Under the radar: New Hamas rocket smuggling method via the sea
Smugglers exploit the Mediterranean’s northward longshore currents, which naturally pull buoyant or semi-submerged containers from the Egyptian coast toward Gaza’s shores.
Smugglers exploit the Mediterranean’s northward longshore currents, which naturally pull buoyant or semi-submerged containers from the Egyptian coast toward Gaza’s shores.
Israel fears a repeat of the October 7th massacre of its citizens. By Hezy Laing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s reported decision to conquer the Gaza
Two military bases and a north-south buffer strip have joined the Netzarim and Philadelphi roads over the last several months.
‘Their four battalions have been destroyed, and we have completed operational control over the entire urban area.’
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant voted against the measure, and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir abstained from voting.
In early August, the IDF discovered a 10-foot-high tunnel used by Hamas to smuggle terror-related items.
Mossad director David Barnea and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant considered that the IDF could temporarily withdraw from the Philadelphi corridor in phase one of the hostage deal.
