IDF uncovers terror hub in West Bank mosque during 30 hour operation • Defense Minister Gallant extends war goal to include return of residents to the North
Harris in CNN interview: 'I'm unequivocal and unwavering in my commitment to Israel's defense'
Vice President Kamala Harris didn't stray from the Biden administration's messaging and policy regarding Israel in her first media interview since replacing President Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket.
Harris told CNN she's "unequivocal and unwavering" in her commitment to Israel’s defense and its ability to defend itself
"And that’s not gonna change,” she said, though how Israel defends itself matters
Harris said “we must get a deal that is about getting the hostages out.”
Interior Minister Arbel opposes civilian investigation committee probe into October 7
Interior Minister Moshe Arbel sent a letter to the legal advisor to the government where he expressed his opposition to the civilian investigation probe into October 7 and called for a state investigation instead, Israeli media reported on Thursday evening.
"The laws of investigative committees do not apply to the civil commission," Arbel wrote.
"In my personal opinion - a state investigative committee should be established as soon as possible," He added.
Go to the full article >>Miri Regev: October 7 ceremony will continue as planned regardless of controversy
Transportation Minister Miri Regev said in a statement on Thursday night that the state ceremony for the October 7 massacre will continue as planned regardless of the public discussion surrounding the event, Israeli media reported.
"I am aware of the ongoing discussion between different parts of the public regarding the ceremony. As I have already announced, the state ceremony will be broadcast on October 7 at 9:15 p.m. as previously planned, and this is in order to allow the local events before the broadcast of the ceremony," Regev explained.
Defense Minister Gallant extends war goal to include return of residents to the North
In response to Gallant's statement, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) shortly afterward released a statement such a goal "goes without saying."
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant held a meeting on Thursday stating his intention to expand the current war goals to include ensuring the return of evacuated northern residents to their homes.
"The task on the northern front is still ahead of us, and it is the safe return of the residents [to the North]. In order to meet this goal, we must expand the goals of the war," Gallant said.
"I will bring the issue before the prime minister and the government cabinet," He added.
Go to the full article >>Hamas revealed to falsify public opinion polls from Palestinian Survey Research Institute
"These falsified results are designed to portray a misleading image of broad public support for Hamas and its leadership, particularly in the aftermath of the October 7 massacre," the IDF explained.
The IDF uncovered documents revealing a systematic effort by the Hamas terror organization to falsify public opinion polls conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PSR), Israel's military said on Thursday evening.
The documents were uncovered from Hamas's General Security Apparatus and obtained during operations in the Gaza Strip. Images released included a comparison of the original and falsified PSR poll results from March 2024, illustrating the extent of the tampering.
Go to the full article >>Defense Minister Gallant approves safety plan for schools in Israel's North and South
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant approved the IDF's preparation plan for the start of the school year on September 1 in Israel's southern and northern settlements, he wrote in a Thursday X, formally Twitter, post.
As part of the plan, Gallant explained that the IDF would add to the northern and southern schools "protective measures, increase the presence of the forces, and hold a regular dialogue with the heads of the councils and the directors of the educational institutions."
Go to the full article >>— יואב גלנט - Yoav Gallant (@yoavgallant) August 29, 2024קיימתי היום הערכת מצב מיוחדת לקראת פתיחת שנת הלימודים, יחד עם הרמטכ״ל רב - אלוף הרצי הלוי, מפקד פיקוד העורף האלוף רפי מילוא, בכירי צה״ל ומערכת הביטחון.
אישרתי את תוכנית צה״ל להיערכות מקיפה לקראת פתיחת שנת הלימודים בראשון לספטמבר ביישובי הדרום והצפון. נוסיף אמצעי מיגון, נתגבר את… pic.twitter.com/WHNrJGr0rk
Negotiators ‘bearing down on details’ of hostage talks, White House says
Among the stumbling blocks has been Hamas’s demand that Israel fully withdraw from two critical security corridors, Philadelphi and Netzarim.
Negotiators for a hostage and Gaza ceasefire deal are discussing the details of how to implement the agreement, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters in Beijing on Thursday.
“Negotiators are bearing down on the details, meaning that we have advanced the discussions to a point where it's in the nitty gritty, and that is a positive sign of progress,” Sullivan said.
Go to the full article >>FM Katz shares photo of Iranian leader Khamenei dressed as octopus
Foreign Minister Israel Katz slammed Iran in a Thursday X/Twitter post and attached a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dressed as an octopus in it.
"Iran is working to establish an eastern terror front against Israel through special units of the IRGC, involved in smuggling weapons, funding, and directing terror organizations," Katz wrote, explaining the stages in which the country does so.
"Offensively, Israel must act decisively against the terror infrastructure being built on the ground, as we have already begun," he added.
Go to the full article >>— ישראל כ”ץ Israel Katz (@Israel_katz) August 29, 2024Iran is working to establish an eastern terror front against Israel through special units of the IRGC, involved in smuggling weapons, funding, and directing terror organizations.
In the first stage, they smuggle weapons into the Kingdom of Jordan, mainly through the Syrian… pic.twitter.com/uO3Rw7iBGG
IDF uncovers terror hub in West Bank mosque during 30 hour operation
The IDF uncovered a mosque located in Judea and Samaria that was being used as a terror operations center and explosives lab during a 30-hour counterterrorism operation in the Far'a refugee camp, located in the West Bank, Israel's military said on Thursday afternoon.
The IDF shared the drone footage taken from within the terror site and said that "The mosque held explosives ready for use against security forces, numerous weapons, and other items."
Additionally, the IDF engaged in gunfire with terrorists who threw explosives at them during the operation; there were no casualties among the Israeli soldiers.
Go to the full article >>— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) August 29, 2024This drone footage shows a place of worship that has become a hub for terrorism.
During our precise, counterterrorism operations in Judea and Samaria this week, our troops uncovered a mosque that was used as an operations center and an explosives lab.
Our troops will continue… pic.twitter.com/1DagAuqKV9
Joint IDF counterterror operation kills 12 terrorists in Jenin and Tulkarm
Twelve terrorists were killed, and ten wanted suspects were arrested during the first day of a joint IDF, ISA, and Israel Border Police counterterrorism operation in the areas of Jenin and Tularm, Israel's military said on Thursday afternoon.
Among the terrorists killed was Muhhamad Jabber, nicknamed Abu Shujaa, who was the head of a terrorist network in Nur Shams. He had been involved in numerous terror attacks, the IDF added.
In addition, security forces found dozens of explosive devices during the operation and dismantled them. They also confiscated numerous other weapons.
Go to the full article >>Israel-Hamas war: What you need to know
- Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza
- Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 at the Re'im music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities
- 108 hostages remain in Gaza
- 48 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says
