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Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today’s episode.
The city of Sderot has reportedly warned residents that they will likely hear loud explosions throughout the day due to military operations in nearby Gaza, according to Hebrew-language media. The city sits some seven kilometers (four miles) from the northeastern edge of Gaza City. Fabian updates us on what’s happening on the ground in the Gaza Strip right now, ahead of the planned takeover of the city.
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During a visit to the Gaza Strip on Sunday morning, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said the military was set to approve “the plan for the next stage of the war” later in the day. The plan was approved and Fabian delves into some of the preparation needed before the operation rolls out.
As part of the upcoming Gaza City operation, about a million Gazan residents will need to relocate. Israel announced that it will renew the supply of tents and shelter equipment to Gaza beginning on Sunday. We discuss the relocation efforts and get an update on how much humanitarian aid is currently being let into the Strip.
The Israeli Navy launched strikes against a power plant south of Sanaa, the Houthi-controlled capital of Yemen, on Sunday morning. We hear what came next and why the military continues to strike Yemen.
The IDF announced Sunday it would be giving draft dodgers — many of whom are members of the ultra-Orthodox community — a one-time weeklong opportunity to enlist in the military without facing punishment for desertion. How many Israelis are eligible for this “get-out-of-jail-free card,” and what is part of this package deal?
Check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing liveblog for more updates.
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