Israel’s Health Ministry pdates on conditions of 544 wounded in hospital: 3 critical, 126 serious, 192 moderate, 223 light
Israel entered its fourth day of war with various Palestinian terror groups, following a surprise multi-front assault in the south, led by Hamas from the Gaza Strip. The aerial attack included sophisticated drone attacks on IDF positions, paragliders penetrating into Israeli territory, and rubber boats landing on the shores.
On Monday, attacks were carried out on the northern border, resulting in at least one dead Israeli. The Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) claimed reasonability for three terrorists that infiltrated from Lebanon.
Since the attack, the northern border with Lebanon has seen multiple clashes, with both sides not wanting to involve Hezbollah in the confrontations, however, at least 3 of the Lebanese terror group’s members were killed.
At the outbreak of the war, on Saturday, Palestinian infiltrators breached the border fence and streams of terrorists in jeeps armed with heavy machine guns started massacring civilians on the streets, and taking hostages back to the Gaza Strip.
The surprise assault left more than 900 dead, hundreds taken hostage, and thousands wounded, all from many different nationalities and ages.
It was later revealed that around 260 young men and women were massacred at an outdoor party. At another location in the south, the Palestinian terrorists carried out a rampage in Kibbutz Be’eri, killing over 100, including children, women and elderly.
France’s Eiffel Tower and the U.S. White Houses were some landmarks lit with Israel’s flag, as the world grieved the massive loss of life, including over 30 international nationals.
“Not since the Holocaust have so many Jews been killed in one day,” Israeli President Isaac Herzog stated. And U.S. President Biden confirmed 11 Americans were killed in the Hamas attacks on Israel.
The Wall Street Journal revealed, on Sunday night, that Iran was involved in the planning of the surprise Palestinian assault and gave final greenlit in early October. Though the Iranian government has denied this allegation.
Israel’s Home Front Command has since recommended residents across the country to prepare fortified safe rooms with essential supplies for a minimum of three days, including a first aid kit, flashlight with batteries, food and water.
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Israel moves forward with mass recruitment of reserve soldiers
The Israeli government approved the recruitment of 360,000 reserve soldiers, many of whom already answered the call to duty within 48 hours.
In addition, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) made special flights to pick up reserve soldiers from different destinations abroad, using Hercules transport planes.
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IDF spokesman clarifies comment on Gaza Strip Rafah crossing to Egypt
An Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson clarified an earlier comment, in which he suggested that Palestinians flee from the airstrikes on the Gaza Strip by evacuating to Egypt.
“I was asked about exit from gaza I said they should check if Rafah is possibly open. And that I’m not aware if its still open,” Lieutenant Colonel Richard Hecht wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
“The IDF is not in charge of that crossing,” he concluded.
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American media continues to reveal Iran’s backing of Hamas
The most recent expose on Iran’s backing of the Hamas terrorist organization was revealed late Monday night by the Washington Post, with sources telling the paper that the attack was being planned since 2022.
Furthermore, the source said Hamas received assistance from “Iranian allies,” which provided military training, logistical support and weapons worth millions of dollars. Though Iran’s exact role remained “unclear.”
“If you train people on how to use weapons, you expect them to eventually use them,” a Western intelligence official told Washington Post.
Israel’s Health Ministry updates on conditions of 544 wounded in hospital
The Israeli Health Ministry stated that there were still 544 wounded hospitalized, of whom three were in critical condition, 126 in serious, 192 moderate, and 223 light.
Israel’s Home Front Command clarifies an earlier message on water, food
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Brigadier General Hilik Sofer clarified that the Home Front Command message to store three days of essential supplies was a recommendation, and not an instruction, while speaking with Ynet.
“It is possible that there really was a problem with the timing of the message. Doesn’t mean there weren’t mistakes, you have to understand that we work in the ‘safest available’ model,” Sofer said, during an interview with Ynet Live.
“In times of emergency, the Home Front Command in any case has enough water to distribute,” he added.
Israeli media report a national emergency government is likely
“Conditions are ripe for the establishment of a national emergency government,” a political source told Ynet, indicating there might be an announcement when the heads of the coalition convene around noon.
IDF suggests Palestinians flee Gaza Strip to Egypt
An Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson suggested that Palestinians flee from the airstrikes on the Gaza Strip by evacuating to Egypt.
