Hamas militant group has started a war that ‘Israel will win,’ defense minister says

[Tall Timbers]

I don't believe a word coming out of the mouth of any UNWRA person.
It's impossible to not know what was going on under their building.
Even the data cables of the server farm were in plain sight.
Even so, the world in general will believe it.

UNRWA was paying for the electricity for that data farm... which means that the USA was paying for most of that electricity. Hopefully Israel will be able to finish the job they've started with fewer potential lives lost as a result of the data Israel has confiscated from those tunnels.

 

[Tall Timbers]

After fierce battle, IDF rescues 2 Israeli captives from Hamas​

Two hostages kidnapped on October 7th were safely rescued from the Gaza Strip and returned to Israel early Monday morning, in a joint operation by the Israeli army, police, and Shin Bet intelligence agency.

The two rescued men were named as Norberto Louis Har, 70, and Fernando Simon Marman, 61. Both of the men are Argentinian-born residents of Kibbutz Nir Itzhak near Gaza.

“Overnight, we brought back Louis and Fernando. This was a complex rescue operation under fire based on sensitive intelligence. A professional and accurate operation,” IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said in a press conference shortly after the rescue.

HEROIC: After fierce battle, IDF rescues 2 Israeli captives from Hamas | World Israel News

Two residents of Kibbutz Nir Itzhak kidnapped on October 7th airlifted to a hospital in central Israel, reunited with their families.

worldisraelnews.com

 

[Tall Timbers]

IDF closing in on Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar​

The Israel military is closing in on Hamas chief and October 7th mastermind Yahya Sinwar and has taken control of a tunnel where the Hamas leader was hiding until recently, Israel’s Channel 13 reported Tuesday.

Sinwar, originally operating out of Hamas headquarters in northern Gaza, is believed to have relocated to Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip early in the war, taking advantage of the humanitarian corridor opened by the IDF to facilitate the safe transit of Gazan civilians from Gaza City.

The IDF, which is continuing to operate in and around Khan Yunis, recently uncovered video footage from a Hamas security camera, showing that Sinwar was present just days ago in a tunnel now under Israeli control.

In the video, Sinwar can be seen with his wife and children, Ma’ariv reported. The report also noted that the terror chief appears to be in good health and is uninjured.

IDF closing in on Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar | World Israel News

IDF confirms Sinwar was hiding just days ago in tunnel now under IDF control.

worldisraelnews.com

IDF releases video of Hamas leader in tunnel, surrounded by hostages​

Yahya Sinwar has not been seen since October 7th, he’s been hiding behind hostages, using them as human shields.

https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/1757483544568271087

 

[Kaatje]

Prison bars and barbed wire on the border between Gaza and Egypt.

The people of Gaza want to leave the hellish Hamas sandbox.
But their Arab brothers won't let them.

Egyptian journalist Ahmed Moussa, who has close ties to the el-Sisi regime, said the following to the Gazans:

"Please remain in your lands. Protect them with your blood. Stop asking us to open the border and let you leave. If you did, Israel would occupy your land. "We all sympathize with you and work around the clock to stop the genocide [sic]. But I give you a piece of advice - don't go near our border. Instead, go and fight the occupation army on your land, free it and hold on to it."

Two thoughts:
Given Moussa's ties to the regime in Cairo, this is Egypt effectively telling the Palestinians to fight on against Israel. Not just Hamas, the Palestinians as a whole.
Egypt is warning the Gazans that if they dare to cross the border, if they dare to infiltrate Egypt, their blood is on their own heads. Kind of like what Israel told them in response to Oct. 7.

Israel Today on Telegram

 

[Tall Timbers]

Israel Sets March 10 Ramadan Deadline for Hostage Release — or War in Rafah​

Israel has set a deadline of March 10 — the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan — for a hostage deal with Hamas, failing which it will proceed with plans to invade Rafah, the last stronghold of Hamas leaders on the Egyptian border in Gaza.

The announcement represents a new approach to hostage negotiations. Hamas has dug in and said it will not release hostages unless Israel ends the war and withdraws completely from Gaza — which would mean Hamas would survive and Israel would lose.

Israel has refused to make a new offer for a deal until Hamas moderates its demands. Now, it is seeking to ratchet up pressure on Hamas — while satisfying international calls for restraint — by giving Hamas a deadline attached to the Muslim religious holiday.

Israel Sets March 10 Ramadan Deadline for Hostage Release -- or War in Rafah

Israel has set a deadline of March 10 -- the start of Ramadan -- for a hostage deal with Hamas, failing which it will invade Rafah.

www.breitbart.com

I think Israel is being foolish. They shouldn't wait until 10 March for anything. They should continue without pause until the enemy is utterly destroyed.

