13 February 2024 - Israel Special Weapons News

Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, February 13th , 2024 Israel Defense Forces 13 Feb 2024
24h Operational Update: Troops Eliminate Over 30 Terrorists and Strengthen Operational Control of Khan Yunis Israel Defense Forces 13 Feb 2024
Three Israeli soldiers, including senior officer, killed in southern Gaza ISNA 13 Feb 2024 -- The Israeli occupation military confirmed that three of its troops, including a senior officer, were killed in battles with Palestinian Resistance fighters in southern Gaza, raising the death toll among occupation forces to 569 since October 7.

No Deal Yet on New Gaza Cease-fire Plan, as Concerns Grow for Rafah VOA 13 Feb 2024 -- Officials from the United States, Israel, Qatar and Egypt ended talks in Cairo on Tuesday with no agreement on a new cease-fire in Gaza or the release of more hostages held by Hamas militants.
New Round of Hamas Hostage Talks to Be Held in Cairo on Feb. 13 Sputnik 13 Feb 2024 -- The latest round of talks on the release of hostages held by Palestinian movement Hamas with the participation of CIA Director William Burns will be held in Cairo on Tuesday.
Feb. 12: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 13 Feb 2024
IDF Kills Over 10,000 Hamas Fighters in Gaza Strip Since October 7 Sputnik 13 Feb 2024 -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has eliminated more than 10,000 Hamas fighters in the Gaza Strip, including many commanders, since the escalation of the Middle East conflict, but much remains to be done to reach the war's objectives, IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi said on Tuesday.

Military operations in Rafah could lead to a slaughter in Gaza and put a fragile humanitarian operation at death's door - Statement by Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator UNOCHA 13 Feb 2024 -- "The scenario we have long dreaded is unraveling at alarming speed. More than half of Gaza's population - well over 1 million people - are crammed in Rafah, staring death in the face: They have little to eat, hardly any access to medical care, nowhere to sleep, nowhere safe to go."
Statement to the media by Philippe Lazzarini, UNWRA Commissioner-General UNRWA 13 Feb 2024
UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia reiterate support for UNRWA UNRWA 13 Feb 2024 -- UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini conducted a four-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as part of his efforts to mobilize support for the Agency as it continues to respond to the catastrophic situation in Gaza.
Gazans 'anxious and living in fear' of Israeli assault on Rafah, warns top UN aid official UN News 13 Feb 2024 -- As international efforts continue to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, the head of UNRWA, the UN aid agency for Palestinians, warned on Tuesday that those in the enclave remain deeply traumatised by the war with Israel and afraid of a full-scale assault on Rafah in the south.
Unpacking Egypt's vital aid role in Gaza and Sudan UN News 13 Feb 2024 -- Sharing borders with Gaza, Israel, Libya and Sudan, Egypt has taken a lead role in providing lifesaving aid in the region. Since the outbreak of conflict in Sudan last April and the ongoing war in Gaza, both the Government and the Egyptian Red Crescent Society have been key actors in helping to assist millions of civilians caught in the crossfire.
UNRWA Chief: Agency Essential to Respond to Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza VOA 13 Feb 2024 -- The head of the U.N. agency that assists Palestinian refugees has dismissed calls for it to be disbanded and says that UNRWA is the best positioned agency to respond to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Calls for UNRWA closure in Gaza 'short-sighted', says agency chief Press TV 13 Feb 2024 -- The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has denounced "short-sighted" calls to have the agency dismantled amid the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.

Remarks by President Biden on Senate Passage of the Bipartisan Supplemental Agreement The White House 13 Feb 2024
Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the Senate's Passage of the National-Security Supplemental DoD 13 Feb 2024
US Senate Approves Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan VOA 13 Feb 2024 -- U.S. President Joe Biden called on U.S. lawmakers Tuesday to swiftly pass a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, despite opposition in the Republican-led House of Representatives.
Biden Slams Trump for NATO Comments, Urges Republicans to Fund Ukraine VOA 13 Feb 2024 -- U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday delivered a forceful refutation of challenger Donald Trump's harsh criticism of NATO, seeking to portray support for the former president as a threat to American interests.
Biden Urges House To Vote Immediately On Ukraine Aid, Says Failure Of Bill Is 'What Putin Is Betting On' RFE/RL 13 Feb 2024 -- U.S. President Joe Biden has called for the House of Representatives to quickly pass a bill that would provide billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine, challenging Republicans lawmakers to take a stand against Russian President Vladimir Putin and vote in favor of the spending package.
U.S. Senate passes US$95 billion Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid bill CNA 13 Feb 2024 -- The United States Senate voted Tuesday to pass the final version of a legislation providing US$95.34 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
Heads of CIA, Mossad may discuss prisoner-captive deal in Cairo ISNA 13 Feb 2024 -- The heads of the CIA and Israeli Mossad agency are expected to meet with top Egyptian and Qatari officials Tuesday for talks on a prisoner-captive deal.

Iran FM, Hamas official discuss Gaza developments IRNA 13 Feb 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and Head of Hamas' political bureau Ismail Haniyeh reviewed the latest developments regarding the war in Gaza.
Iran strongly condemns deadly Israeli airstrikes on Rafah IRNA 13 Feb 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has strongly condemned the latest airstrikes by the Zionist regime on civilian areas in the southern Gaza city of Rafah that left scores of Palestinians, including a significant number of children dead or injured.
Iran: Expansion of Israel's war crimes to Rafah will have serious consequences for regime ISNA 13 Feb 2024 -- Iran's foreign minister has issued a stern warning over Israel's planned ground invasion of the city of Rafah in southern Gaza Strip, saying it will have serious consequences for the regime.

