Day 282 - Inside the IDF op targeting an Oct. 7 mastermind

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world.

Military reporter Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan on today's episode.

Muhammad Deif, together with his deputy Rafa’a Salameh, were targeted in an airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip on Saturday morning as they were reportedly present in an above-ground building between the al-Mawasi designated humanitarian zone and the city of Khan Younis. Before we turn to the operation, we hear about its targets?

Four IDF soldiers were wounded, one seriously, during a rocket attack Saturday on the northern city of Kiryat Shmona, as cross-border skirmishes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah continued to flare. Fabian updates us on the conflict in the north.

The Israel Defense Forces said Sunday it struck facilities belonging to the Syrian Army overnight in response to the launch of two drones from Syria at Israel’s southernmost city of Eilat the day before. What do we know about the group behind the drones?

The government will vote today on extending mandatory service for male Israel Defense Forces soldiers to three years, as well as women who serve in combat and some roles. Fabian explains the changes and talks about how the Defense Ministry is beginning to work on conscripting haredi men -- starting next month.

For news updates, please check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing live blog.

Discussed articles include:

Netanyahu says ‘not absolutely certain’ Deif killed, ‘cracks’ appearing in Hamas

IDF strike targets Hamas military chief Muhammad Deif; group claims at least 90 killed

4 IDF troops hurt, including 1 seriously, as north peppered with rockets and drones

IDF says it hit Syrian military facilities in response to drones targeting Eilat

Ministers to vote Sunday on extending male mandatory IDF service to 3 years

Defense minister says IDF will start drafting ultra-Orthodox men next month

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IMAGE: Palestinians inspect the damage at a site hit by an Israeli operation targeting Hamas's shadowy military commander Mohammad Deif in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, July 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)

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