On Sunday (5th May), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu-led Israeli government authorised the shutdown of Al Jazeera News Networks’ operations in the Jewish nation-state
Israel had decided to carry out a retaliatory attack on Tehran, however it was cancelled after a phone call between US President Joe Biden and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu
Qatari-funded Al Jazeera is accused of publishing pro-Hamas reports. PM Netanyahu said the channel harmed Israeli security and actively participated in 7th Oct massacre.
Biden expressed frustration over his inability to persuade Israel to change its military tactics in the Gaza Strip. During a private conversation, Biden reportedly called Netanyahu an 'as***ole'
IDF reported that at around 16.00 hours, a Hamas RPG struck a tank and a nearby structure where IDF soldiers were present. IDF added that Rescue operations are still ongoing in the area after a 2-story building collapsed.
Netanyahu further asserted that the country, under his leadership, will not stop until an absolute victory is secured in its war against Hamas terrorists.
As heavy fighting continues in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, with the war entering its 66th day and Israeli forces being relentess in their pursuit of attacking Hamas, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on the terror group to 'surrender now' and warned that 'it is the beginning of the end of Hamas'.
Some media reports from Israel say that the pause will see the release of about 12-13 hostages each day, totaling about 50 hostages. The Israeli government has stated that the release of every additional 10 hostages will earn Hamas another day of 'pause' in the war.