Attempted Terror Attack
Over Shabbos, a Hamas terrorist attempted to infiltrate a Jewish community in Chevron while armed with an assault rifle.
The terrorist opened fire at Jewish children from an Arab cemetery near the community and B’Chadei Hashem was shot dead by responding IDF soldiers.
The Hamas terrorist has been identified as Sheikh Mahmoud Nofal, an Imam in Hebron’s Al-Qassem Mosque.
At noon on Shabbat (Saturday) a Palestinian terrorist opened fire on the Jewish community of Hebron in the West Bank (Judea and Samaria). The gunman was identified as Sheikh Mahmoud Nofal, the imam (Muslim priest) of Hebron's al-Qassem Mosque.
After reports of gunfire, an… pic.twitter.com/sI59wvOtRS
— The Israel Files (@theisraelfiles) March 17, 2024
Protests Rally Across Israel Once Again to Oppose The Netanyahu Government
Tens of thousands of Israelis demonstrated tonight in more than 40 locations, demanding immediate elections and the departure of Netanyahu’s government.
Tension is rising more and more among the Israelis.
Tens of thousands of Israelis demonstrated tonight in more than 40 locations, demanding immediate elections and the departure of Netanyahu's government.
The demonstrations ended in riots, road closures, and quarrels with the… pic.twitter.com/PuAlKouUri
— Suppressed Voice. (@SuppressedNws) March 16, 2024
💥Police remove a protester near Benjamin & Sara Netanyahu's Caesarea seaside villa. If you think Chuck Schumer has strong feelings, you should talk to these people.
(Benny Meshy) pic.twitter.com/xbm8NDNJFk— Noga Tarnopolsky נגה טרנופולסקי نوغا ترنوبولسكي💙 (@NTarnopolsky) March 16, 2024
Hostage Updates
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has convened a “special meeting” on the efforts to return the hostages held in the Gaza Strip this evening. Senior officials in the IDF, Mossad, Shin Bet, and representatives of the negotiations attended the meeting.
USA Aid Arrives in Gaza
The IDF confirmed that a ship organized by World Central Kitchen carrying humanitarian aid funded by the UAE, arrived Friday at the Gaza coast after it had undergone a “comprehensive security check.”
115 tons of food and water were offloaded to 12 trucks, which will be distributed in northern Gaza by WCK.
“We emphasize that entry of humanitarian aid does not constitute a violation of the maritime security blockade u,” the IDF added.
A ship transporting humanitarian aid from the World Central Kitchen (WCK) organization, led by the United Arab Emirates, arrived today in Gaza’s maritime space. This was in coordination with @cogatonline and in accordance with the government’s decision. IDF naval and ground… pic.twitter.com/3tRosxsw21
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) March 15, 2024
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May this be a week of Besuros Tovos!
