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.
Zelenskyy wants action on Russian oil - and says Moscow dropped hundreds of bombs this week
Russia launched 1,260 aerial bombs and nearly 750 drones just this week, according to Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
In a post on social media, the Ukrainian president said Moscow relies on sanctions evasion, high oil prices and an "insufficient number of our long-range missiles and drones".
"We are grateful to all partners who are strengthening sanctions, but more global efforts are needed to decrease Russia's oil industry capabilities," he wrote.
"We will continue to expand the production of our missiles and drones - and we urge all partners to invest in Ukraine's defense industry, because these are investments in the protection of life."