23:49: President Obama said that the captured Israeli soldier must be ‘unconditionally released as soon as possible’; reiterates Israel’s right to defend itself.
23:40: Gaza media reports that the hospital in Rafah has been evacuated due to heavy bombardment in the area.
23:21: The IDF has struck dozens of terror targets in the past few hours. large explosions are being reported across Gaza.
20:09: Red alerts ringing in the Eshkol Regional Council and surrounding areas.
19:43: Haaretz reports that the IDF has attacked 50 targets in Gaza since Friday morning’s attack.
19:37: Red alerts ringing in Eshkol Regional Council.
19:16: UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is demanding the immediate release of captured Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin. “The secretary-general demands the immediate and unconditional release of the captured soldier,” his spokesman said in a statement.
19:07: The EU released the following statement – but made no mention of the captured IDF Soldier:
“We deeply regret that the announced 72-hour humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip has already been breached. It is paramount that all parties comply with the terms of the truce, and we call on all parties to uphold the commitments made earlier with a view to achieving a durable ceasefire to end the current tragic situation.”
18:54: By Unanimous Consent, the Senate today passed $225M Iron Dome funding for Israel.
18:50: Kerry calls for immediate, unconditional release of captured IDF soldier
18:30: Hamas says willing to renew humanitarian ceasefire.
18:22: John Kerry has officially condemned the Hamas breach of the ceasefire. More to be published soon.
17:57: Gaza reporting IDF forces are moving into Rafiach in large numbers and appear to be dividing the city. There is no Israeli confirmation.
17:54: B”H no fatalities or injuries are being reported in the last round of rocket fire to Netivot, the S’dot Negev and Eshkol Regional Councils.
17:50: Mr. Goldin, the father of captive IDF office Lt. Hadar Goldin announced “We trust in the IDF and are aware the IDF will do everything possible to bring Hadar back safe and sound”.
Mr. Goldin asked that people refrain from disturbing the family and the neighborhood during Shabbos.
17:49: The Security Cabinet meeting has been pushed to 18:30.
17:48: Thousands of PA (Palestinian Authority) residents are taking part in protests in the Hebron, Tulkarem and Shechem areas.
17:45: Mr. Benny Ben-Muvchar, a leader of Golan Heights communities told Channel 2 News area residents are speaking more often of hearing noises during the night and they are fearful tunnels are being dug under Golan Heights communities.
He explains that military officials report “it is most difficult to drill through the rock hard ground in that area”.
Mr. Ben-Muvchar calls on officials to come to the area with experts after the warfare ends and Gaza and decide what can and must be done.
17:43: Sirens in the Ashkelon district and Kibbutz Kerem Shalom.
17:27: Cleared for release – the names of the two soldiers killed in Rafiach Friday morning.
1. Major Benaya Sarel HY”D, 26, of Kiryat Arba (Sayeret Givati)
2. First Sgt. Liel Gidoni HY”D, 20, of Yerushalayim (Sayeret Givati)
The two were killed when the Hamas suicide bomber blew himself up near them during the ceasefire. At least two soldiers sustained serious injuries. They were flown to the trauma unit of Soroka Hospital. Lt. Hadar Goldin was taken captive.
17:14: Three mortar shells landed outside communities in the Eshkol Regional Council.
17:08: The two soldiers killed today HY”D and the others seriously wounded were the result of the Hamas suicide bomber who blew himself up near the Givati force during the ceasefire, at 09:30, about 90 minutes into the ceasefire. This precipitated the events permitting terrorists to take Lt. Goldin captive via a terror tunnel in Rafiach.
- Channel 2 News Senior correspondent on Arab Affairs Ehud Ya’ari reports Hamas now denies it is holding the officer.
- Islamic jihad leaders have announced they will be releasing a statement at 19:00.
17:03: Lt. Hadar ben Chedva Leah Goldin, the soldier from Sayeret Givati who fell into Hamas captivity during a ceasefire, has dual Israeli-British citizenship.
