BREAKING: Over the last 24 Hours; the 162nd “Ha-Plada” Division of the Israel Defense Force has made considerable advances in the Southern Gaza Strip towards the City of Rafah, with tanks and armored vehicles supported by heavy artillery alongside airstrikes reported to have now reached several outer neighborhoods to the East of the City.
BREAKING: Large area of alerts for possible drone infiltration into northern Israel.
BREAKING: Explosions as well as ir defense activity reported over the Syrian Capital of Damascus.
BREAKING: The Israeli military says it is striking Hamas targets in the central Gaza Strip.
BREAKING: Biden says, we will not provide weapons and artillery shells to Israel.
BREAKING: Hamas recently launched two rounds of rocket fire at the American-made humanitarian aid pier for Gaza.
BREAKING: It is being reported, it could be within hours an agreement between Hamas and Israel may be reached in regard to an exchange/ceasefire deal. This is according to someone in the Hamas, terror group.
No word from the Israeli side if it is close to reaching a deal or not. Last we heard; it was far from an agreement.
BREAKING: IDF announces elimination of Ahmed Ali, commander of Hamas naval forces in Gaza City.
BREAKING: It is being reported, a spokesperson for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh said they weren’t prepared to discuss any ceasefire agreement that differs from the one they accepted and are willing to continue fighting indefinitely.
“Hamas is ready to discuss the offer it agreed to accept and not a new offer. It is ready to continue to deal with the fighting as long as it takes.
From our point of view, the chance of Israel remaining in the Gaza Strip is zero.”
BREAKING: Rocket sirens sounding in Kerem Shalom after the Israelis announced the crossing was re-opening.
BREAKING: N12 reports, hours after Kerem Shalom reopened, Hamas' military-terrorist wing claimed to have fired 114mm Rajum rockets at IDF forces at the crossing.
BREAKING: There is a severe incident in the northern Israel and there are injured after Hezbollah launched a large-scale drone/rocket attack.
BREAKING: Fierce clashes reported east of Rafah.
BREAKING: Heavy artillery fire has begun once again against targets to the East of Rafah in Southern Gaza.
BREAKING: Pentagon reporting, construction of temporary seaport and water bridge to deliver aid to Gaza completed.
US forces will move the temporary port and sea bridge to Gaza when weather conditions improve.
BREAKING: About 30 rockets were fired at the Gaza envelope in the latest barrage.
BREAKING: Massive firefight reported near the Rafah crossing, between the IDF and Hamas.
Israeli mechanisms fire heavily on areas southwest of Gaza City.
BREAKING: According to reports, artillery shelling targeting east of Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip.
BREAKING: N12 reports, Gaza reports that there was an attempt by residents of Rafah and Hosim to cross into Egyptian territory in the western area of the border fence between Rafah and the Sinai Peninsula. Egyptian army forces allegedly prevented the passage of Gazans.
BREAKING: Israeli Air Force strikes Hamas terrorists in Jabalia, northern Gaza.
BREAKING: Gantz: The operation in Rafah is part of the effort to return the hostages. There will be no political consideration.
BREAKING: Rockets fired at Sderot in Israel, and sirens sounded in the place for the second time now.
BREAKING: Maariv Online reports at the same time as the attacks in Rafah: Alarms in Sderot and the Gaza envelope.
BREAKING: Times of Israel reports an Israeli official saying 'we will destroy Hamas’s military and governing capabilities, free the hostages and ensure that Gaza does not pose a threat to Israel and the civilized world in the future'
BREAKING: Palestinian reports: tanks advancing east of Rafah, IDF attacks from the air and artillery.
BREAKING: Very heavy and continuous shelling on the eastern area of Rafah according to Al , Mayadeen.
BREAKING: Israeli military statement: The IDF is currently conducting targeted strikes against Hamas terror targets in eastern Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.
BREAKING: An official statement from the government of Israel:
The War Cabinet unanimously decided that Israel would continue the operation in Rafah to exert military pressure on Hamas to promote the release of our hostages and the other goals of the war.
At the same time, although the Hamas proposal is far from Israel's requirements, Israel will send a delegation of mediators to exhaust the possibility of reaching an agreement under conditions acceptable to Israel.
BREAKING: Initial reports of Israeli tanks and mechanized infantry having crossed the border fence from Southern Israel into the Gaza Strip to the East of Rafah.
BREAKING: Israeli warplanes continue to launch violent raids on the eastern areas of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.
BREAKING: Israel's Channel 12 reports, the Israeli negotiating team received Hamas' response from the mediators and is studying it for an official response.
