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May 18, 2024 - Houthi Missile Hits Panamanian-Flagged, Greek-Owned Oil Tanker "Wind" Recently Docked In Russia, Bound For China. The impact of the anti-ship ballistic missile caused flooding in the vessel which resulted in the loss of both propulsion and steering. Read more
May 18, 2024 - Vessel Struck By "Unknown Object" Near Al Hudaydah, Yemen. The vessel that was struck is reported to be safe and is continuing onto its next port of call. Read more
May 17, 2024 - Aid Begins To Flow Across Temporary Gaza Pier, US Announces $1 Billion Arms Package To Israel. Israeli Defense Minister: Operation will continue and intensify as additional forces will enter Rafah. Several tunnels in the area have been destroyed by our troops. Read more
May 17, 2024 - Yemen Armed Forces Claim To Have Shot Down American MQ-9 Drone. The Yemen Armed Forces have repeatedly made claims that were later refuted by the United States. Read more
May 17, 2024 - Loaded Rocket Launchers Located In Rafah, Sirens Sounding In Northern Israel, IDF Targets 60 Hamas Infrastructure Locations. Read more
May 16, 2024 - Floating Pier Connected Successfully To Gaza, Trucks To Begin Entering In Upcoming Days. COGAT: The floating pier for bringing humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip was successfully connected; In the upcoming days, trucks will begin entering. Read more
May 16, 2024 - Yemeni Armed Forces Claim Attack On "Mason" And "Destiny" CENTCOM Says Missile Was Intercepted, Destiny Not Attacked. A statement by US Central Command said that although Mason was targeted, it intercepted the missile and found no evidence that Destiny was attacked. Read more
May 16, 2024 - Israeli Military: Around 40 Hezbollah Launches From Lebanon Toward Golan Heights. "Throughout the day, numerous launches were fired toward several locations in northern Israel. The IDF struck the sources of the fire". Read more
May 16, 2024 - US Anchors Temporary Pier To Gaza Beach. According to the US military, "no American military personnel physically entered Gaza during the operation". Read more
May 16, 2024 - Sirens Sounding In Northern Israel: Recent Alerts. The IDF reported that one launch was not intercepted and resulted in damage to a structure within Sderot. Read more
May 16, 2024 - US Destroys 4 UAS Drones In Houthi-Controlled Areas Of Yemen. It was determined these systems presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region. Read more
May 15, 2024 - Yemeni Armed Forces Claim Attack On "Mason" And "Destiny" Vessels In Red Sea. Although there hasn’t been a recent attack reported on the USS Mason, there was an attack that happened two days ago, on May 13th involving the destroyer. Read more
May 15, 2024 - Rocket sirens are sounding in Northern Israel after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported the killing of a commander of the Hezbollah terrorist organization in southern Lebanon overnight. Read more
May 14, 2024 - US Destroys 2 UAS In Yemen, 1 Missile Launched By Houthi Forces Over Red Sea. On May 13th the United States intercepted and destroyed 2 uncrewed (unmanned) aerial systems (UAS) and 1 anti-ship ballistic missile determined to be an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region. Read more
May 14, 2024 - US: We Will Not Allow Iran To Obtain Nuclear Weapon, We See No Efforts By Iran To Do So. Iranian lawmaker: Iran has already obtained nuclear weapons, "but do not announce it". Read more
May 13, 2024 - CENTCOM Commander Visits Israel, Erez Humanitarian Aid Crossing Opened For First Time. According to the Israel Defense Forces and COGAT, the ‘Western Erez’ humanitarian aid crossing was opened in northern Gaza for the first time. Read more
May 13, 2024 - Iranian Lawmaker Says He Believes Iran Already Has Nuclear Weapons But Does Not Announce It. The IAEA announced earlier this year that Iran had obtained enough enriched uranium to make "several" nuclear bombs if Iran chose to build them. Read more
May 12, 2024 - US Destroys 3 UAS Over Red Sea After Houthis Launched 1 UAS Over Gulf Of Aden From Yemen. U.S. Central Command reported that there were no injuries are damages reported as a result of the attack or UAS interceptions. Read more
May 11, 2024 - Netanyahu Says Israel Will Fight Hamas Even If It Stands Alone After US Stops Weapons Shipments. Netanyahu: "If we need to stand alone, we will stand alone.I have said that if necessary – we will fight with our fingernails". Read more
May 11, 2024 - IDF Calls On Residents, Displaced People In Northern Gaza To Immediately Go To Shelters West Of Gaza City. The IDF issued a statement telling residents in specified locations within northern Gaza to "go immediately to the shelters in the west of Gaza City". Read more
May 10, 2024 - US Completes 2 Floating Piers For Gaza Aid, Yet To Be Deployed. The Construction of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore, or JLOTS, system on the Mediterranean Sea was completed on Tuesday, according to the Pentagon. Read more
May 9, 2024 - US, Jordan Carry Out Humanitarian Airdrops Into Northern Gaza, CENTCOM Commander Visits Pakistan Regarding Counter-Terrorism Efforts. U.S. Air Force C-130 aircraft which dropped over 25,300 Meals Ready to Eat (MREs), and over 6,000 pounds of food from Jordanian supplies. Read more
May 9, 2024 - Israel Shot Down Iranian Drone In Syria, Israel Carries Out "Dialed Back" Offensive On Rafah. Israeli media reported that the military carried out a “larger but dialed back” operation in eastern Rafah so as not to jeopardize future hostage deal talks with the Hamas. Read more
May 8, 2024 - Following the closure of Kerem Shalom crossing due to rocket fire by Hamas, the crossing is now open for the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. Read more
May 8, 2024 - Houthis Launch 3 Drones, 1 Missile Over Gulf Of Aden, CENTCOM Commander Visits Egypt, Native Fury 24 Begins. A coalition vessel intercepted one drone, US Central Command intercepted the second, and the third crashed into the Gulf of Aden. Read more
May 8, 2024 - US, Jordan Carry Out Aid Airdrop Into Northern Gaza, US Continues Work On Temporary Gaza Pier After Pause. COGAT also reported that the Hamas has again launched 4 mortars at Kerem Shalom humanitarian aid crossing. Read more
May 7, 2024 - 2 Explosions Near Aden, Yemen In Close Proximity To Merchant Vessel. YEMEN - A vessel reported two explosions 82 nautical miles south of Aden, Yemen. The explosions were reported in close proximity to a merchant vessel. Read more
May 6, 2024 - Israeli Military Targets Hamas In Rafah, Southern Gaza. Israeli military: "IDF forces are now attacking and operating against the targets of the terrorist organization Hamas in a targeted manner in Mizrah Rafah". Read more
May 6, 2024 - Hamas Accepts Ceasefire Agreement, No Indication Israel Has Accepted The Terms Agreed Upon. There has not yet been any word from Israel about the deal, nor any indications that the terms are in any way acceptable to Jerusalem. Read more
May 6, 2024 - Israeli Military Calls On Gazans In Rafah To Go To Expanded Humanitarian Area Ahead Of Planned Offensive. IDF: Flyers were dropped calling on the residents of eastern Rafah to evacuate temporarily toward the expanded humanitarian area. Read more
May 6, 2024 - Israel Strikes Rafah After Hamas Fired Rockets Toward Humanitarian Aid Crossing Near Hospital Killing 3 Soldiers. Hamas says the crossing was not their intended target, the Israeli military confirms it was not likely the target. Read more
May 5, 2024 - US Carries Out Airdrops Into Northern Gaza, COGAT Releases April Humanitarian Aid Report. COGAT: Hamas shot mortars at the corridor for humanitarian purposes, disrupted aid from traveling from southern to northern Gaza. Read more
