the airstrike on Homs. But the military said one of the Syrian air defense missiles exploded over Israeli territory without causing any damage. Israeli police said the rocket's remains landed in the southern Israeli city of Rahat.
In response to the rocket, Israeli jets struck the air defense battery from where the anti-aircraft rocket was launched. The military said it also struck other targets, without elaborating.
Israel, which has vowed to stop Iranian entrenchment next door, has carried out hundreds of strikes on targets in government-controlled parts of neighboring Syria in recent years, but it rarely acknowledges them.
The last suspected Israeli airstrike on Syria was on June 14, near the capital Damascus that left one soldier wounded.
Israel has also targeted the international airports in Damascus and the northern Syrian city of Aleppo several times over the past few years, often putting it out of commission.

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