Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated Israel's aim of achieving "total victory" against Hamas, stating that the war is not just Israel's but also the US's, as it is also a battle against the "Iranian axis."
The Israeli agency COGAT (Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and towards the Gaza Strip) reported that starting Sunday Dec. 17 UN aid trucks will undergo security checks and be transferred directly to Gaza via the Kerem Shalom crossing (located at the
A massive tunnel system of Hamas terrorists, the entrance of which, is located only 400 meters from the Erez Crossing was discovered by the Israel Defence Forces on Sunday.
According to IDF, a fighter jet and attack helicopter struck several buildings used by Hezbollah and a drone hit a group of operatives. The IDF said another aircraft and tank struck weaponry and a Hezbollah observation post.
Netanyahu said on Saturday (local time) that he mourns the "tragic deaths of our three hostages" -- Yotam Haim, Samar Talalka, Alon Shamriz -- mistakenly shot dead Friday morning by IDF soldiers.
Stressing achieving "demilitarisation" of Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he will never allow Palestinian authority to return to the strip, adding that there will be a 'civil government' that won't educate children about "destroying Israel."
As the Israeli counteroffensive rages in the territory of Gaza and the death toll is nearing 20,000, the injured civilians as well as the treating doctors continue to suffer hard times due to the depleting medical infrastructure and mounting toll.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tariq discussed the ongoing developments in West Asia and the emerging challenges from the conflict including the catastrophic humanitarian situation during their talks in Delhi, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said on Saturday.
Hamas' leadership openly embraces its lavish lifestyle, staying at five-star hotels in Qatar and Turkey and flying internationally on private jets, even as Palestinians in Gaza fight over humanitarian aid in the terrorist-ruled enclave.