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Middle East Eye
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
Israel says it killed senior Hezbollah artillery commander in Lebanon
The Israeli army claims it has killed Yassin Abdel Moneim Ezzedine, a senior Hezbollah artillery commander in the group's Litani sector in southern Lebanon. According to the military's Arabic-language spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, Ezzedine was involved in planning attacks on Israeli targets and played a role in efforts to restore Hezbollah's artillery capabilities. Adraee said Ezzedine had 'advanced numerous shooting plots towards Israel and has been involved in attempts to rebuild Hezbollah's artillery forces.' Hezbollah has not yet commented on the reported killing.
Mint
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Edan Alexander: Last living American-Israeli hostage held in Gaza to be freed by Hamas
Hamas said on Monday that it would release the last-living American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander soon even as Israel continues to pound Gaza with clear indications of 'intensification' of fighting in the war-ravaged territory. While Hamas does hope for a ceasefire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has specified that there would be no ceasefire or prisoner release with Hamas. He said only a safe corridor would be provided for the release of Edan Alexander. Edan Alexander has been held in Gaza since October 2023, when Hamas militants launched a coordinated land, sea, and air assault on Israel, killing over a thousand people and abducting around 250 individuals including Edan. In a statement, Hamas' armed wing said, 'The (Ezzedine) Al-Qassam Brigades have decided to release the Zionist soldier holding American citizenship, Edan Alexander, today, Monday.' Also Read | Hamas releases video of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander on eve of Passover; Family rejects video distribution Edan Alexander is one of the hostages who has been held in Gaza since October 2023. After the prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas, the latter still holds 59 hostages – of them, only 24 are believed to be still alive. Five of the hostages were American citizens and of them, Edan Alexander is the only one alive. According to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, a group representing the families of the captives, Alexander's family was en route to Israel. Also Read | 'Sons of dogs, get us out of this': Palestinian prez urges Hamas to free hostages, Hamas calls it 'insulting' According to the reports, Edan Alexander was born in the United States. He moved to Israel in 2022 after his graduation and enlisted himself in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). He served in the elite Golani Brigade. His parents and two younger siblings still live in Tenafly, New Jersey, the USA. Eldest of the two siblings, Edan Alexander was fond of swimming and sports. The day he was kidnapped, Edan Alexander was on a call with his parents. That was the last call they have had with him. Later, they came to know that Edan was abducted by the Hamas militants. 'I am happy to announce that Edan Alexander, an American citizen who has been held hostage since October 2023, is coming home to his family. I am grateful to all those involved in making this monumental news happen. This was a step taken in good faith towards the United States and the efforts of the mediators — Qatar and Egypt — to put an end to this very brutal war and return ALL living hostages and remains to their loved ones.' 'Hopefully this is the first of those final steps necessary to end this brutal conflict. I look very much forward to that day of celebration!' he said.
Al-Ahram Weekly
20-03-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Hamas fires rockets at Tel Aviv in 1st military response to Israel resumption of war - War on Gaza
Hamas said it fired rockets at Israeli commercial hub Tel Aviv on Thursday in its first military response to Israel's resumption of genocidal war on Gaza. At least 710 Palestinians have been killed and over 900 injured in Gaza since Israel resumed its genocidal war on Gaza on Tuesday, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. 70% of the casualties were women and children. "The (Ezzedine) Al-Qassam Brigades bombarded the city of Tel Aviv deep inside the occupied territories with a barrage of M90 rockets in response to the Zionist massacres against civilians," it said in a statement. Israel's army said it intercepted a projectile fired from Gaza on Thursday, while two others fell in an uninhabited area after air raid sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and central Israel. "Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in the areas of Gush Dan and HaShfela, three projectiles were identified crossing from southern Gaza into Israeli territory. The IAF (air force) successfully intercepted one projectile and two additional projectiles fell in an open area," it said in a statement. Israeli Channel 12 reported that takeoff and landing operations at Ben Gurion International Airport were disrupted following rocket fire from Gaza. The channel added that several civilian aircraft were circling in the airspace, awaiting clearance to land. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
LBCI
14-02-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Hamas affirms militants to free three Israeli hostages in total Saturday
Hamas' armed wing confirmed on Friday that it would release three Israeli hostages from the Gaza Strip on Saturday, including one that has been held by militant Palestinian group Islamic Jihad. Under the "prisoner exchange deal, the (Ezzedine) Al-Qassam Brigades have decided to release the following Israeli prisoners (hostages) tomorrow, Saturday," Abu Obeida, spokesman for the armed wing said on Telegram. AFP did not publish the names as they were still to be confirmed by Israeli authorities. AFP
Al-Ahram Weekly
07-02-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
UPDATE 2: Hamas to free three Israeli captives in exchange for 183 prisoners in latest Gaza deal swap - War on Gaza
Hamas said it would release three Israelis on Saturday in the fifth prisoners' swap between the militants and Israel as part of a Gaza ceasefire deal, in exchange for 183 prisoners to be freed from Israeli jails. "Within the framework of the Al-Aqsa Flood deal for the prisoner exchange, the (Ezzedine) Al-Qassam Brigades have decided to release" the three captives, Abu Obeida, spokesman for the armed wing, said on Telegram. The three captives are Eli Sharabi, 51, Or Levy, 33, and Ohad Ben-Ami, 55. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed to AFP it had received the list of captives. The Palestinian Prisoners' Club advocacy group said Israel will free 183 prisoners, 111 of whom were Gazans detained after the 7 October 2023. Short link:
