Rome, 26 April 2024 – The Israeli army is ready to the ground attack on Rafah, all that’s missing is the decision war cabinet. Since yesterday Israel has been amassing tanks and armored vehicles along the southern border with Gaza, at the Kerem Shalom crossing. On to the hostage deal now average Egypt who fears Palestinian “war refugees” who could enter Sinai following the assault on Rafah, and therefore is in a hurry to propose an agreement to Hamas. Meanwhile, the Americans have begun construction of the Jlots pier (Joint Logistics Over the Shore) to bring aid to Gaza and should be completed and operational by the beginning of May.
Israeli tanks ready for action
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05:02
IDF: ready to enter Rafah, awaiting the war cabinet’s decision
The ground operation in Rafah was announced on Thursday afternoon, when the Israeli army (IDF) informed the government that its forces have completed the preparations to enter the southernmost city of the Gaza Strip and that the date depends only from the war cabinet. The IDF added that the 162 brigadeso far in the north and center of the Strip, has moved closer to the southern city.
04:48
IDF: aid dock in Gaza ready at the beginning of May
According to Israeli army (IDF) sources, the artificial island o Joint Logistics Over the Shore dock American (Jlots) in Gaza should be completed and operational by the beginning of May. This is reported by Jerusalem Post. The IDF, quoted by Ynet, has announced that he will take care of security. According to Israeli officials, the temporary pier for bringing humanitarian aid to the Strip will not replace but complement land aid efforts, which currently count beyond 500 trucks per day from four land passes.
01:30
Israel-Hamas agreement: it concerns the release of 33 hostages
The current proposed agreement between Israel and Hamas provides for release of 33 hostages, including women, soldiers, adults and wounded. According to the source, the duration of the ceasefire within the agreement will depend on the number of abductees released. Meanwhile, one should arrive in Israel today Egyptian delegation with the aim of resuming contacts for an agreement on the hostages. According to a Saudi source, Egypt has presented a new proposal to Israel to freeze the Rafah operation in exchange for starting negotiations.
11.40pm
Houthis: Israeli ship MSC Darwin targeted in the Gulf of Aden
The Iranian-backed Yemeni Houthi group claimed to have targeted the ship MSC Darwin in the Gulf of Aden. This was stated by the military spokesman of the Shiite group that controls a large part of Yemen Yahya Sarea in a televised speech, as reported Al Masirah, a Houthi-owned broadcaster. According to Sarea, “an Israeli ship, the MSC Darwin was thoroughly targeted in the Gulf of Aden with naval missiles and drones.”
