Millions of Israelis in Tel Aviv and across central Israel rushed to bomb shelters this afternoon as Hamas launched a barrage of rockets from Rafah at the country. As the IDF presses into Rafah, the terror group is relying on its remaining stash of long-range rockets to indiscriminately target Israeli civilians.
The photo below taken at the humanitarian crossing in Rafah shows the rockets being launched from the city toward Israel.
Following the attack, war cabinet minister Benny Gantz said "The rocket fire from Rafah proves that the IDF must operate anywhere Hamas is present, and that is what will happen."
"The world must know: Whoever holds our hostages captive, whoever fires at our cities, whoever promotes terror – they are responsible...We will hold all of them to account, sooner or later."
Speaking to Israeli soldiers in Rafah today, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said the IDF's goals "have become much clearer here in Rafah — to eliminate Hamas, bring back the hostages and maintain freedom of action."
74% of Americans support an Israeli operation in Rafah to root out Hamas in its final stronghold, and America must continue to stand with our ally as it fights to destroy the terrorists and protect its families.
IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon, more attacks on northern Israel
Hezbollah launched 15 more rockets and missiles into northern Israel today. A home in the town of Avivim was struck by an anti-tank missile.
An Israeli civilian was rescued from the house while suffering from shock.
The IDF struck Hezbollah positions across southern Lebanon, killing multiple terrorists.
Iran's terror army in Lebanon has bombarded Israeli towns in the north with rocket and missile fire, with attacks nearly every day since October. The IDF has eliminated more than 300 Hezbollah operatives as it fights to push the terror group back from the border and enable 70,000 displaced Israelis to return to their homes.
IDF uncovers Hamas weapons inside a school in northern Gaza
Israeli soldiers continue to reveal Hamas' sick strategy.
“This is further proof of the Hamas terror organization’s cynical use of civilian infrastructure for terror purposes, while using the civilian population as a human shield,” the IDF said.
Below is a photo of the weapons found inside the school.
Mothers of Israeli teenagers held hostage by Hamas speak out
The mothers of Israeli hostages Karina Ariev, Liri Albag, Naama Levy, and Daniella Gilboa are speaking out after showing the world the horrific video of Hamas kidnapping and torturing their daughters on October 7.
"Even in the most dreadful war movies, I didn't see that kind of look," Daniella's mother Orly says after seeing the footage.
Karina's mother Ira still can't bring herself to watch the full video, but saw images of Karina being kidnapped when they were published earlier this year. "Her bloody face, covered with a white sheet, and I saw her look and I couldn't bear that look...Your girl is there alone and you cannot help, you cannot do anything."
"They are raped, it could be every day - and it's been 8 months already."
Watch a clip of the interview below, and the full conversation here.
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