After the Chief of Staff of the IDF gave approval for the court's orders concerning the inclusion of female recruits in the military's most elite and combative units, IDF spokesman Brigadier General Daniel Hagari clarified that the IDF would continue to scrutinize these decisions in a measured manner, adhering to clear criteria of competence.
In a recent private gathering held at the Hyatt Grand Central Hotel in New York, Palestinian Authority Chairman, Mahmoud Abbas, also known as "Abu Mazen", voiced his frustration with the European Union (EU). This candid expression of discontent contrasts with his more diplomatic stance in public western forums. The revelations come from a report by Jacob Magid of the "Times of Israel."
An attempted terrorist attack occurred in the early hours of Monday morning near the Mazmoriya checkpoint, situated close to the Har Huma neighborhood in Jerusalem. The Israel Police promptly responded to the incident, stating that "a short while ago, an armed terrorist arrived at the Mazmoriya Crossing in the southern part of Jerusalem, brandishing a knife. Suspicions were raised by the security forces stationed at the checkpoint, leading them to request an inspection. It was at this juncture that the terrorist brandished the knife, prompting a swift response in the form of a gunshot, which successfully neutralized the threat. Police units from the Jerusalem District have since arrived at the scene, and the injured terrorist is currently receiving medical attention."
In a significant development, 96 Palestinian academics, artists, and public figures recently issued an open letter denouncing the controversial remarks made by Palestinian Authority Chairman Abu Mazen. The statement, which has garnered widespread attention, expressed strong disapproval of his comments and emphasized the need to reject any attempts to diminish or justify antisemitism, Nazi crimes against humanity, or rewrite the history of the Holocaust.
In a significant development, Palestinian sources disclosed on Monday night that the Palestinian Authority (PA) had received armored vehicles and American weapons from the United States. This transfer was facilitated through the mediation of Jordan and had the approval of the Israeli government. The primary purpose behind this move was to bolster the capabilities of the Palestinian security services in their ongoing battle against the proliferation of illegal terrorist cells in the northern region of Samaria.