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Dr. Amir Bohbot – Middle East Briefing On Wednesday evening, IDF and Shin Bet forces — including Golani Reconnaissance Unit, Yahalom combat engineers, and special intelligence units — launched a special operation under the command of the 3...

What happened on Wednesday in the Gaza Strip:

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Dr. Amir Bohbot – Middle East Briefing

4. Israel must remain resolute in countering any attempts by #Hezbollah to restore its terror capabilities.

2. The Iranians continue to transfer funds through sophisticated means to finance Hezbollah's terrorist activities.

3. The Lebanese government is weak, and its security apparatus is not as robust as previously thought.

If the #IDF is forced to strike in the heart of the Dahiya, it indicates several things:

1. Hezbollah is making significant efforts to rebuild its military wing in preparation for the next conflict.

especially given reports suggesting that the Trump administration intends to host him in the U.S. as part of efforts to promote projects and lift restrictions and sanctions.

and they are apparently responsible for the rocket launches from Syrian territory. Sources in the Northern Command estimated that al-Julani has no interest in provoking Israel at this time,

Sources in the Northern Command claimed this evening that during the assault on Bashar al-Assad's regime, operatives of al-Julani (Ahmad al-Shara) released prisoners from jails, including Hamas members with expertise in terrorism,

Never expected the Iran–US talks to go smoothly — delays, games, and complications were always part of the deal.
But time’s ticking, and it’s not on Israel’s side.

Still remember when the U.S. cut a deal with the Houthis and forgot about us.

Israel needs to look out for Israel.

According to a Palestinian report, engineering forces equipped with heavy mechanical equipment are demolishing the rear wall of the European Hospital in the town of Al-Fukhari, east of Khan Yunis.

According to sources in the Southern Command, most of the city of Khan Yunis has been emptied of civilians, who have moved to shelter areas in Al-Mawasi (tent camps) and the coastal area (where tent camps have also been established).

The ground maneuver is advancing into the heart of Khan Yunis. Tonight, the Air Force carried out a series of strikes against targets in Khan Yunis. #IDF forces advanced to additional strategic points in the area.

as well as existing gaps and feedback from reservists who are seeking clarity regarding the maneuver’s stages.

#IDF Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, visited the #Gaza Strip today. He met with commanders, including brigade, battalion, and company commanders. He heard from them about the progress of the ground maneuver, its complexity and achievements —

And where are all those who opposed a strike more than a decade ago, under much better conditions? Explain to the public what you meant back then...

No question about it. Either a complete dismantling of the Iranian nuclear project (which I’m skeptical about) or a strike on the nuclear project. Such military capability under an Ayatollah regime is an existential threat. It must be destroyed.

ההחלטה ששינתה את כללי המשחק: כך עצר הלייזר את הכטב"מים של חיזבאללה - וואלה חדשות בריאיון לוואלה חושף רס"ן ג', ראש תחום הלייזר של חיל האוויר את הדרך שעשתה המערכת - מתכנון ראשוני ועד ליירוטים מוצלחים בזמן אמת. כך הפכה ישראל לחלוצה עולמית ביירוט כטב"מים בלייזר

He noted that while the laser system doesn’t provide complete, hermetic protection, it is an important component of Israel’s multi-layered aerial defense strategy.
Full article (in Hebrew): Walla News:
news.walla.co.il/item/3753856...

ההחלטה ששינתה את כללי המשחק: כך עצר הלייזר את הכטב"מים של חיזבאללה - וואלה חדשות בריאיון לוואלה חושף רס"ן ג', ראש תחום הלייזר של חיל האוויר את הדרך שעשתה המערכת - מתכנון ראשוני ועד ליירוטים מוצלחים בזמן אמת. כך הפכה ישראל לחלוצה עולמית ביירוט כטב"מים בלייזר

Major G. emphasized the cooperation with Rafael (the defense contractor) and the crucial role of reservists in operating the system under battle conditions.

ההחלטה ששינתה את כללי המשחק: כך עצר הלייזר את הכטב"מים של חיזבאללה - וואלה חדשות בריאיון לוואלה חושף רס"ן ג', ראש תחום הלייזר של חיל האוויר את הדרך שעשתה המערכת - מתכנון ראשוני ועד ליירוטים מוצלחים בזמן אמת. כך הפכה ישראל לחלוצה עולמית ביירוט כטב"מים בלייזר

Major G., head of the laser division in the Air Force, describes how the system rapidly progressed from an experimental project to an operational tool during active combat. Despite still being in development, the system managed to intercept aerial threats in real time.

ההחלטה ששינתה את כללי המשחק: כך עצר הלייזר את הכטב"מים של חיזבאללה - וואלה חדשות בריאיון לוואלה חושף רס"ן ג', ראש תחום הלייזר של חיל האוויר את הדרך שעשתה המערכת - מתכנון ראשוני ועד ליירוטים מוצלחים בזמן אמת. כך הפכה ישראל לחלוצה עולמית ביירוט כטב"מים בלייזר

Israeli Air Force Successfully Uses "Iron Beam" Laser System to Intercept Hezbollah Drones
The article by Amir Bohbot on Walla News discusses the successful use of the Israeli Air Force’s laser defense system, “Iron Beam,” in intercepting Hezbollah UAVs during the Iron Swords War.

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According to a senior officer, each humanitarian aid distribution center in the #Gaza Strip will deliver food packages daily to 11,000 families.

How does the population relocation system work in the Gaza Strip? Each district has a number. The IDF sends a separate message to each district via mobile phone, instructing residents to move to a shelter area.

The #IDF continues to be surprised by the extent of the tunnel network in the Gaza Strip. The amount of money that has flowed into #Gaza through various channels, how deeply #Hamas is embedded within the population, and the level of fanaticism among the militants.

As of now, the IDF controls more than 30% of the territory in the Gaza Strip.

These days, it’s collecting taxes from merchants and bakeries, for example.

Overall, what’s being discussed? That each family will receive a food box meant to last five days. The goal is to break the public’s dependency on Hamas—and more than that, Hamas won’t be able to tax the food, since it can’t impose taxes on individual citizens.

No one really knows when the humanitarian centers (a total of four) in the Gaza Strip will begin operating. In the meantime, I’m hearing more criticism than optimism about whether this will lead to real change.