In a recent operation, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) successfully encircled Tel al-Sultan in Rafah, Gaza, with the objective of dismantling terror infrastructure sites and eliminating terrorists in the area. The mission aimed to reinforce control and expand the security zone in southern Gaza. During the nighttime operation, IDF troops encircled the area, neutralized several terrorists, and conducted a targeted raid on a terror infrastructure site. This site had been used as a command and control center for Hamas terrorists over the past few months. To ensure civilian safety, IDF troops facilitated the evacuation of civilians from the combat zone via organized routes. The IDF will continue to operate against terrorist organizations in Gaza to protect Israeli civil ians.
Jose Manuel Albares, Spain’s foreign minister, says on X that he met Hakan Fidan of Turkey, and that the pair discussed the continuing negotiations to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Though neither country is directly involved in ceasefire talks, both have been outspoken role in the international community over Israel’s role in the conflict and its killing of civilians.
In late July, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened that his country could intervene militarily in Israel’s war on Gaza, and in May, Spain formally recognised the State of Palestine, drawing ire and sanction from Israel.