16:32: PA reports one dead and others wounded in violent riots in the Tulkarem area of Shomron. B’chasdei Hashem there are no reports of wounded among IDF troops.
16:31: Lt. Goldin is among the many officers serving in the IDF who was a talmid at Yeshivat Bnei David IDF Prepatory Yeshiva prior to entering into his military service.
16:29: Following are the names of all five of the IDF soldiers and officers who fell in the line of duty HY”D on Thursday evening, 4 Menachem Av.
1. Staff-Sgt. Daniel Marash, 22, of Rishon L’Tzion (reserves/Armored Corps)
2. Captain Omri Tal, 22, of Yahud (Armored Corps)
3. Sgt. First Class Shai Kushnir, 20, from Kiryat Mitzkin (Armored Corps)
4. Sgt. First Class Noam Rosenthal, 20, of Metar (Armored Corps)
5. Captain Liran Adir (Edri), 31, of Azuz
16:01: Former Mossad Intelligence Agency Director Danny Yatom: We have a record of those willing to accept ceasefire. We have paid a high price.
- Rocket fire towards Kerem Shalom
15:50: The White House is calling on Hamas to release the captive Israeli officer.
15:47: PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) announces a delegation will travel to Cairo on Saturday despite the events taking place to advance ceasefire talks.
- PM Netanyahu made it clear to Secretary Kerry; the time for talk and negotiations has passed and Israel is going to do what needs to be done to return the soldier.
15:45: Deputy Foreign Minister Tzachi Hanegbi: One cannot achieve a decisive victory against Islamic fundamentalism and expect a willingness to speak and negotiate. The IDF will have to do what is necessary, for as long as it takes, months or longer, and if need be, areas of Gaza must be turned into dust.
15:43: PM Netanyahu to Secretary Kerry: Hamas will bear the consequences of the severe violation of the ceasefire. We will do whatever is necessary to protect ourselves.
15:40: King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia: The world remains silent amid the ongoing Israeli slaughter.
15:38: Former National Security Advisor Giora Eiland: This event has turned the tables. We are escalating the operation.
15:35: Tefilos are requested on behalf of the ongoing IDF operation, the wounded soldiers and captive soldier 2nd.-Lt. Hadar ben Chedva Leah Goldin.
15:34: US Secretary of State John Kerry has spoken with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu following the collapse of the ceasefire.
15:32: The White House calls the abduction of Lt. Goldin “A barbaric violation of the ceasefire”.
- The security cabinet will convene in the Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv at 17:30.
15:15: Now cleared for released: Two soldiers killed in today’s fighting HYD. The soldiers fell in battle in Rafiach during the morning hours.
14:53: The abducted soldier is identified by the IDF as Givati Brigade 2nd-Lt. Hadar [ben Chedva Leah] Goldin, 23, of Kfar Sava.
14:41: Dozens of Arabs, some masked, are pelting police with rocks at Rockefeller Junction in Jerusalem following the end of Islamic prayers on Har Habayis.
14:39: As this ‘incident’ is taking place, all talk of ceasefire and long term ramifications of the warfare are forgotten as clearly military and governmental leaders are focused on the return of the soldier.
In Rafiach, Gazans report continued Israeli attacks and a constant flow of IDF soldiers. Channel 10 reports all of Rafiach is surrounded by the IDF.
14:37: It should be pointed out that one major difference between this kidnapping and the abduction of Gilad Shalit. In the case of the latter the IDF was not in Gaza but in Israel at Kerem Shalom. In this case, troops were in the area and the response was immediate.
14:36: The condition of the kidnapped soldier is unknown. His family is being briefed of events.
14:34: An Israeli source quoted by Walla News says “The response to the kidnapping of the soldier will be crushing”.
14:28: The unrelenting IDF bombardment of the Rafiach area continues as troops continue to stream to that area.
14:25: IDF troops are moving towards the Rafiach area for what appears will be a major operation to locate the missing IDF soldier.
14:07: Two IDF soldiers have arrived at Soroka Medical Center by chopper during the past hour, both listed in serious condition.
14:06: UN Emissary Serry urged the side to reaffirm their commitment to the ceasefire.
14:02: Senior Hamas official Moussa Abu Marzouk confirms from Cairo a kidnapped soldier is in Hamas custody, explaining event took place around 7AM, before ceasefire.
IDF officials report a Hamas suicide bomber emerged from a tunnel near Rafiach and blew himself up near the soldiers, setting the scene to permit grabbing an IDF soldier.
14:00: Rockets from earlier attacks landed in open areas without leading to fatalities or injuries.
13:59: Sirens now sounding in Nitzan, Nitzanim, Kfar Silver and surrounding areas in the Ashkelon district.
13:58: Sirens in Avim, Gavim, Sderot, Sapir College and the surrounding communities.
13:57: MK Eli Yishai calls for immediately cutting off all humanitarian aid, water and electricity to Gaza until the soldier is returned alive and well.
13:55: Sirens in the Ashkelon industrial area and Kibbutz Zikim.
13:48: IDF fears a soldier was taken hostage by Hamas chas v’sholom.
13:12: A mortar shell fired from Syria landed in the Golan Heights. B”H no fatalities or injuries are being reported.
13:12: A mortar shell fired from Syria landed in the Golan Heights. B”H no fatalities or injuries are being reported.
12:16: Israel has informed the United Nations that as a result of the Hamas violations, the 72-hour ceasefire has ended.
11:42: As of about 20 minutes ago, 23 rockets were fired at Israel of which 15 landed in Israel while the others landed in Gaza. Seven rockets were intercepted by the Iron Dome
11:27: Gaza reports 10 dead and over 50 injured in the ongoing IDF attacks against terrorists in Khan Yunis.
10:52: Sirens sounding once again in Kerem Shalom.
10:47: Short lived ceasefire. Heavy exchanges of gunfire between the IDF and Hamas in Gaza. Gaza sources report four dead and numerous wounded in Khan Yunis.
10:33: The names of four of the soldiers killed in the Thursday evening mortar attack: [UPDATED]
- Staff-Sgt. Daniel Marash, 22, of Rishon L’Tzion (reserves). The levaya will take place today, erev Shabbos, at 15:30 in the Holon Military Cemetery.
- Captain Omri Tal, 22, of Yahud
- Sgt. First Class Shai Kushnir, 20, from Kiryat Mitzkin. The levaya will take place today, erev Shabbos, at 14:00 in the Kiryat Ata Military Cemetery.
- Sgt. First Class Noam Rosenthal, 20, of Metar (Armored Corps). The levaya will take place today, erev Shabbos, at 13:00 in the Metar Military Cemetery.
יהי זכרום ברוך
10:30: Gaza reports four dead and additional wounded from IAF and artillery fire in the Rafiach area.
10:17: The rocket fired at Kerem Shalom landed in Gaza.
10:06: Sirens sounding in Kerem Shalom.
09:15: Police in Jerusalem’s Old City are on high alert. Restrictions set into place for male Muslim worshipers. Only men 50 or over with Israeli ID will be permitted. There are no restrictions for women.
09:13: Gaza reports IDF artillery fired against a building in Central Gaza a short time ago, after the ceasefire. The report adds there are two injures.
08:04: The 72-hour ceasefire has begun.
- 135 IDF soldiers remain hospitalized, with 16 listed as serious and 35 moderate. The remainder is listed in light condition.
- Gaza reports 16 dead during the night from IDF attacks.
- A ‘Day of Rage’ is being observed in many PA (Palestinian Authority) areas today.
- Police remain on high alert, with an emphasis on Jerusalem’s Old City and Har Habayis.
07:55: Sirens in the Ashkelon Coast and Gaza border communities.
07:12: IDF artillery over the past two hours continues to pound Gaza terror targets.
07:01: A rocket exploded in an open area in the Merchavim Regional Council district.
