Israel News for 4-7-2025
News Update
Hamas fired 10 rockets at Ashkelon yesterday, 5 of which were intercepted. One rocket struck a residential neighborhood, causing significant damage. At least 27 people were treated at Barzilai Medical Center, including 17 suffering from shock. Vehicles were damaged and windows and balconies were shattered by the blast. Most of the injuries were light. The IDF said that it struck the launchers in Gaza.
Israel is reportedly planning to resume humanitarian aid deliveries into Gaza within weeks on sooner, partially to avoid violations of international law that could implicate top military and political figures. According to senior defense sources, “there’s no famine or outbreak of disease yet but Gaza is about 40–50 days away from exhausting food stocks.” In the coming months, the IDF plans to begin a pilot program — likely in Rafah — where soldiers will oversee the direct distribution of food and medicine to civilians. This would bypass Hamas and be conducted in coordination with international aid organizations under military supervision. According to international law, Gaza is currently not considered occupied territory, as Hamas is still regarded as the ruling authority.
Prime Minister Netanyahu arrived in Washington yesterday, where he met with U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick and trade representative Greer to discuss the 17% tariff imposed by the Trump administration on Israeli exports to the United States. Netanyahu will meet with President Trump at the White House today.
An airstrike early this morning eliminated a Hezbollah artillery commander in southern Lebanon.
Police stopped a vehicle on Highway 6 today and arrested the driver and 9 passengers on suspicion of plotting a terror attack.
The US has reportedly deployed two more Patriot batteries and a second THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System) battery to Israel. The first THAAD battery, deployed several months ago, has successfully intercepted several missiles fired at Israel by the Houthis. The U.S. recently reportedly agreed with South Korea to transfer a Patriot battery from South Korea to the Middle East.
Israel’s ambassador to Ethiopia was expelled from the African Union headquarters after member states refused to participate in an annual meeting.
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