IDF troops destroyed Hamas’s “Monument of Resistance,” a giant fist at the Rafah crossing meant to symbolize the success of violence against Israel.
Summary of the war, day two hundred and nineteen: Border police stopped an ambulance whose Israeli driver claimed he was heading toward an accident in Israel but there was a horde of terrorists . UNRWA estimates that 300,000 people have so far been evacuated from Rafah in mass compliance with IDF warnings, and there are currently three IDF units fighting in Gaza.
By Ms. Bruria Efune
Summary of the war, day two hundred and nineteen:
132 held captive in Gaza.
112 hostages released.
12 bodies of hostages rescued.
39 hostages confirmed murdered in Gaza.
1,508 Israelis murdered.
272 soldiers fell in the battle of Gaza.
14 fallen soldiers in northern Israel.
5 soldiers fell in Judea and Samaria.
More than 11,600 injured.
An estimated 13,640 rockets were fired into Israel.
90,000 Israelis displaced from their homes.
1 Jewish nation united in prayer, charity and good deeds.
Main titles:
- Significant increase in Hamas rocket fire
- Three IDF divisions now operate in Gaza
- Gazans massively evacuate Rafah
- IDF opened new humanitarian crossing into Gaza
- Mermaids in Nahariya
- Terrorist smuggling prevented
Hostage Updates:
Hamas released a gruesome video of hostage Nadav Popplewell, 51, claiming he died due to lack of health care. Nadav was taken hostage from his home on Kibbutz Nirim and has dual Israeli-British citizenship. The Israeli military considers these videos a form of psychological warfare and asks anyone not to view or share them. The Israeli military has not confirmed Nadav’s death.
Negotiations have not advanced, as Hamas continues to demand nothing less than a complete IDF withdrawal and a ceasefire that would leave Hamas still in control of Gaza.
Gaza Front Updates:
Hamas fired on Ashkelon and Israeli communities along the border with Gaza a total of eight times in the past 24 hours, including three times in Sderot. Three people were lightly injured in Ashkelon after a rocket hit a building last night, and today in Sderot a three-year-old boy was injured by shrapnel after failing to reach shelter in the 15 seconds.
Thank G-d, despite intense fighting, the IDF announced no fallen soldiers today.
Three divisions of IDF troops currently operate in Gaza: the 98th in Jabaliya, north of Gaza, the 99th along the Netzarim corridor and in Gaza City, specifically in Zeitoun, and the 162nd in Rafah.
The Israeli army launched a new operation in Jabaliya, northern Gaza, based on intelligence that Hamas terrorists were reorganizing in the area. The operation began overnight with a sudden wave of airstrikes against 30 Hamas targets, which eliminated several terrorists.
In Zeitoun, where Hamas also appeared to be regrouping, airstrikes were carried out against more than 150 Hamas targets, including terrorist squads, weapons storages, tunnels, observation posts and other infrastructure . Intense fighting took place on the ground, including close quarters, during which several Hamas terrorists were eliminated.
The Israeli army published that during armed clashes on Friday, Brig. General Yogev Bar Sheshet was slightly injured by shrapnel from gunfire. He is the highest-ranking IDF officer injured in Gaza during the war.
The increase in rocket fire is a response from Hamas terrorists who were regrouping in northern Gaza and are now being slaughtered by the IDF.
An airstrike in central Gaza eliminated Naim Ghoul, one of the terrorists responsible for detaining IDF Cpl. Noa Marciano was a hostage before being murdered at Shifa Hospital in November. There are also unconfirmed reports of small IDF operations in some areas of central Gaza.
The Israeli military has yet to pass east of Rafah after issuing expanded evacuation warnings, but continues to search and destroy tunnel shafts and rocket launchers in the area, and eliminates 10 more terrorists . Troops established a base at the Rafah crossing and destroyed Hamas’ “Monument of Resistance,” a giant fist intended to symbolize the success of violence against Israel. Hamas threatened to fire heavy rockets at Beersheba if the IDF advanced into Rafah.
UNRWA estimates that 300,000 people have already been evacuated from Rafah, in line with IDF warnings.
Hamas is trying to boost morale by publishing harsh photos of the commander of two Rafah brigades, someone who usually kept a low profile. It is rumored that of the four Hamas battalions present in Rafah, two fled to Khan Younis and central Gaza.
After (ridiculous) rumors spread that the Israeli military believed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was in Rafah, and that the United States had intelligence that Israel did not have, regarding the where he was in Khan Younis; The New York Times reported, according to one source, that Israel has more precise information and that there are tunnels under Khan Younis that are up to 15 stories deep.
Earlier, when the IDF first withdrew from Khan Younis, many speculated that the reason was to be able to track Hamas terrorists and track their movements to discover the remaining tunnels and how to access them safely . It is known that in certain circumstances, when the IDF discovered a “strategic” tunnel, instead of blowing it up, they installed sophisticated surveillance systems inside.
Updates on humanitarian efforts in Gaza:
On Sunday, the IDF’s COGAT division announced that a new terminal had been opened to facilitate the transfer of aid to northern Gaza. The new crossing, which is in the Zikim area and is called “Erez West,” was built by the IDF, including inspection facilities and aid roads. On the first day, COGAT says “dozens” of trucks of flour from the World Food Program were transferred through the new crossing.
Seven tankers carrying 266,000 liters of fuel were transferred to Gaza today via the Kerem Shalom crossing.
Northern Front Updates:
Hezbollah continued to fire missiles and drone attacks from Lebanon on Israeli communities along the border, including as far away as Nahariya. No injuries were reported today.
The IDF responded with airstrikes against Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon and the bombardment of additional Hezbollah positions along the border. Some terrorists were eliminated.
Updates on Judea and Samaria:
Border Police soldiers stopped an ambulance whose driver, an Israeli citizen, claimed he was heading toward an accident in Israel. The forces suspected he was smuggling terrorists and insisted he open the back of the truck, which confirmed their suspicions. The passengers later confirmed that they intended to carry out an attack.
International updates:
In an interview on CBS, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken claimed that “Israel has killed more civilians in the Gaza Strip than terrorists.” Furthermore, he warned: “Israel faces a ‘protracted insurgency’ because Hamas members will remain armed no matter how the operation in Rafah continues.” While many estimates put the death toll in Gaza at a ratio of 1 terrorist to 1 civilian, it would be fair for Blinken to remember how many more civilians the Americans have killed in urban warfare than terrorists, as well as their own failures in eradicating terrorism in Afghanistan.
Egypt has announced its intention to support South Africa’s request before the International Court of Justice in The Hague.
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron made a clear statement: “I will not support an arms embargo against Israel, it is a measure that will strengthen Hamas and weaken Israel. »
General updates:
Tonight and Monday until evening, Israel celebrates “Yom Hazikaron,” the day of remembrance of fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism. The air is dark on what many consider to be the most painful Memorial Day ever celebrated in Israel. Since last year, 1,594 names have been added to the list of remembrance: 760 who fell while defending the country and 834 civilian victims of terrorism. Furthermore, 132 Israelis are still held hostage in Gaza.
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