The Israeli air force intercepted two projectiles from central Gaza that were heading towards Ashkelon, as well as several Gaza border communities, the IDF announced Friday evening.
Palestinian Islamic Jihad has claimed responsibility for the rocket fire.
Go to the full article >>Israeli combat engineering troops, paratroopers, and the Egoz Unit, under the command of the IDF's 474th Brigade, located weapons and ammunition while operating in the buffer zone in southwest Syria.
Go to the full article >>The 603rd Battalion of the IDF's Combat Engineering Corps has reached Tel Hadar, the deepest point in Syria that Israeli forces have entered—10 kilometers from the Israeli border and just over 20 kilometers from Damascus.
Go to the full article >>The IDF has been continuing operational activities in both Gaza and southern Lebanon, dismantling missile and rocket launch sites in both areas, the army reported on Friday.
In Lebanon, soldiers in the 769th Brigade discovered a large weapons store, including concealed Kornet missile launchers, AK-47 rifles, magazines, missiles, and other military equipment hidden in dense and mountainous terrain, the IDF said.
Go to the full article >>Both Israel and Gaza-based terror groups Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad have indicated willingness to cooperate and be flexible in order to reach a ceasefire agreement, Egyptian sources told the Hezbollah-affiliated Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar.
However, the deal's approval ultimately is reportedly dependent on Israel.
Go to the full article >>US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday that he discussed the imperative of Palestinian militant group Hamas' saying 'yes' to the Gaza ceasefire agreement in his talks with Turkey's President and Foreign Minister.
"In my discussions with President Erdogan and with Minister Fidan we talked about the imperative of Hamas saying yes to the (Gaza) agreement that's possible to finally help bring this to an end," Blinken said, following his meeting with Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara.
"We appreciate very much the role that Turkey can play in using its voice with with Hamas, to try to bring this to conclusion."
Go to the full article >>The brother of former Hamas political wing chairman Khaled Mashal was unexpectedly released from the US prison where he was held, Walla reported on Friday morning.
The sudden release comes amid talks regarding a possible hostage deal.
China's foreign minister Wang Yi said Beijing agreed with Egypt that both nations should promote peace and negotiations to achieve stability in the Middle East, according to a media pool report.
Wang made the remarks during a meeting with Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty in Beijing on Friday.
He said both countries are deeply concerned about the current situation in Syria, and called for respect for the nation's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.
Wang also said both welcomed a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon.
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