BREAKING: Reuters, citing an Israeli official: The latest proposal includes significant concessions that Israel does not accept, and the proposal approved by Hamas contains far-reaching conclusions that Israel does not agree with.
BREAKING: Israeli official to i24NEWS: "We are checking which ceasefire formula Hamas has agreed"
BREAKING: Hebrew Channel 13, quoting Israeli officials: Hamas approved a watered Egyptian draft that is unacceptable to Israel.
BREAKING: We're learning of reports that Hamas has agreed to the ceasefire/exchange proposal.
Waiting for confirmation from the Israeli side.
BREAKING: Israeli warplanes launch a series of strong and successive raids targeting streets, agricultural lands, residential houses and animal and poultry farms in Al-Salam, Al-Geneina and Al-Shawka neighborhoods, east of Rafah.
BREAKING: According to reports, violent Israeli airstrikes continue east of Rafah.
BREAKING: Israeli airstrikes have increased on the Rafah area after Hamas launched rockets on an aid crossing yesterday that lead to 3 soldiers being killed and several others injured.
It also appears negotiations on a ceasefire/ exchange has been, reportedly, suspended by Hamas.
BREAKING: Hamas official says organization has decided to suspend hostage and ceasefire negotiations with Israel.
BREAKING: Hamas says, a delegation of the organization will leave tomorrow for Cairo in the same positive spirit in order to reach an agreement. We are determined to reach an agreement that will fulfill our people's demands for a comprehensive cessation of aggression, the withdrawal of IDF forces, the return of the displaced persons, the beginning of the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip and the completion of a serious exchange deal.
We don't want to see a deal agreed upon unless Hamas releases all the hostages immediately and surrenders.
BREAKING: COGAT says via X, 400 trucks of humanitarian aid transferred to Gaza on May 2nd.
56 pallets, containing thousands of meals airdropped over northern Gaza.
Aid to northern Gaza: 22 trucks
Aid from Ashdod port: 28 trucks
We will continue expanding our efforts to facilitate aid for Gaza.
BREAKING: Is a ceasefire/exchange deal between Hamas and Israel about to be reached as early as this weekend?
Hamas is reported to be sending a delegation to Cairo tomorrow, Saturday to Egypt with a member of the CIA already there.
Reuters reports, US official, some progress has been made in prisoner talks but we are still waiting for a clearer vision.
Washington believes progress in prisoner talks in Cairo but is waiting to see what will happen.
Israeli Channel 12 Sources reports, Israel objected to CIA director's visit to Cairo before Hamas responded.
According to The White House, Biden presses for hostage deal leading to ceasefire that will allow more aid to Gaza.
Axios on US officials: Biden personally participates in intensive efforts to reach a deal on hostages and Gaza ceasefire
Biden considers reaching a deal a crucial element of a broader strategy internally and externally.
We here at RCN Worldwide Media Network are unsure if a ceasefire/exchange deal can be reached between Hamas and Israel.
Biggest Hamas demands is full withdrawal of IDF forces from Gaza and complete end to the war.
Israel wants to continue the war to remove Hamas last battalions in Rafah, remaining fighters in Gaza and recover the hostages.
It is our hope any deal that doesn't bring all the hostages in Gaza home immediately should be rejected regardless of pressure to agree to a deal.
Stay tuned for the latest.
BREAKING: According to The Islamic Resistance targeted the headquarters of "Abraham" intelligence in Beersheba and the Mossad intelligence center in Tel Aviv, Israel.
We haven't heard if this targeting was successful.
BREAKING: We're learning of possible Israeli strikes in the area of the Syrian capital of Damascus.
BREAKING: IDF says via X, for the first time since the outbreak of war: Erez Crossing opens for humanitarian aid.
BREAKING: The Biden administration at the White House is reportedly considering bringing some refugees from Gaza into the United States, according to CBS.
BREAKING: World Central Kitchen says via X, WCK served 200,000 meals to displaced Palestinians today as we resumed work in Gaza. We’ve provided more than 43 million meals in Gaza to date. 276 WCK trucks are ready to enter through Rafah with enough food for 8 million meals. We’re also sending trucks north.
BREAKING: It is being reported that Rafah is seeing ongoing airstrikes.
BREAKING: According to reports, World Central Kitchen will resume operations in the Gaza Strip tomorrow, Monday, April 29th, 2024.
BREAKING: Intense Israeli airstrikes relentlessly target numerous villages and towns in southern Lebanon, including Tyre, Harfa, Maroun al-Ras, outskirts of the town of Yaroun, near the town of Aitaroun, and Maroun.
BREAKING: Intensive Israeli airstrikes targeting several villages in southern Lebanon without stopping (Tyr Harfa, Maroun al-Ras, and Kounine).
