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.
UK foreign secretary calls for ceasefire to be 'implemented in full'
A brief statement from David Lammy now.
The UK foreign secretary has just posted on social media site X: "After 491 days of agony, 3 more hostages - including Eli Sharabi who has strong UK links - have finally been released.
"They and their families have suffered an unimaginable ordeal.
"The ceasefire deal must be implemented in full, including the release of the remaining hostages."
Sharabi's wife was born in Bristol and his brother-in-law is still based in the country, where he spoke to us after seeing Eli released from captivity (see our 10.36am post).