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Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants targeted in IDF's operation at Shifa Hospital, Gaza Strip. Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) carried out a four-day operation at Shifa Hospital in northern Gaza, resulting in the deaths of approximately 140 militants from Hamas and Islamic Jihad . IDF's Shifa Hospital operation: At least 140 terrorists killed, 650 arrested Additionally, around 650 terrorists were apprehended during the operation . This marks a significant increase from previous figures confirmed by the IDF. The operation, which had been in planning for over a month, aimed to subdue Hamas fighters within the Shifa Complex.  While Islamic Jihad operatives surrendered promptly, Hamas forces exhibited divided responses, with one group surrendering en masse and another group continuing to resist, potentially prolonging the operation. Key Hamas and Islamic Jihad officials were Captured  Key Hamas and Islamic Jihad officials, including intelligence and terror heads, were captured by the I...

 An IDF investigation has refuted Hamas's claims that Israeli forces fired upon civilians awaiting aid in Gaza City. The military denies allegations that Israeli tanks and helicopters caused casualties, stating that soldiers did not engage at any point during the incident.  According to the IDF, Palestinian gunmen were responsible for the deaths and injuries . The Hamas-run health ministry accused Israeli troops of firing on civilians at Kuwait Square, resulting in 21 deaths and over 150 injuries.  However, the IDF's preliminary review indicates that armed Palestinians initiated gunfire while civilians gathered for aid distribution.  The investigation found no evidence of Israeli tank shelling, airstrikes, or gunfire directed at the civilian crowd. The IDF clarified that as aid trucks approached a designated corridor, Palestinian gunmen continued shooting, leading to looting and civilian casualties. The military emphasized its ongoing humanitarian efforts in Gaza whi...

 South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Naledi Pandor, warned South Africans who have served in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) that they could face arrest upon returning home.  Speaking at an event held by her party, the ruling African National Congress (ANC), Pandor expressed readiness to take action against those involved in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.  Her remarks have sparked debate, with MK Yulia Malinovsky of Yisrael Beiteinu questioning South Africa's diplomatic relations with Israel in light of the statements.  Last year, South Africa gained attention for filing a case in the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. While the court has not ruled on the case's merits, it issued directives urging Israel to uphold its obligations under the Genocide Convention.

 The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) recently disclosed that since the conflict with Hamas in Gaza commenced, they have targeted over 1,000 sites affiliated with Hezbollah in Lebanon. However, official reports suggest that the Air Force has utilized less than 20 percent of its capacity in the northern region. Released yesterday, IDF data regarding the conflict with Hezbollah indicated that over the course of five months of engagement in the north, the Air Force had struck " more than 1,200 targets affiliated with the terrorist group Hezbollah " (with an additional 3,000 targets attacked from the ground). The data included a map illustrating the locations of IDF airstrikes, primarily concentrated in southern Lebanon. The IDF's objective in releasing this information was to showcase the intensity of the conflict and the significant blows inflicted upon the terrorist organization since it became involved in the war alongside Hamas in Gaza. Despite these efforts, the Air Force ...