Israeli warplanes continue to fly over most villages in southern Lebanon.
BREAKING: Hezbollah claims to have targeted northern Israel with 50 rocket launches.
BREAKING: U.K. Defense Officials have told the BBC that they are considering the deployment of British Ground Troops into Central Gaza to assist in the transport and distribution of humanitarian aid from the U.S. Army’s Joint Logistics Over-The-Shore (JLOTS) Floating Dock and the Temporary Jetty being constructed by the Israel Defense Force; the Soldiers would be used to Drive Trucks filled with humanitarian aid from the floating dock to the shore, and would not be utilized in a combat role.
BREAKING: Rocket sirens are sounding in several Israeli towns on the border or Israel and Lebanon.
BREAKING: Clashes reported on the Lebanon/Israel border.
BREAKING: It is being reported, Israeli military truck was completely destroyed as a result of being hit directly by a guided missile in the vicinity of the Ruwaisat Al-Alam site.
BREAKING: Hezbollah reportedly has ambushed an Israeli force on the border of Lebanon and Israel.
Unknown injuries and if anyone were killed.
BREAKING: Large fire reported broke out in Tehran near the Haft-e Tir Hospital.
COGAT says via X, Terrorists shot mortar fire at a humanitarian work site in northern Gaza during a visit of @UN personnel yesterday (Wed).
The @IDF ushered the UN personnel into safe spaces.
Terrorist orgs continuously disrupt humanitarian efforts while we facilitate aid to Gaza residents.
BREAKING: It is being reported that Rafah has been targeted by several airstrikes.
BREAKING: Reports of rocket alert sirens in the Sderot area of Israel.
BREAKING: There are reports of massive, intense missile barrages fired from Lebanon towards northern Israel including the city of Safad.
BREAKING: Reports are coming out that there may be casualties inside the American base after being targeted in Kharab al-Jie, Syria.
BREAKING: Five missiles have been fired from northern Iraqi town of Mosul towards U.S military base inside Syria according to Reuters.
BREAKING: COGAT says via X, 357 aid trucks inspected and transferred to Gaza.
135 food pallets airdropped over northern Gaza
Over night, 92 food aid trucks made their way to northern Gaza.
BREAKING: U.S Central Command says via X, we are aware of reports claiming that the United States conducted airstrikes in Iraq today. Those reports are not true. The United States has not conducted air strikes in Iraq today.
BREAKING: Carloads of wounded Members of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) and Iraqi Security Forces have begun to arrive at Al-Mahawil General Hospital in the Babylon Governorate, following tonight’s Attack on the Kalsu Base.
BREAKING: A drone is flying low over Baghdad's skies.
BREAKING: Air strikes on the Kalsu military base, which includes the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces militias, north of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.
BREAKING: A large explosion and fire has been reported in Babylon Governorate in Iraq. The reason of the explosion is unclear.
More information as it becomes available.
BREAKING: Rocket sirens sounding in Israeli communities including Sderot near Gaza.
BREAKING: Sirens are sounding in 9 communities in Northern Israel.
BREAKING: NBC News reports that Israel has attacked nine locations in Iran.
BREAKING: Iranian state media is reporting that all flights to the Iranian Capital of Tehran as well as the Cities of Isfahan, Shiraz, and any other Airport in Western Iran have been suspended until further notice.
BREAKING: Emergency meeting of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council according to a unconfirmed report.
BREAKING: Iranian State Media is reporting that tonight’s airstrike by the Israel Air Force may have targeted the 8th Tactical Airbase of the Iranian Air Force, within Isfahan International Airport, which contains multiple Squadrons of F-14 “Tomcat” Fighter Aircraft.
BREAKING: US official tells ABC News that Israel conducted airstrikes on a target in Iran.
BREAKING: Several commercial planes appear to be diverting away from parts of Iranian airspace.
BREAKING: Intense air activity by unknown aircraft reported now over the Northern Iraqi Cities of Erbil and Mosul.
BREAKING: According reports, Israeli airstrikes on military sites in Sweida Governorate, southern Syria.
The target was the destruction of an early warning radar battalion.
Other raids targeted Al-Tha'lah Airport in Sweida and Azraa in Daraa Governorate.
BREAKING: Sky News Arabia reports, citing Iranian media, that there have been three large explosions in Isfahan, Iran.
BREAKING: Reports of low-flying fighter jets over southern Syria.
BREAKING: Initial reports of 3 explosions were heard in Babil and Southern Baghdad,
Iraq.
BREAKING: Reports indicate explosions west of Isfahan, Iran.