The world is going to hate Israel no matter what they do, so do what's absolutely best for Israel, come what may... and become self sufficient in the weapons of war Israel needs to protect herself and destroy her enemies.

 

[Kaatje]

I think Israel is being foolish. They shouldn't wait until 10 March for anything. They should continue without pause until the enemy is utterly destroyed.

Israel ALWAYS tries to be the nice kid on the block....and is hated regardless (or because of it).

 

[Kaatje]

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

I congratulate the members of the Knesset from the coalition and the opposition who voted in favor of my proposal against the establishment of a Palestinian state. We achieved a huge and unprecedented majority of 99 Knesset members.

I don't remember such a huge majority on any proposal. The Knesset united today with a huge majority against the attempt to dictate to us the establishment of a Palestinian state. This dictate will harm peace and it sends a clear message to the international community.

Unilateral recognition will not bring peace closer but will further it.

The citizens of Israel and their representatives in the Knesset are more united today than before. We voted with a huge majority for a move that would endanger Israel and the achievement of peace before we achieve a complete victory against Hamas.

Amir Tsarfati on Telegram

 

[Kaatje]

99 members of Knesset this afternoon voted in favor of a motion presented by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opposing the creation of a Palestinian state.

This is an unprecedented majority in Israel's fractious parliament.

Israel Today on Telegram

 

[Margery]

99 members of Knesset this afternoon voted in favor of a motion presented by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opposing the creation of a Palestinian state.

This is an unprecedented majority in Israel's fractious parliament.

Israel Today on Telegram

A Miracle! I have never heard of such agreement in the Knesset! Praise God!

 

[Kaatje]

Prime Minister Netanyahu tonight presented to the cabinet the plan for the day after the war:

In the immediate time frame: the IDF will continue the war until its goals are achieved: the destruction of the military capabilities and governmental infrastructure of Hamas and the Islamic Jihad, the return of the abducted and the prevention of a threat from the Gaza Strip over time.

In the interim period:

On the security level - Israel will maintain operational freedom of action in the entire Gaza Strip, without a time limit, for the purpose of preventing the renewal of terrorism and thwarting threats from Gaza. The security zone established in the Gaza Strip in the territory bordering Israel will exist as long as there is a security need for it. Israel will maintain a "southern closure" on the Gaza-Egypt border in order to prevent the re-intensification of terrorist elements in the Gaza Strip. The "Southern Fence" will operate, as far as possible, in cooperation with Egypt and with the assistance of the US, and will be based on measures to prevent smuggling from Egypt both underground and above ground, including at the Rafah crossing. Israel will have security control over the entire area west of Jordan, including in the envelope of Gaza to prevent the strengthening of terrorist elements in the Palestinian Territories and the Gaza Strip and to thwart threats against Israel. There will be a complete demilitarization in the Gaza Strip of any military capacity, beyond what is required for the needs of maintaining public order. The responsibility for realizing this goal and overseeing its existence in the foreseeable future is given to Israel.

On the civil level - as much as possible, the civil administration and responsibility for public order in the Gaza Strip will be based on local officials with administrative experience. These local entities will not be identified with countries or entities that support terrorism and will not receive payment from them. A comprehensive de-radicalization program will be promoted in all religious, educational and welfare institutions in the Gaza Strip, as much as possible with the involvement and assistance of Arab countries that have experience in promoting de-radicalization in their territory. Israel will work to shut down UNRA, whose operatives were involved in the October 7 massacre, and whose schools taught terrorism and the destruction of Israel. Israel will work to end UNRA activities in the Gaza Strip and replace them with responsible international aid agencies.

The restoration of the Strip will only be possible after the demobilization is completed and the de-radicalization process begins. The rehabilitation programs will be financed and led by countries acceptable to Israel.

In the long term:

Israel outright rejects international dictates regarding a permanent settlement with the Palestinians. Such an arrangement will be reached only through direct negotiations between the parties, without preconditions.

Israel will continue to oppose the unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state. Such recognition in the wake of the October 7 massacre would give a huge reward to unprecedented terrorism and prevent any future peace settlement.

Amir on Telegram

 

[Kaatje]

Israel will continue to oppose the unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state. Such recognition in the wake of the October 7 massacre would give a huge reward to unprecedented terrorism and prevent any future peace settlement.

But will the UN, worldleaders etc. accept it? Sadly, I don't think so.
They will only clamour more for the "rights" of the "Palestinians".

 

[Kaatje]

Khaled Hassan on X:

They keep telling us to let the Palestinians have an independent, sovereign state. When we point out that it could end with an attempt to wipe Israel off the map, they tell us they'll give us "security guarantees".

What guarantees did we get when you watched as Iran took over Syria, Iraq and Lebanon, and murdered American soldiers?

