Israel News for 1-30-2024
News Update
Yesterday, Hamas fired rockets at central Israel including Tel Aviv, Holon, Rishon Letzion, Ramle and Kfar Chabad. There were reports of falling shrapnel and rocket fragments, but no casualties. IDF jets destroyed the rocket launchers. IDF forces continue to operate against Hamas in all parts of Gaza. Troops have killed over 2,000 terrorists in Khan Yunis and are fighting in the tunnels. Troops recently captured 3 terrorists in one of the tunnels, and are getting valuable intelligence from them.
For a complete list of the soldiers killed in the ground offensive, click here.
Attacks from Lebanon and IDF strikes against Hezbollah targets continue. [All signs currently point to a forthcoming ground operation against Hezbollah.]
Special forces entered a hospital in Jenin in pursuit of 3 wanted terrorists who were believed to be planning an October 7 type of attack. The 3 terrorist were killed. There were no other casualties.
Ismail Haniyeh, head of the Hamas political bureau based in Qatar, said that Hamas leaders would study a ceasefire proposal created after talks in Paris on Sunday and that he would visit Cairo for discussions on the plan. The deal reportedly includes the release of hostages in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners, cease-fires and the continued transfer of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Hamas has demanded a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. While US officials had expressed optimism in the success of the deal, the Prime Minister’s Office said that an agreement was not within sight and that the Hamas demands were unacceptable. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir threatened to bring down the government if the deal is accepted. Meanwhile, Israel handed over dozens of bodies of Palestinians killed in the fighting in Gaza, which had been held in Israel. They will be buried in mass graves in the city of Rafah.