BREAKING: Explosions in the province of Babil, Iraq, near the vicinity of Imam District.
BREAKING: US vetoes largely supported UN resolution backing Palestine's full UN membership.
BREAKING: Heavy explosions reported in Northern Gaza.
BREAKING: More rocket warnings for southern Israeli communities near Gaza, including Ashkelon.
BEAKING: COGAT says via X, 342 humanitarian aid trucks were inspected and transferred to Gaza today.
Via Kerem Shalom: 225 trucks
Via Nitzana: 100 trucks
Via the Northern Crossing: 17 trucks.
104 pallets airdropped over northern Gaza.
BREAKING: Eilat Municipality Spokesperson says, The security officials in the Eilat region report that at these minutes (21:45) a naval dome successfully intercepted a target in the depths of the gulf. No alert was triggered.
BREAKING: Explosions have been reported in the southern Israeli city of Eilat.
BREAKING: The Wall Street Journal reports that the French navy has 'been deployed to defend Israel from the incoming Iranian attacks'
BREAKING: Multiple Impacts are being reported within the Negev Desert in Southern Israel.
BREAKING: The sounds of explosions in the skies of Damascus are the result of the Israeli Air Force launching air-to-air missiles towards the suicide drones currently attacking the Golan Heights.
BREAKING: Airstrikes on the capital Damascus.
BREAKING: Explosions reported over the City of Jerusalem in Eastern Israel.
BREAKING: Red Alerts issued in the Negev, possible Iranian drone/missile attack.
BREAKING: Sirens sounding east of Beersheba.
BREAKING: The Israeli Air Force is launching targeted defensive air strikes against hostile targets in Syria.
BREAKING: Reports of American and British fighter jets striking Houthi targets in Saana, Yemen.
BREAKING: Forces from Bashar al-Assad's army have launched a number of rockets from Syrian territory towards the Golan Heights.
BREAKING: Israeli artillery shelling on Lebanese territory.
BREAKING: Iranians report lines around the block for gas in Tehran.
Explosions heard in Upper Galilee of Israel.
BREAKING: Reports of Cruise Missiles were spotted over southern Iraq.
BREAKING: The Egyptian air defenses have been activated to intercept missiles and drones from Yemen and Iran.
BREAKING: American forces are currently engaging Iranian drones launched at Israel over Iraq and Syria.
BREAKING: President Joe Biden is set to address the nation from the Oval Office.
BREAKING: IAF is currently engaging Iranian drones over Syrian airspace.
BREAKING: We're getting reports that Iran may of started launching ballistic missiles.
BREAKING: It is being reported, Iran has launched cruise missiles towards Israel.
BREAKING: A new squadron of drones crosses the airspace of Babil province, south of Baghdad.
BREAKING: Houthi drone launches from Yemen reported.
Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah declares the start of operations against Israel.
BREAKING: Drones from Iran are reported flying through the airspace of Iraq.
Iranian media is reporting over 50 drones heading towards Israel.
BREAKING: Initial reports by U.S. and Israeli Officials of dozens of Iranian drones being airborne heading towards Israel.
BREAKING: Iranian-linked "Cyber Avengers" hacker group has claimed they orchestrated widespread blackouts in Israel, impacting cities like Tel Aviv, Netanya, and more.
The group accused Israeli authorities of dismissing these incidents as mere technical glitches while secretly losing control over their electrical systems.
Asserting dominance, the group warned of additional, potent cyber-attacks on vital Israeli infrastructure
BREAKING: Red alert for the City of Sderot in Southern Israel following rocket launches from the Gaza Strip.
BREAKING: Hezbollah-affiliated media claim that the latest salvo of rockets launched by Hezbollah at Israel totaled more than 50.
BREAKING: Several dozen rockets were just launched from Lebanon towards Israel, triggering an intense volley of #IronDome interceptions.
BREAKING: Continued rocket warnings in northern Israel near the border with Lebanon.
BREAKING The US and its allies believe major missile and drone strikes by Iran and its proxies against military and government targets in Israel are imminent, but civilian facilities are not expected to be targeted, sources told Bloomberg, adding that the attack may not necessarily come from Israel’s north.
BREAKING: COGAT says via their X, 468 humanitarian aid trucks were inspected and transferred to Gaza today (Apr. 9). This is the highest number of aid trucks that entered Gaza in one day since the start of the war.
More than 1200 aid trucks entered Gaza over the last 3 days.
BREAKING: Rocket sirens sound in Gaza border communities.
BREAKING: COGAT says, 419 humanitarian aid trucks were inspected and transferred to Gaza today (Apr. 8).
This is the highest number of aid trucks that entered Gaza in one day since the start of the war.