In a historic first, the Arrow air defence system successfully intercepted a surface-to-surface missile launched from the "Red Sea area" towards Israel during the ongoing conflict with Hamas, The Times of Israel reported on Tuesday.
The Israeli Defence Force (IDF) said that, as it continues to ensure the security of the entire State of Israel during the war in Gaza, together with Israel's anti-terror organisation the Shin Bet (General Security Service), overnight it captured 38 wanted terrorists throughout Judea and
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson Jonathan Conricus has said that the military is committed and determined to get all of the 238 Israeli hostages that are inside Gaza.
As the ground operations continue in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli Defence Force on Tuesday demolished a home owned by a Hamas official in the West Bank, The Times of Israel reported.
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has congratulated the IDF and Shin Bet for this "important achievement" and stressed that the release of the soldier showcases their commitment to the release of all the abductees.
Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy said on Monday the protests against Israelis amid the ongoing war with Hamas are 'outrageous' and pose a threat to the whole world.
Not speculating on the operational matters and what it's troops are going to do, Eylon stressed that Israel is going after every Hamas's infrastructure while doing everything to minimize civilian casualties, including on the Palestinian side.
The United States has emphasised that the fact that Hamas is using Palestinian civilians as human shields in Gaza, does not lessen Israel's responsibility of protecting the civilians, The Hill reported.