22 November 2023 - Israel Special Weapons News

Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari November 22nd, 20:15 Israel Defense Forces 22 Nov 2023
Givati Brigade Soldiers Conduct Operational Activity in Hamas Headquarter Located in Neighborhood Where Hamas' Senior Operatives Reside. Israel Defense Forces 22 Nov 2023
Footage of Yahalom Unit: Approx. 400 Terror Tunnel Shafts Have Been Identified and Destroyed in Gaza Israel Defense Forces 22 Nov 2023
Eliminating Terrorists, Destroying Terrorist Infrastructure and Locating Weapons in Civilian Buildings; Idf Troops Continue to Operate in Gaza Israel Defense Forces 22 Nov 2023
Daily Recap: War Against Hamas November 22nd, 2023 - Day 47 Israel Defense Forces 22 Nov 2023
Extensive Terrorist Tunnel System Exposed Under the Shifa Hospital Complex Israel Defense Forces 22 Nov 2023
Daily Recap: War Against Hamas, November 21st, 2023 - Day 46 Israel Defense Forces 22 Nov 2023

Statement by the Government of Israel Israel - Prime Minister 22 Nov 2023 -- "The Government of Israel is obligated to return home all of the hostages. Tonight, the Government has approved the outline of the first stage of achieving this goal, according to which at least 50 hostages - women and children - will be released over four days, during which a pause in the fighting will be held."
Statement by PM Netanyahu Israel - Prime Minister 22 Nov 2023
Israeli ministers convene to vote on hostage deal People's Daily 22 Nov 2023 -- Israeli ministers met on Tuesday night in a bid to approve a Qatari-mediated deal to release dozens of the children and women held hostage by the Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip.

Israel-Hamas Hostages-for-Prisoners Swap, Truce Delayed VOA 22 Nov 2023 -- The release of the first hostages held by Hamas militants in Gaza has been delayed until at least Friday, Israel's national security adviser said in a statement late Wednesday.
Gaza death toll passes 14,500 on 47th day of war IRNA 22 Nov 2023 -- The number of Palestinians killed in the Israeli regime's intense airstrikes on the Gaza Strip has reached 14,532 on the 47th day of the onslaught on the besieged territory, according to the latest figures released by the Government's Media Office there, with women and children making up most of the casualties.
Hamas announces 4-day truce agreement, prisoners exchange deal ISNA 22 Nov 2023 -- Hamas said that the agreement was reached following difficult and complex indirect negotiations.
Most captives to be released by Hamas are non-Israelis: Official Press TV 22 Nov 2023 -- A senior official of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says most of the 50 captives that the group plans to release under a truce agreement with the Israeli regime are citizens of other countries.
Arab states seek extension of Gaza truce; Israel vows to resume war Press TV 22 Nov 2023 -- Arab foreign ministers say a temporary truce between Israel and the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas should be extended and become a first step toward a full cessation of hostilities.
More than 100 Palestinians killed in Gaza as relentless Israeli strikes intensify Press TV 22 Nov 2023 -- More than 100 Palestinians, most of them children and women, have been killed and many others injured in ongoing Israeli occupation bombing of the besieged Gaza Strip.
Hamas says agreed to four-day truce; Qatar says ceasefire subject to extension Press TV 22 Nov 2023 -- Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has announced a four-day truce with Israel in the Gaza Strip that will see the cessation of Israeli assaults on the Gaza Strip, warning that the hands of the resistance movement "remain on the trigger" should the occupying regime breach the deal.
Israel's Cabinet Approves Ceasefire, Hostage Deal With Hamas Sputnik 22 Nov 2023 -- The Israeli cabinet has accepted a deal with Palestinian movement Hamas for a temporary ceasefire and the release of hostages in a vote on Wednesday, Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported.
Hamas to Release Prisoners, Israel to Pause Fighting VOA 22 Nov 2023 -- Some hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip following the militant group's attack last month on Israel could be released as early as Thursday, after an agreement announced by Qatar that includes Israeli forces pausing their attacks on Gaza for four days.
Hamas announces truce deal with Israeli regime, warns hands of resistance 'on the trigger' IRNA 22 Nov 2023 -- Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says it has reached a temporary ceasefire with the Zionist regime, warning the occupying entity that the resistance fighters' hands will remain on the trigger.
Israel, Hamas confirm deal on releasing hostages, ceasefire People's Daily 22 Nov 2023 -- Israel and Hamas on Wednesday confirmed their agreement on a Qatar-mediated proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Palestinian death toll in Gaza surpasses 14,000 People's Daily 22 Nov 2023 -- The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has surpassed 14,000 since the current Israel-Hamas conflict broke out on Oct. 7, the Hamas-run government media office said Tuesday.

UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell's remarks at the UN Security Council briefing on the protection of children in Gaza UNICEF 22 Nov 2023
Statement by Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Gaza: Humanitarians stand ready to ramp up aid deliveries in wake of Israel, Hamas agreement UNOCHA 22 Nov 2023
UNRWA Situation Report #36 on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem (All information is valid as of 21 November 2023 at 22:30 (local time) UNRWA 22 Nov 2023
Iceland to provide third emergency contribution to UNRWA since 7 October UNRWA 22 Nov 2023
UNRWA Situation Report #35 on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem (All information is valid as of 20 November 2023 at 22:30 local time) UNRWA 22 Nov 2023
Gaza: UN welcomes deal for pause in fighting, hostage-release pact UN News 22 Nov 2023 -- A deal on Wednesday to release hostages taken during the Hamas terror attack on Israel has been welcomed by UN chief António Guterres, who added that the UN stood ready to "maximize" the positive humanitarian impact of the agreement.
UN agency heads unite in urgent plea for women and children in Gaza UN News 22 Nov 2023 -- The heads of three UN agencies on Wednesday highlighted the disproportionate suffering faced by women and girls amidst the ongoing crisis in Gaza, urging a collective response to protect the most vulnerable and a commitment to lasting peace for the women and girls caught in the crossfire.
Statement by WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain on the humanitarian pause in Gaza WFP 22 Nov 2023 -- Today's agreement to a humanitarian pause in fighting in Gaza is an important and welcome first step. As hunger threatens the lives of nearly every civilian in Gaza, this agreement must be upheld in full to allow food and other life-saving supplies to reach those who so desperately need it.
191 people killed in Israeli attacks on UN-run schools: UNRWA IRNA 22 Nov 2023 -- The UN Relief Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) has announced that at least 191 people have been killed and 798 more injured in Israeli attacks on UN-run schools in the Gaza Strip since October 7.
1.7 million people displaced due to Israeli war on Gaza: UNRWA Press TV 22 Nov 2023 -- The main United Nations agency in Gaza has announced that almost 1.7 million people, nearly 80 percent of the population, have been displaced since October 7 when Israel launched its aggression against the besieged territory.
UN special envoy urges de-escalation along Israel-Lebanon border People's Daily 22 Nov 2023 -- The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Joanna Wronecka called on Tuesday for de-escalation along the Blue Line as hostilities persist between Hezbollah and Israel, reported local media.

Biden 'Personally Involved' in Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal, White House Says VOA 22 Nov 2023 -- President Joe Biden was "personally involved" in the deal to secure the release of about 50 hostages held in Gaza by Hamas, John Kirby, the National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, said in an interview Wednesday.
US Dismisses Chinese Diplomacy on Gaza VOA 22 Nov 2023 -- The White House is dismissing China's recent diplomatic engagement in the Israel-Hamas conflict, part of Beijing's attempt to position itself as a more credible peacemaker in the Middle East than the U.S.
Secretary Blinken's Call with United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan US Dept. of State 22 Nov 2023
Secretary Blinken's Call with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Al Thani US Dept. of State 22 Nov 2023
Readout of President Biden's Call with President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of Egypt The White House 22 Nov 2023
Readout of President Biden's Call with Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar The White House 22 Nov 2023
Readout of President Biden's Call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel The White House 22 Nov 2023
U.S. reassures Lebanon of efforts to prevent expansion of Gaza conflict People's Daily 22 Nov 2023 -- U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that his country will continue to work closely with partners in the Middle East, including Lebanon, to prevent the ongoing Gaza conflict from expanding.

