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The head of Israel’s military intelligence has resigned following a failure to prevent Hamas’ “murderous surprise attack” on 7 October.
Major General Aharon Haliva admitted that his division “did not live up to the task we were entrusted with” and said he “carries that black day” with him forever.
“At the beginning of the war, I expressed my desire to accept responsibility and finish my duties. Now, after more than six months, and at the same time as the investigations begin, I would like to end my position,” he wrote.
“Until the end of my shift, I will do everything for the defeat of Hamas and those who want to harm us and the work for the return of the captives and the missing to their homes and land.”
It comes as Al Jazeera has reported bodies being recovered from a mass grave inside the Nasser Medical Complex in Gaza’s Khan Younis.
“In the hospital courtyard, civil defence members and paramedics have retrieved 180 bodies buried in this mass grave by the Israeli military. The bodies include elderly women, children and young men,” the outlet reported, quoting its reporter and Palestinian emergency services from Khan Younis.
Key Points
- US expected to sanction IDF unit over alleged human rights abuses
- Israel’s military intelligence chief quits over 7 October Hamas attack
- At least 180 bodies recovered from mass grave – report
- Rockets fired from Iraq towards US military base in Syria, security sources say
Here are some of the latest photos from Israel and Gaza
Below are some of the latest photos from Israel and Gaza.
War, hostages, antisemitism: A somber backdrop to this year's Passover observances
Passover is a major Jewish holiday, celebrated over seven or eight days each year, commemorating the exodus of ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt, as recounted in the Bible. To many Jews, it symbolizes freedom and the birth of a Jewish nation.
This year, for many Jews, the holiday’s mood will be somber due to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and the rise of antisemitic incidents elsewhere.
War, hostages, antisemitism: A somber backdrop to this year's Passover observances
Passover is a major Jewish holiday, celebrated over seven or eight days each year
Tom Watling22 April 2024 14:40 1713791407Can Iran win an economic war of attrition against Israel?
As the world holds its breath in the face of escalating violence in the Middle East, this conflict could come down to which country is best positioned to deal with sanctions, writes Mark Almond
Can Iran win an economic war of attrition against Israel? | Mark Almond
As the world holds its breath in the face of escalating violence in the Middle East, this conflict could come down to which country is best positioned to deal with sanctions, writes Mark Almond
Tom Watling22 April 2024 14:10 1713789607US expected to sanction IDF unit over alleged human rights abuses
A unit of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is expected to be sanctioned by the Biden administration this week after a ProPublica investigation claimed that the State Department sat for months on evidence of serious human rights abuses.
Reports of the expected move have enraged the Israeli government headed by prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and comes as US-Israel relations continue to degrade under the stress of Israel’s military onslaught in the Gaza Strip.
US expected to sanction IDF unit over alleged human rights abuses
Benjamin Netanyahu reacted with fury to reports that the Netzah Yehuda unit would be subject to US sanctions
Tom Watling22 April 2024 13:40 1713787853What Israel’s strike inside Iran tells us about Netanyahu
The conflict between Israel and Iran, fought out often in secret and through proxies, has now erupted with Israel carrying out strikes deep inside Iran six days after Tehran’s attack with more than 350 drones and missiles.
Explosions were heard near the central city of Isfahan, which has a large airbase, a major missile production complex and number of nuclear facilities.
Videos from the city showed orange flashes in the night sky, along with sounds of what appeared to be sustained bursts of anti-aircraft artillery.
What Israel’s strike inside Iran tells us about Netanyahu - Analysis
With the ratcheting of tension in an area bristling with arms, a misstep by either side may lead to the law of unintended consequences – the feared conflagration spreading across the Middle East and beyond
Tom Watling22 April 2024 13:10 1713786053Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid calls for Netanyahu’s resignation
Israel’s opposition leader Yair Lapid has called for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resign after the head of military intelligence announced he was stepping down.
Quoting Major General Aharon Haliva’s resignation letter, Mr Lapid wrote on X, formerly Twitter: “‘Along with authority comes heavy responsibility.’ The retirement of the head of Amn is justified and honorable. It would have been appropriate for Prime Minister Netanyahu to do the same.”
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Israeli military releases video of alleged strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
Israel’s military released footage on Sunday 21 April of what they say shows strikes on several targets of the militant Hezbollah group in Lebanon.
The video shows strikes on an observation post and military structures, according to claims from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Tensions between Hezbollah and the IDF have risen since Hamas and Islamic Jihad, Iranian-backed Palestinian groups, attacked Israel on 7 October 2023, sparking a devastating Israeli offensive in Gaza that has continued for more than six months.
Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed proxy in Lebanon, immediately began striking Israeli targets, opening up tit-for-tat fighting along a second front.
Tom Watling22 April 2024 12:10 1713782727Pakistan PM Sharif lauds Iran for 'strong stand' on Gaza
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has lauded Iran for taking a strong stand on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities there.
Addressing a joint press talk alongside visiting Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Islamabad, Sharif called on Muslim countries to unite and raise their voice for an end to the conflict.
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Iran’s surprisingly solemn response to Israel’s retaliatory airstrike could be seen as a hopeful sign that points to an end to the tit-for-tat escalation – or something far more foreboding, says Mary Dejevsky
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Tom Watling22 April 2024 11:30 1713780953UPD: Death toll in Gaza passes 34,000
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