Israel News for 2-28-2024

News Update

Dozens of rockets were fired at Kiryat Shemona and other locations in the north. Hamas claimed it fired 40 of the rockets from Lebanon. A building was hit and damaged in Kiryat Shemona. No casualties were reported. Israeli jets have been striking targets in Lebanon in response.

IDF forces in Gaza continue to pursue and eliminate terrorists in joint ground and air operations.

IDF soldiers killed in Gaza:

Maj. Iftah Shahar, 25, a company commander in the Givati Brigade’s Tzabar Battalion, from Moshav Paran.

Cpt. Itai Seif, 24, a platoon commander in the Givati Brigade’s Tzabar Battalion, from Yeruham.

Seven other soldiers from the same unit were seriously wounded in same battle.

For a complete list of the soldiers killed in the ground offensive, click here.

I recorded a short video with my thoughts on the continuation of the Gaza war.