May 3, 2024 - Unverified: Reports US Base Attacked In Omar Oil Field In Eastern Syria. IRNA and Russian state-run news agency Sputnik are reporting that seven missiles hit the U.S. base in the Omar oil field in eastern Syria on Friday night. Read more
May 3, 2024 - No Maritime Security Alerts Issued May 2-3rd, 2024. United Kingdom Maritime Trade operations (UKMTO): No maritime security alerts during the reporting period of May 2nd to May 3rd, 2024. Read more
May 3, 2024 - Construction Of Floating Pier Near Gaza Temporarily Halted Due To Forecasted High Winds, Swells. Forecasted high winds and high sea swells caused unsafe conditions for Soldiers working on the surface of the partially constructed pier. Read more
May 2, 2024 - US State Department List Of Level 4: Do Not Travel Advisories and latest list of recent global travel advisories: Read more
May 2, 2024 - Israeli Foreign Ministry, COGAT On Aid To Gaza: January - May, 2024 Summary. COGAT: "We are working on a plan to strengthen the health system in the Gaza Strip along with our partners in the international community". Read more
May 2, 2024 - Israeli Military Targets Hezbollah Military Compound In Southern Lebanon. IDF: Three of the four launches by the Hezbollah terrorist organization toward Israel were intercepted. Read more
May 1, 2024 - Colombian President Announces The Country Is Breaking Ties With Israel Over War In Gaza. Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Wednesday he is cutting diplomatic relations with Israel over its war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Read more
May 1, 2024 - Israeli Military Announces Opening Of Gaza Erez Crossing, Updates On New Pier Being Built. The Erez Crossing located in the northern part of Gaza has been closed since it was destroyed by the Hamas terrorist organization on October 7th of last year. Read more
May 1, 2024 - US Engages USV, Drone From Yemen, Carries Out Humanitarian Aid Airdrops With Jordan Into Gaza. According to initial reports, a Houthi attack on the MV Cyclades resulted in no injuries and the vessel continued on its way. Read more
Houthi Missile Hits Panamanian-Flagged, Greek-Owned Oil Tanker "Wind" Recently Docked In Russia, Bound For China - The impact of the anti-ship ballistic missile caused flooding in the vessel which resulted in the loss of both propulsion and steering.
RED SEA - Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) struck Panamanian-flagged and Greek-owned and operated oil tanker "Wind" which most recently docked in Russia and was bound for China.
The impact of the anti-ship ballistic missile caused flooding in the vessel which resulted in the loss of both propulsion and steering, according to U.S. Central Command.
There was also recently a report released by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) that reported a vessel had been struck 76 nautical miles northwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen where it sustained "slight damage" after being struck by an "unknown object".
A statement released by CENTCOM said that a coalition vessel immediately responded to a distress call by the Motor Tanker Wind, but added that no assistance was required.
The crew of the motor tanker were able to restore both propulsion and steering, and there were no casualties reported, according to the statement.
U.S. Central Command said, "This continued malign and reckless behavior by the Iranian-backed Houthis threatens regional stability and endangers the lives of mariners across the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden'.
Vessel Struck By "Unknown Object" Near Al Hudaydah, Yemen - The vessel that was struck is reported to be safe and is continuing onto its next port of call.
YEMEN - An incident has been reported 76 nautical miles northwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. A vessel sustained "slight damage" after being hit by an unknown object in the port quarter.
The vessel that was struck is reported to be safe and is continuing onto its next port of call. Vessels navigating the region are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity.
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Aid Begins To Flow Across Temporary Gaza Pier, US Announces $1 Billion Arms Package To Israel - Israeli Defense Minister: Operation will continue and intensify as additional forces will enter Rafah. Several tunnels in the area have been destroyed by our troops. Read Full Report | Read All Reports.
ISRAEL/GAZA - Aid has begun to flow to the Gaza Strip across the newly built and placed Joint Logistics, Over-the-Shore humanitarian aid corridor, with the first shipment crossing over the floating pier into Gaza on Friday.
The shipment is the first of around 150 anticipated truckloads per day to enter Gaza using the pier but is not intended to fully replace aid deliveries using land routes into the Strip.
“Today at approximately 9 a.m. (Gaza time), trucks carrying humanitarian assistance began moving ashore via a temporary pier in Gaza,” U.S. Central Command said in a statement, adding that no U.S. military personnel set foot on the Gazan shore.
"This is an ongoing, multinational effort to deliver additional aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza via a maritime corridor that is entirely humanitarian in nature, and will involve aid commodities donated by a number of countries and humanitarian organizations," the statement added.
Although the United Nations said they plan on transporting aid to the Strip using the pier, the organization said using land routes is the "most viable, effective and efficient".
Deputy UN spokesperson Farhan Haq said, “To stave off the horrors of famine, we must use the fastest and most obvious route to reach the people of Gaza – and for that, we need access by land now".
Full Statement By U.S. Central Command On Delivery Of Aid To Pier: Today we began delivery of aid from the temporary pier on to the beach of Gaza for further distribution to the people by our partners.
This unique logistics capability facilitates the delivery of lifesaving humanitarian aid enabling a shared service for the international community to use to serve the people of Gaza.
Today at approximately 9 a.m. (Gaza time), trucks carrying humanitarian assistance began moving ashore via a temporary pier in Gaza. No U.S. troops went ashore in Gaza.
This is an ongoing, multinational effort to deliver additional aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza via a maritime corridor that is entirely humanitarian in nature, and will involve aid commodities donated by a number of countries and humanitarian organizations."
Current Open Land Routes Into Gaza Strip: Western Erez (Just opened this week), Eastern Erez (Opened up earlier this month), Gate 96 (Israeli military crossing into central Gaza has been used for aid deliveries since March of this year), Kerem Shalom Crossing (Current military activity in Rafah affecting aid deliveries using this crossing). Read Full Report | Read All Reports.
Yemen Armed Forces Claim To Have Shot Down American MQ-9 Drone - The Yemen Armed Forces have repeatedly made claims that were later refuted by the United States.
YEMEN - The Yemen armed forces claimed to have shot down an American MQ-9 Reaper drone on Thursday while carrying out "hostile" operations in the Ma’rib Governorate. So far there has been no confirmation by the United States than an MQ-9 was shot down over Yemen.
The Yemen Armed Forces have repeatedly made claims that were later refuted by the United States, including regarding a recent attack on the USS Mason and a vessel called “Destiny”.
