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Pentagon: Over 50% of the Gaza pier construction has been completed

IDF targets Hezbollah in Lebanese territory

Several anti-tank missiles were launched from Lebanon into northern Israel, causing damage in the area, although no injuries were reported. In response, the IDF targeted the sources of the missile fire. Furthermore, Israeli Air Force fighter jets conducted strikes on Hezbollah military compounds and terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon, specifically in the areas of Ayta ash Shab and Marwahin. Additional airstrikes targeted Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in Tayr Harfa over the past day.

Colombian President announces plan to sever diplomatic ties with Israel

Addressing a crowd of supporters in Bogota during a rally marking International Worker's Day, Petro said the change in diplomacy will happen on Thursday

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Drastic escalation: Columbia President calls police on rioters

Shafik stressed that the actions of those occupying the building amounted to "acts of destruction, not political speech."

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Egypt pushes Gaza deal in effort to stave off Rafah operation 

Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed optimism regarding the progress made in improving humanitarian access to Gaza, deeming it "real and meaningful." 

He emphasized the need for acceleration given the substantial humanitarian needs in the Palestinian enclave. Following his meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Blinken acknowledged Israel's significant concessions in a proposed deal for the release of hostages in exchange for a ceasefire. Blinken also welcomed the reopening of the Erez crossing as a crucial advancement, facilitating direct aid delivery to northern Gaza.

IDF: 30 aid trucks from Jordan pass through reopened Erez crossing into Gaza

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The Israeli army says that around 30 trucks carrying food and medical supplies from Jordan entered the northern Gaza Strip on Wednesday through the Erez crossing, which has just been reopened. . The trucks underwent a “thorough security inspection” before entering the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army said. The Israeli army also affirmed that the reopening of the crossing point for humanitarian aid deliveries is “in accordance with the directives of the political level”.

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Israel reopens Erez crossing for Gaza aid trucks, seven months after it was destroyed by Hamas

The reopening of the Erez crossing point has been one of the main demands of international aid agencies for months to improve the humanitarian situation. This would match pre-war shipments entering the territory and would be much larger than what it has received over the past seven months.

The mayor of New York: “some 300 people have been taken into custody”

New York police took into custody about 300 people late yesterday at Columbia University and the City College of New York during pro-Palestinian and anti-Israeli protests, Mayor Eric Adams said. while adding that he thinks many of them are not students. During his appearance on CBS Mornings, Adams said police identified organizations and individuals who were not students. "Once I became aware of the outside agitators who were part of this operation, as Columbia mentioned in its letter and in its request to the New York City Police Department, it was clear that we had to take appropriate action when our intelligence division identified those who were professionals, well-trained,” Adams said.

'From Netanyahu's perspective, Rafah is still on the table no matter what'

Summary of Prime Minister Netanyahu and U.S. Secretary of State Blinken meeting

Blinken announced that the port, set to start operating this month, would be temporary. Netanyahu reiterated his stance on the Rafah operation, asserting that he has no intention of relenting, even as part of a broader deal. Blinken expressed concerns about the potential for a humanitarian crisis in Rafah. Overall, the discussions underscored the ongoing tensions and uncertainties surrounding the situation, with both parties awaiting Hamas's response.

🚨 Rocket sirens sound in Metula, near the Lebanese border

U.S. and Saudi Arabia discuss peace settlement excluding Israel - report

Amid Gaza standstill and Netanyahu's opposition, Riyadh pursues smaller pact with Washington says The Guardian

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Molotov cocktail thrown at Warsaw synagogue

A firebomb was thrown at a synagogue in Warsaw on Tuesday evening, an event that Israel's ambassador to Poland called an "anti-Semitic attack." “A Molotov cocktail was thrown this evening at the Nożyk Synagogue, the only synagogue in Warsaw that survived the Holocaust,” wrote Israeli Ambassador to Poland Yacov Livne. “Outrageous anti-Semitic attacks like this cannot be tolerated today. The perpetrators must be found and punished.”

Robert De Niro seen in New York auguring with Pro-Palestinian protestors 

“Thank you, Robert De Niro, for standing with Israel and the Jewish people!” tweeted the organization fighting anti-Semitism “Stand with us” accompanied by a video of the actor defending Israel.

Turkey joins South Africa’s case against Israel at The Hague

The Turkish Foreign Minister announces on Wednesday

Meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and their teams has finished - report

State plans immediate enlistment of Haredim, Cabinet Secretary confirms

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid has voiced strong support for immediate haredi enlistment, urging the government to cease delays and implement mandatory military service for all citizens

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