Israel approves controversial West Bank settlement project as IDF begins Gaza City assault
Israel gave final approval Wednesday for a controversial settlement project in the occupied West Bank that would effectively cut the territory in two.
Meanwhile, the IDF said it had begun the first stages of its planned assault to seize Gaza City.
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Seventeen U.S. Senate Democrats, led by a Jewish senator, are demanding accountability from Secretary of State Marco Rubio after a deadly Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed six journalists, including prominent Al Jazeera reporter Anas al-Sharif. Lawmakers called the strike part of Israelâs âsystematic targeting of journalists,â accusing the Israeli government of silencing media voices exposing Gazaâs devastation. In their letter, the senators urged Rubio to press Israel for transparency, citing violations of international law and warning of risks to U.S. credibility and national security. Israel has claimed al-Sharif was tied to Hamas, but has offered no compelling evidence. The senators argue that targeting journalists is unacceptable and have demanded greater media access inside Gaza. The call underscores rising political pressure in Washington over Israelâs conduct in the war and its treatment of reporters covering one of the worldâs most dangerous conflict zones.
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Massive protests erupted in Israel as families of hostages marched to the Gaza border, demanding Prime Minister Netanyahu secure a deal to free all 50 remaining captives. Relatives led a march along Route 232 near Kibbutz Beâeri, the site of the October 7 Hamas attack, joined by thousands of supporters. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum pressed officials for dialogue as Defense Minister Israel Katz approved âOperation Gideonâs Chariots IIâ to capture Gaza Cityâraising fears the assault could endanger hostages.
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In a powerful announcement, the Israel Defense Forces and Shin Bet confirmed that a Hamas terrorist involved in the kidnapping of former hostage Yarden Bibas during the October 7, 2023 massacre was killed in an Israeli airstrike on August 10. The militant, Jihad Kamal Salem Najjar, participated in the deadly assault on Kibbutz Nir Oz, where Bibas and his family were abducted. While Bibas expressed partial closure after the strike, he reminded the nation that true justice will only come once all remaining abductees are freed. Bibas, released in February during a ceasefire deal, lost his wife Shiri and two young sons, Ariel (4) and Kfir (10 months), who were murdered in captivity. Their bodies were returned under the same deal. Since then, Bibas has been lobbying Israeli and American leaders to pressure Hamas for the release of dozens still held hostage, including his close friend David Cunio.
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In a dramatic update, the IDF spokesperson announced that Israeli forces have surrounded Gaza City, claiming Hamas has been reduced to a battered guerilla force. With Israeli troops holding the outskirts, the military says Hamas no longer poses an organized threat â signaling a potential turning point in the conflict.
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In a chilling echo of the October 7 attacks, 18 Hamas fighters launched a brazen assault on an IDF military base, attempting to breach defenses and abduct Israeli soldiers. The fighters reportedly tried to replicate the shock tactics of last yearâs attack, triggering a fierce firefight with Israeli forces.
According to early reports, the attackers were heavily armed and sought to seize hostages, but the plot was foiled after a rapid Israeli military response. The IDF confirmed clashes at the base, underscoring ongoing security threats and the high stakes of the conflict.
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