A statement posted by Yemen Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree (closely linked with the Houthi terrorist organization) claimed that the MQ-9 drone was targeted by a "locally-made surface-to-air missile".
Statements By The Yemeni Armed Forces: "Yemen Armed Forces: “With the help of God Almighty, the Yemeni air defenses were able to shoot down an American MQ9 aircraft yesterday evening, Thursday, while it was carrying out hostile actions in the airspace of Ma’rib Governorate. It is the fourth aircraft that was shot down during the Battle of the Promised Conquest and the Holy Jihad in support of Gaza.
The plane was targeted by a locally-made surface-to-air missile, and scenes of the downing will be distributed later, God willing. The Armed Forces confirm their full readiness at all levels on land, sea and air, and that all enemy attempts will fail, and the Armed Forces will be on the lookout for them, God willing.”
Israeli Military: Loaded Rocket Launchers Located In Rafah, Sirens Sounding In Northern Israel, IDF Targets 60 Hamas Infrastructure Locations - The launchers were ready to fire according to the IDF, and were used by the terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip to launch rockets toward Israel in recent months.
ISRAEL/GAZA - Sirens are sounding in northern Israel as loaded long-range rocket launchers used to launch rockets into Israel from the Gaza Strip were identified by the Israeli military within locations in eastern Rafah.
The launchers were ready to fire according to the IDF, and were used by the terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip to launch rockets toward Israel in recent months.
Israeli Air Force (IAF) IAF fighter jets and additional aircraft struck approximately 60 terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip over the past day, including military structures, terrorist cells, weapons storage facilities, anti-tank positions, and additional terrorist infrastructure, according to the Israeli military.
IDF: Sirens sounded in communities near the Gaza Strip, in Northern Israel, Margaliot, and in Kerem Shalom near the Gaza Strip.
Information On The Rocket Launchers Found In Rafah, Hamas Infrastructure Destroyed:
IDF: Loaded rocket launchers located in eastern Rafah; the Shaked Battalion continue operations in the area.
The soldiers of the 401st Brigade combat team, under the 162nd Division, continue precise operations in specific areas of eastern Rafah.
During the brigade-level operation, soldiers of Unit 414, operating under the 401st Brigade combat team, flew drones that located rocket launchers loaded and ready-to-fire long-range rockets into Israeli territory.
These launchers were used by the terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip to launch rockets toward Israel in recent months. The rocket launchers were destroyed by the IDF.
In another targeted raid, the soldiers located significant rocket launch infrastructure in the Rafah area and rockets ready to be launched. The launch infrastructure was used to fire rockets towards Israel in recent months and has now been destroyed.
IDF operational activities continue in the areas of Jabalya and Rafah:
Over the past day, IDF troops have expanded combat zones and intensified operational control in the area of Jabalya.
Earlier today, IAF fighter jets and additional aircraft struck a weapons storage facility and eliminated several terrorists who fired mortar shells at IDF troops. No IDF injuries were reported.
Moreover, IDF troops continue operational activities in several locations in Rafah. The troops dismantled a launch site containing long-range rocket launchers in eastern Rafah.
Furthermore, IAF fighter jets and additional aircraft struck approximately 60 terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip over the past day, including military structures, terrorist cells, weapons storage facilities, anti-tank positions, and additional terrorist infrastructure.
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Floating Pier Connected Successfully To Gaza, Trucks To Begin Entering In Upcoming Days - COGAT: The floating pier for bringing humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip was successfully connected; In the upcoming days, trucks will begin entering. Read More.
Yemeni Armed Forces Claim Attack On "Mason" And "Destiny" CENTCOM Says Missile Was Intercepted, Destiny Not Attacked - A statement by US Central Command said that although Mason was targeted, it intercepted the missile and found no evidence that Destiny was attacked.
YEMEN - On May 15th a spokesperson for the Yemeni armed forces (as well as the Houthi) claimed that an American destroyer "Mason", which is assumed to be the U.S. Navy's Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG-87), and a vessel with the name of "Destiny" were both targeted in the Red Sea, which has now received a response by U.S. Central Command that said the report is only partly true.
A statement by US Central Command said that although USS Mason was targeted, it intercepted the missile and found no evidence that Destiny was attacked at all, adding that reports that it has access to indicate that the Destiny is safe “with no issues”. Read Full Report | Read All Reports.
Israeli Military: Around 40 Hezbollah Launches From Lebanon Toward Golan Heights - Israeli Military: "Throughout the day, numerous launches were fired toward several locations in northern Israel. The IDF struck the sources of the fire".
ISRAEL/LEBANON - After sirens sounded in northern Israel, the Israeli military reported that there were around 40 launches that crossed from Lebanon toward the Golan Heights in the northeastern part of Israel.
In response to the launches, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released a statement saying that the Israeli Air Force (IAF) struck a military post where they were fired from, and also struck a Hezbollah military structure where the statement said terrorists were operating out of.
"Throughout the day, numerous launches were fired toward several locations in northern Israel. The IDF struck the sources of the fire," the IDF said.
IDF: Approximately 40 launches were identified crossing from Lebanon toward the Golan Heights, following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in northern Israel.
Several of the launches were successfully intercepted by the IDF Aerial Defense Array. No injuries were reported. The IDF struck the sources of fire.
Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in the area of Zarit, five launches were identified crossing from Lebanese territory. No injuries were reported.
In response to the launches and following the identification of their origin, IAF fighter jets struck one of the military posts from which they were fired.
Moreover, earlier today, the IDF struck a Hezbollah military structure in which terrorists were operating in the area of Ayta ash Shab, as well as an additional military structure in the area of Halta.
IDF: Throughout the day, numerous launches were fired toward several locations in northern Israel. The IDF struck the sources of the fire.
A short while ago, IAF fighter jets struck the Hezbollah launch post from which the launches toward the area of Meron were fired earlier today.
Moreover, IAF fighter jets struck earlier today a military compound belonging to Hezbollah's Radwan Forces in the area of Jabal Rezlane, as well as a Hezbollah military compound in the area of Blida in southern Lebanon.
US Anchors Temporary Pier To Gaza Beach - According to the US military, "no American military personnel physically entered Gaza during the operation".
ISRAEL/GAZA - The United States has anchored the temporary humanitarian aid pier recently constructed to the beach in Gaza, according to a statement by U.S. Central Command, which added that no American military personnel physically entered Gaza during the operation.
U.S. Central Command Statement: "Today at approximately 7:40 a.m. (Gaza time) United States Central Command personnel supporting the humanitarian mission to deliver additional humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians in need anchored a temporary pier to the beach in Gaza.
As part of this effort, no U.S. troops entered Gaza. Trucks carrying humanitarian assistance are expected to begin moving ashore in the coming days.
The United Nations will receive the aid and coordinate its distribution into Gaza."
Sirens Sounding In Northern Israel: Recent Alerts - The IDF reported that one launch was not intercepted and resulted in damage to a structure within Sderot.
ISRAEL - Sirens are sounding again in Northern Israel, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) which has reported projectile fire from Rafah, toward Kerem Shalom, UAVs flying east toward Israeli territory, as well as launches toward Israel, including the northern part of the country.
