Buffer zones are not a novel phenomenon, and the Egyptian and Turkish examples show that they do not stop nationalistic aspirations, occupation, or even terroristic threats. A 'security strip' in Gaza will only bring further displacement and make the IDF an easy target for new radical organizations
Regelmatig geeft NU.nl je een overzicht van de situatie in Israël en de Palestijnse Gebieden. Met in dit overzicht: het Israëlische leger heeft een plan gepresenteerd voor de "volgende oorlogsfase". Ondertussen wordt weer heftig gevochten in Gaza en heeft Israël het plan voor bufferzones bevestigd.
During a separate press conference earlier in the night, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said that there were still 15 women and two children hostage in Gaza.
During a separate press conference earlier in the night, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said that there were still 15 women and two children hostage in Gaza.
Duizenden Palestijnse kinderen in Gaza zijn gedood, gewond of vermist door de aanhoudende aanvallen van Israël. Als de oorlog niet stopt en er niet snel psychosociale hulp komt, dreigt een jonge generatie zwaar getraumatiseerd te raken. Daarvoor waarschuwt de Gazaanse psycholoog Heba Ghalayini, werkzaam voor War Child. ,,Kinderen in Gaza hebben last van angst, stress, paniek en buikpijn.”
The 53-year-old husband and father of two from Rehovot, went on a bicycle trip with friends on October 7, and disappeared. Also on Saturday, the Israeli army announced the death of southern brigade commander of the Gaza division, Col. Asaf Hamami
"The vice president made clear that Hamas cannot control Gaza, which is untenable for Israel’s security, the well-being of the Palestinian people, and regional security," the White House said.
"The vice president made clear that Hamas cannot control Gaza, which is untenable for Israel’s security, the well-being of the Palestinian people, and regional security," the White House said.
IDF struck over 400 targets in Gaza overnight, including southern city of Khan Younis ■ Gaza health officials: 184 killed since truce ended on Friday morning ■ Israel restricts movement of northern communities after fire from Lebanon ■ Reports say Israel tells Arab states it wants buffer zone in post-war Gaza ■ At least 1,200 civilians and soldiers killed in Israel since Oct. 7; over 159 hostages still held in Gaza ■ Hamas-controlled health ministry: at least 15,200 dead in Gaza
There are still 136 hostages held in Gaza, their families calling on the government to do all they can for their release and reflecting anger at the Red Cross
US officials are pushing for a resumption of a pause in fighting in order to extract more hostages held in Gaza by Hamas. Kirby said Hamas was to blame for the breakdown in the truce.
The buffer zone is intended to prevent future attacks, as part of a plan to demilitarize Gaza, according to regional security officials. U.S. officials reiterated they would 'not support a reduction in the geographical limits of Gaza'
În primele zile ale ofensivei, șeful forțelor aeriene israeliene vorbea despre bombardarea Fășiei Gaza „24 de ore din 24”. Forțele sale, spunea el, lovesc doar ținte militare, admițând în același timp: „Nu o facem chirurgical”, scrie The Guardian.
Israel and Hamas failed to reach an agreement regarding the list of hostages to be released Friday evening; Qatar confirmed that negotiations were still ongoing, adding that Israeli bombardment of Gaza 'complicates' mediation efforts
The day after the war, there will be fundamental questions of security, governance and who will pay for a truly massive reconstruction of Gaza – efforts that are essential to prevent the kind of radicalization that led to October 7
Australia's prime minister says' I’m appalled by the actions of these protesters, and I condemn them.' Australia has seen increasing hostility against Israelis and Jews since the war in Gaza began