The 199th day of the war:30 rockets were fired this evening (Monday) towards Safed and the Western Galilee, a number of hits were located, no casualties. Earlier, the IDF shot down two drones in the north. Fragments of an interceptor were found in a playground in Kibbutz Neot Mordechai.
The IDF is preparing for the holiday and continues operational activity and alertness in all sectors. Division 162 has launched an operation to counter terrorism in the area of the central corridor of the Gaza Strip. In the Northern Command many forces are deployed along the northern border from Hermon to Rosh Hankara and in the Central Command, the IDF forces are deployed and continue the defense effort and are prepared to guard the axes and to counter terrorism.
The head of the National Security Agency, Aharon Haliva, announced that he is ending his position. He wrote, referring to October 7: “The intelligence division under my command did not meet the task we were entrusted with. For more I will carry the pain.”
Report in Gaza: The Air Force is attacking the central camps and Gaza City
The IDF operates in the Nazirat refugee camp in the Gaza Strip
Alerts on the intrusion of hostile aircraft in the Western Galilee
Alarms in and around Safed
Report in Gaza: The Air Force is attacking terrorist targets in the center of the Gaza Strip
The Foreign Minister on the European Union’s decision to impose sanctions on Iran: “a dramatic decision”
Foreign Minister Israel Katz congratulates the European Union on its decision to impose additional sanctions on Iran: “A dramatic decision that sends an unequivocal message to Khamenei and the Iranian leadership – we will not allow you to undermine the regional order.”
The European Union will expand the sanctions against Iran “reducing the supply of drones”
The European Union’s foreign ministers announced the expansion of the existing sanctions on Iran, following its attack against Israel. This is what EU Foreign Minister Joseph Borrell said, adding that the purpose of the sanctions is to reduce Iran’s supply of UAVs to Russia, including to Tehran’s branches in the Middle East.
Gallant with soldiers of the Netzah Yehuda Battalion at the border of the Gaza Strip: No one in the world will teach us about values and morals
Defense Minister Yoav Galant toured the outposts on the border of the Gaza Strip, and spoke with commanders and soldiers from the 101st Battalion of the Paratroopers Brigade and the Netzah Yehuda Battalion of the Kafir Brigade. Gallant told the fighters: “We are at the beginning of a war against seven armies and terrorist organizations, the security establishment is behind you – no one in the world will teach us about values and morals.”
Later, the minister met with the commander of Division 162, Lt. Col. Itzik Cohen, and discussed with him the division’s preparations for the continuation of fighting to dismantle the Hamas brigades in the Gaza Strip.
Report in Lebanon: The IDF is attacking in the south of the country
General Yehuda Fox Central Command retires from his post
The commander of the Central Command, General Yehuda Fox, informed the Chief of Staff of his intention to retire from the IDF in August. This is according to a publication by Yossi Yehoshua in Vint. Fox is expected to complete a 3-year term in command of the center, and retire from the army.
Wall Street Journal: The IDF continues preparations for an operation in Rafah
A report in the Wall Street Journal: The IDF continues preparations for an operation in Rafah. After the evacuation of the population, the operation will begin which is expected to last at least six weeks.
Report in Gaza: The Air Force attacked a building in the center of the Gaza Strip
The cylinder finger: a suspicious target was intercepted in the air; Several missiles were intercepted over Kfar Blum and Naot Mordechai
Following the suspicion of a hostile aircraft infiltrating the finger of the Galilee – the IDF announced that the incident was over
Alarms in the roll finger
The alarms were sounded in Kfar Sold, Kfar Blum, Sde Nehemiah, Shamir, Lahavat Hashan, Gonen, Neot Mordechai and Amir.
Warning of fear of hostile aircraft infiltration in Kiryat Shmona and the surrounding area
Alarms were sounded in Beit Hillel, Kfar Giladi, Kfar Yuval, Metula, Menara, Ma’ayan Baruch, Margaliot, Meshgav Am, Kiryat Shmona and Tel Hai.
The head of AMN published a letter of resignation: “We did not live up to our mission, I will carry the pain forever”
The head of the Intelligence Agency, Aharon Haloya, announced that he is ending his position. He wrote, referring to October 7: “The Intelligence Division under my command did not meet the task we were entrusted with. I will carry the terrible pain with me for a while longer. I want to accept responsibility and finish my job. I am convinced that it is right that a state commission of inquiry be established that can thoroughly investigate all the factors and circumstances that led to the difficult events.”
The two terrorists who are suspected of carrying out the stabbing attack in Jerusalem were arrested and transferred to the Shin Bet investigation
Police Commissioner Senior Superintendent Yaakov Shabtai conducts a preliminary situation assessment at the scene of the attack.
Belgium’s Foreign Minister: “Sanctions are also needed on those who supply the violent settlers with weapons”
Belgian Foreign Minister Hadja Lavib said that “sanctions on violent settlers in the West Bank are not enough.”
Alarms in the Western Galilee: Shlomi, Hanita, Ya’ara, Mitzvah, Adamit
Report: The head of the Amn is expected to announce his retirement from the IDF today
According to a report on the Ynet website, Amman chief Aharon Haliva is expected to announce his retirement from the IDF following his responsibility for the October 7 massacre.
The Shin Bet and the Israel Defense Forces arrested Ahmed Doavsha, the suspect in the murder of the boy Binyamin Achimair
The police informed that Ahmed Duavsha from the village of Duma in Samaria, was arrested for the murder of the boy Binyamin Achimair which was committed 10 days ago. IMM and Shin Bet forces raided the village and arrested the suspect, who was transferred for further investigation.
Initial report: suspicion of a run-over attack in Jerusalem, 2 pedestrians were slightly injured
Two people were slightly injured in a stampede in Jerusalem, a suspected attack is being investigated. A long weapon is found near the arena.
Hezbollah accepted responsibility for the shooting at Arab al-Aramsha
Biden in a statement for Passover: “The persecution of the Jews in the Haggadah reminds us to stand against anti-Semitism”
The President of the United States, Joe Biden, issued a statement for Passover: “Jews will read in the Haggadah that in every generation they rise up to their brides, and these words take on a new meaning after the atrocities of Hamas on October 7. This is a particularly difficult holiday for the families of the abductees, who on a holiday whose story is centered on the choices of their loved ones remain in captivity. My commitment to the peace of the Jewish people and the security of Israel is unwavering. The ancient story of the persecution of the Jews in the Haggadah also reminds us that we must face the alarming surge in anti-Semitism – in our educational institutions, in the communities, and on the Internet.”
Alarm in Arab al-Aramsha
Tonight: an Air Force drone was shot down in Lebanon, the IDF: the incident is being investigated
The IDF spokeswoman said tonight (between Sunday and Monday) that a surface-to-air missile was launched at a remotely manned aircraft of the Air Force that was operating in the skies of Lebanon, causing the vessel to be shot down.
It was also reported that fighter jets of the Air Force attacked the launch site from which the missile was launched, and that the incident is being investigated.
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2024-04-23 00:15:16