Iran Foreign Ministry highlights legal dimensions of Israeli war crimes IRNA 22 Nov 2023 -- The Iranian foreign ministry has published a fact sheet shedding light on the legal dimensions of the Israeli regime's war crimes in recent attacks on the Gaza Strip and other occupied territories of Palestine.
Iran FM discusses Gaza truce with resistance leaders in Lebanon IRNA 22 Nov 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has met with senior officials with the Islamic Jihad and Hamas resistance movements during his visit to Lebanon.
Future of Palestine to be determined by its people: Iran FM IRNA 22 Nov 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says it is only the Palestinians who will determine the future of Palestine.

Statement by President von der Leyen on the agreement between Israel and Hamas on the release of hostages and a pause in hostilities European Commission 22 Nov 2023
Israel/Gaza: Speech by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell at the EP Plenary European External Action Service (EEAS) 22 Nov 2023 -- Translated from Spanish original - Check against delivery!
Statement by the Prime Minister on agreement to return hostages and implement an extended humanitarian pause Prime Minister of Canada 22 Nov 2023 -- The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the agreement to secure the return of hostages taken by Hamas and observe an extended humanitarian pause in Gaza:
China welcomes temporary cease-fire between Hamas and Israel, urging more efforts to cool tensions Global Times 22 Nov 2023 -- The two sides in the Israel-Hamas conflict have agreed to a four-day cease-fire in the Gaza Strip and the release of at least 50 hostages held in Gaza. China welcomed the development on Wednesday, in the hope that the agreement will alleviate the humanitarian crisis and push forward the de-escalation of the situation.
Foreign Minister welcomes a temporary ceasefire in Gaza Government of Norway 22 Nov 2023
"The tragedy in Palestine is beyond tolerable" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 22 Nov 2023 -- Speaking at the G20 Leaders' Summit, President Erdoğan said: "The tragedy unfolding in the occupied Palestinian territories, Gaza in particular, has now exceeded the limits of humanity's tolerance. November 20th, which was 2 days ago, was the World Children's Day. Unfortunately, nearly seven thousand innocent Palestinian children did not live to see that day."
No: 299, 22 November 2023, Press Release Regarding the Declaration of Humanitarian Pause in Gaza Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Nov 2023
The UK welcomes the agreement for a coordinated release of hostages and pause in the fighting in Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 22 Nov 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Gaza.
Foreign Secretary commits to working closely with Islamic states on Israel-Gaza crisis at Lancaster House meeting UK FCDO 22 Nov 2023 -- The Foreign Secretary hosted a delegation of Foreign Ministers from Arab and Islamic countries in London.
Foreign Secretary's statement on Israel-Hamas hostage agreement UK FCDO 22 Nov 2023 -- The Foreign Secretary has given a statement following the agreement reached by Israel and Hamas for a coordinated release of hostages and pause in fighting.
BRICS leaders call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza IRNA 22 Nov 2023 -- The leaders of the BRICS countries, in the final statement of their meeting, which was held in the form of a video conference with the presence of the main members, at the suggestion of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the Islamic President of Iran, called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Egypt calls for pressure on Israel to obey UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire People's Daily 22 Nov 2023 -- Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi on Tuesday urged the international community to pressure Israel to comply with the recent UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution calling for reaching an immediate ceasefire and establishing humanitarian corridors across the war-stricken Gaza Strip.
South African parliament votes to close Israeli embassy, suspend diplomatic ties People's Daily 22 Nov 2023 -- The South African parliament on Tuesday voted in favor of a motion to shut down the Israeli embassy in Pretoria and suspend all diplomatic relations with Israel until it agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza.
Russian FM, delegation of Arab-Islamic foreign ministers agree on urgent need for immediate ceasefire in Gaza People's Daily 22 Nov 2023 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and a joint delegation of foreign ministers from Arab and Islamic countries agreed on the urgent need to establish an immediate and sustainable ceasefire in Gaza following their talks in Moscow on Tuesday.
Xi urges ceasefire in Gaza, stresses two-state solution People's Daily 22 Nov 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday attended the BRICS extraordinary virtual summit on the Palestinian-Israeli issue, saying that the parties to the conflict must end hostilities and achieve a ceasefire immediately.
Full text: Remarks by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the extraordinary joint meeting of BRICS leaders and leaders of invited BRICS members on the situation in the Middle East with particular reference to Gaza People's Daily 22 Nov 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday addressed the extraordinary joint meeting of BRICS leaders and leaders of invited BRICS members on the situation in the Middle East with particular reference to Gaza.

