Israel News for 4-1-2024
News Update
IDF jets struck at least 10 Hezbollah targets simultaneously in southern Lebanon this morning.
An attack drone reportedly launched from Iraq hit a building at an IDF base in Eilat, causing light damage but no casualties.
Last night, the air force launched a large attack against the Center for Scientific Research in Jamrya, Damascus. The center has played a key role in the development of nuclear, chemical, biological, and missile technology and weapons over the past number of years.
A terrorist from Hebron who worked at a store in the commercial area of Gan Yavne stabbed 3 people there, using 2 knives, yesterday. Police neutralized the terrorist. The terrorist’s work permit had recently been revoked and he was entering Israel to work illegally through a hole in the security fence.
Two weeks after IDF forces raided Al-Shifa hospital, the IDF has withdrawn from the complex. The IDF said in a statement today that, “IDF and Shin Bet troops have completed precise operational activity in the area of Al Shifa Hospital and exited the area of the hospital. The troops killed terrorists in close-quarters encounters, located numerous weapons and intelligence documents throughout the hospital, while preventing harm to civilians, patients and medical teams.” Around 200 terrorists, including some high ranking commanders, were killed in the operation and hundreds more arrested.
IDF soldiers killed in Gaza:
Staff Sgt. Nadav Cohen, 20, of the 7th Armored Brigade’s 77th Battalion, from Haifa.
Sergeant First Class Sivan Weil, 20, a commando in the elite Agoz unit, from Ra’anana.
For a complete list of the soldiers killed in the ground offensive, click here.
Police today arrested the sister of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in her home in Tel Sheva, a Bedouin community in southern Israel. She is suspected of maintaining connections with Hamas operatives, endorsing the terrorist group, and encouraging as well as aiding acts of terrorism within Israel.