07:00: IDF Spokesman: 102 rockets were fired at Israel on Thursday, of which 17 were intercepted by the Iron Dome. Since the beginning of Operation Protective Edge, the IDF struck 4,370 terrorist targets.
06:54: During the 72-hour humanitarian ceasefire that is set to begin this morning at 08:00, IDF forces will continue to destroy terror tunnels. In addition, officials report soldiers will respond to any and all attacks against them.
06:53: Sirens sounding in the Ashkelon and Beersheva districts.
06:47: Sirens sounding in Nachal Ohz and Alumim.
06:41: Gaza reports six dead in an IAF attack in Khan Yunis.
06:38: Nineteen IDF soldiers have been wounded in Gaza fighting in the past 24 hours.
05:03: Five soldiers were R”L killed on Thursday evening by a mortar shell near the Gaza Strip.
01:02: Red alerts are ringing in Central Israel – including Ben Gurion Airport, Rishon Letziyon, Yavneh and many other areas..
00:50: Read the joint statement by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and United States Secretary of State John Kerry. Click HERE.
00:37: U.S. State Department says a 72-hour humanitarian ceasefire will start in Gaza tomorrow (Friday) morning at 8:00AM.
00:30: Red alerts now in Yad Mordechai, Zikim, Nativ Asara.
00:08: According to the IDF, around 90 rockets were launched at Israel on Thursday. 73 hit the ground, 17 were intercepted by the Iron Dome. There were rockets that landed in Gaza as well. that number was unconfirmed.
UPDATE: 12:00AM IL: With the clock striking midnight on Thursday evening / Friday morning, Israel has now entered “Day 25 of Operation Protective Edge”. Stay with YWN as we continue our non-stop 24 hour news coverage – updated just seconds after an event occurs.
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27 Responses
Great! So they can now restock, re-arm, reorganize! Voss tut men nisht faar der Araaber?
Yaapchik,
either that or violate it 10 minutes after it goes into affect by shooting at the soldiers chas”v
I just don’t understand why Israel risks its security with these clearly pointless cease fires. Hamas has no other intent than their stated obliteration of Israel. We should get the job done at all costs & with haste.
– David
WHY IS NATANYAHU AGREEING TO THIS???? BY THIS TACTIC HAMAS IS RESTING AND PREPARING FOR THE NEXT SHIFT!!!!!!! WE HAVE ALREADY LOST ALMOST 60 SOLDIERS R”L AND THIS IS RESULT OF THE CONSTANT SLOWDOWNS CAUSED BY THESE SO-CALLED “CEASEFIRES” WHICH ARE NOTHING MORE THAN TIME FOR ENEMY TO REGROUP!!!!! TIME FOR ISRAEL TO COMPLETELY OBLITERATE HAMAS AND COMPLETELY DESTROY THEIR INFRASTRUCTURE OF TUNNELS AND WEAPONRY!!!!!
I didn’t see anyone pushing for a ceasefire with the taliban in Afghanistan or with Sadam Hussein or why one who came after him… This is sheer and utter madness. Israel is crazy for accepting this.
Or with*
So women aren’t terrorists? Where are their brains?
Business as usual. Who’d have thought differently? Will the US and UN finally realize that the Gazan pere adam beasts don’t have more than 72 minutes of adam, humanity part of them and their main characteristics are like beasts and therefore don’t need more than 72 minutes to bury their beasts?
Now let’s see how Moon and Kerry will once again blame Israel for breaking the ceasefire and accuse Israel for innocent beasts being killed.
If Netanyahu would go after their big-wig leadership as Yocheved did in one of the Chanukah stories this would end just the same! They’re doomed without their leaders. This would be over if Mashaal , Nasrallah and their ilk were eliminated.
Eli Yishai has a great idea, either his ideaor killing off one terrorist per 10 minutes until he’s returned
it would be madness to broker a prisoner exchange
This suicide bomber is another innocent civilian, huh? These beasts should not even be compared to animals who are on a higher level than Arabs. Which animal uses their offspring as shields? And which animals kills himself like Arabs?
