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Israel orders civilians out of central Gaza ahead of new campaign
Israel orders civilians out of central Gaza ahead of new campaign

Nahar Net

time26 minutes ago

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Israel orders civilians out of central Gaza ahead of new campaign

by Naharnet Newsdesk 20 July 2025, 12:16 The Israeli military on Sunday issued an evacuation order for Palestinians in the central Gaza Strip, warning of imminent action against Hamas militants in an area "where it has not operated before." The military's Arabic-language spokesman Avichay Adraee said in a post on X that residents and displaced Palestinians sheltering in the Deir el-Balah area should evacuate immediately. Israel was "expanding its activities" around Deir el-Balah, including "in an area where it has not operated before", Adraee said, telling Palestinians to "move south toward the al-Mawasi area" on the Mediterranean coast "for your safety". Most of Gaza's population of more than two million people have been displaced at least once during the war, which is now in its 22nd month, with repeated Israeli evacuation calls covering large parts of the coastal territory. The U.N. humanitarian agency OCHA said in January that more than 80 percent of the Gaza Strip was under unrevoked Israeli evacuation orders. Families of hostages held in Gaza since Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack on Israel that triggered the war said they feared the expansion of the Israeli offensive could harm their loved ones. In a statement released by a campaign group, they called for Israeli authorities to "urgently explain to Israeli citizens and families what the fighting plan is and how exactly it protects the abductees who are still in Gaza". On the ground, Gaza's civil defense agency told AFP on Sunday that Israeli strikes overnight killed at least seven people in Gaza City and in parts of the territory's south. Delegations from Israel and militant group Hamas have spent the last two weeks in indirect talks for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and the release of 10 living hostages. Of the 251 hostages taken during Hamas' 2023 attack, 49 are still being held in Gaza, including 27 the Israeli military says are dead. Families rallied in Israel's economic hub of Tel Aviv on Saturday, calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump to secure the return of the captives and end the war. Meanwhile a military statement said Israeli forces had stepped up ground operations in the Jabalia area of northern Gaza, killing "dozens of terrorists" and dismantling "hundreds of terrorist infrastructure." "Underground terror tunnels" in the area stretching 2.7 kilometers (just over 1.5 miles) some 20 meters underground were located and dismantled, it said. Hamas' 2023 attack led to the deaths of 1,219 people, most of them civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official figures. Israeli's retaliatory offensive has killed at least 58,765 Palestinians, most of them civilians, according to Hamas-run Gaza's health ministry.

Senior Hamas commander altered appearance to hide from IDF, Arabic spox. says
Senior Hamas commander altered appearance to hide from IDF, Arabic spox. says

Yahoo

time3 days ago

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Senior Hamas commander altered appearance to hide from IDF, Arabic spox. says

A photo that shows how Izzadine Haddad, the commander of Hamas's Gaza City Brigade, changed his appearance was found in a terror tunnel under Khan Yunis's European Hospital. Izzadin Haddad, the commander of Hamas's Gaza City Brigade, appeared to have altered his appearance in an attempt to hide from the IDF, IDF Arabic Spokesperson Col. Avichay Adraee stated on Thursday. Haddad is considered to be the IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency)'s most-wanted Hamas terrorist who remains in the Gaza Strip, given his role as their highest-ranking military commander remaining in the enclave. The decision by the IDF to publish the image showing Haddad's seemingly altered appearance appears to convey a message to Hamas and is likely an attempt to gain intelligence regarding his whereabouts with the aim of eliminating him. This photo was found in a terror tunnel under Khan Yunis's European Hospital, Adraee stated. "The noticeable changes he made to his well-known face, as shown in the image, indicate his cowardice and choice to alter his external identity. It also shows that the false 'hunger' narrative that Hamas markets to the world apparently hasn't reached Haddad," Adraee continued. "Haddad is the last survivor" of Hamas's terrorist leadership that "brought disaster to Gaza," Adraee added. "Perhaps the shame stemming from the destruction Hamas brought caused him to significantly alter his appearance?" Adraee asked. 'How can he be called a hero?' Adraee asks "He is trying to present himself as a hero to Gaza's public. What will the people of Gaza, living in tents and destroyed homes, think of this picture? Can someone who destroys the strip, hides fearfully in tunnels, and alters his appearance be called a hero?" he concluded. Solve the daily Crossword

Israeli military strikes Syrian army headquarters in support of the Druze
Israeli military strikes Syrian army headquarters in support of the Druze

Rudaw Net

time4 days ago

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  • Rudaw Net

Israeli military strikes Syrian army headquarters in support of the Druze

Also in Syria Israel strikes Damascus during Rudaw live coverage Israel strikes entrance of Syrian military headquarters in Damascus Five killed, two injured in 'terrorist' attacks on Rojava Asayish Syrian official forces control Druze city, announce ceasefire A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The Israeli military on Wednesday struck the Syrian government's General Staff headquarters in Damascus, following warnings from Tel Aviv that it would escalate operations in defense of Syria's Druze minority amid ongoing violence in Suwayda province. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) 'attacked the Syrian regime's General Staff headquarters in the Damascus area a short while ago,' said Avichay Adraee, the Israeli army's Arabic spokesperson, in a post on X. Syrian state television reported 'a new aggression by the Israeli occupation air force' targeting Umayyad Square, near the military headquarters building in central Damascus. The incident took place during a live broadcast by Rudaw's correspondent Solin Mohammedamin, showing powerful explosions striking the building. Earlier in the day, the IDF stated it had struck the entrance of a Syrian military headquarters in the capital. Adraee also announced that the IDF had dispatched additional reinforcements, including intelligence, reconnaissance, and offensive units, 'to increase the pace of strikes and stop attacks against the Druze in Syria.' The escalation comes a day after Sheikh Hikmat al-Hajari, spiritual leader of Syria's Druze minority in Suwayda, warned that the community was facing 'extermination.' He said a statement issued previously welcoming Damascus-affiliated forces into Suwayda was made under pressure to prevent further bloodshed. Damascus-aligned forces entered Suwayda following days of clashes between Druze groups and Bedouin tribes. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported that nearly 250 people have been killed in the violence. A ceasefire was later announced by the Syrian defense ministry, reportedly following an agreement with Druze leaders. However, clashes continue in the city. Israel has in recent months reiterated its commitment to protecting the Druze community in Syria, citing 'strong ties' and security concerns related to any buildup of hostile forces near its borders. Over the past 24 hours, Israeli airstrikes targeted tanks, missile launchers, combat vehicles, and pickup trucks equipped with heavy machine guns 'that were moving toward Suwayda,' Adraee said. Meanwhile, Turkey condemned the Israeli strikes. Burhanettin Duran, head of the Turkish Directorate of Communications, said in a statement that "Israel's attacks on Syria target not only Syria's stability and security but also the tranquility of our entire region.' He added, 'Turkey will continue to support Syria's territorial integrity, as it has always done.' Turkey has been a staunch supporter of the new Syrian government under the leadership of Ahmed al-Sharaa, formed by the now-dissolved Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement released on Wednesday that 'we are acting to save our Druze brothers and to eliminate the gangs of the [Syrian] regime.' Netanyahu also addressed Israeli Druze citizens attempting to cross the border into Syria near Suwayda, located close to the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. 'I have a single request of you: you are Israeli citizens. Do not cross the border. You are risking your lives; you could be murdered, you could be taken hostage, and you are impeding the efforts of the IDF,' he said. 'Return to your homes and let the IDF take action.' Israel, which views Syria's new Islamist-led government as a threat, has increased efforts to target regime military infrastructure since the fall of Assad. Israeli forces have also moved into buffer zones east of the annexed Golan Heights, citing the need to prevent security threats from emerging along its northern border. SOHR reported on Wednesday that Israel has carried out 68 attacks on Syrian territory since the beginning of 2025 - 58 of them airstrikes and ten ground-based. These attacks reportedly damaged or destroyed 102 targets, including weapons depots, command centers, and military vehicles.

Israeli Army Reveals Details of 'Black Flag' Operation Against the Houthis - Jordan News
Israeli Army Reveals Details of 'Black Flag' Operation Against the Houthis - Jordan News

Jordan News

time07-07-2025

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  • Jordan News

Israeli Army Reveals Details of 'Black Flag' Operation Against the Houthis - Jordan News

Israeli Army Reveals Details of 'Black Flag' Operation Against the Houthis The Israeli military announced on Monday the details of Operation "Black Flag", launched to "punish" the Houthi movement, claiming it destroyed key infrastructure affiliated with the group through coordinated air and naval strikes. اضافة اعلان According to a post by IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee on platform X, dozens of Israeli warplanes, with intelligence support from the IDF Intelligence Directorate and Naval Forces, targeted infrastructure used by the Houthi regime in Al-Hudaydah, Ras Issa, As-Salif, and the Ras Kathib power station. Adraee stated: 'These ports are exploited by the Houthi terrorist regime to transfer weapons from Iran, used to implement terrorist plots against Israel and its allies.' He claimed the Houthis are militarizing civilian maritime infrastructure, using it to launch attacks on international shipping and to monitor naval movements. Among the targets, Adraee said, was the commercial ship 'Galaxy Leader', which the Houthis seized in November 2023. He alleged that the group placed a radar system on the vessel to track naval activity and support their operations. He also noted that the power station in Ras Kathib was used as a key node to support the Houthis' military operations by integrating electricity for those activities. The spokesperson justified the strikes as a response to repeated Houthi attacks on Israel, including missile and drone launches targeting Israeli territory and civilian infrastructure. Adraee concluded by reaffirming the IDF's commitment to act: 'The IDF is determined to continue forcefully striking anyone who threatens the citizens of Israel, regardless of distance.' He emphasized that the Houthis act as a central proxy for Iran, receiving funding and weaponry from Tehran, and are 'partners in Iranian-sponsored terrorism worldwide.' — (Agencies)

Israeli forces arrested 'Iran-linked cell' in Syria for second time in a week
Israeli forces arrested 'Iran-linked cell' in Syria for second time in a week

Shafaq News

time07-07-2025

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  • Shafaq News

Israeli forces arrested 'Iran-linked cell' in Syria for second time in a week

Shafaq News - Damascus The Israeli military announced on Monday the arrest of a cell allegedly affiliated with Iran's Quds Force during a special operation in southern Syria, marking the second such operation in less than a week. According to Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee, the arrests were carried out overnight by troops from the Alexandroni Brigade (Brigade 3) based on intelligence gathered by Unit 504, a division responsible for human intelligence operations. Adraee stated on X that the cell had been operating under the direction of Iran's Quds Force —a branch of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) responsible for foreign operations— and was detained in the Tel Kodna area, near the border in southern Syria. #عاجل في عملية خاصة جنوب سوريا: قوة من جيش الدفاع تعتقل خلية تمّ تشغيلها من قبل فيلق القدس الإيرانية⭕️استنادًا إلى معلومات تمّ الحصول عليها من تحقيقات وحدة 504، نفذت قوات من لواء ألكسندروني (اللواء 3)، عملية ليلية تم خلالها اعتقال خلية عناصر تمّ تشغيلها من قبل فيلق القدس… — افيخاي ادرعي (@AvichayAdraee) July 7, 2025

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