The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) is the military force responsible for safeguarding the security of the State of Israel. Comprising of ground, air, and naval components, the IDF plays a central role in defending Israel's borders, conducting operations, and maintaining a state of readiness.
"What are ‘criminal groups’ when it comes to Hamas-run Gaza?" the official said.
Prior to the strike, the IDF issued an evacuation warning to Lebanese residents.
The government has sent out draft orders to 24,000 out of the approximately 80,000 eligible haredi men.
The breakthrough of the last week is only the beginning of the changes that operational military lasers will accomplish for the IDF.
Earlier on Thursday, the bodies of Judith Weinstein Haggai and her husband, Gadi Haggai, were recovered by the military. They held Canadian and American citizenships.
Ben-Gvir and other politicians call for the return of hostages using any force necessary, as the people of Israel send hugs and condolences with broken hearts to the families of Judith and Gadi.
Nir Oz couple taken hostage on Oct. 7, bodies returned in Khan Yunis operations • Families: Hearts not whole until all hostages come home
The IDF is prepared for the arrival of the protest flotilla called the "Freedom Flotilla". It will take control of the vessel and deport protestors if necessary.
"We were told they managed to smuggle drones during the ceasefire, when 600 trucks a day were coming in," a reservist in Gaza said.
IDF prepares for Freedom Flotilla • Government advances dismissal of A-G • Israel reportedly diverted Gaza aid funds to 'security establishment'
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