The IDF reported that one launch was not intercepted and resulted in damage to a structure within Sderot. The launch was initially reported as intercepted but later announced that it had not been successfully intercepted by Israeli forces. Recent Statements by The Israeli Military (New To Old): May 16th: (local time): Read Full Report | Read All Reports.
US Destroys 4 UAS Drones In Houthi-Controlled Areas Of Yemen - It was determined these systems presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region.
YEMEN - US forces "successfully destroyed" 4 uncrewed (unmanned) aerial systems (UAS drones) in Houthi-backed areas of Yemen on May 15th, according to U.S. Central Command.
U.S. Central Command: May 15 CENTCOM Update At approximately 9 p.m. (Sanaa time) on May 14, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed four uncrewed aerial system (UAS) in an Iranian-backed Houthi-controlled area of Yemen.
It was determined these systems presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region.
These actions are taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S., coalition, and merchant vessels. What Is A UAS? How Does It Differ From A UAV? Read More.
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Yemeni Armed Forces Claim Attack On "Mason" And "Destiny" Vessels In Red Sea - Although there hasn’t been a recent attack reported on the USS Mason, there was an attack that happened two days ago, on May 13th involving the destroyer.
YEMEN - On May 15th a spokesperson for the Yemeni armed forces (as well as the Houthi) claimed that an American destroyer "Mason", which is assumed to be the U.S. Navy's Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG-87), and a vessel with the name of "Destiny" were both targeted in the Red Sea.
Brigadier General Yahya Saree is a military spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces (SPC), which is closely related to the Houthi terrorist organization said that the Mason was attacked after it “violated the decision banning the passage of ships heading to the ports of occupied Palestine by heading to the port of Umm Al-Rashrash on April 20, using deception and camouflage by claiming that it was heading to another port”.
Although there hasn’t been a recent attack reported on the USS Mason, there was an attack that happened two days ago, on May 13th involving the destroyer which U.S. Central Command reported intercepted and successfully shot down an "inbound anti-ship ballistic missile launched by Iranian-backed Houthis from Yemen over the Red Sea". Full Statements And Report: Read Full Report | Read All Reports.
Rockets Sound In Northern Israel After Hezbollah Commander Killed In Southern Lebanon - Rocket sirens are sounding in Northern Israel after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported the killing of a commander of the Hezbollah terrorist organization in southern Lebanon overnight.
Hussain Ibrahim Mekky is said by the Israeli military to have been a "senior field commander in the Hezbollah terrorist organization on the southern front, who was responsible for the planning and execution of numerous terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians and territory since the start of the war".
The IDF went on to say, "As part of his role in the Hezbollah terrorist organization, Mekky was responsible for various acts of terrorism against the Israeli home front, and he previously served as the commander of Hezbollah's forces in the coastal region". Read Full Report | Read All Reports.
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US Destroys 2 UAS In Yemen, 1 Missile Launched By Houthi Forces Over Red Sea - YEMEN - On May 13th the United States intercepted and destroyed 2 uncrewed (unmanned) aerial systems (UAS) and 1 anti-ship ballistic missile determined to be an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region.
According to U.S. Central Command, There were no injuries or damages reported by U.S., coalition, or merchant vessels. USS Mason Engages, Destroys Inbound Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile launched By Houthis, Incident Report: Read Full Report | Read SJ Reports.
US: We Will Not Allow Iran To Obtain Nuclear Weapon, We See No Efforts By Iran To Do So - An Iranian lawmaker recently said that Iran has already obtained nuclear weapons, "but do not announce it". Iran: There Has Not Been Any Change In Nuclear Doctrine. Iranian Lawmaker Says He Believes Iran Already Has Nuclear Weapons But Does Not Announce It: US: We Will Not Allow Iran To Obtain Nuclear Weapon | Iranian Lawmaker: Iran Already Has Nuclear Weapons.
WASHINGTON - The U.S. State Department says that the United States will not allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon after the Iranian supreme leader’s senior advisor Kamal Kharrazi said that if Iran's existence is threatened Tehran would have "no choice but to produce a nuclear bomb".
Iran had also threatened to change its nuclear doctrine if Israel attacked its nuclear facilities, after which Israel targeted Iran's air defenses near one of its nuclear facilities in response to an Iranian attack on Israeli territory in April.
An Iranian lawmaker also recently said that the country has already obtained nuclear weapons, "but do not announce it".
Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State said during a department briefing that, "President Biden, Secretary Blinken will not allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon, period".
He added, "We continue to assess, though, that Iran is not currently undertaking the key activities that would be necessary to produce a testable nuclear device, and we don’t believe that the supreme leader has yet made a decision to resume the weaponization program that we judge Iran suspended or stopped at the end of 2003. But again, we will not allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon, period."
Speaking to Iran International correspondent Samira Gharaei Patel said, “We continue to assess, though, that Iran is not taking any key activities that would be necessary to produce a testable nuclear device".
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CENTCOM Commander Visits Israel, Erez Humanitarian Aid Crossing Opened For First Time - According to the Israel Defense Forces and COGAT, the ‘Western Erez’ humanitarian aid crossing was opened in northern Gaza for the first time. Read Full Report | Read All Mideast Alerts.
JERUSALEM - The Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Michael Erik Kurilla visited Israel and met with the Chief of the General Stuaff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi and several other Israeli organizations in order to discuss the situation within Gaza, the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, and security in the region.
According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and COGAT, the ‘Western Erez’ humanitarian aid crossing was opened in northern Gaza for the first time in accordance with a directive issued by the Israeli government and in coordination with the United States government.
Kurilla Visits Israel May 10-12th, Aid Crossings and Maps, Full Statements: CENTCOM Commander Visits Israel On May 10 - 12 Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command, traveled to Israel to meet with Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi and several other Israeli organizations to discuss the situation in Gaza, the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Gazan citizens, and regional security.
He also met with U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Ambassador Jack Lew, and visited U.S. Servicemembers and maritime vessels preparing to facilitate delivery of humanitarian assistance to Gazans via the sea. The visit concludes a multi-country trip to the CENTCOM area of responsibility.
Israel Defense Forces: This weekend, the Commander of CENTCOM, General Michael “Erik” Kurilla, arrived in Israel as the official guest of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi.
The commanders held an operational situational assessment and discussed operational developments including the strengthening of the coordination and cooperation between the militaries.
Israel Defense Forces: The ‘Western Erez’ humanitarian aid crossing was opened in northern Gaza today in accordance with the directive of the government of Israel and in coordination with the U.S. government. Read Full Report | Read All Mideast Alerts.
Iranian Lawmaker Says He Believes Iran Already Has Nuclear Weapons But Does Not Announce It - The IAEA announced earlier this year that Iran had obtained enough enriched uranium to make "several" nuclear bombs if Iran chose to build them. Read Full Report | Read All Reports.
TEHRAN - After Iran said it would change its nuclear doctrine if Israel attacked its nuclear facilities, an Iranian lawmaker told an Iranian news agency that the country has already obtained nuclear weapons, "but do not announce it".