How dare the UN request another ceasefire from Israel. Every time Israel shows weakness and agrees to these stupid ceasefires, soldiers are killed r”l. Now because of the ceasefire, a soldier was captured H”y.
“23 rockets were fired at Israel of which 15 landed in Israel while the others landed in Gaza.”
How many innocent pere adam were killed? Kerry and Moony are probably sending them some iron domes.
Ty monkey boon and baal keri for all your HELP in arranging these meaningful ceasefires now get out of the way fir once and stop defending your animal hanas buddies and let us do the job without ebdangering jews to satisfy your jew hatred
I thought the IDF asked not to publish the name of the soldier because Hamas will use it for psychological warfare against him. I hope there was permission given for the publication of the name.
The kidnapped soldier’s name for tefillot is:
Hadar ben Chedva Leah
Please remove the ice cream ad and put somewhere else. It just doesn’t belong under the terrible news that we are reading. Thanks for the great coverage
The response is going to be crushing. Im sure about this the response will be give them 1000 jailed terroists lift the blockade feee the airspace in return for alive soldier that will be dead r’h when we get him back. The result of the cease fire and the Ofama nation should restraint. Its okay just pray for peace stand around twiddling our thumbs waiting fire anther attack. I don’t think I have this sick in all my life. The whole world is fooled by this war of propaganda hopefully it will be over an we can annihilate them already.
Serious suggestion: Perhaps YWN could provide the text of some Tehillim plus ‘Acheinu’ instead of or underneath the picture of the fighter planes. That way those who are addicted to reading the blog updates have Tehillim easily accessible.
Only good news and Shalom al Yisrael, bekarov.
May the next sirens we hear be the trumpets of Moshiach! Gut Shabbos!
SiDi™
To scooterjew613:
Bingo. Unfortunately, you hit the nail on the head! “Heavy price”, “heavy blow”, “crushing blow”, “full weight”, “costly price”,”like the’ve never seen”, “full hand”, “heavy hand” etc etc etc…
All worthless words! Oeymrim Harbeh Vi’aseh Miaat!
Everytime the Arabs hear those words, they shiver in fright and cower in their corners!
Ceasefire- israel plz ceasefiring
What do you think of a petition asking obamba and co. to show restraint and have a 72 hour ceasfire with the taliban isis and all other “political” non profit orgs.
It is taking some time, and maybe it will even happen before Israel is forced to totally destroy Gaza, for N Obama Esq, our John and Wanky Moon to realize that Hamas simply doesn’t play by the rules of war. The Unwanted Nobodies humanitarian truce concept may work where you have two moral sides but where you have one, losing the battle, that will stoop to nothing, like for example having one of its own blow himself up to lure “the enemy” out, there is on one at home on the losing side to talk to. The Unwanted Nobodies, N Obama Esq and our John, were all pushing for a “humanitarian truce” to help the civilians of Gaza. Hamas couldn’t care a less about them. It will let nothing stand in its way of trying to achieve the unachievable, its charter’s demand to destroy the sovereign State of Israel, a full member no less of the Unwanted Nobodies club. Question: why is Club Leader Wanky backing a terrorist organization against one of his members?
Of course they r willing to have another ceasefire y not they dont keep em anyway
You guys think there’s a point in wiping out gaza it would only get worse ,
“EU ‘regrets’ ceasefire breakdown, makes no mention of captured soldier.” This despite the fact that the captured soldier is an EU, British citizen. Still the British have always liked Arab boys.
ban ki moon demands immediate release of Israeli soldier
in other words “Hamas, you better release the soldier or else”
Avreimi – you nailed it. The UN is essentially useless. Only democratic nations follow the rules. Dictatorships, communists, socialists could care less. Since there has never been a war between two democracies the UN is basically worthless besides for enabling brutal regimes which don’t play by the rules anyway.