Israel News for 8-16-2024
News Update
As cease-fire and hostage negotiations continue in Doha with no progress to speak of, Hezbollah has released a video of a vast underground missile storage and launching facility that it claims is totally secret. The video shows trucks carrying missiles driving through a network of underground tunnels. Sources close to Hezbollah say that Hezbollah will not launch an anticipated retaliatory strike against Israel while the Doha negotiations are ongoing, so as not to be blamed for a possible failure. The Qatari Prime Minister spoke with Iranian leaders last night and reportedly told them to consider whether it’s advisable forIran or Hezbollah to attack Israel while negotiations are in process.
The IDF carried out air and artillery strikes against Hezbollah targets in south Lebanon yesterday. Airstrikes and ground combat continues to eliminate terrorists, weapons and terror infrastructure in southern Gaza.
Over 100 settlers reportedly rampaged through the Palestinian village of Jit in northern Samaria, setting homes and cars on fire. At least 11 villagers were injured, according to Palestinian health authorities. One man was killed by gunfire, and another suffered gunshot wounds. IDF troops and Border Police were dispatched to the scene and used riot dispersal methods to stop and remove the settlers. One settler was detained. Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Gallant, Finance Minister Smotrich and National Security Minister Ben Gvir condemned the settler violence. The White House also issued a statement condemning the attack and urging Israeli authorities to protect all communities and hold perpetrators accountable.