This, after the IAEA had announced that Iran had obtained enough enriched uranium to make "several" nuclear bombs if Iran chose to build them.
At the end of April, Israel had carried out a limited strike on one of Iran's nuclear facilities in response to an Iranian missile and drone attack on Israel, which confirmed that Iran's ballistic missiles were capable of hitting Israeli territory.
The Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facility was "very limited" according to a U.S. official at the time, and targeted an air defense radar site protecting the Natanz nuclear facility in Central Iran.
Ahmad Bakhshayesh Ardestani Iranian news outlet Rouydad 24 on Friday, "In my opinion, we have achieved nuclear weapons, but we do not announce it. It means our policy is to possess nuclear bombs, but our declared policy is currently within the framework of the JCPOA.
The reason is that when countries want to confront others, their capabilities must be compatible, and Iran's compatibility with America and Israel means that Iran must have nuclear weapons."
Ardestani added, “In a climate where Russia has attacked Ukraine and Israel has attacked Gaza, and Iran is a staunch supporter of the Resistance Front, it is natural for the containment system to require that Iran possess nuclear bombs. However, whether Iran declares it is another matter". Iran Had Warned If Israel Dared To Strike Its Nuclear Facilities It Could Change Its Nuclear Doctrine. What Is The JCPOA And What Happened To It: Read Full Report | Read All Reports.
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US Destroys 3 UAS Over Red Sea After Houthis Launched 1 UAS Over Gulf Of Aden From Yemen - U.S. Central Command reported that there were no injuries are damages reported as a result of the attack or UAS interceptions.
YEMEN - After the Houthis launched one uncrewed aerial system (UAS) over the Gulf of Aden from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, the United States "successfully destroyed" three UAS launched by Houthi from Yemen.
U.S. Central Command reported that there were no injuries are damages reported as a result of the attack or UAS interceptions by U.S., Coalition or merchant vessels in the region at the time it occurred.
The statement by U.S. Central Command said, "It was determined that these UAS presented an imminent threat to both coalition forces and merchant vessels in the region". May 11th Update, Regional Incident Reports: Read Full Report | Read All Reports.
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Netanyahu Says Israel Will Fight Hamas Even If It Stands Alone After US Stops Weapons Shipments - Netanyahu: "If we need to stand alone, we will stand alone.I have said that if necessary – we will fight with our fingernails".
JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel will fight Hamas even if it stands alone after U.S. President Joe Biden stopped weapons shipments to the country over a planned offensive into Rafah in southern Gaza.
Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan said that the decision by the Biden Administration is "a difficult and very disappointing statement to hear from a president to whom we have been grateful since the beginning of the war".
Netanyahu dismissed the warning and said Thursday, “If we need to stand alone, we will stand alone.I have said that if necessary – we will fight with our fingernails.”
He added, "But we have much more than fingernails and with that same strength of spirit, with G-d's help, together we will win". Gallant: We Have No Choice, We Will Do Whatever Is Necessary To Defend Citizens Of Israel: Read Full Report | Read All Reports.
IDF Calls On Residents, Displaced People In Northern Gaza To Immediately Go To Shelters West Of Gaza City - The IDF issued a statement telling residents in specified locations within northern Gaza to "go immediately to the shelters in the west of Gaza City".
NORTHERN GAZA - IDF spokesman for the Arab media Avijaa Adraei has called on all residents and displaced people in the Jabalia area and the neighborhoods of Al-Salam, Al-Nour, Tal Al-Zaatar, Beit Lahia Project, Jabalia Camp, Ezbet Milin, Al-Rawda, Al-Nuzha, Al-Jarn, Al-Nahda, and Al-Zuhour to "go immediately to the shelters in the west of Gaza City".
Avijaa Adraei: "A call to all residents and displaced people in the Jabalia area and the neighborhoods of Al-Salam, Al-Nour, Tal Al-Zaatar, Beit Lahia Project, Jabalia Camp, Ezbet Milin, Al-Rawda, Al-Nuzha, Al-Jarn, Al-Nahda, and Al-Zuhour - go immediately to the shelters west of Gaza City!
You are in a dangerous combat zone. Hamas is trying to rebuild its capabilities in the region, and therefore the IDF will work with great force against the terrorist organizations in the region in which you are located, and therefore everyone who is in those areas exposes themselves and their families to danger.
It is forbidden to approach the security fence, as approaching the fence poses a danger to your life and safety.
We also call on some other neighborhoods in eastern Rafah that have witnessed Hamas terrorist activities in recent days and weeks, along with other terrorist structures, specifically in the Rafah and Shaboura camps, and the Al-Adari, Al-Jeneina, and Khirbet Al-Adas neighborhoods in blocks: 6-9, 17, 25-27, and 31 - You must go immediately to The expanded humanitarian area in Al-Mawasi." Read Full Alert | Read All Reports.
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US Completes 2 Floating Piers For Gaza Aid, Yet To Be Deployed - The Construction of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore, or JLOTS, system on the Mediterranean Sea was completed on Tuesday, according to the Pentagon.
ISRAEL/GAZA - The United States has finished construction of the two floating piers that will be used to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. The Construction of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore, or JLOTS, system on the Mediterranean Sea was completed on Tuesday, according to the Pentagon.
After Weather Delays, Construction Of The 2 Floating Piers Completed: On May 7th, the Pentagon announced during a briefing that the Construction of the Trident Pier section of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore, or JLOTS, system had been completed, adding that although completed, it had not been deployed due to the weather conditions and sea swells in the region.
The Joint Logistics Over-The-Shore capability, or JLOTS, are being established in support of humanitarian assistance efforts with USAID and other partners.
The Pentagon said on May 7th, "Right now, the two piers are floating on the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Israel near the Port of Ashdod — about 18 miles north of Gaza. Weather conditions, Singh said, prevent moving either of them to their final location".
Sabrina Singh said during the briefing, "The U.S. military has completed the offshore construction of the Trident pier section, or 'the causeway,' which is the component that will eventually be anchored to the Gaza shore".
"As I mentioned last week, construction of the floating pier section has also been completed. So as of today, the construction of the two portions of the JLOTS — the floating pier and the Trident pier — are complete and awaiting final movement offshore," she added.
"Late last week, Centcom temporarily paused moving the floating pier and Trident pier toward the vicinity of Gaza due to sea state considerations," she said, adding, "Today there are still forecasted high winds and high sea swells, which are causing unsafe conditions for the JLOTS components to be moved."
She added during that time that the cargo vessel MV Sagamore was at a Cyprus port being loaded up with humanitarian aid supplies that would be bound for Gaza after it was finished being loaded.
"The Sagamore is a cargo vessel that will use the JLOTS system and will make trips between Cyprus and the offshore floating pier as USAID and other partners collect aid from around the world," she said at the time.
She said that the Sagamore, which is a commercial ship registered in the U.S. would be loaded with humanitarian aid in Cyprus, and then travel from there to a temporary floating pier a few miles off of Gaza's coast where it would be unloaded onto trucks aboard Army-owned landing craft utility ships (LCUs) and logistic support vessels (LSVs).
