Israel and Hamas at War – Day 395
Fire and smoke rises above buildings during an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City on Oct. 8, 2023. (Eyad Baba/AFP via Getty Images)

Israel and Hamas at War – Day 395

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Nov. 4, 2024 3 pm
Fifth suspect arrested in classified document leak linked to PM’s office
The Media Line Staff

An Israel Defense Forces (IDF) officer has been arrested in connection with an investigation into leaked classified documents from the Prime Minister’s Office, Hebrew media reports revealed. This arrest brings the total number of suspects in the case to five.

The classified documents, reportedly originating from Hamas, had formed the basis of a discredited article in the London-based Jewish Chronicle. The article, later retracted, suggested Hamas had planned to move hostages out of Gaza through Egypt. A similar article appeared in Germany’s Bild newspaper, alleging that Hamas was prolonging hostage negotiations as a psychological tactic against Israel.

According to the Kan public broadcaster, the leaked information was not obtained by IDF forces on the ground in Gaza but through “another type of intelligence.” Prosecutors view the case as critical, as it potentially risks exposing Hamas to Israel’s intelligence-collection methods.

Nov. 4, 2024 2:00 pm
IDF says airstrikes in Lebanon killed elite Hezbollah commanders
The Media Line Staff

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that two senior Hezbollah commanders, including a member of the group’s elite Radwan Force, were killed in recent airstrikes in southern Lebanon. The strikes targeted key Hezbollah operatives involved in anti-tank operations and weapons transfers, according to the IDF.

One airstrike in the village of as-Sultaniyah killed Riyad Reda Ghazzawi, identified by the IDF as a commander in the Radwan Force’s anti-tank missile unit. Ghazzawi was reportedly responsible for numerous anti-tank attacks on Israel and IDF forces operating in southern Lebanon.

Additional airstrikes targeted several buildings in Safad al-Battikh, where the IDF says Hezbollah members were operating. A second Hezbollah commander was killed in these strikes at Hezbollah’s headquarters in the area. This individual was reportedly involved in transferring weapons to Hezbollah cells and overseeing recruitment efforts.

Nov. 4, 2024 1:30 pm
Israeli Air Force intercepts drones launched from Iraq, IDF confirms
The Media Line Staff

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that several drones launched from Iraq were intercepted by the Israeli Air Force earlier today. According to the IDF, the drones were successfully shot down before posing any threat to populated areas, so no sirens were activated during the incident.

The Iran-backed group, Islamic Resistance in Iraq, claimed responsibility for launching the drones. The IDF has not provided further details on the type or number of drones intercepted.

Nov. 3, 2024 6:30 pm
Hezbollah drone sparks fire in northern Israel, IDF intercepts another off Caesarea
The Media Line Staff

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that a drone launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon impacted in the Wadi Ara area of northern Israel, sparking a fire near a highway. Firefighters were swiftly dispatched to control the blaze, which erupted following the drone’s crash.

According to the IDF, attempts were made to intercept the drone before it hit the ground, but it ultimately impacted near Wadi Ara. Sirens sounded in several towns across northern Israel as the incident unfolded, alerting residents to potential danger.

In a separate interception, a Navy missile boat successfully shot down another Hezbollah drone over the sea, just off the coast of Caesarea, before it could enter Israeli airspace, according to military officials.

Nov. 3, 2024 6 pm
Turkey leads call for UN arms embargo on Israel, joined by 54 nations and groups
The Media Line Staff

Turkey’s foreign ministry announced it has submitted a letter to the United Nations, signed by 52 countries and two international organizations, calling for an immediate halt to arms deliveries to Israel. The letter, delivered on November 1, represents a coordinated appeal led by Turkey to cease the sale of weapons and ammunition to Israel.

Speaking at a press conference in Djibouti, where he was attending a Turkey-Africa partnership summit, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said, “We have written a joint letter calling on all countries to stop the sale of arms and ammunition to Israel. We delivered this letter, which has 54 signatories, to the UN on November 1.”

Fidan emphasized that the arms embargo is crucial, saying, “Selling arms to Israel means participating in its genocide.” He highlighted Turkey’s role in initiating the letter, adding that it was an effort to garner international support against the continuation of the conflict in Gaza.

Nov. 3, 2024 2:15 pm
Israeli military issues evacuation alert near Hezbollah targets
The Media Line Staff

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has issued an urgent warning for civilians near four buildings in Baalbek, northeastern Lebanon, advising them to evacuate ahead of imminent airstrikes targeting Hezbollah facilities. Colonel Avichay Adraee, the IDF’s Arabic-language spokesman, shared the announcement alongside detailed maps, urging civilians to move at least 500 meters away from the designated sites within the next four hours.

“You are located near Hezbollah facilities and assets, against which the IDF will operate in the near future,” Adraee said, directly addressing civilians in the affected area.

 

Nov. 3, 2024 2 pm
Bennett blasts bill on draft exemptions for ultra-Orthodox, calls it "shameful"
The Media Line Staff

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett took to Twitter this morning to strongly condemn a proposed bill that would maintain daycare subsidies for ultra-Orthodox families where the father studies in a yeshiva instead of serving in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). In his extended post, Bennett labeled the bill as “shameful,” arguing that it diverts funds from those serving the nation to those evading military duty.

The current law, which has allowed families to receive subsidies worth thousands of shekels monthly if the mother works and the father studies full-time in yeshiva, has recently come under legal scrutiny. In June, the High Court of Justice ruled that ultra-Orthodox men are required to enlist in the IDF and deemed financial support for students who forgo service illegal. Following this decision, Israel’s attorney general also declared the existing arrangement unlawful.

“If this disgraceful law passes, none of our ultra-Orthodox brothers will enlist,” Bennett warned, noting a shift in his stance since the recent conflict. Previously supportive of exemptions to encourage ultra-Orthodox integration into the workforce, he now asserts that the IDF needs an additional 20,000 soldiers due to the evolving security landscape.

Bennett further claimed that the bill is being advanced solely because United Torah Judaism chairman Yitzhak Goldknopf issued a political ultimatum, accusing proponents of enacting “an anti-Zionist law.”

Nov. 2, 2024 11:20 pm
Jordan warns against airspace violations after recent drone incursions
The Media Line Staff

Jordan on Saturday voiced its firm opposition to airspace violations following recent incidents involving drones and debris within its borders. Minister of Government Communication Mohammad Momani announced that drones had entered Jordanian airspace in the Irbid and Jerash areas, posing a security risk that Jordan is addressing through its established military engagement protocols. He stated that the Jordanian army “will not hesitate” to respond to threats, emphasizing Jordan’s commitment to safeguarding its airspace and territory amid regional tensions.

Momani urged conflicting regional parties to respect national sovereignty and avoid using Jordan as a theater for military operations. He also called on Jordanians to stay alert and avoid areas potentially containing hazardous materials.

Nov. 2, 2024 10 am
Israeli airstrike kills senior Hamas leader in southern Gaza
The Media Line Staff

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet announced Friday that a targeted airstrike in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, killed senior Hamas leader Izz al-Din Kassab, a high-ranking member of the group’s political bureau and coordinator of relations with other factions in Gaza. Kassab’s assistant, Ayman Ayesh, was also killed in the strike, which Israeli forces said targeted Kassab due to his role in facilitating Hamas’ strategic and military alliances and authorizing attacks on Israel. The IDF described Kassab as “a significant source of power” within Hamas.

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