“I am aware that the Rafah crossing (on the Gaza-Egypt border) is still open,” Lieutenant Colonel Richard Hecht told foreign media.
“Anyone who can, I would advise to get out,” he added.
Top American General tells Israeli counterpart that the U.S. stands behind Israel
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said the top Israeli and American generals held a conversation to discuss the ongoing war.
Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Charles Q. Brown, had also publicly warned Iran “not to get involved,” after speaking to his Israeli counterpart Harzi Halevi.
“We receive all the assistance from them – full intelligence synchronization to all the theaters of war and full operational coordination with United States Central Command forces,” Hagari stated.
“The Americans have placed assets here with ships that can protect and carry aircraft. American deterrence against distant theaters is important,” the IDF Spokesperson added.
Photographer Yaniv Zohar and his family were murdered by Hamas
Israel Hayom reported on Tuesday that photographer Yaniv Zohar and his family, a wife and two daughters, were murdered by Hamas terrorists.
Zohar was the second Israeli member of the press that was brutally murdered by the Palestinian terrorists, led by Hamas, from the massacre on Saturday.
Source tells i24NEWS the ICC could hold Palestinians accountable for war crimes
A senior source at the International Criminal Court (ICC) told i24NEWS there is a mechanism to hold the Palestinians accountable for war crimes under international law.
However, since Israel is not a signatory to the ICC (it signed the Rome Statute but didn’t ratify it), there may be obstacles. Although, in 2021, the court said it had jurisdiction over Israeli actions in Gaza during an operation in 2014.
In the present situation, the source said that the ICC is looking at this weekend’s attacks by Hamas, calling them “disturbing,” but since Israel is not a signatory, charges would have to be brought by another country.
Germany, France, and the United States (a recent re-joiner to the ICC) could be one of the countries to bring charges on behalf of their citizens under “universal jurisdiction.”
U.S. security officials offer briefing for American Jewish community
Senior U.S. security officials, Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer and Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, will offer an online briefing for the American Jewish community, in light of the war in Israel and the international spillover.
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken speaks with Israeli, French Foreign Ministers
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinked continued a ceaseless diplomatic efforts surrounding the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, speaking with his French and Israeli counterparts on Monday night.
“Blinken spoke to Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen about continued coordination on Israel’s defense against Hamas’ terrorist attacks and work to secure the immediate release of all hostages,” U.S. State Department Spokesperson Mathew Miller posted on X (formerly).
In his call with French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna on Hamas’ latest attacks against Israel, Blinken reiterated Israel’s right to self-defense and our unwavering focus on halting Hamas’ attacks and securing the release of all hostages,” Miller said about the latest of an ongoing effort to speak with U.S. and Israeli allies.
Security source tells i24NEWS the situation on southern border ‘is not so clear’
A senior security source told i24NEWS that a previous statement by the IDF Spokesperson may be overconfident of the situation on Israel’s southern border.
“It seems there were new infiltrations yesterday, terrorists are still hiding, the situation is still problematic in the area. Regarding new tunnels near the border, we are working hard to map the area and be sure 100 percent,” the source told i24NEWS.
Following earlier warning of attacks, IDF updates on targets hit in Gaza Strip
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson announced the airstrikes hit over 200 targets of the various terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip.
A military infrastructure belonging to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) in Khan Yunis, a Hamas warehouse of weapons stored in a mosque, and operational infrastructures were among the targets.
“In addition, the jets attacked an operational apartment of a Hamas operative in the anti-tank system, an infrastructure used by one of the organization’s senior officials and a property that was used by the organization’s operatives and located in a multi-story building,” the IDF stated.
“The jets also attacked a mosque containing the operational headquarters of the terrorist organization Hamas, another headquarters used by operatives of the anti-tank force of the terrorist organization and two additional operational apartments,” it added.
IDF says Israel in full control of Gaza border, no new terrorist infiltrations
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson declared Tuesday a complete “100 percent” control of the southern border with Gaza, with no new infiltrations on Monday, noting that that terrorists may still be hiding out in Israeli territory.
In addition to regaining control of the southern communities, the IDF was also implementing measures to secure the border fence with the Gaza Strip.
IDF says it is carrying out widescale attack on Hamas positions in Gaza Strip
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