War in the South
Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog visited Soroka Hospital in Beer Sheva: "No-one can defeat us. I know it's hard, when you meet the medical staff, the families see what a nation is."
Achievement for the Navy
Achievement for the Navy. The IDF spokesperson updated this evening that fighters from Shayetet 13 (Israeli naval commando unit) captured in captivity the deputy commander of the Southern Division in the Gaza naval force, Mohammad Abu A'ali
More than 700 Dead
With the entry of forces into the settlements in the Gaza Strip envelope, the number of casualties rises to more than 700. 2,156 injured individuals have been hospitalized since the beginning of the attack. Additionally, around 150 captives are held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip
The IDF Attacked
The IDF attacked terror targets and an operational tunnel in the Beit Hanoun neighborhood. An IDF spokesperson issued a statement in which they said, "We are clearing the area and striking terrorists wherever they are found. There is still an enemy in the area"
"The Area is Being Cleared"
The spokesman referred to the fighting and said that the IDF destroyed 800 targets in Gaza, "we took dozens of terrorists captive even in the last hours", he added that the Chief of Staff works around the clock to protect the citizens of Israel and will speak to the public later
Ben-Gvir's Response
Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir commented on the tough war in the south: "Now is not the time for questions, investigations, and inquiries. There will be time for all of that later; right now, it's a time for war and victory"
"We Will Win This War"
The Prime Minister stated in a press release that this morning innocent civilians, including children and the elderly, were killed. In response, the IDF has initiated a war, but the war will be difficult and will take time. President Biden expresses support for all actions taken by Israel
The Commissioner Requests
Israel Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai has requested the public to follow the Home Front Command's instructions and refrain from spreading false information and videos, stating that they can create unnecessary panic in the public
A Situation Report
The IDF spokesperson provided a situation report for the fighting in the south, confirming casualties and captives. The objective is to regain control of the area, eliminate militants, and secure communities. The IDF is prepared for any scenario in the north as well
World Leaders Stand by Israel
Following the fighting in the south, the President of the country, Isaac Herzog, spoke with world leaders who sought to condemn the attack by Hamas: "Israel has the right to defend itself, and we will assist it as much as possible"