Israel offers Sinwar safe passage out of Gaza in exchange for hostages • IDF kills Hamas Tel Al Sultan Battalion commanders
Air Force and Southern Command commanders arrive at scene of helicopter crash
Air Force Major General Tomer Bar and Yaron Finkelman of the Southern Command arrived at the site of the helicopter crash in Rafah that led to the death of two reserve soldiers on Tuesday night, the IDF said on Wednesday.
“Last night, while performing a life-saving operation for a severely wounded man from the Gaza Strip, we lost two reservists, some of our best men, in the crash of an ‘Owl’ helicopter from Squadron 123 during the landing phase, in addition, 8 fighters were injured, some of them very seriously.”
They added that it was an operational accident and that a commission of inquiry was appointed to investigate the details of the crash.
What does Hezbollah hope to achieve with its war of attrition? – analysis
Hezbollah has to continue its attacks because it cannot be seen to be abandoning Hamas.
Hezbollah has continued its attacks on Israel this week. The Iranian-backed terrorist group knows that it must keep up the pressure on Israel. It knows this because Iran is closely monitoring the Gaza front and other fronts. Hezbollah has been attacking Israel since October 2023, helping Hamas in its war on Israel.
US sanctions individuals, companies in Hezbollah oil smuggling network
The US is sanctioning three individuals, five companies and two vessels used to smuggle oil to generate funding for Hezbollah, the State Department announced on Wednesday as “part of the United States’ efforts to disrupt Hezbollah’s illicit revenue generation and isolate the terrorist group’s financial network.”
One critically wounded in ramming attack in West Bank, terrorist apprehended
Magen David Adom said its paramedics were providing medical care to an individual in his 20s who was in critical condition.
A ramming attack occurred near the Givat Assaf Junction, located in the proximity of Beit El in the West Bank, the IDF said on Wednesday.
IDF strikes Hezbollah post in southern Lebanon
The IDF attacked an observation post of the terrorist organization Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, the military stated on Wednesday.
Kibbutz Dan faces direct hit from anti-tank missile fire, one injured
An anti-tank missile hit Kibbutz Dan in northern Israel, injuring one person, and prompting new safety protocols for northern residents.
An anti-tank missile hit a structure in Kibbutz Dan area in northern Israel, injuring a reservist soldier on the emergency standby squad, the IDF reported on Wednesday.
IAF strikes Hamas control center in UNRWA school compound
Israel Air Force (IAF) fighter jets struck terrorists operating in a command and control complex in a compound previously used as UNRWA’s Al-Jaouni school in the Nuseirat area, central Gaza, the IDF reported on Wednesday.
IDF Helicopter crashes in Rafah, two soldiers dead, seven wounded
The accident occurred after midnight in an attempt to rescue a wounded soldier in the field with Unit 669 forces.
An IDF helicopter crashed overnight in a still unexplained accident in Rafah, killing two soldiers, including the lead pilot, and wounding seven soldiers on board.
‘Absence of command’: IDF officer highlights security failures in Oct. 7 civilian probe testimony
“Had we waited for orders, there would not be anyone to save,” Officer A said in his testimony.
“Had we waited for orders, there would not be anyone to save. Those who determined the outcome of October 7 were the tactical, fighting forces,” testifies IDF officer.
IAF strikes approximately 30 targets in southern Lebanon
The Israel Air Force (IAF) struck some 30 Hezbollah terror targets in southern Lebanon, the IDF said on Wednesday.
- Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza
- Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 at the Re’im music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities
- 101 hostages remain in Gaza
- 48 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says