Israel News for 4-3-2025

News Update

During an overnight operation in which Israeli troops were seizing weapons and destroying terrorist infrastructure in the Tasil area of southern Syria, armed men opened fire on them. Troops called in artillery and air support, killing 10 gunmen, according to Syrian sources. Yesterday, Israeli airstrikes targeted Damascus International Airport, the T4 airbase near Homs and the military airfield in Hama. Security officials also claimed that Turkish elements were involved in attempts by Syrian rebel groups to establish weapons production infrastructure at the T4 base. Syrian defense sources claimed at least 15 personnel were killed in the Hama strike. The targets reportedly included infrastructure and strategic weapons left behind by the Assad regime. Israel warned Syria’s new leader that it would continue to act to protect its security interests.

The IDF expanded its ground operation in southern Gaza, moving to completely cut off Rafah from the rest of the Strip. Since midnight, the Air Force has struck roughly 60 locations across Gaza from the air, including weapons depots and terrorist compounds.

Hamas said that it would not respond to Israel’s counterproposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, and will stick to its proposal to release 5 Israeli hostages in exchange for hundreds of terrorists held in Israel.

Hungary’s government has decided to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, as Prime Minister Netanyahu arrived in the country for an official visit. As a founding member of the ICC, Hungary is theoretically obliged to arrest and hand over anyone subject to a warrant from the court, but Hungarian President Orban made clear that Hungary would not respect the ruling which he called “brazen, cynical and completely unacceptable.”