Daily Summary
Bodies of hostages found after interrogation of terrorists
July 26, 2024 — The recovery of the bodies of five hostages from Gaza on Thursday was based on intelligence obtained from interrogations of terrorists, Yossi Amrosi, a former senior Shin Bet officer, told Maariv on Friday morning.
Israel recovers bodies of five citizens from Gaza killed on Oct. 7
July 25, 2024 — The IDF announced early Thursday that it had recovered the bodies of murdered hostage Maya Goren and four fallen soldiers.
Netanyahu to present effort to thwart Iran during US congressional speech
July 24, 2024 — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to use his upcoming speech to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday to outline a new strategy for addressing the regional aggression of the Iranian regime.
Netanyahu pressured over hostage deal while traveling to US
July 23, 2024 — As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington, D.C., on Monday, he faced increasing pressure from hostage families and Israeli security officials to secure a deal with Hamas in Gaza.
Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen following drone attack
July 22, 2024 — Israeli forces targeted the port of Hodeidah as their initial response against the Houthis, citing reports that military supplies from Iran enter through this port, classifying it as a legitimate military target.
Yemen drone attack strikes Tel Aviv, killing 1 and injuring others
July 19, 2024 — The Israel Defense Forces estimate that Yemeni Houthi rebels launched the overnight drone attack that struck Tel Aviv early Friday, according to Spokesman Brig. Gen. Daniel Hagari.
Israel’s Knesset votes against Palestinian state ahead of PM’s visit with Biden
July 18, 2024 — Israel's Knesset members voted Wednesday evening to oppose the creation of a Palestinian state west of the Jordan River.
IDF reports half of Hamas leaders are dead or apprehended
July 17, 2024 — Israeli Defense Forces have operated in the Gaza Strip for 263 days to achieve war objectives, eliminating a significant number of Hamas leaders and fighters. On Tuesday evening, the IDF reported it had eliminated and apprehended about 14,000 terrorists.
3 Israelis arrested over accusations of operating for Iran
July 16, 2024 — The Shin Bet, Israel's internal security agency, has recently disclosed the arrest of three Israeli citizens over the past fortnight on suspicion of involvement in activities concerning national security within Israel, allegedly orchestrated by Iranian intelligence operatives.
Netanyahu, Biden to meet at White House before speech to Congress
July 15, 2024 — President Joe Biden has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to a meeting at the White House next Monday, Israeli media reported. It will be Netanyahu’s first visit to Washington since returning to office as prime minister in 2022.
IDF continues operations in Gaza, vows to continue all hostages are returned
July 12, 2024 — Israel Defense Forces will press forward "until we return the hostages," IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi said as the military continued operations in multiple areas across the Gaza Strip.
US agrees to send half of weapons delayed over Rafah operation
July 11, 2024 — The Biden administration has authorized the release of approximately half of a shipment of heavy bombs that had been delayed due to concerns over civilian casualties during Israel’s Rafah operation, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
