IDF exposes massive tunnel system in Gaza built by Sinwar's brother • No further hostage talks until Israel ceases aggression, Hamas official says
The IDF has exposed a four-kilometer-long, 50-meter deep “strategic” level tunnel(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF finds killed Gaza hostages' SOS sign, chief says incident was avoidable
After the incident, IDF troops discovered the hostages had written "help" and "SOS" in Hebrew and English inside the building in case they were found.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF Signs with 'SOS,' and 'help,' seen in the Gaza building where three Israeli hostages were killed on December 15, 2023(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)Go to the full article > >
Netanyahu suggest changing name of 'Operation Swords of Iron' war
According to government sources, Netanyahu addressed the issue in the Cabinet meeting today, stating, "‘Swords of Iron’ is the name of an operation, not the name of a war."
ByTAL SHALEV/WALLA Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convenes a weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, January 8, 2023(photo credit: REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/Pool)Go to the full article > >
IDF jet strikes Hezbollah terror cell in Lebanon, Hagari affirms Israel will defend itself
“Since the Hamas massacre of October 7, Hezbollah has been increasing its attacks against Israel," IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said.
BySAM HALPERNISRAEL HAS to examine carefully how much the US wants to sell the F35 to the UAE. (photo credit: AMIR COHEN/REUTERS)Go to the full article > >
Hamas, Israel spar over terms of Gaza ceasefire, hostage releases - Egypt
Mossad Chief David Barnea met Friday with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Europe, and according to some media reports is expected to hold a second meeting this week.
ByTOVAH LAZAROFF, REUTERS A Merkava tank is seen as Israeli soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, December 17, 2023(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)Go to the full article > >
Hamas leaders hold secret meeting in Turkey - report
Turkey was deliberately chosen as the site of the meeting, as it was deemed safe enough for the leaders to meet there.
Israel's crimes in Gaza more heinous than ISIS, Iranian FM claims
Pope Francis, today, also expressed concerns over the morality of Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS ranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian attends a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Moscow, Russia December 7, 2023(photo credit: Sputnik/Pavel Bednyakov/Reuters)Go to the full article > >
Israel's political, security cabinets to convene on Monday
Did the IDF win on territory and Hamas win on hostages? - analysis
To the extent the IDF prioritizes the hostages, it has a difficult uphill battle.
ByYONAH JEREMY BOB A Merkava tank is seen as Israeli soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, December 17, 2023(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)Go to the full article > >
Gaza hostages' tragic deaths the result of IDF soldiers' October 7 trauma
What happened is the type of incident that can demoralize the nation and the army, the type of incident – if left unchecked – that could start to sway public opinion against continuing the fighting.
ByHERB KEINON (L-R) Gaza hostages Alon Shamriz, Samer Talalka, and Yotam Haim(photo credit: Hostages and Missing Families Forum)Go to the full article > >Israel-Hamas war: What you need to know
Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza
Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 in the Re'im music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities
