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Jerusalem and Tel Aviv canceled traditional fireworks displays
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Soldiers from the Yalam unit were injured as a result of rocket launches targeting their force, with six additional fighters sustaining moderate injuries in the incident
Netanyahu faced criticism for not presenting a clear plan for an alternative government in Gaza but expressed confidence that once Hamas is eliminated, new opportunities for peace will emerge
The decision comes amid pressure from the United States for Israel to transfer control of the crossing to the PA, a move aimed at facilitating the flow of goods and people in and out of Gaza
The incident left three soldiers with light wounds, while one soldier sustained moderate injuries. All four were promptly evacuated to the hospital for treatment
"This war can be over tomorrow," Netanyahu emphasized. "Hamas lays down its arms, surrenders, and returns the hostages, the war is over. It's up to them"
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Menachem Clemenzon and Itiel Zohar, for their extraordinary bravery on October 7, will be honored with the prestigious 2024 Israel Prize for Civilian Heroism
This year's Memorial Day holds particular significance, as the nation remembers not only its fallen heroes but also the victims of the Hamas massacre on October 7 and the subsequent war in Gaza
Lew noted that the U.S. has never shared the goal of toppling Hamas entirely, as it was deemed implausible
"Americans should be all in and helping Israel against an existential threat, the people Israel is fighting are bent on destroying all of the Jews"
The UN, in reports released on May 6 and 8, seemingly halved its previous estimates based on info provided by the Hamas-run Gaza Ministry of Health, the Government Media Office in Gaza, and Israel
This move comes in the wake of Egypt's controversial backing of South Africa's lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), alleging genocide in the Gaza Strip
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American officials says that both U.S. and Israeli intelligence agree that Hamas leaders, including Sinwar, are not in Rafah, and are most likely in tunnels deep underneath Khan Yunis
Reports stated that Haniyeh handed over a dossier to Turkish officilas intended for use in South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ)
Israeli intelligence agencies concur with the assessment that Sinwar and other high-ranking Hamas figures are not present in Rafah
"This tearing – a symbol of Jewish mourning, it is a symbol of the mourning and sorrow of an entire people in this year – a year of national mourning"
“Without a plan for the day after the war, Israel will be left holding the bag on an enduring insurgency because a lot of armed Hamas [terrorists] will be left, no matter what they do in Rafah”
Identified as Naeem Ghoul, the terrorist was affiliated with Hamas' Shati Battalion and also engaged in launching rockets towards Israeli territory
When asked about the prospect of a hostage deal with Hamas at all costs, a striking 72 percent expressed their opposition, emphasizing their readiness to enter Rafah regardless of the negotiations
43 percent of Israelis expressed a preference for Donald Trump as President of the United States, citing perceptions of his policies as more aligned with Israel's interests
Egypt's decision to back South Africa's claim has raised eyebrows in Israel, with one Israeli diplomatic source describing it to i24NEWS as a betrayal
The official emphasized that Cairo views the current situation as a threat to regional stability and the cornerstone peace agreement
"I think actually, just to simply announce today that we're going to change our approach to arms exports, rather than go through our careful process, it would strengthen Hamas"
As the Israel-Hamas war has passed the seven-month mark, the country is to commemorate its fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism