Gaza Aid Intercepted, U.S. Pushes for Hostage Release and Hamas Disbandment, AP Draws Fire for Hezbollah Coverage
The UN reports that nearly 89% of aid trucks entering Gaza have been intercepted en route. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed that freeing hostages and dismantling Hamas must remain top priorities, as criticism grows over an AP report that omitted Hezbollah’s terrorist designation in its coverage of an Israeli strike.
U.S. probes Anti-Netanyahu protest funding as former Israeli PM denies Epstein-Mossad Claims and Israel strikes Hezbollah
Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett rejected Tucker Carlson’s claim that Jeffrey Epstein worked for Mossad. U.S. lawmakers are probing whether taxpayer funds supported protests against Netanyahu, as Israel intensifies airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.
Pro-Israel Christian Student Organization donates $100,000 to Majdal Shams victims’ memorial projects
On a solidarity mission to Israel, Passages, a pro-Israel Christian student organization, has donated $100,000 to honor the victims of last year’s Hezbollah rocket attack on a soccer field in Majdal Shams, which claimed the lives of 12 Druze children.
Israel Approves New Communities in Judea and Samaria as U.S. Backs Gaza Aid and IDF Strikes Hezbollah Near Border
Israel has approved 22 new communities in Judea and Samaria, a move hailed as historic and strategically important. At the same time, the U.S. State Department defended Gaza aid deliveries against criticism from international groups, and the IDF eliminated a Hezbollah operative just miles from the northern border.
Hostage Release, Weapons Seizure, and Lebanon’s Fight Against Hezbollah
Hamas has agreed to release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, while Israeli Border Police uncovered a major weapons cache in Bethlehem linked to terrorist groups. Meanwhile, Lebanon’s government is making strides in regaining control of Beirut’s airport from Hezbollah.
Herzog Highlights Judea and Samaria as Israel’s Defensive Shield, While Israel Unveils New Gaza Aid Plan and Strikes Hezbollah
On Tuesday, President Herzog emphasized the critical role of communities in Judea and Samaria as a defensive barrier for Israel. Meanwhile, Israel introduced a new aid distribution system in Gaza to prevent Hamas from intercepting supplies, and the IDF conducted airstrikes on Hezbollah weapons facilities.
Hamas Claims Hostage Link Lost, IDF Hits Hezbollah, and U.S. Arson Tied to Palestine Stance
Hamas has claimed it lost contact with the captors of Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander, and the IDF reports killing a Hezbollah commander in Lebanon. In the U.S., a man accused of attacking the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion cited opposition to the state’s position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Israel Eliminates Tariffs on U.S. Goods, Bolsters Military Operations in Gaza, and Disrupts Terror Plot in Beirut
Israeli Finance Minister signed an order to eliminate all remaining tariffs on U.S. goods. Meanwhile, Israel has intensified its military presence in Gaza in response to recent strikes, while also conducting an airstrike in Beirut that disrupted a significant terror plot orchestrated by Hezbollah and Hamas.
Blood and Rubble: Gaza Turns on Hamas as Lebanon Rejects Hezbollah
For the first time in a long while, we’re seeing cracks in the foundation of terrorist control in neighboring territories. The crowds we now see protesting are not doing it for Israel – they’re doing it for themselves. And that’s precisely why it matters.
Israel Demands Hostage Releases, Hezbollah Warns of Action, and IDF Faces Legal Challenges
Israel has countered Hamas’ initial offer in ceasefire negotiations by demanding the release of at least ten living hostages. Meanwhile, legal battles are escalating in Germany where an NGO has filed a complaint against an IDF soldier. Also, Hezbollah’s leader has issued a stern warning that the group may take further actions against Israel.