In the town of Nuseirat in central Gaza, where the hostages were rescued, residents reported intense Israeli bombardments.
Here’s what we’re covering:
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The freed hostages were transferred to a hospital in Israel.
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Hospital officials say more than 200 people were killed in central Gaza.
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U.S. intelligence helped Israel rescue four hostages in Gaza.
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Who are the four hostages rescued by the Israeli military in Gaza?
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For many Israelis, the rescue was a reason to celebrate after a grim stretch.
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The last functioning hospitals in Gaza may soon be out of service, the health ministry warns…..
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A CIA assessment circulated among US officials this week concluded that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu likely judges he can get away without defining a post-war plan — even as the Biden administration has launched a full-court press to pressure him to bring an end to the conflict in Gaza.
Netanyahu “probably believes he can maintain support from his security chiefs and prevent defections” from the right wing of his coalition by discussing the future of Gaza in “vague terms,” the June 3 report, reviewed by CNN, reads.
The assessment — which has not been previously reported — represents one of the most up to date intelligence assessments about Netanyahu’s mindset that has been circulated among senior US officials, according to a source familiar with internal reporting.
It comes amid a clear shift in how the Biden administration views Israel: less as a trusted partner and more as an unpredictable foreign government to be analyzed and understood.
The CIA declined to comment when asked about CNN’s reporting.
The assessment highlights how the Israeli leader is defying pressure from members of his own government and the Biden administration to define an “end state” for Gaza and warns what Netanyahu has said publicly is likely true: that he will only engage seriously on post-war issues after meeting “what he sees as key security benchmarks, which may take months.”
According to the assessment, those benchmarks include completing “major military operations” — something analysts have said is deliberately vague — as well as eliminating Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif….
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Netanyahu faces a domestic reckoning over the military and intelligence failures that led to Hamas’ devastating attack on southern Israel on October 7. He also faces deep divisions inside his own government. Even amid stiff pressure from Biden to wrap up the war, he faces equally strident pressure from rightwing officials in his fragile governing coalition to continue fighting.
The CIA assessment highlights that, within Israel, there is no consensus on the postwar plan for Gaza, indicating each cabinet minister’s ranging views on postwar governance, security and reconstruction….
Hostage rescue response in Israel…
On television, anchors cried during their breaking news alerts, as did Israeli President Isaac Herzog during his call to Noa Argamani, one of the best known of more than 250 hostages taken to Gaza during the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7.
“Noa, I am so excited to hear your voice — it just brings tears to my eyes,” Herzog said to the 26 year-old, who had been captured on video screaming “Don’t kill me!” as she was carried into Gaza on the back of a motorcycle…..
Mazel Tov, IDF. Keep at it.
Glad the hostages are safe. Can’t be happy that dozens of Palestinian civilians were also killed.
It’s time for a cease fire and it’s time for Bibi to go.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/06/09/world/israel-gaza-war-hamas?smid=url-share#the-audacious-operation-did-little-to-resolve-the-many-challenges-facing-israels-government
Successful Mission………
Collateral Damage and Casualties unacceptable….
Something to think about……
There probably was no love lost by those in Gaza with the Israeli’s cancelling Hamas’s ticket……
Reports are they were brutal in their control over Gaza…..
But?
Thousands of those living in tents will remember ALL they have lost in family and homes….
Some of those WILL be radicalized against those who put them thru their misery…..
Finally?
5 years from now Gaza WILL BE RESTORED and Rebuilt stronger and and more prosperous and tighter with other Middle East countries….
That will be another worry for Israel……
Bet on it…….
Anyone who would “ bet” on some future event based on your prediction?
Is a damn IDIOT!
I can count on you for the odds Jack….