Hezbollah continues to ramp up its attacks on Israeli communities.
Today, the Iran-backed terror group launched a barrage of 40 rockets from Lebanon. Iron Dome was activated and intercepted many of the incoming weapons.
Three IDF soldiers were injured when one of Hezbollah's drones, packed with explosives, crashed into the northern Israeli town of Metula. One of the soldiers is hospitalized and in serious condition.
Tonight on Capitol Hill, the House passed the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, a bill written after President Biden paused an arms shipment to Israel.
The legislation requires the administration to lift its delay and ensure Israel has the American-made resources it needs to defend itself. AIPAC was supportive of this bill and appreciates the leadership of Rep. Ken Calvert for bringing it to the floor.
While it passed the House, the future of the bill is uncertain as the White House has promised to veto it.
365 aid trucks entered Gaza today; 20,000 gallons of fuel transferred yesterday
Israel continues to surge aid into Gaza.
Today Israel transferred 365 trucks of humanitarian aid into the Strip. An additional 20,000 gallons of fuel were transferred on Wednesday to the World Food Program.
The IDF is also working to secure a new floating pier off the Gaza coast, in close coordination with the U.S. military, to deliver additional aid.
Defense Minister Gallant: Rafah operation will continue with additional IDF forces
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant told IDF soldiers today that the operation to root out Hamas in Rafah will continue with additional troops.
"Several tunnels in the area have been destroyed by our forces and more tunnels will be destroyed soon," he said.
Israel has helped evacuate 600,000 civilians from Rafah so far, as it prepares to confront Hamas in the city. The IDF has reportedly staged enough troops in the area to proceed with the operation, though it’s unlikely to start until after U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan leaves Israel after meetings this weekend.
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