The IDF has seized a trove of hard drives, cellphones, laptops, maps and other materials from Hamas during its operations throughout Gaza, securing valuable intelligence about Hamas’ command and control, communications, and the whereabouts of its leadership.
"They have more understanding and intelligence on Hamas than they ever had before," said Matthew Levitt from The Washington Institute for Near East Policy.
"They have put a lot of pressure on Hamas’ leadership and capabilities, and they absolutely have taken advantage and are exploiting materials for additional intelligence and information," a senior Biden administration official added.
The IDF continued its operation to capture and kill terrorists hiding behind patients in the Shifa Hospital complex. 600 Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists have been apprehended, and another 140 have been killed by Israeli troops since the operation began earlier this week.
Today the IDF released photos of some of the terrorists captured inside the hospital, including high-ranking commanders in the terror group. The chief of Hamas operations, Raad Saad, is reportedly among those apprehended.
Another 208 aid trucks delivered by Israel, more failure by the U.N. to deliver it
Israel continues to transfer massive amounts of food and aid into Gaza, but the U.N. is only distributing some of the aid once it crosses the border.
Today, 208 aid trucks were inspected by Israel and transferred to the Strip. But only 155 trucks were distributed by the U.N. aid organizations on the ground.
Israel has repeatedly said there is no limit to the amount of aid it can provide – the onus is on the U.N. to get it in the hands of those in need.
Nearly $4 billion for Israel’s security set to pass in Congress
Congress is set to pass $3.3 billion in lifesaving security assistance for Israel – without added political conditions – along with $500 million for critical missile defense programs like Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow.
The spending package also includes $40 million for U.S.-Israel counter-drone cooperation (a $15 million increase from last year) and $47.5 million for joint anti-tunnel programs.
The House will likely vote on the bill tomorrow, with a Senate vote expected soon after.
Enacting this funding into law will be a major achievement for our community to ensure America provides Israel with the resources and support it needs to win this war and protect its families.
We must continue this momentum and urge Congress to pass the $14.3 billion emergency funding package for Israel. Click here to contact your members tonight and urge them to support this vital aid.
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Call Me Back: War Cabinet Minister, Ron Dermer
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Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Ron Dermer sat down with Dan Senor to discuss the war effort ahead of his upcoming trip to Washington with Israeli officials. Dermer discusses the IDF’s plans for an operation in Rafah, what role the Arab world can play in day-after planning, and Canada’s decision to ban future arms sales to Israel.
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