Hezbollah targets 2 Israeli military bases on border IRNA 22 Nov 2023 -- The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah has targeted two Israeli occupation sites on the Lebanon border.
In Lebanon, Iranian FM meets Palestinian resistance leaders to discuss Gaza war, truce deal Press TV 22 Nov 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has met and held talks with senior officials from the Palestinian Hamas and Islamic Jihad resistance movements on the latest field developments in the Gaza Strip as well as a four-day truce in the territory.
Hezbollah leader holds talks with senior Hamas officials amid Israeli war in Gaza Press TV 22 Nov 2023 -- The secretary general of Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement has met with a delegation of senior officials with the Palestinian Hamas resistance movement, as at least 100 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks overnight and this morning around hospitals and refugee camps in the Gaza Strip.
Captive Israeli soldiers won't be freed till all Palestinian inmates released: Islamic Jihad Press TV 22 Nov 2023 -- The Gaza-based Palestinian Islamic Jihad resistance movement has reacted to the deal for a four-day truce in the Gaza Strip, emphasizing that the captive Israeli soldiers won't be freed until all Palestinian prisoners being kept in the regime's jails are released.
Hezbollah retaliates strongly against Israel after Tel Aviv's killing of al-Mayadeen journalists Press TV 22 Nov 2023 -- The Lebanese resistance movement of Hezbollah has retaliated strongly against the Israeli regime over Tel Aviv's fatal targeting of journalists belonging to Lebanon's al-Mayadeen television network.

Yemen forces launch 'cruise missile attack' against occupied territories in support of Palestinians Press TV 22 Nov 2023 -- Yemen's Armed Forces have announced launching yet another attack against the occupied territories in support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank, who are suffering from unrelenting Israeli aggression.

Syria's air defense units repel Israeli aggression, shoot down missile near Damascus Press TV 22 Nov 2023 -- The Syrian Army's air defense units have intercepted and shot down an Israeli missile near the country's capital city of Damascus, amid an upsurge in the Tel Aviv regime's acts of aggression against the Arab nation.

South African Parliament's Vote to Cut Ties with Israel Criticized VOA 22 Nov 2023 -- South Africa's largest opposition party and main Jewish representative body have slammed parliament's decision to cut diplomatic ties with Israel. A majority of lawmakers voted for the motion to close Israel's embassy in Pretoria because of Israeli actions in Gaza.

Turkey's intelligence organization foils Mossad attempt to kidnap Palestinian Iron Dome hacker Press TV 22 Nov 2023 -- Turkey's National Intelligence Organization (MIT) has rescued a renowned Palestinian hacker from the Israeli Mossad spy agency seeking to kidnap or possibly kill him.

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22 November 2023 - Israel Special Weapons News