Thursday, October 12, 2023

Headlines/Updates From Israel

Sirens blare in south as Hamas falsely claims its Saturday assault only targeted IDF

The Times of Israel is liveblogging Thursday’s events



Syria’s two main airports out of service after Israel strikes — state media

Israeli strikes have knocked Syria’s two main airports out of service, Syrian state media says.

The “simultaneous” strikes on the Aleppo and Damascus airports “damaged landing strips in the two airports, putting them out of service,” state media says, citing a military source.


Egypt urges Israel to stop bombing Rafah crossing to allow aid delivery

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry urges Israel to stop attacking the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt so that it can be reopened, Channel 12 reports.

The crossing has been closed since it was hit by IAF airstrikes on Tuesday afternoon, after Israel declared that no food or fuel would be allowed into the Strip in an effort to implement a complete blockade to isolate Hamas. The IAF said it bombed the crossing as it was targeting an underground smuggling tunnel.




Rocket alerts blare again in Ashkelon area

Rocket sirens sound once more in Ashkelon and surrounding communities, sending residents to shelters again.

There are no immediate reports of impacts or interceptions.

IDF says sirens in north caused by Iron Dome launch; unclear if rockets were fired at Israel


‘No conditions’ on use of US military support to Israel — Defense Secretary Austin


IDF says it’s bombed 3,600 terror targets in Gaza so far


Patriot air defense missile is launched in north; no immediate comment from IDF


Hamas ministry says 1,417 killed, 6,268 injured in Gaza strikes




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