Operation Iron Swords (Updated to 1 p.m., January 24, 2024)
Over the past day the activity of the IDF forces focused on the Khan Yunis area in the southern Gaza Strip. The forces increased the pressure on Hamas and attacked a large number of terrorist cells scattered throughout the area. Despite reports of the considerable activity concerning a hostage deal and the various proposals which have been put forward, serious disparities remain between the demands and no progress has been made. Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) stated that no understandings had been reached and their condition for any deal was a comprehensive ceasefire and the withdrawal of IDF forces from the Strip. Medical personnel in the Gaza Strip continue to report the movement of civilians from the battle zones in Khan Yunis to the Rafah area. Over the past day Hezbollah claimed responsibility for one attack. In response to the attack on the Israeli Air Force base in Miron on January 23, 2024, the Air Force planes attacked targets in south Lebanon, including a military asset operated by Hezbollah in collaboration with Iran. Hamas claimed responsibility for a shooting attack targeting an IDF position at the Einav Junction, east of Qalqilya. United States military forces attacked three targets of Hezbollah brigades in response to attacks on its military bases, The UN Security Council convened once again to discuss the war in the Gaza Strip.
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