Day 170 - All fronts active as Gallant heads to DC

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.
Today is day 170 of the war with Hamas. Military correspondent Emmanuel Fabian joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode.
Fabian offers an update on the continuing Shifa Hospital raid as IDF troops moves through the compound during the week-long operation and should come to an end within the next few days.
He looks at the ongoing situation in north that appears to be intensifying as Hezbollah fired a battery of 50 rockets that landed near Kibbutz Kfar Blum.
Fabian also discusses the early Friday morning attack in the West Bank with lone sniper who was well prepared, taking several hours of a shootout, including a Duvdevan commado unit and helicopter to locate and take him out.
Finally, he speaks about Defense Minister Yoav Gallant's trip to Washington, DC Sunday with several senior defense ministry officials and IDF officials, in order to discuss the Gaza war, ongoing humanitarian situation, weapons deliveries and hostage situation.
For the latest updates, please see The Times of Israel’s ongoing live blog.
Discussed articles include:
Live blog March 24, 2024
Over 170 gunmen killed, 800 suspects captured in ongoing Shifa Hospital raid — IDF
Hezbollah claims it targeted Iron Dome battery near Kfar Blum with armed UAVs
IDF names soldier killed in West Bank sniper attack; battalion chief seriously hurt
Gallant to leave for Washington Sunday at invitation of US defense chief
Jerusalem mayor meets hostages’ families, agrees on changes to Purim parade
THOSE WE HAVE LOST: Civilians and soldiers killed in Hamas's onslaught on Israel
THOSE WE ARE MISSING: The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown
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