After that was finished, she said that Army vessels would then travel toward Gaza and meet up with the Trident pier where trucks onboard the landing craft utility ships and logistic support vessels would drive onto the pier, and onto Gaza's shore where the supplies could then be staged for delivery within Gaza.
On May 9th, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder reiterated what was said during the May 7th briefing that, "One floating pier will be deployed several miles offshore outside Gaza, while the other, called the Trident pier, or "causeway," will be pushed onto and attached to the Gazan shore. Together they will be used to move humanitarian aid into Gaza".
The statement added, "Both of the floating piers, along with the MV Roy P. Benavidez — a large, medium-speed, roll-on, roll-off ship — are off the coast of Israel near the Port of Ashdod, about 18 miles north of Gaza. Unfavorable sea conditions prevent movement of the piers to their final location".
"In the meantime, the MV Sagamore — a commercial cargo ship — has been loaded with humanitarian aid in Cyprus and has made its way to Ashdod.
Instead of waiting for the piers to be deployed, humanitarian aid on the Sagamore will be moved to the Benavidez so that the Sagamore can go back to Cyprus to get more aid supplies."
He then said, "In this period of time that we have before the pier becomes operational, we're essentially using that time to get ahead".
"Since the Sagamore has been loaded with humanitarian assistance, by transloading that on to the Benavidez, the Benavidez is essentially in position to immediately start loading that onto the floating pier for subsequent shipment to the causeway and delivery to the shore."
The Benavidez will remain near the Gaza Strip after the humanitarian mission begins so that the Sagamore can make additional trips to Cyprus to pick up more aid to be transported to Gaza.
After the two floating piers are deployed near Gaza, "ships loaded with humanitarian aid will dock at the floating pier off the coast of Gaza and have their cargo unloaded onto trucks that are onboard Army-owned landing craft utility ships, or LCUs, and logistic support vessels, or LSVs".
After that, the Army vessels will navigate toward the Gaza Strip and meet up with the Trident Pier where trucks aboard the LCUs and LSVs will drive onto the pier, onto the Gaza shore and stage deliveries of humanitarian aid inside Gaza.
Ryder added that "Non-U.S. civilian contractors will be responsible for driving those vehicles".
"While I'm not going to provide a specific date, we expect these temporary piers to be put into position in the very near future, pending suitable security and weather conditions," he said during the May 9th briefing."
"In the meantime, the motor vessel Sagamore departed Cyprus today loaded with humanitarian aid for transloading onto the motor vessel Roy P. Benavidez, which is currently off the coast of Ashdod, to begin the process of staging humanitarian aid," he added.
"Once the floating pier and the Trident pier are in position, this will allow for the Benavidez to transload — load the aid to logistics support vessels and delivery while the motor vessel Sagamore is back in Cyprus to enable loading of additional aid."
"The United States is joining an international community-backed effort led by USAID, with support from the United Nations, the World Food Program, the Republic of Cyprus, other partner nations, and the IDF to expand the delivery of humanitarian assistance via a maritime corridor to the people of Gaza." Crawl, Walk, Run: Initially 90 Truckloads To Be Transiting Causeway Daily. Full Report, Briefings, Transcripts: Read Full Report | Read All Reports.
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US, Jordan Carry Out Humanitarian Airdrops Into Northern Gaza, CENTCOM Commander Visits Pakistan Regarding Counter-Terrorism Efforts - U.S. Air Force C-130 aircraft which dropped over 25,300 Meals Ready to Eat (MREs), and over 6,000 pounds of food from Jordanian supplies.
GAZA/PAKISTAN - The United States and Jordan carried out humanitarian aid airdrops into Northern Gaza on May 9th. From May 7th through May 9th the Commander of U.S. Central Command visited Pakistan where he engaged with Pakistani military leaders on counter-terrorism efforts.
The combined U.S. and Jordan humanitarian aid airdrops in northern Gaza on May 9th included three U.S. Air Force C-130 aircraft which dropped over 25,300 Meals Ready to Eat (MREs), and over 6,000 pounds of food from Jordanian supplies.
According to U.S. Central Command, "To date, the U.S. has dropped approximately 1,220 tons of humanitarian assistance". Full Reports On Humanitarian Aid Airdrops, CENTCOM Commander's Visit To Pakistan: Read Full Report | Read All Reports.
SOHR: Israel Shot Down Iranian Drone In Syria, Israel Carries Out "Dialed Back" Offensive On Rafah - Israeli media reported that the military carried out a “larger but dialed back” operation in eastern Rafah so as not to jeopardize future hostage deal talks with the Hamas.
SYRIA - The UK-based Syrian Observatory For Human Rights (SOHR) reported on May 8th that Israeli anti-aircraft systems shot down an Iranian drone “near Nawa City western of Daraa” and said that it’s believed to have been launched from outside of Syria and on its way toward the Golan Heights in Northern Israel.
It also reported: “Since the beginning of 2024, SOHR has documented 37 Israeli attacks on the Syrian territory: 25 airstrikes and 12 rocket attacks by ground forces. Those attacks destroyed nearly 74 targets, including weapons and ammunitions warehouses, headquarters, centres and vehicles. The Israeli attacks left 130 combatants dead and 53 others injured”.
The United States has stopped a shipment of weapons to Jerusalem as the Israeli military carries out a major, but “dialed back” offensive on the Hamas terrorist organization within Rafah in Southern Gaza.
According to a senior Biden administration official, the decision to stop weapon shipments follows talks with Israel on how it will “operate differently against Hamas there than they have elsewhere in Gaza”.
U.S. officials have said that the Administration will not support a ground offensive within Rafah, where around 1.3 million Gazan civilians fled to after evacuating northern and central parts of the Gaza Strip in response to the ongoing war by Israel on the Hamas, a terrorist group that infiltrated Israel on October 7th of last year and took civilian hostages back with them into the Gaza Strip.
Israeli media reported that the military carried out a “larger but dialed back” operation in eastern Rafah so as not to jeopardize future hostage deal talks with the Hamas terrorist organization and to give more time for negotiations with the group on releasing the remaining hostages.
Decision To Stop Weapon Shipments To Israel Executed Last Week After Israel Did Not Fully Address Concerns By Biden Administration, Reports On Operations In Rafah And Throughout Gaza: Rafah Military Operations | Weapons Shipments To Israel.
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Kerem Shalom Crossing Reopened For Humanitarian Aid Trucks After Closure - COGAT: Following the closure of Kerem Shalom crossing due to rocket fire by Hamas, the Kerem Shalom Crossing is now open for the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.
COGAT "In accordance with the government directive, this morning (May 8), the Kerem Shalom crossing was opened for the entry of humanitarian aid trucks into the Gaza Strip".
"Following the closure of Kerem Shalom crossing due to rocket fire by Hamas, the Kerem Shalom Crossing is now open for the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.
Aid trucks are already arriving at the crossing. After a thorough security inspection, they will be transferred to the Gazan side.
In parallel to the re-opening of the Kerem Shalom Crossing, the Erez Crossing is continuing to operate to facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza following security checks in Israel, as it did while the Kerem Shalom Crossing was closed due to attacks by the Hamas." Read Full Report | Read All Reports.
