Motsai Shabbos Updates From Israel

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Shavuah Tov, may this be a great week for all!

We begin the week with tremendous sadness by informing you of the following. Below are the names of 4 soldiers who fell in northern Gaza today R”L. When you hear the news of fallen soldiers, remember they were more than just soldiers, they were sons, brothers, and friends.

SGM (Res.) Alexander Fedorenko HY”D, 37
SSGT Danila Diakov HY”D, 21
SGT Yahav Maayan HY”D, 19
SGT Eliav Astuker HY”D, 19

Hashem Yinacheim!

Hamas Psychological Tactics: Hamas escalated its psychological warfare by delivering a cryptic message to a former hostage regarding her husband’s status, leaving uncertainty over whether he is alive or deceased.

Train Service Resumes to Sderot: After more than a year, train services to Sderot are set to resume on February 1, offering renewed connectivity to southern communities affected by rocket fire.

Prime Minister Netanyahu on Houthi Aggression: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel continues to retaliate against Houthi aggression. “The Houthis are paying, and will continue to pay, a heavy price for their aggression against us,” he said, highlighting that IDF airstrikes recently targeted Houthi terrorist sites in Yemen, including destroying a ballistic missile moments before its planned launch at Israel. Netanyahu emphasized that the Houthis, as Iranian proxies, pose a significant threat to Israel and regional stability. “We will act with determination and force against any entity that threatens the State of Israel,” he affirmed.

Meeting with U.S. Envoy: Netanyahu met with Steve Witkoff, the newly appointed U.S. Middle East envoy, during a secretive yet publicized visit, underscoring ongoing U.S.-Israel collaboration on regional challenges.

Medication Distribution Issues: Israel faces a medication shortage as distributor Novolog struggles to fulfill orders following a transition to new software, leading to significant disruptions for private pharmacies.

Gaza Casualty Count Manipulations: The Gaza Health Ministry reported 32 deaths in the last 48 hours but suspiciously increased the cumulative toll by nearly 500 in the same period, raising questions about data accuracy.

Rockets from Gaza: Hamas has intensified short-range rocket attacks on southern Israeli towns, including Kerem Shalom and Sderot, with multiple incidents occurring daily over the past two weeks.

Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon: IDF airstrikes targeted Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon after detecting terrorists leaving a military building. Conflicting reports persist about whether the IDF will fully withdraw from Lebanon by the January 26 ceasefire deadline.

Mosques Exploited by Terrorists in Judea and Samaria: Armed terrorists in Judea and Samaria are using mosques for attacks against IDF forces. Recent IDF operations uncovered shooting ranges, explosive devices, and other evidence of militant activity in several mosques, highlighting the misuse of civilian infrastructure for terrorism.

Hostage Deal Updates: Palestinian officials claim progress in negotiations for a hostage deal, but Hamas continues to demand extreme terms, including a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and reconstruction commitments.

These developments underscore the complex and dynamic security challenges facing Israel and its ongoing efforts to safeguard its citizens and regional stability.



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