Spain continues to arm Israel despite claims of halting exports: Report IRNA 13 Feb 2024 -- Spain has continued to send weapons and military equipment to the occupied territories contrary to the claim of Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares that it had stopped all arms exports to the occupying regime, according to a Spanish newspaper.
Made-in-India 'killer' drones fly in Gaza sky as Israeli genocide rages on: Report Press TV 13 Feb 2024 -- An Indian conglomerate has dispatched Hermes 900 killer drones to Israel as the UAVS are extensively used in the regime's indiscriminate bombing campaign in the Gaza strip amid the genocidal war, a report says.
EU's Borrell calls for Israel arms supply cut amid Gaza genocide Press TV 13 Feb 2024 -- The European Union's foreign policy chief has called on Israel's allies to cut arms supplies for the regime if they want to lessen the immense civilian casualties that its genocidal war against the Gaza Strip is causing.

Foreign Minister Eide warning against aground operation in Rafah Government of Norway 13 Feb 2024
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on Israeli Large-scale Airstrikes in the Southern Gaza City of Rafah PRC MofA 13 Feb 2024
China warns of 'humanitarian disaster' in Rafah amid Israel's plan for incursion Press TV 13 Feb 2024 -- China has called on Israel to immediately stop its planned ground assault on densely populated Rafah, warning of a "serious humanitarian disaster" if the occupying regime invades the Gaza Strip's southernmost city.
Arab League chief: Displacement of Palestinians to lead to confrontation 'for next 1,000 years' Press TV 13 Feb 2024 -- The secretary general of the Arab League has warned any seizure of the Gaza Strip or the occupied West Bank by Israel would mean "a confrontation for the next thousand years."
France to deny visa to violent Israeli settlers Press TV 13 Feb 2024 -- France has announced its decision to deny visas to violent Israeli settlers amid an increased number of Zionist attacks against Palestinians in the occupied lands.
In talks with Biden, Jordan king calls for full, 'lasting' ceasefire in Gaza Press TV 13 Feb 2024 -- After meeting with US President Joe Biden, Jordan's King Abdullah II has called for a full and "lasting ceasefire" to end the current war in the besieged Gaza Strip, as Israel is preparing to launch a ground offensive into the crowded southern city of Rafah.
South Africa calls for ICJ intervention over Israel's ground invasion of Rafah Press TV 13 Feb 2024 -- South Africa has filed an "urgent request" at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over Israel's planned ground invasion of the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, urging its intervention to protect Palestinian rights.
International concerns mounting over potential Israeli ground invasion of Rafah Press TV 13 Feb 2024 -- International concerns are growing as Israel's ground invasion of Rafah is looming large, with world leaders expressing grave concerns over the military operation against the densely populated area in the far south of Gaza.
Syria cautions about 'catastrophic' repercussions of Israel's planned invasion of Rafah on regional stability Press TV 13 Feb 2024 -- Syria has warned about the "catastrophic repercussions" of an impending Israeli ground offensive on the Gaza Strip's southernmost city of Rafah, saying such a move will seriously jeopardize the security and stability of the West Asia region.
US Pushing Israel and Palestine Towards Catastrophe - Russian FM Lavrov Sputnik 13 Feb 2024 -- Russia does not see any prospects for a quick stabilization of the situation around the Gaza Strip, especially against the backdrop of Israeli plans to expand the military operation, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday.

Hezbollah targets Zionist settlements with two missiles: Reports IRNA 13 Feb 2024 -- Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement has fired two anti-armor missiles toward the occupied territories, Zionist media outlets have reported.
5 Hezbollah members killed in Israeli attacks IRNA 13 Feb 2024 -- Lebanon's Hezbollah Resistance Movement announced the martyrdom of five more of its fighters in attacks by the Zionist occupiers on the south of Lebanon.
Hezbollah says to expand war front if Israel escalates aggression against Lebanon, Gaza Press TV 13 Feb 2024 -- Lebanon's resistance movement Hezbollah has warned it would expand the anti-Israel front in the south if the occupying regime escalated it acts of aggression against the Lebanese territory and the Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
Hezbollah fighters target Israeli spying devices, gathering of soldiers near border Press TV 13 Feb 2024 -- Fighters from the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement have separately targeted espionage equipment and a gathering of Israeli troops stationed at military outposts close to the border between the Arab country and the 1948 occupied territories.
Hezbollah: Axis of resistance has 'surprises at highest level' if Israel commits foolish act Press TV 13 Feb 2024 -- A Lebanese lawmaker from the political wing of the Hezbollah resistance movement has warned of retaliatory surprises if Israel oversteps the limits and commits an act of great folly against his country.

Israeli Jets Strike Airport in Syria's Aleppo From Lebanon - Russian Military Sputnik 13 Feb 2024 -- Israeli jets have attacked using cruise missiles the Nayrab airport in Syria's Aleppo from the territory of Lebanon on February 12, Rear Adm. Vadim Kulit, deputy head of the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria, said on Tuesday.

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13 February 2024 - Israel Special Weapons News