Also, Israel gears up for 'direct' Iranian attack....
Iran's Islamic Guard (IRGC) terrorist group: "Deadly attacks against Israel will be carried out soon." ...
IDF raids 2 more hospitals in southern Gaza, captures dozens of terrorists. ...
No confirmation yet, but reports circulating of very senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards Council and Palestinian Islamic Jihad operatives killed....
The Times of Israel: Since October 7, "Hezbollah has maintained its near-daily attacks on Israel." Israel has increased its targeting of Hezbollah top operatives and weapons depots....
Israeli airstrikes reportedly also kill several Hezbollah commanders in Lebanon and Syria. ...
Jerusalem Post: The IDF to "stagger the invasion of Rafah into stages to make sure that most of the civilians left before major fighting took place."...
40-year-old, Amit Soussana, was kept in chains, beaten and forced "to commit a sexual act" at gunpoint. ...
Prime Minister Netanyahu: "Hamas's stance clearly demonstrates its utter disinterest in a negotiated deal and attests to the damage done by the UN Security Council's resolution."...
Also, IDF Verifies 480 Hamas, PIJ Terrorists Captured in Raid on Terror-Infested Shifa Hospital...
Israel previously raided the hospital after warning to destroy terror tunnels underneath. Terrorists from around Gaza returned to the hospital assuming Israel wouldn't do it again given international pressure. Oops....
"52% of respondents in Gaza said they hoped to see Hamas return to rule the enclave, (...
Prime Minister Netanyahu: Biden admin "asked us not to carry out the operation in Rafah, but we don't have any other choice."...
More proof of Hamas use of hospitals for terror activities. IDF: "Mabhouh was hiding in a compound at the Shifa hospital, from which he operated and advanced terrorist activity."...
Netanyahu to Schumer: "It's inappropriate to go to a sister democracy and try to replace the elected leadership there." ...
YNET News: Prime Minister Netanyahu responded to the news with optimism, hailing it as "a great achievement for Israel"....
Netanyahu: "We will enter Rafah, and we complete our mission of eliminating Hamas to restore security for the people of Israel and bring complete victory to the country." ...
IDF "still assessing the outcomes of the overnight Sunday strike and waiting on a final confirmation of Issa's death."...