Where were you when Shia terrorists and their affiliates killed tens of thousands of Syrians? Where were you when Israeli tourists were slaughtered a few weeks ago in Egypt, with photos of their bodies circulating to the cheers of millions across the Muslim world? Where are you NOW when Jews in Scotland are asked BY THE POLICE to tuck away their Star of David necklaces to avoid "provoking" the pro-Palestine mob? Even our own members of Parliament are scared for their lives. Where are your "security guarantees" for them and our spineless speaker of the house?

And, what do we do if Palestinians start amassing terrorists and rockets in this hypothetical state as they did in Gaza? What will we do with your "security guarantees"?

You want us to gamble with the lives of more than half the world's Jewry, just so a few politicians, led by an elderly man who won't stick around for long, can take a few nice photos and claim the credit for resolving the conflict. You can shove your security guarantees where the sun doesn't shine.

The antisemitic, genocidal maniacs, which include every Palestinian group/movement, will never be given a state. These are the "guarantees" we can give you.
(Personal note: his analysis is spot on, but had to clean up his foul language, Kaatje)

x.com

twitter.com

 

[Margery]

Israel will have security control over the entire area west of Jordan, including in the envelope of Gaza to prevent the strengthening of terrorist elements in the Palestinian Territories and the Gaza Strip and to thwart threats against Israel.

This bit stood out to me.

It means that Israel is dealing with the problems brewing in the area of Judea and Samaria (aka West Bank) as well as Gaza.

Which essentially means that Israel is taking back it's land as the rightful owners of that land- Gaza as well as the so called "west bank" which is really Judea and Samaria. They will set the standards for any groups wanting to act on behalf of the Arab peoples in those areas and terrorism won't be tolerated.

Nor will a 2 State "solution".

 

[Work4Peanuts]

This bit stood out to me.

It means that Israel is dealing with the problems brewing in the area of Judea and Samaria (aka West Bank) as well as Gaza.

Which essentially means that Israel is taking back it's land as the rightful owners of that land- Gaza as well as the so called "west bank" which is really Judea and Samaria. They will set the standards for any groups wanting to act on behalf of the Arab peoples in those areas and terrorism won't be tolerated.

Nor will a 2 State "solution".

Forming a country with no walls and living in safety and peace? Interesting thought, no?

 

[Tall Timbers]

Netanyahu: Once We Begin the Rafah Operation, Victory Is ‘Weeks Away’​

Netanyahu said, “I’ve set three war goals. The first is to release the hostages. The second is to destroy Hamas. And the third is to ensure that Gaza does not pose a threat to Israel in the future. And obviously, the three are intertwined. They, they’re achieved, basically by our very effective and often heroic military operation. And also by tough negotiations, we’re combining the two and I hope it- it yields a result, but understand that unless we have total victory, we can’t have peace. We can’t leave Hamas in place. We can’t leave a quarter of Hamas battalions in Rafah and say, well, that’s- that’s fine, they’ll be there. It’s like saying a quarter of ISIS will be left and with a defined territory, because you know, they will reconstitute themselves immediately. So total victory is important to achieve the war goal of destroying Hamas, releasing the hostages, and ensuring that Gaza doesn’t pose a threat. But I think also is essential for any future peaceful Middle East.”

He added, “Hamas is a terrorist organization that- once we begin the Rafah operation, the intense phase of the fighting is weeks away from completion, not months, weeks away from completion. And that is- we’ve already destroyed 18 of the 24 Hamas terrorist battalions. So we- we have– and four of them are concentrated in the Rafah. We can’t leave the last Hamas stronghold without taking care of it, obviously, we have to do it. But understand, too, that I’ve asked the army to submit to me a double plan, first to evacuate to enable the evacuation of the Palestinian civilians in Gaza, and, obviously, second, to destroy the remaining Hamas battalions. That gets us a real, real distance towards the completion of our victory, and that- we’re not going to give it up. If we have a deal, it’ll be delayed somewhat. But it’ll happen. If we don’t have a deal, we’ll do it anyway. It has to be done. Because total victory is our goal, and total victory is within reach. Not months away, weeks away once we begin the operation.”

Netanyahu: Once We Begin the Rafah Operation, Victory Is 'Weeks Away'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday on CBS's "Face the Nation" that victory in their war with Hamas was "weeks away" once the Israeli military operation began in Rafah, a Palestinian city in the southern Gaza Strip. | Clips

www.breitbart.com

Reading between the lines, I'm thinking Bibi is beginning to fold a bit under pressure and Israel really can't afford to do anything less than completely eliminate Hamas. Israel can defeat the 24 battalions, but there will surely be enough left from that to reconstitute several new battalions. Israel must eliminate that possibility by chasing down and eliminating every last rat they can get their hands on. Then if Israel isn't going to give the population the boot, Israel will need to be occupiers for the duration that Gaza is non-Jewish.

