Upon reaching Israel, Vance headed to the Kiryat Gat site in southern Israel, which is the headquarters of the fledgling US-led force meant to oversee the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire.
Personnel from the IDF Manpower Directorate and medical teams are accompanying the seven hostages, Eitan Mor, Alon Ohel, Ziv Berman, Gali Berman, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Omri Miran, and Matan Angrest, as they undergo initial medical evaluations at a facility in southern Israel.
Speaking at a Shin Bet security agency facility in southern Israel, Netanyahu said, "As you probably know, many opportunities have opened up now following this victory. Firstly, to rescue the hostages. Of course, we will also need to solve the Gaza issue, defeat Hamas, but I believe we will
A Houthi ballistic missile fired at Israel was likely intercepted, with no injuries reported, the IDF said. Sirens sounded in southern Israel. The Houthis claimed responsibility, citing Beersheba as the target. Attacks resumed after Israel restarted operations in Gaza.
Several southern Israeli towns were without power as a result of an Iranian missile striking near "strategic infrastructure sites," the Israel Electric Corporation said on Monday.
In a statement shared on X, Israel's Foreign Ministry stated, "BREAKING: A direct hit has been reported at Soroka Hospital in Beersheba, southern Israel. More details to follow."
Hamas terrorists who infiltrated southern Israel during the October 7, 2023 massacre intended to capture a sensitive military intelligence base but made a critical navigation error that led them to attack the wrong target, according to an Israel Defense Forces investigation published Friday
Unusual rainfall hit southern Israel on Friday morning, with 18 millimeters of rain recorded between Arad and Sodom--an exceptional amount for the region. In Arad itself, 20 millimeters fell during the morning hours.