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Israel-Hamas War Day 249: What's happening in Gaza, Middle East?

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 IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. June 11, 2024. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. June 11, 2024.
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

US Sec. of State Antony J. Blinken meets with MK Benny Gantz, Yesh Atid Chair Yair Lapid in Israel

In another meeting on Tuesday in Jordan, with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa, Blinken welcomed reform announcements, Reuters reported, citing the State Department.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives to meet with families and supporters of Israelis held hostage in Gaza by Hamas, who rallied during his visit, in Tel Aviv, Israel June 11, 2024. (photo credit: Photo by JACK GUEZ/Pool via REUTERS)
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives to meet with families and supporters of Israelis held hostage in Gaza by Hamas, who rallied during his visit, in Tel Aviv, Israel June 11, 2024.
(photo credit: Photo by JACK GUEZ/Pool via REUTERS)

The State Department announced in separate statements that US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with MK and National Unity Chair Benny Gantz and Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid in Israel on Tuesday. 

Blinken, Lapid and Gantz discussed the proposal to achieve a hostage deal as part of a ceasefire in Gaza that would secure the release of all hostages and increase humanitarian aid throughout the territory.  

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Multiple projectiles identified crossing into Israel, IDF strikes Hezbollah in southern Lebanon

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Approximately 15 projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanese territory into Israel, with some successfully intercepted by the IDF and others falling into open areas, the IDF announced Tuesday. 

In response, Israel Air Force (IAF) fighter jets struck Hezbollah targets, including a launch post in the area of Aitaroun, and other infrastructure in the area of Meiss El Jabal. 

The IDF also stated that IDF aircraft struck a Hezbollah launch cell in the area of Deir Aames in southern Lebanon. 

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IDF operates in Jenin area in the West Bank, three terrorists killed - report

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  (photo credit: MOHAMMED SALEM/REUTERS)
(photo credit: MOHAMMED SALEM/REUTERS)

The IDF operated in Kafr Dan in the Jenin governate and eliminated three terrorists, Israeli media reported on Tuesday. 

While operating, IDF soldiers were fired upon, so soldiers responded with fire, including from shoulder-fired missiles and an attack helicopter. 

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Israeli official says UN resolution doesn't contradict Israel's war goals - KAN report

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Following the UN Security Council’s resolution calling for the adoption of the hostage and ceasefire deal presented by US President Joe Biden, an Israeli official said that the UN’s resolution does not contradict Israel's goals, KAN reported Tuesday.

An unnamed Israeli official was quoted saying, “Israel will not end the war before achieving all of its goals – the elimination of the military and governing capabilities of Hamas, the return of the hostages, and the promise that Gaza will no longer pose a threat.”

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IDF intercepts UAV from Lebanon following sirens in northern Israel

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  (photo credit: AMIR COHEN/REUTERS)
(photo credit: AMIR COHEN/REUTERS)

The IDF Aerial Defense Array intercepted a UAV that crossed from Lebanon into the Upper Galilee following the activation of sirens in northern Israel, the IDF announced on Tuesday.

Sirens were activated in the Arab al-Aramshe area in northern Israel due to fallen shrapnel from interception.

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Killing 100 terrorists and demolishing tunnels: IDF completes operations in central Gaza camps

Some of the infrastructure, in addition to launch sites, were located in proximity to the Gaza border communities in Israel. 

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 IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. June 11, 2024. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. June 11, 2024.
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

IDF sums up its operations in central Gazan camps, including killing over 100 terrorists, destroying numerous weapons, and detailing its cooperation in Operation Arnon, which led to the rescue of four hostages.

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Rescued hostages Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan discharged from hospitals

With Jan's release, all the hostages rescued in the operation and hospitalized at Sheba Medical Center have returned home.

By URI SELLA, AVICHAY CHAIM
Rescued hostage Noa Argamani seen at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv, June 8, 2024 (photo credit: ICHILOV SPOKESPERSON'S OFFICE)
Rescued hostage Noa Argamani seen at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv, June 8, 2024
(photo credit: ICHILOV SPOKESPERSON'S OFFICE)

Noa Argamani and Almog Meir Jan, two of the four hostages rescued during Operation Arnon, got the all-clear to return to their homes after finishing the necessary medical check-ups.

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Watch: IDF raids explosives lab in intense 18-hour West Bank operation

Eight terror suspects were arrested, and over 80 explosive devices were found during the operation.

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 IDF soldiers raid an explosives lab in the West Bank, June 11, 2024 (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF soldiers raid an explosives lab in the West Bank, June 11, 2024
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

IDF soldiers raided an explosives lab in the West Bank and destroyed over 80 explosive devices in an operation that lasted over 18 hours.

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UN: 'Israel and Hamas may be guilty of war crimes after rescue op.'

By REUTERS

The United Nations human rights office said on Tuesday that the civilian deaths in Gaza during the Israeli operation to secure the release of four hostages and terrorists holding them in densely populated areas could amount to war crimes.

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Hamas statement of support for UN ceasefire resolution a 'hopeful sign', Blinken says

Hamas accepted the UN Security Council ceasefire resolution and is ready to negotiate over the details, senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri told Reuters on Tuesday.

By REUTERS
US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, in Israel to discuss furthering a ceasefire deal proposal, June 11, 2024 (photo credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI/MAARIV)
US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, in Israel to discuss furthering a ceasefire deal proposal, June 11, 2024
(photo credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI/MAARIV)

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he found Hamas's acceptance of the UNSC ceasefire resolution promising and that the burden is on Hamas to move forward with the deal.

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