Spotlight on the Israel-Palestinian Conflict (September 10 – 17 , 2024)

The southern arena: IDF forces continued their activities in the southern and central Gaza Strip, including attacks on Hamas facilities operating in civilian compounds. The IDF announced the collapse of Hamas’ Rafah Brigade and the destruction of 80% of all the tunnels on the Philadelphi Axis. Two IDF soldiers were killed and seven injured in a helicopter crash.

The hostages and the ceasefire agreement: Hamas held talks with the mediators from Egypt and Qatar, stating it adhered to the outline agreed upon on July 2, 2024 and would not accept new demands from Israel.

The situation in the Gaza Strip: The first phase of the drive to vaccinate Gazan children against polio ended and 90% of all children have received the first dose. In coordination with Israel, more than a hundred sick and wounded Palestinians were evacuated for treatment outside the Gaza Strip.

Hamas published letters sent by Yahya al-Sinwar, head of the Hamas political bureau in the Gaza Strip, for the first time since he took office.

“The day after:” A senior Hamas figure stated that the movement was interested in having a Palestinian national consensus government manage the Gaza Strip after the war, adding that the organizations would hold a meeting to promote a common vision.

Israel, Judea and Samaria: This past week Palestinians carried out two terrorist attacks; an IDF soldier was killed. The Israeli security forces continued their counterterrorism activities throughout Judea and Samaria.

Palestinian Authority (PA): The PA representative to the UN attended a General Assembly session, following the upgrading of the status of the “State of Palestine.”