Hezbollah Violates Terms on First Day of Ceasefire, IDF Responds
https://israfan.com/p/idf-arrests-hezbollah-ceasefireOn the first day of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers arrested four Hezbollah operatives, including a local commander, in southern Lebanon. The arrests occurred after the suspects entered a restricted area in violation of the ceasefire terms, according to a statement from the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz emphasized the importance of strict enforcement, instructing the IDF to prevent any movement into prohibited zones near the border. “The IDF will continue to act with a heavy hand against any violation of the agreement by Hezbollah,”
Adviser Who Found No Genocide by Israel Fired by UN
The United Nations has come under fire for its decision not to renew the contract of Alice Wairimu Nderitu, the U.N. special adviser on the prevention of genocide. Critics allege that Nderitu’s dismissal was politically motivated, tied to her refusal to label Israel’s military actions in Gaza as genocide.
US Senator Graham Pushes for Israel-Saudi Normalization by Year’s End
During a visit to Jerusalem on Tuesday, US Senator Lindsey Graham called for Israel and Saudi Arabia to establish diplomatic ties by the end of 2024, cautioning that the next US administration might face challenges securing enough Senate votes for the deal. Graham, a prominent Republican with significant influence on foreign policy, stressed the importance of striking a defense agreement under President Joe Biden’s term, which ends in January.
Ceasefire on shaky legs? Israeli airstrike removes threat in Hezbollah rocket
A short time ago, terrorist activity was detected at a medium-range rocket facility of the Hezbollah terrorist organization in southern Lebanon. The threat was thwarted by a fighter jet strike,” the IDF stated. “The IDF is deployed in southern Lebanon, acting and thwarting any violation of the ceasefire agreement,” the military added.
Israelis divided on Hezbollah ceasefire, only 20% of coalition voters in favor – poll
The Israeli Security Cabinet approved the U.S.-brokered ceasefire on Tuesday night, with 10 ministers voting in favor. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir was the sole minister to oppose the agreement, which officially went into effect on Wednesday morning. When asked about the Lebanon arrangement, 37% supported the ceasefire, 32% opposed it, and 31% were undecided about its impact on Israel.
Israel uncovers Iranian weapons smuggling operation in Judea & Samaria
The weapons recently seized by the ISA and the IDF originated in Iran and were intended to arm terrorist operatives in Jenin, located in Samaria just south of the Jezreel Valley in northern Israel. After uncovering the smuggling operation, the forces located an additional site where the majority of the weapons cache had been buried
After Smotrich’s pressure, US says it will block recognition of PA state at UNSC
Israeli government approves extending indemnities to PA banks for another year to prevent the PA economy from collapsing after the Biden Administration assured Israel it would veto any UN Security Council resolution recognizing a Palestinian State.
‘Armed terrorists and Hezbollah members will be shot’ | IDF updates rules of engagement
The IDF announced on Thursday that it was updating its rules of engagement on the Lebanese border to prevent Lebanese civilians and Hezbollah operatives from crossing to the south side of the Litani River. As part of the efforts to maintain its operational achievements, the IDF stressed that any attempt by armed terrorists or terrorists disguised as civilians to approach the border would be met with aggressive actions.
Violating US Law, Palestinian Authority Brags That It’s Responsible for ICC Arrest Warrants
US law prohibits the Palestinian Authority (PA) from receiving aid from the Economic Support Fund if it works with the International Criminal Court (ICC) to prosecute Israel. Nevertheless, the PA, which has been receiving hundreds of millions of dollars of US aid in recent years through multiple channels, played a leading role in the ICC’s case against Israel, and is now bragging about it:
In Aleppo countryside, the opposition turns the tables on the Syrian regime
In the early hours of Wednesday, opposition factions including the Sunni Islamist group Tahrir al-Sham launched the battles, ultimately capturing multiple villages and towns in the western Aleppo countryside. Among the spoils was the Syrian Army’s 46th Regiment military base, which had been subjected to near-daily shelling since the regime captured it in February 2020. At the time of this report, the factions are still engaged in battle. These battles mark one of the most significant offensives in recent years, breaking a period of relative stagnation in Syria’s civil conflict. The front lines have remained largely static since President Bashar al-Assad’s government regained control of most of the country, bolstered by Russian military support. The renewed rebel offensive may indicate a shift in strategy