 

[Tall Timbers]

Hinting at Knesset bid, Pollard says Israel must expel Gazans, annex Gaza​

Former Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard is ready to go into politics on the ticket of the Israel’s most right-wing party, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s Otzma Yehudit party, arguing that Israel must annex the Gaza Strip for the country’s security, The Jerusalem Post reported Sunday.

Referring to the 134 Israeli hostages Hamas is still holding captive, Pollard said “Captivity is unbearable, but only a crushing victory over Hamas will bring the captives home to us. It is forbidden to agree to deals with Hamas under any circumstances,” because otherwise Israel will have “eight million ‘kidnapped.’”

Soldiers returning from Gaza have spoken out about the culpability of ordinary Gazans in the war, describing how almost every house has hidden weaponry inside, tunnel shafts, or both. They have also shown the schoolbooks they found, which all contain incitement against Jews and Israel, suggesting that much of the population of Gaza has been inculcated with hatred of the Jewish state.

Hinting at Knesset bid, Pollard says Israel must expel Gazans, annex Gaza | World Israel News

The former spy says he may run for Knesset with Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, says expulsion of Gazans is the only way to ensure security for Israel’s south.

worldisraelnews.com

I shared this because I completely agree with Pollard in the things he's saying... except for maybe the Ireland part... I don't know enough about that. I'm not sure any country would deserve the Gazans... but they must be given the boot from that land for the security of Israel.

 

[Kaatje]

Amir on Telegram:

Representatives of Hamas and Fatah will meet tomorrow in Moscow to discuss the establishment of a unified Palestinian government and the rehabilitation of Gaza.

Moscow is hosting a summit of the Hamas and Fatah movements as part of reconciliation talks between Palestinian factions. Among other things, the two sides will discuss the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip and its governance after the war.

Isn’t that crazy that a country that invaded its neighbor “to denazify it”, is hosting two jihadi Holocaust-denying and Hitler-admiring groups to discuss the future of the place from where they will plot yet once again a Nazi-inspired massacre.

 

[Margery]

Russia is siding against Israel. Yet another hint that Ezek 38 is on the near horizon.

 

[Tall Timbers]

Israel Believes Biden ‘Slow-walking’ Ammunition; We ‘Might Lose This War’​

Israel believes that the Biden Administration is “slow-walking” military aid, including urgently needed ammunition, according to a report by ABC News on Thursday, putting the success of the war against Hamas terrorists in jeopardy.

Despite the Biden administration’s denials, the delay could be a way of preventing Israel from attacking the last Hamas stronghold in the town of Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip. President Joe Biden has opposed such an attack, at least until there is a plan for evacuating Palestinian civilians.

The delay could also be a way of discouraging Israel from attacking Hezbollah in Lebanon, after the Iranian-backed terror group forced the evacuation of Israel’s northern towns by firing continuously on communities near the border in a show of solidarity with the Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

Report: Israel Believes Biden 'Slow-walking' Ammunition; We 'Might Lose This War'

Israel believes that the Biden Administration is "slow-walking" military aid, including urgently needed ammunition, according to a report.

www.breitbart.com

Praying that the USA gives Israel everything it needs and more to prosecute the war they're in the middle of and the war they're facing with Hezbollah.

 

[Anastacia]

Israel Believes Biden ‘Slow-walking’ Ammunition; We ‘Might Lose This War’​

Israel believes that the Biden Administration is “slow-walking” military aid, including urgently needed ammunition, according to a report by ABC News on Thursday, putting the success of the war against Hamas terrorists in jeopardy.

Despite the Biden administration’s denials, the delay could be a way of preventing Israel from attacking the last Hamas stronghold in the town of Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip. President Joe Biden has opposed such an attack, at least until there is a plan for evacuating Palestinian civilians.

The delay could also be a way of discouraging Israel from attacking Hezbollah in Lebanon, after the Iranian-backed terror group forced the evacuation of Israel’s northern towns by firing continuously on communities near the border in a show of solidarity with the Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

Report: Israel Believes Biden 'Slow-walking' Ammunition; We 'Might Lose This War'

Israel believes that the Biden Administration is "slow-walking" military aid, including urgently needed ammunition, according to a report.

www.breitbart.com

Praying that the USA gives Israel everything it needs and more to prosecute the war they're in the middle of and the war they're facing with Hezbollah.

I didnt realize Israel needs ammunition supplied.

Sure seems like another step toward Israel having no allies to call on, eventually seeing it is only God who will come to help!
I don't want to see Israel hurt anymore but if Biden Admin cant pressure Israel into a ceasefire, then they'll cause it. Makes me so angry to watch the world hate and blame Israel.