Houthis Launch 3 Drones, 1 Missile Over Gulf Of Aden, CENTCOM Commander Visits Egypt, Native Fury 24 Begins - A coalition vessel intercepted one drone, US Central Command intercepted the second, and the third crashed into the Gulf of Aden.
YEMEN - Iranian-backed Houthi launched 3 uncrewed (unmanned) aerial systems (UAS) and an anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) over the Gulf of Aden from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen on May 6th, 2024.
A coalition vessel intercepted one, US Central Command intercepted the second, and the third crashed into the Gulf of Aden, according to U.S. Central Command. Later on May 7th, the Houthis launched an anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) over the Gulf of Aden.
Between May 6th and May 7th the Commander of U.S. Central Command General Michael Erik Kurilla visited Egypt in order to "gain a deeper understanding of the perspectives of Egyptian military leaders on regional security and the status of humanitarian aid".
The United States repatriated 11 U.S. citizens from northeast Syria, including five minors in the largest single repatriation of U.S. citizens from northeast Syria to date.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the United Arab Emirates, and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command (USMARCENT) launched Exercise NATIVE FURY 24 (NF 24) at a Saudi Naval Port on May 5, 2024. Read Full Report | Read All Reports.
Houthis Launch 3 Drones, 1 Missile Over Gulf Of Aden, CENTCOM Commander Visits Egypt, Native Fury 24 Begins - A coalition vessel intercepted one drone, US Central Command intercepted the second, and the third crashed into the Gulf of Aden.
GAZA - The United States and Jordan carried out a combined humanitarian aid airdrop into Northern Gaza on May 7th, 2024 according to U.S. Central Command.
The combined operation included 3 U.S. Air Force C-130 aircraft that dropped over 25,000 Meals Ready to Eat (MREs), as well as 13,000 meal equivalents of Jordanian provided food.
Central Command reported that, "To date the U.S. has dropped 1,200 tons of humanitarian assistance".
COGAT also reported, "Hamas launched 4 mortars at Kerem Shalom, the main humanitarian aid crossing into Gaza," and says that it is the second time that Hamas has actively shot at Kerem Shalom.
The Pentagon has also said that the Department of Defense is resuming its work on the temporary Gaza pier, but that construction has been relocated due to weather conditions.
The pier construction has been relocated to the Israeli Port of Ashdod, about 18 miles northeast of the Gazan border. Read Full Report: | Read All Reports.
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2 Explosions Near Aden, Yemen In Close Proximity To Merchant Vessel - YEMEN - A vessel reported two explosions 82 nautical miles south of Aden, Yemen. The explosions were reported in close proximity to a merchant vessel.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that the vessel and its crew are safe, and advised ships transiting the region to do so with caution and report any suspicious activity. Read Full Report | Read All Reports.
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Israeli Military Targets Hamas In Rafah, Southern Gaza - Israeli military: "IDF forces are now attacking and operating against the targets of the terrorist organization Hamas in a targeted manner in Mizrah Rafah".
GAZA - The Israeli military has released a statement saying, "IDF forces are now attacking and operating against the targets of the terrorist organization Hamas in a targeted manner in Mizrah Rafah".
Hamas Accepts Ceasefire Agreement, No Indication Israel Has Accepted The Terms Agreed Upon - There has not yet been any word from Israel about the deal, nor any indications that the terms are in any way acceptable to Jerusalem.
ISRAEL/GAZA - The Hamas terrorist organization has accepted a ceasefire proposal arranged by both Qatari and Egyptian mediators to end the 7 month-long war between the Israel and Hamas.
A statement by the organization's leader Ismail Haniyeh said that he has notified the prime minister of Qatar, as well as the head of the Egyptian intelligence agency of the intention to accept the proposal.
There has not yet been any word from Israel about the deal, nor any indications that the terms are in any way acceptable to Jerusalem. Furthermore, the deal that the Hamas accepted was not a deal that was accepted by Israel.
This report will be added to once more information about the deal is available. Read Full Report | Read All Reports.
Israeli Military Calls On Gazans In Rafah To Go To Expanded Humanitarian Area Ahead Of Planned Offensive - IDF: Flyers were dropped calling on the residents of eastern Rafah to evacuate temporarily toward the expanded humanitarian area. Read Full Report | Read All Reports.
RAFAH - The Israeli military has called on Gazans currently located in Rafah to move to specified areas in eastern Rafah it has declared an "expanded humanitarian area" which includes Khan Younis.
A statement released by the IDF says that the expanded humanitarian area includes "field hospitals, tents, and increased amounts of food, water, medication and additional supplies".
According to a spokesperson of the Israeli military, the IDF is preparing a "limited scope operation" in Rafah where around 100,000 people are being urged to leave the evacuation area.
"Calls to temporarily move to the humanitarian area will be conveyed through flyers, SMS messages, phone calls and media broadcasts in arabic," an IDF statement said, adding, "The IDF will continue pursuing Hamas everywhere in Gaza until all the hostages that they’re holding in captivity are back home.”
Later, the IDF released a statement saying, “Flyers were dropped calling on the residents of eastern Rafah to evacuate temporarily toward the expanded humanitarian area”.
It added, “Calls to temporarily move to the humanitarian area are conveyed through flyers, SMS messages, phone calls and media broadcasts in Arabic”. Pentagon reaffirms Commitment To Unconditional Return Of Hostages, Stresses Need For Credible Evacuation Plan Ahead Of Potential Military Operation In Rafah: Read Full Report | Read All Reports.
Israel Strikes Rafah After Hamas Fired Rockets Toward Humanitarian Aid Crossing Near Hospital Killing 3 Soldiers - Although Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack near the crossing, it said that their intended target was an Israeli military base near the crossing, not the crossing itself.
RAFAH - The Hamas terrorist organization fired a barrage of rockets toward the Kerem Shalom crossing near the Emirati hospital in Rafah which facilitates the transfer of humanitarian aid to Gaza, after which Israeli airstrikes struck the southern Gazan city of Rafah killing at least 19 people.
Although Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack near the crossing, it said that their intended target was an Israeli military base near the crossing, not the crossing itself.
The Israeli military has closed the crossing off, but also confirms the crossing does not look to have been the intended target, and that there is no indication that any of the remaining open crossings into the Strip are under threat of attack. Read Full Report | Read All Reports.
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US Carries Out Airdrops Into Northern Gaza, COGAT Releases April Humanitarian Aid Report - To date the U.S. has dropped nearly 1,170 tons of humanitarian assistance.
GAZA - The United States carried out a humanitarian assistance airdrop into Northern Gaza on May 5th, 2024 in order to provide relief to the civilians in the midst of the ongoing conflict in the Strip.
During the airdrops U.S. C-130s dropped over 25,000 Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) into Northern Gaza, during which U.S. Central Command did not assess that any civilians were harmed or that there was any damage to infrastructure, but continues to monitor the situation. 7 of the aid bundles landed into the sea.
"These airdrops are part of a sustained effort, and we continue to plan follow-on aerial deliveries."
