Israel strikes military site in Syria’s Al Qardahah: IDF

TEL AVIV: The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that it has struck a military site where weapons belonging to the previous Syrian regime were stored in Syria’s Al Qardahah.

In a statement on Tuesday, the IDF said that the decision to strike military infrastructure in Al Qardahah was taken due to the recent developments in the area.

According to the statement, the IDF continues to monitor developments in the area and will act as necessary in order to defend the citizens of Israel.

In a post on X, the IDF stated, “The IDF struck a military site where weapons belonging to the previous Syrian regime were stored in the area of Al Qardahah in Syria a short while ago. Due to recent developments in the area, it was decided to strike military infrastructure at the site. The IDF continues to monitor developments in the area and will act as necessary in order to defend the citizens of the State of Israel.”
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Earlier on March 3, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his “unwavering support” for Israel, particularly with the ongoing situation in Gaza.

In a recent statement on X, Netanyahu praised Trump as “the greatest friend that Israel has ever had in the White House,” highlighting the significant steps Trump has taken to aid Israel’s security in the region.

He also acknowledged Trump’s role in providing necessary munitions, which was previously been delayed.

Sharing his video on X, he wrote, “I want to thank President Trump for his unwavering support for Israel. During my recent visit to Washington, I said that Donald Trump is the greatest friend that Israel has ever had in the White House. And President Trump shows that friendship each and every day.”

“He has shown it through his visionary plan for Gaza. This is a plan which Israel fully supports. He’s shown it by sending us all the munitions that were being held up. This way he’s giving Israel the tools we need to finish the job against Iran’s terror axis. And he has shown it by fully backing Israel and putting the pressure to release the hostages where it truly belongs, on Hamas,” he added.
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Notably, Israel has accepted President Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff’s plan to extend the temporary ceasefire by 50 days. However, Hamas has rejected the plan.

Speaking about Witkoff’s plan, Netanyahu stated, “During that time, we can discuss the conditions for a permanent ceasefire that will end the war in Gaza. In Witkopf’s plan, half of the hostages would be released right away, and the remaining half would be released if we reach an agreement on a permanent ceasefire.”

“Again, Israel has accepted this plan, I accepted this plan, but so far Hamas has rejected it. Hamas had also put forward positions for a permanent ceasefire that are totally unacceptable,” he added.

He added that Israel had made the decision to stop sending goods and supplies into Gaza, claiming that Hamas was “stealing” supplies meant for the civilian population and using them to fund its terrorist activities.

Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel’s commitment to taking further steps if Hamas continues to hold hostages. “And throughout this, Israel knows that America and President Trump have our back,” he said.

In his concluding remarks, Netanyahu reiterated his thanks to President Trump, stating, “Thank you again, President Trump. Thank you for all you are doing to return our hostages, both to our security and provide a future of prosperity and peace for all the peoples of the Middle East.”

On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, firing thousands of rockets and sending terrorists to infiltrate Israeli towns near Gaza. The assault resulted in hundreds of casualties and Israelis being taken as hostages to Gaza. In response, Israel launched a counter-offensive against Hamas, marking the start of a major conflict. (ANI)