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Deteriorating Conditions in Gaza Endanger Israeli Captives’ Lives
“The worsening conditions in Gaza pose a significant threat to the lives of not only the civilian population but also our soldiers and the 130 captives held there,” warns Hagai Levine, Chairman of the Public Health Physicians Association. Levine, who has witnessed diseases and infections brought back by returning captives, stresses the need for urgent humanitarian aid. “The captives have returned with life-threatening conditions due to the dire situation on the ground.”
Highlighting the potential consequences of unchecked diseases in Gaza, Prof. Hagai Levine, Chairman of the Public Health Physicians Association and Head of the Medical System at the Families of Captives Headquarters, asserts, “Allowing epidemics to flourish in Gaza is contrary to Israel’s interests. It endangers our soldiers, but most importantly, it imperils the captives. With 130 captives in a territory experiencing deteriorating sanitary conditions, we face an unprecedented situation that demands prompt action to safeguard their lives.”
How exactly do these deteriorating conditions harm the captives?
“The physical toll is evident among those who have returned,” explains Levine. “Due to the deteriorating sanitary conditions, especially in cramped tunnels without proper ventilation, captives have brought back salmonella, intestinal bacteria, lice, and scabies. Some have returned with severe infections due to untreated injuries. These insidious infections, capable of penetrating the blood and bones, may require surgery and can prove fatal if left untreated.”
And how does this crisis impact our soldiers?
“Our soldiers are not immune, although their exposure is somewhat mitigated as they receive water and food from Israel,” notes Levine. “However, we have witnessed an outbreak of shigella bacteria—a cause of dysentery and an increased risk of meningitis—in a Gaza battalion. While we occasionally encounter shigella outbreaks in Israel, it has been a long time since we witnessed such an outbreak within a military battalion. This is a direct result of the deteriorating conditions on the ground. The adage that an army marches on its stomach holds true, and any outbreak causing intestinal poisoning will undoubtedly hinder military operations.”
Levine adds another concerning factor: “Soldiers must also contend with the hazardous asbestos structures in Gaza that the IDF detonates during operations, releasing highly toxic particles. This poses a genuine danger. Protecting the health of our army necessitates safeguarding the environment in which they operate. It is in Israel’s best interest. Those who inject non-professional political considerations into this matter engage in shortsighted politics that may exact a heavy toll.”
It is during times of war that working under such circumstances becomes arduous, making it essential to strike a balance between security and health considerations.
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‘When America’s weak, the axis strengthens’: Fmr. Mossad official says Hezbollah fears war
Oded Ilam, a former senior Mossad official, spoke recently with Arel Segal on his show on 103FM radio to discuss the implications of Biden’s failure in the recent presidential debate against Donald Trump and the possible escalation in the North.
Ilam began by saying, “The Americans, although I don’t think they are anti-Israeli, continue to misunderstand the situation we are in. Biden and his administration have their hearts in the right place. The famous ‘warning’ that Biden gave to the Iranians didn’t move them at all. They attacked Israel anyway, and the American response was that the administration issued condolences for Raisi’s death. The American administration repeatedly shows weakness, which is also reflected in the ongoing negotiations.”
“Every time Hamas does not accept a deal with Israel, we are forced to step back two more steps. It is hard for me to see a situation where Hamas allows us to write up another agreement that doesn’t include withdrawing from the Philadelphi Corridor,” Ilam noted. “I can assume that when America is weak, the axis strengthens. This confrontation is very significant. I saw Biden’s performance in Atlanta, where he was different than at the recent debate. He was excellent. The same team that advised him to go to the debate is exactly the same team that shapes America’s policy.”
Israel-Lebanon conflict parties aim to avoid war
Ilam further added that “the Israel-Lebanon situation is interesting. All four main players, the US, Lebanon, Hezbollah, and Israel, do not want war. The one who least wants war is Nasrallah, who entered the situation in a very difficult state, both economically and in terms of his legitimacy from within Lebanon itself.”
“All four players do not want war. Nasrallah is waiting for the moment when Sinwar signs an agreement. I think they are sending him messages to urge him to sign. Even if this does not happen, the chance of a full-scale war decreases in favor of a settlement. Is a settlement good for Israel based on the current situation? That is another question,” Ilam concluded.
Edited by Michal Kedosh for 103FM radio.
IDF forces began demolishing the house of Ahmed Duabsha, a terrorist from the village of Duma, according to Ynet reported on Tuesday night.
Duabsha had been responsible for the murder of Binyamin Achimair, a 14-year-old shepherd, in April.
The terrorist was arrested on April 12 by The IDF, Shin Bet, and Israel Police during an overnight operation.
Duabsha admitted during interrogation to assaulting the teenager, which resulted in his death.About Binyamin Achimair
Achimair had been missing for 24 hours before his body was discovered on April 13.
Achimair had left Gal farm in the Samaria region of the West Bank on the morning of April 12 to allow his sheep to graze, and after several hours, the herd returned without him.
After news of Achimair’s body being found, a few violent incidents – including setting cars on fire – happened in the village Duma, and one person was killed by settler gunfire according to Palestinian reports, Walla reported at the time.
YUVAL BARNEA contributed to this report.
Aircrafts carried out a targeted strike on Tuesday night on the Nur Shams camp, in the West Bank, eliminating a terror cell as they placed explosives, Israeli media reported. The IDF surrounded the squad and attacked it from the air while it was placing the devices.
Maariv, citing Palestinian reports, claimed that 5 people were killed in the strike. The report indicated that only one of the 5 killed were terrorists and that several others were wounded. The Palestinian Health Ministry placed the number of casualties at 4, according to Reuters.
The attack took place near an incident in Jenin in which 22-year-old Captain Alon Sacgiu was killed after his vehicle hit one of the explosive devices.
Uptick in attacks in the area over the last 3 days
This is the third attack in the last three days and, since the outbreak of the war, more than 50 attacks have been carried out in the area.
The Palestinian Health Ministry claimed that Israeli fire, following a military vehicle hitting an explosive device, resulted in the death of a woman and a child.
The ministry did not comment on the age of the child or whether those reportedly killed or wounded were engaged in attacks on the Israeli personnel operating in the area.
Sergeant-Major (Res.) Yehuda Geto, 22, was killed after hitting explosives.
The incident occurred during an operation to counter terrorism in the camp. According to the details of the initial investigation, a bomb exploded under a military vehicle where Geto, who served as a driver in the unit, and a commander were inside.
The IDF said that the military vehicle was in an area where there was no risk of explosives, therefore no searches were conducted for them, Israeli media reported.
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