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Israel reportedly conducted a covert operation in Gaza to abduct an Islamic Jihad operative believed to be connected to the holding of Ran Gvili's body, which has been in Hamas's possession for months, with ongoing efforts to recover it.
Israel conducted an air strike in Gaza targeting an Islamic Jihad militant despite a fragile ceasefire brokered by the US, leading to injuries and ongoing military operations in the region.
Palestinian Islamic Jihad endorses Hamas's response to a US-led peace plan, which could facilitate hostage releases amid ongoing Israeli strikes in Gaza, as tensions and military actions continue in the region.
Israel announced it recovered the remains of two hostages held in Gaza since the October 2023 Hamas attack, with one identified as Yair Yaakov, who was murdered and abducted by Islamic Jihad. The Israeli military is conducting operations in Gaza to remove Hamas from power.
Palestinian reports indicate that IDF forces killed the leader of Palestinian Islamic Jihad's local battalion in the West Bank refugee camp of Nur Shams, with four IDF soldiers wounded during the operation. The situation is still developing, and there are concerns about escalating tensions in the region.
The IDF launched an attack on a Palestinian Islamic Jihad operational headquarters located in the courtyard of Al-Aqsa Hospital in central Gaza, leaving the hospital undamaged and operational. IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi stated that the operation successfully targeted terrorists while minimizing harm to patients and medical teams. The operation is ongoing, with hundreds of terrorists killed or apprehended, including senior Hamas leaders, and over 800 suspects found.
The IDF launched an attack on a Palestinian Islamic Jihad operational headquarters located in the courtyard of Al-Aqsa Hospital in central Gaza, leaving the hospital undamaged and operational. IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi stated that the operation achieved a major goal and emphasized the efforts to prevent harm to patients and medical teams. The operation resulted in the killing and capture of many terrorists, including senior Hamas leaders, with hundreds of terrorists killed or apprehended since the beginning of the operation at Shifa Hospital.
The leader of the Iran-backed Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad, Ziad al-Nakhalah, vowed victory over Israel in the war in Gaza during talks in Tehran with Iran’s foreign minister. Iran provides financial and political support to Islamic Jihad and Hamas, and both groups emphasized the need for intensifying resistance and thanked other anti-Israeli militant groups for their support. The U.N Security Council adopted a resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire and the unconditional release of hostages in Gaza, where nearly six months of war have caused widespread destruction and a humanitarian crisis.
The IDF released a video of an interrogation with Islamic Jihad terrorist Manar Mahmoud Muhammad Qasem, in which he confessed to raping an Israeli woman during an attack on October 7. Qasem described the assault in detail, stating that it lasted around 60-90 seconds. He also admitted to opening fire on Israeli civilians and throwing a grenade before fleeing.
IDF Unit 504 has revealed terrorist confessions confirming Shifa Hospital's role as a Gaza terror base, with Islamic Jihad and Hamas operatives admitting to using the hospital as a command center and hiding spot for fighters. The terrorists disclosed that between 600 to 1,000 of their fighters were stationed at Shifa, with one admitting to being there for three months. The IDF has stated that despite terrorists using hospitals as hiding places, they will pursue them in every location while striving to minimize harm to civilians and medical staff.
Hamas and Islamic Jihad leaders met with Iranian officials in Tehran to discuss the UN Security Council resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh celebrating the resolution but failing to mention the obligation to release Israeli hostages. Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei praised the propaganda efforts of the Palestinian groups and referenced the elimination of a Hamas leader, while Islamic Jihad leader Ziyad al-Nakhala expressed confidence in defeating Israel with the support of Quran, Islam, and Iran.
Israeli forces detained hundreds of Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters, including senior officials, during a raid on Gaza's Al Shifa Hospital, claiming to have killed hundreds of fighters and detained over 500 suspects. The military spokesperson stated that special forces used "deception tactics" and severely damaged the militant groups. The hospital, one of the few operational healthcare facilities in the north of Gaza, had been housing displaced civilians. Israel faced criticism for the raid, with Hamas denying the hospital's military use and accusing Israel of war crimes.
Israeli forces have detained hundreds of Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters, including senior officials and military commanders, during a raid into Gaza's main hospital, Al Shifa. The military claims to have killed hundreds of fighters and detained over 500 suspects, including 358 members of the Islamist militant groups. The raid, which the military says was aimed at a tunnel network used by Palestinian fighters, has sparked criticism and accusations of war crimes from Hamas, which denies using the hospital for military purposes.
The IDF and the Shin Bet conducted a strike against Islamic Jihad terrorists and infrastructure in the Rafah area, ensuring no damage was caused to a nearby hospital. They emphasized their commitment to operating under international law and minimizing harm to non-combatants.
The armed wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement, Al Quds Brigades, released a video on Tuesday showing two Israeli hostages in Gaza pleading for their release. The hostages, identified as Gadi Moses and Elad Katzir, appeared in the video asking for intensified efforts to reunite them with their families. The men, who appeared unshaven and visibly thinner, described their unbearable situation. The release of the video follows Hamas' release of a separate video showing three other elderly Israeli hostages. Israel and Hamas had agreed to a week-long ceasefire in November, which included the release of some hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.