Israel at war: What happened on day 434?

Trump team considers hitting Iran nuke sites • Egyptian sources say both sides showing flexibility • US says hostage deal may be close • IDF finds weapons, ammo in Syria buffer zone

 Israeli military forces cross the fence to the buffer zone with Syria, near the Druze village of Majdal Shams in the Israel-annexed Golan Heights, on December 11, 2024.
Israeli military forces cross the fence to the buffer zone with Syria, near the Druze village of Majdal Shams in the Israel-annexed Golan Heights, on December 11, 2024.
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Israeli air force intercepts two rockets PIJ fired from central Gaza

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IDF locates weapons and ammunition in the buffer zone in Syria

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Weapons discovered by the IDF in the buffer zone between Israel and Syria on December 13, 2024.
Weapons discovered by the IDF in the buffer zone between Israel and Syria on December 13, 2024.
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IDF troops reach Damascus’ doorstep, uncover Syrian military weakness

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 The Northern Command Commander visited the forces of the 474th Special Operations Group in Syria during their mission in front defense in the area
The Northern Command Commander visited the forces of the 474th Special Operations Group in Syria during their mission in front defense in the area
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WATCH: Footage of the weapons discovered in southern Lebanon

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Footage of the weapons discovered in the area of southern Lebanon (IDF)

WATCH: The IDF's 769th Brigade operates in southern Lebanon

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The IDF's 769th Brigade operates in southern Lebanon. December 13, 2024. (Credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit)

In Lebanon and Gaza: IDF locates weapons caches, tunnels, eliminates terrorists

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 Israeli military forces driving in the buffer zone with Syria, near the Druze village of Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights, on December 11, 2024.
Israeli military forces driving in the buffer zone with Syria, near the Druze village of Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights, on December 11, 2024.
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Egyptian sources say both sides showing flexibility to achieve Gaza ceasefire - report

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 Hamas and Israeli flags.
Hamas and Israeli flags.
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Blinken says he discussed Gaza ceasefire agreement with Turkish top officials

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Brother of Hamas leader Khaled Mashal unexpectedly released from US prison- report

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China, Egypt agree on need to promote peace in Middle East

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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 at the Re'im music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities
  • 100 hostages remain in Gaza
  • 49 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says
  • The IDF launched a ground invasion of Lebanon on September 30
  • The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire came into effect on November 27 at 4:00 a.m.