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Israeli soldiers in Gaza, July 10 2024. Credit: IDF
July 10, 2024, 3:17 pm
Defence Minister Gallant: IDF killed or wounded 60% of Hamas terrorists in Gaza
The IDF continued ramping up attacks in Gaza on Wednesday, saying it targeted Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists who were operating inside UNRWA's Headquarters in Gaza City
By Jotam Confino in Israel
Noa, 46 and Nir Baranes, 46, were killed when a Hezbollah rocket hit their vehicle in the Golan Heights. Courtesy: X
July 10, 2024, 9:48 am
Two Israeli civilians killed in Hezbollah rocket attack in Golan Heights
12 civilians and 16 soldiers have been killed in northern Israel since Hezbollah began attacking Israel on October 8. 
By Jotam Confino in Israel
Screenshot of Hezbollah video. July 8, 2024.
July 9, 2024, 1:45 pm
Hezbollah releases drone footage of sensitive Israeli military sites
The 10-minute long video allegedly shows a number of military sites in the Golan Heights, including Iron Dome batteries.
By Jotam Confino in Israel
Daniella Gilboa and her family. Courtesy: Gilboa family
July 9, 2024, 11:04 am
SPECIAL REPORT: Father of Gaza hostage Daniella Gilboa: ‘I’m sure she will return’ 
'She is strong and always supportive of others, so I believe she is strengthening her friends who are also held hostage' Daniella's father told Jewish News
By Jotam Confino in Israel
Defence Minister Gallant visits northern Israel. July 3, 2024. Credit: Ariel Hermoni (IMoD)
July 8, 2024, 12:06 pm
Gallant: Israel will fight Hezbollah regardless of ceasefire deal with Hamas
Despite Hezbollah linking the daily attacks on Israel to the war in Gaza, Defence Minister Gallant insists that the two arenas are "separate." 
By Jotam Confino in Israel
Prime Minister Netanyahu and Hamas leader Sinwar. Courtesy: X
July 8, 2024, 9:37 am
Netanyahu issues ceasefire demands as negotiations set to resume in Cairo
Yair Lapid slammed Netanyahu, saying: 'We are at a critical moment in the negotiations, the lives of the hostages depend on it; why issue such provocative messages?
By Jotam Confino in Israel
Liora and Noa Argamani. Courtesy: Family/X
July 2, 2024, 10:45 am
Mother of Noa Argamani dies after battling brain cancer
Liora Argamani spent her final days alongside her daughter Noa, who returned from captivity, and her close family' Ichilov Hospital said. 
By Jotam Confino in Israel
Police officers remove ultra-Orthodox Jews blocking the road during a protest against military conscription outside the Israeli Supreme Court. Israel's Supreme Court hears on 02 June a response by the state over the ultra orthodox recruitment issue, after previously extending a deadline for the government to present a conscription plan for ultra-Orthodox Jews, who are traditionally exempt from military service. (Credit Image: © Saeed Qaq/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commercial USAGE!
July 2, 2024, 8:44 am
Thousands of ultra-orthodox protest looming army enlistment
Demonstrators also threw rocks at an ultra-orthodox minister's car as he drove past the really in Jerusalem
By Jotam Confino in Israel
Mohammad Abu-Salmiya, director of Al Shifa Hospital. Courtesy: Twitter/X
July 1, 2024, 10:51 am
‘Send Shin Bet chief home’: Fury over release of Al Shifa Hospital director from prison
"A government that frees those who sheltered the murderers of October 7 and helped to hide our hostages... is not fit to lead our existential war' Benny Gantz said.
By Jotam Confino in Israel
Labour and Meretz announce a new formation called 'The Democrats' - June 2024. Credit: Labour and Meretz
July 1, 2024, 9:29 am
‘The Democrats’: Labour and Meretz merge to strengthen Israel’s left-wing
Labour Party leader Yair Golan said the two parties would work to replace 'the most terrible government since the establishment of the state'
By Jotam Confino in Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holding a security assessment. Photo: Ma'ayan Toaf (GPO)
July 1, 2024, 7:52 am
Netanyahu reiterates support for Biden ceasefire proposal as demonstrations continue
The prime minister is facing mounting pressure from families of hostages who accuse him of abandoning their loved ones in Gaza
By Jotam Confino in Israel
Michal Douglas in Kibbutz Be'eri. June 2, 2024. Courtesy: Twitter
June 3, 2024, 7:27 am
Michael Douglas visits Kibbutz Be’eri: ‘How do you recover from something like this?’
Douglas later met with President Herzog where he was presented with the yellow ribbon pin, and dog-tag necklace worn in support of the hostages and their families.
By Jotam Confino in Israel and Jewish News Reporter
Netanyahu speaks with Religious Zionist party head MK Bezalel SmotrichYonatan Sindel/Flash90
June 3, 2024, 7:12 am
Ben-Gvir and Smotrich threaten to topple Netanyahu over ceasefire deal
President Biden announced on Friday that Israel had agreed in principle to a three-phase ceasefire deal with Hamas, which would release all hostages and end the war
By Jotam Confino in Israel
Bibi Netanyahu and Benny Gantz
May 30, 2024, 1:21 pm
Shock poll: Israelis prefer Netanyahu over Gantz as prime minister
The new data comes after war cabinet minister Gadi Eisenkot joined his party leader Benny Gantz in calling for new elections in the last quarter of 2024
By Jotam Confino in Israel
Palestinians inspect damage after an Israeli air strike, in the Al-Mawasi area, west of the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. on May 27, 2024. Photo by Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** הפצצה עזה מרכז הרצועה
May 28, 2024, 4:05 pm
IDF says Rafah tent fire likely caused by secondary explosion
IDF said it targeted a compound 1.8 km from the designated humanitarian zone in northern Rafah and 180 metre from the tent camp which was later engulfed in a fire.
By Jotam Confino in Israel
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