IDF AIRSTRIKES
Gaza War Day 263: IDF eliminates Hamas' key weapons operative Muhammad Salah in airstrike
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Monday, June 24, the elimination of Muhammad Salah, a significant figure in Hamas' weapons manufacturing operations. Salah, responsible for overseeing projects and development in Hamas’ Weapons Manufacturing Headquar...
Israeli strike on UNRWA school in Gaza 'kills at least 40' Palestinians
Israeli Air Force jets struck a Hamas compound inside a UNRWA school in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, overnight, killing at least 40 people, including 14 children and 9 women, and injuring 74 others. The IDF stated the strike targeted terrorists involved in the October 7 attack in southern Israel. Hamas condemned the strike as a premeditated crime. Gaza's Health Ministry reported over 36,654 deaths and 83,309 injuries since October 7, with 68 killed and 235 injured in the past 24 hours. The closure of the Rafah border has left 25,000 needing medical evacuation.
Tank raid on evacuation zone off Rafah kills 21; Israel denies role
Two days after an Israeli airstrike on another camp stirred global condemnation, Gaza emergency services said that four tank shells hit a cluster of tents in Al-Mawasi, a coastal area that Israel had advised civilians in Rafah to move to for safety. At least 12 of the dead were women, as per medical officials in the Hamas militant-run Palestinian enclave.
Netanyahu calls Israeli strike on Rafah 'tragic mistake', says 'we are investigating case'
In his address at the Israeli Knesset on Monday, Netanyahu said, "Despite our best effort, not to harm those not involved, unfortunately a tragic mistake happened last night. We are investigating the case."
UN chief Antonio Guterres condemns Israeli strike in Rafah, says 'horror must stop'
UN Secretary-General and High Commissioner for Human Rights condemn Israeli strike in Rafah. 45 killed in Gaza camp. IDF targeted Hamas officials. Netanyahu acknowledges 'tragic mistake.' Paramedics, firefighters respond in safe zones. Sirens in Tel Aviv.
Netanyahu says Israeli military will 'fully investigate' deadly Rafah airstrike
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged there was a “technical failure” after an Israeli strike killed dozens of people in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.In a speech before the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, on Monday, he said Israel was investigati...
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Israeli airstrikes hit Rafah, kills two senior Hamas commanders
Israeli airstrikes on Rafah on Sunday night killed two senior Hamas commanders and 35 others, injuring dozens more. The strike targeted a Hamas compound following Hamas's rocket attack on Tel Aviv. The IDF confirmed the deaths of Yassin Rabia, Hamas's West Bank headquarters commander, and Khaled Najjar, another senior commander. Rabia managed military operations and directed attacks in the West Bank, while Najjar coordinated shooting attacks and funneled funds to Hamas operatives. Despite an ICJ order to halt operations, Israel continued its assault in Rafah.
Israel strikes rocket launchers aimed at border crossing expediting aid deliveries
An Israeli airstrike destroyed two rocket launchers in Rafah targeting the Kerem Shalom border crossing, the IDF reported. This week, 2,000 aid trucks entered Gaza, mostly through Kerem Shalom, crucial since Egypt closed its Rafah border after Israel's takeover. Undelivered food rots on Egypt's side. IDF operations in Rafah eliminated Hamas squads and uncovered weapons caches. In northern Gaza, a Hamas arms stash was found in a school. Israeli airstrikes hit 50 targets, including weapons facilities. Hamas's October 7 attacks killed 1,200 people and took 252 hostages, with 125 remaining, 39 presumed dead.
Israeli forces raze parts of Gaza's Jabalia, hit Rafah with airstrikes
Israeli forces intensified their operations in Gaza, targeting Jabalia in the north and Rafah in the south. Strikes hit hospitals and residential areas, leading to significant destruction and civilian casualties. The conflict, ongoing for eight months, has caused over 35,000 Palestinian deaths and widespread displacement. Aid distribution faces severe disruptions, raising famine risks. Israel aims to dismantle Hamas, which controls Gaza. The humanitarian crisis worsens as northern Gaza's last functioning hospitals face critical challenges amid relentless military actions.
Ahead of ceasefire talks in Cairo, Israeli strikes kill over 20
Israel has regularly carried out airstrikes on Rafah since the start of the war and has threatened to send in ground troops, saying Rafah is the last major Hamas stronghold in the coastal enclave. The United States and others have urged Israel not to invade, fearing a humanitarian catastrophe.
Israel boosts defences after Iran revenge threat
Amid concerns of escalating violence following the killing of Iranian generals in Damascus, the Israeli military halted leave for all combat units. This decision, based on situational assessment, aims to ensure readiness as tensions rise. Reservists were also called up to bolster aerial defenses, while disruptions in GPS services suggest measures against potential guided missile threats. With Iran vowing revenge and speculations about possible retaliation, the region remains on edge, awaiting developments as the situation unfolds.
Israeli forces launch strikes up and down Gaza strip; hospital hit
Israeli forces conducted devastating attacks across Gaza, hitting a refugee camp, a hospital, and residential areas, resulting in numerous casualties, including a teenage girl who had previously lost her leg. Strikes killed over 100 Palestinians, including a Hamas leader's son. Despite claims of targeting militants, civilians suffered severe losses. Efforts for a ceasefire and aid delivery emerged amid ongoing tensions, while Israel remained determined to dismantle Hamas. U.S. Defense Secretary's visit to Israel amid the conflict added an international dimension.
US-made weapons guidance system used in two Israeli airstrikes in Gaza: Amnesty International
An Amnesty International investigation links a US-made guidance system to two Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, resulting in 43 civilian deaths. Fragments of the system were found in the attack sites. The report highlights the civilian toll, urging investigation into potential war crimes. While Amnesty's findings are disputed by the IDF, the US State Department and Pentagon are reviewing the report, emphasizing the importance of protecting civilians in conflicts.
Head of Hamas' aerial forces killed in Israeli airstrike: Israel Defence Forces
Abu Rukbeh was responsible for overseeing Hamas' drones, unmanned aerial vehicles, paragliders, aerial detection systems, and air defences.
IDF eliminates another senior Hamas commander Billal al-Qedra in airstrike
A senior Hamas commander, who led multiple murderous attacks was killed during the Israeli airstrike, the Israel Defence Forces said on Sunday, the Times of Israel reported.
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