It has now been 91 days since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas, and the situation continues to escalate. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced today that 136 hostages are being held by Hamas, after it was discovered that three individuals – Hanan Yablonka, Idan Shatvi, and Ilan Weiss – are in the hands of the militant group.
In a further development, the IDF stated that the General Staff is in the process of consolidating the planning of the investigation into the events that occurred on October 7. They are also selecting the heads of the investigation teams, with an IDF spokesperson stating, “When things are finalized, they will be announced to the public.”
Meanwhile, the tense situation in the region was further exacerbated when two rockets were fired from Gaza towards the city of Sderot. Fortunately, one was intercepted by the Iron Dome defense system, and the other fell in an open area, causing no casualties or damage.
The conflict continues to unfold, and the live coverage of the situation is ongoing. As tensions remain high, the international community is closely monitoring the developments of this ongoing conflict.