COGAT: Hamas shot mortars at the corridor for humanitarian purposes, disrupted aid from traveling from southern to northern Gaza. Full Statements, April Aid Report By Israel: Read Full Report | Read All Reports.
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Unconfirmed: Reports US Base Attacked In Omar Oil Field In Eastern Syria - Iranian state-run media IRNA and Russian state-run news agency Sputnik are reporting that seven missiles hit the U.S. base in the Omar oil field in eastern Syria on Friday night.
SYRIA - Iranian-aligned Lebanese media Al-Mayadeen, as well as Iranian state-run news agency IRNA is reporting that several explosions were heard inside of the U.S. base in the Omar oil field in the Deir Ezzur province.
IRNA and Russian state-run news agency Sputnik are reporting that seven missiles hit the U.S. base in the Omar oil field in eastern Syria on Friday night.
This report will be updated when/if the reports on the attack are confirmed.
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No Maritime Security Alerts Issued May 2-3rd, 2024 - United Kingdom Maritime Trade operations (UKMTO): No maritime security alerts during the reporting period of May 2nd to May 3rd, 2024.
MIDDLE EAST - The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has issued no maritime security alerts during the reporting period of May 2nd to May 3rd, 2024.
The last incident report posted by the U.S. Central Command was on May 2nd, 2024 when it "successfully engaged and destroyed three uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) in an Iranian-backed Houthi-controlled area of Yemen".
U.S. Central Command has also reported that it paused work on the temporary pier near Gaza yesterday due to forecasted high winds and ocean swells in the region.
Construction Of Floating Pier Near Gaza Temporarily Halted Due To Forecasted High Winds, Swells - Forecasted high winds and high sea swells caused unsafe conditions for Soldiers working on the surface of the partially constructed pier.
GAZA - Construction of the Joint Logistics Over-The-Shore floating pier in the Mediterranean Sea near Gaza was temporarily paused yesterday due to forecasted high winds and sea swells.
U.S. Central Command: Update on the Construction of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore capability in Mediterranean Sea: "Yesterday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) temporarily paused offshore assembly of the floating pier in the vicinity of Gaza due to sea state considerations." Read Full Report | Read All Alerts.
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US State Department List Of Level 4: Do Not Travel Advisories - U.S. State Department/Travel: Level 4: Do Not Travel advisories: Read Report | Read All Reports.
Israeli Foreign Ministry, COGAT On Aid To Gaza: January - May, 2024 Summary - COGAT: "We are working on a plan to strengthen the health system in the Gaza Strip along with our partners in the international community".
Israeli Foreign Ministry: “14 million pounds of food in one day (May 1). 508,815 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza since the beginning of the war”.
COGAT: “406 humanitarian aid trucks were transferred to Gaza yesterday, May 1, as well as more aid facilitated to Gaza in other routes. We will continue expanding our efforts to facilitate humanitarian aid into and across of Gaza.”
COGAT: “Just yesterday: 6,350 tons of food entered Gaza. That means close to 14 million pounds or 635,000 kilos of food in one day.”
“We are working on a plan to strengthen the health system in the Gaza Strip along with our partners in the international community. This is despite Hamas systematically abusing hospitals as terror strongholds across Gaza.
The Indonesian Hospital, which was used by Hamas as a command and control center, has now resumed treating patients.
The hospital, located in northern Gaza Strip, has an emergency and internal medicine department.” Read Full Report | Read Our News/Intel.
Israeli Military Targets Hezbollah Military Compound In Southern Lebanon - IDF: Three of the four launches by the Hezbollah terrorist organization toward Israel were intercepted.
ISRAEL/LEBANON - The Israeli military reported identifying terrorists entering a Hezbollah military compound in Ayta ash Shab in southern Lebanon and carried out strikes using fighter jets on the military compound the terrorists were operating from, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
The airstrikes were carried out after launches were identified crossing from Lebanon into Har Dov in northern Israel. Three of the four launches by the Hezbollah terrorist organization toward Israel were intercepted, according to a statement by the IDF.
"No injuries were reported. In response, the IDF struck the sources of the launches," the IDF statement read. Recent Reports Of Strikes On/From Lebanon (Including Cleanup Progress Of Iranian Surface-To-Surface Missiles): Read Full Report | Read All Reports.
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Colombian President Announces The Country Is Breaking Ties With Israel Over War In Gaza - Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Wednesday he is cutting diplomatic relations with Israel over its war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, in light of the number of civilian deaths, and called the Israeli president "genocidal".
While speaking in Bogota, Petro said, "Here in front of you, the government of change, of the president of the republic announces that tomorrow we will break diplomatic relations with the state of Israel...for having a government, for having a president who is genocidal".
Israeli Military Announces Opening Of Gaza Erez Crossing, Updates On New Pier Being Built - The Erez Crossing located in the northern part of Gaza has been closed since it was destroyed by the Hamas terrorist organization on October 7th of last year.
GAZA - Israel has announced the opening of the Erez Crossing for the transportation of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip for the first time since the crossing was destroyed by the Hamas terrorist organization on October 7th of last year.
The Erez Crossing is the only crossing into the Gaza Strip from the northern end of the Strip and has been reopened as the United States, and international aid agencies continue to pressure Israel to allow more humanitarian aid to flow into Gaza.
According to Israeli media, the crossing is used primarily to allow pedestrian traffic into and out of the Gaza Strip and has been closed since the attack on October 7th destroyed the crossing and rendered it unusable.
The Israeli military also released a statement saying that the IDF is working closely with U.S. Central Command in preparing to receive a temporary floating pier and to organize the space for receiving humanitarian aid directly in Gaza. The Erez Crossing And New Pier Being Built For Humanitarian Aid Purposes: Read Full Report | Read All Alerts.
US Engages USV, Drone From Yemen, Carries Out Humanitarian Aid Airdrops With Jordan Into Gaza - According to initial reports, a Houthi attack on the MV Cyclades resulted in no injuries and the vessel continued on its way. Read Full Alert | Read All Alerts.
YEMEN/GAZA - U.S. forces engaged and successfully destroyed one uncrewed (unmanned) surface vessel (USV) on April 29th, and one airborne unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on April 30th after Iranian-backed Houthis launched three anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBMs) and three Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from Yemen into the Red Sea toward a Malta-flagged and Greece-owned vessel.
According to initial reports, the attack on the MV Cyclades resulted in no injuries and the vessel continued on its way.
Additionally, U.S. forces successfully engaged and destroyed one Houthi-launched airborne unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on a flight path toward the USS Philippine Sea and USS Laboon in the Red Sea.
The United States and Jordan also conducted joint humanitarian aid airdrops into northern Gaza on April 30th, 2024, and included three C-130 U.S. Air Force aircraft.
The U.S. C-130s dropped over 25,000 Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) to Northern Gaza. Additionally, more than 13,000 meal equivalents of Jordanian food supplies were also delivered.
U.S. Central Command reports to date the U.S. has dropped nearly 1140 tons of humanitarian assistance into Gaza. Read Full Alert | Read All Alerts.
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