Daily Summary
Israel considers plan for Hamas to release fewer than 40 hostages in next phase
April 26, 2024 — Israel is reportedly willing to lower its initial demand for Hamas to release 40 living hostages in exchange for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza. This comes after the terror group rejected an offer crafted by Qatari, Egyptian, and US negotiators, proposing the release of that many abductees.
Netanyahu speaks out after anti-Israel demonstrations at US colleges
April 25, 2024 — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement expressing deep concern over the surge of antisemitism on American college campuses.
IDF to start Rafah operation following mass evacuation of the city
April 24, 2024 — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are gearing up to commence a ground operation in Rafah "very soon," with plans to conduct a large-scale evacuation of over a million Palestinians, according to a Tuesday report citing two American officials.
Netanyahu continues call for freedom of hostages as nation celebrates Passover
April 23, 2024 — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his commitment on Monday, ahead of the Passover holiday, to secure the release of the remaining 133 hostages held in Gaza.
3 injured in Jerusalem terrorist ramming attack
April 22, 2024 — Three pedestrians sustained injuries in a ramming terror attack in Jerusalem on Monday morning, as reported by Israel Police.
Israeli missiles strike Iran
April 19, 2024 — Israel reportedly carried out airstrikes on Iranian sites on Friday, marking the latest escalation in tensions between the two long-standing adversaries.
18 people wounded in Hezbollah attack in Galilee
April 18, 2024 — Six people were injured Wednesday afternoon in Arab al-Aramshe, a Bedouin town in Western Galilee, due to a direct hit from a Hezbollah attack.
IDF tanks move forward in Gaza as preparation for Rafah operation continues
April 17, 2024 — Israeli tanks reentered previously vacated areas of the northern Gaza Strip on Tuesday, according to reports from Gaza residents.
Israeli military leader states Israel will respond to Iran’s attack
April 16, 2024 — Israel’s military chief said Monday that his country will respond to Iran’s weekend attack, but he did not elaborate on when and how as world leaders urged against retaliation, trying to avoid a spiral of violence in the Middle East.
IDF spokesman reveals the scale of Iran’s recent attack against Israel
April 15, 2024 — IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari held a press conference Sunday discussing the Iranian attack on Israel and the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Netanyahu warns of response to threats of attacks by Iran
April 12, 2024 — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cautioned Israel's adversaries, including Iran, that the nation would respond decisively if provoked, as international warnings emerged regarding a potential Iranian attack against Israel.
Indonesia, world’s most-populated Muslim nation, seeks to normalize relations with Israel
April 11, 2024 — Indonesia, home to the world's largest Muslim population, is moving towards establishing diplomatic relations with Israel, as reported by Yedioth Aharonot this Thursday morning.