Daily Summary
Trump Middle East advisor says focus will be on hostages, Iran nuclear program
December 4, 2024 — Massad Boulos, the newly appointed special advisor for Arab and Middle East affairs, discussed President-elect Donald Trump’s priorities for the region in an interview with the French newspaper Le Point on Tuesday. Boulos emphasized that the immediate priority for the incoming administration is the release of hostages, with Trump demanding their freedom before his inauguration. ... Trump Middle East advisor says focus will be on hostages, Iran nuclear program
Israeli Air Force strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon after ceasefire violation
December 3, 2024 — The Israeli Air Force targeted multiple Hezbollah positions across Lebanon on Monday after the group violated a ceasefire by launching two mortar grenades at northern Israel. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said the airstrikes hit Hezbollah terrorists, rocket launchers, and other infrastructure throughout Lebanon, including a Hezbollah launcher in southern Lebanon shortly after the mortar ... Israeli Air Force strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon after ceasefire violation
American-Israeli hostage confirmed dead in Gaza
December 2, 2024 — Capt. Omer Neutra, 21, was confirmed dead by the IDF on Monday, nearly 14 months after Hamas took his body to the Gaza Strip on October 7 of the previous year. The confirmation followed the release of new intelligence, which allowed a special military commission consisting of rabbis, scientists, and lawyers to verify his death, ... American-Israeli hostage confirmed dead in Gaza
Iran still vows to respond to Israeli airstrikes
November 27, 2024 — The Iranian regime continues to plan its response to Israel’s strikes in October, according to Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In an interview with the Tasnim news agency, Larijani confirmed that military officials are strategizing various approaches to respond to Israel’s actions. Larijani also accused the United States of ... Iran still vows to respond to Israeli airstrikes
Israel announces construction of wall along Jordanian border
November 26, 2024 — On Tuesday, the Ministry of Defense announced that it has initiated detailed planning for the construction of a security barrier along the eastern border. This planning phase, expected to cost tens of millions of shekels, will include developing an initial design for the barrier, gathering relevant data, incorporating advanced technology, and assessing environmental factors such ... Israel announces construction of wall along Jordanian border
UAE arrests three suspects in murder of Israeli rabbi
November 25, 2024 — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has arrested three suspects in connection with the killing of Israeli-Moldovan Rabbi Zvi Kogan, the UAE Interior Ministry announced Sunday. Kogan had been reported missing by his family on Thursday. The ministry did not provide further details on the suspects but stated that it would use all legal means to ... UAE arrests three suspects in murder of Israeli rabbi
Netanyahu blasts ICC over arrest warrants
November 22, 2024 — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply criticized the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, calling it “the enemy of humanity” after the court issued arrest warrants for him and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of war crimes related to Israel’s actions in Gaza. Netanyahu condemned the decision as a “black day in ... Netanyahu blasts ICC over arrest warrants
Lebanon ceasefire nearing agreement
November 21, 2024 — White House envoy Amos Hochstein is scheduled to meet with Israeli officials on Thursday to finalize the details of a potential ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, which Israeli officials have indicated could be signed in the coming days. Hochstein arrived in Israel on Wednesday evening after two days of negotiations in Lebanon. He described the discussions ... Lebanon ceasefire nearing agreement
Netanyahu vows ‘Hamas will not stay in Gaza’
November 20, 2024 — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi, and Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar visited the Netzarim Corridor in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday to assess the progress of IDF operations. 99th Division Commander Yoav Broner and Maj.-Gen briefed the officials. Yaron Finkleman, head of the IDF ... Netanyahu vows ‘Hamas will not stay in Gaza’
Israeli military finds Russian weapons in Hezbollah’s arsenal
November 19, 2024 — IDF soldiers have discovered multiple stockpiles of Russian-made weapons in Hezbollah’s possession in southern Lebanon, according to a report published Tuesday by the Wall Street Journal. Some of the weapons, including Kornet anti-tank missiles, were manufactured as recently as 2020 and were reportedly transported from Russia through Syria to southern Lebanon in recent years, as ... Israeli military finds Russian weapons in Hezbollah’s arsenal
IDF takes out top Hezbollah leaders in Beirut with airstrikes
November 18, 2024 — An Israeli airstrike on Sunday targeted the Syrian Baath Party headquarters in Beirut, killing Hezbollah’s media chief and senior commander, Muhammad Afif. Both Hezbollah and the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed his death later that evening. Hezbollah described Afif as a “martyr, jihad fighter, and leader,” highlighting his prominent role within the organization. According to ... IDF takes out top Hezbollah leaders in Beirut with airstrikes
US seeks ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah
November 15, 2024 — Despite the U.S. sending a new ceasefire proposal to Hezbollah on Thursday, fighting in the region has intensified. The IDF confirmed that its troops advanced beyond the initial objectives of their ground offensive into southern Lebanon, resulting in several soldier fatalities. The new proposal was delivered through U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Lisa Johnson to Nabih ... US seeks ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah
