IDF set to present Oct 7. probes, Israel denies reports of hostage releases
IDF is reportedly attacking a rocket launcher in Rafah • Arab media reports IDF allegedly offered southern Syrian residents opportunity to work in Israel
IDF set to present October 7 probes: Here is what to expect from the military's investigations
According to the IDF, controversially, Halevi will not lay specific blame publicly on individual officers in the written reports.
The Israeli military will present the lion’s share of its probes into the October 7 massacre between February 25 and March 4, with IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi being replaced by incoming chief Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir on March 5.
Halevi and the military have also called for a state commission of inquiry to address broader issues about Israel’s security failures including decisions by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but the premier has indefinitely postponed such a probe, concerned about its impact on his political standing.
Go to the full article >>IDF unit has carried out dozens of penetrations deeper into Syria
The IDF said that its continued activities in and around the buffer zone in Syria add additional security for Israel generally, and especially for those living in the Golan.
The IDF on Monday said that Brigade 474 of Division 210 has carried out dozens of short penetrations deeper into Syria beyond the Israeli buffer zone within southern Syria.
In addition, the IDF released footage from one of its penetrations over the last week in which paratroopers seized guns, ammunition, and other military equipment that the old Syrian army left behind.
IDF Lt. Col. “H,” said that the IDF located the weapons inside a nearby house and that in other operations, his unit had located missiles, improvised explosives, armored personnel carriers, and even tanks.
Go to the full article >>WATCH: Lapid addresses AIPAC Congressional Summit
Israeli Opposition leader and Yesh Atid Chair Yair Lapid addresses Congressional Summit
Israeli Opposition leader and Yesh Atid Chair Yair Lapid is addressing the American Israel Public Affairs Committee's (AIPAC) Congressional Summit in Washington on Monday.
Go to the full article >>What will IDF's October 7 probes discover about Israel's Gaza defense policies?
The probes are expected to find that the military had an over-reliance for security visa vise Gaza on its multi-billion dollar, ultra hi-tech border fence.
The Israeli military will present the lion’s share of its probes into the October 7 massacre between February 25 and March 4, with IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi being replaced by incoming chief Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir on March 5.
The first main portion of the probes will deal with the national security concepts for handling Gaza, including: the defense strategy, the multi-billion dollar hi-tech border fence, operational concepts, and developing intelligence, especially in understanding Hamas.
Go to the full article >>What will IDF's October 7 probes discover on Israel's severe intelligence failures?
IDF thought Hamas no longer interested in all-out war • Intelligence officer's 'Walls of Jericho' warnings dismissed by chiefs
The Israeli military will present the lion’s share of its probes into the October 7 massacre between February 25 and March 4, with IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi being replaced by incoming chief Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir on March 5.
The second probe focuses exclusively on intelligence and especially on the estimate of the chances of war by Hamas, studies about Hamas and its capabilities, how intelligence was collected, and how much or little willingness there was within the intelligence establishment to tolerate dissenting views which viewed a Hamas invasion as a real potential threat.
Go to the full article >>IDF's October 7 probes to shed light on the night before October 7
IDF's intel unit flagged unusual activity hours before attacks began • Why did the Air Force react slowly on morning of October 7?
The Israeli military will present the lion’s share of its probes into the October 7 massacre between February 25 and March 4, with IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi being replaced by incoming chief Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir on March 5.
Third, the probes will look at the intelligence and decisions specifically from the evening before the invasion as well as regarding the orders given in light of the evolving threat situation.
Go to the full article >>IDF probes to reveal first 72 hours of fighting with Hamas on October 7
The IDF would need an additional three to four days to flesh out pockets of Hamas fighters who took up smaller positions or who were hiding in ambush in various areas.
The Israeli military will present the lion’s share of its probes into the October 7 massacre between February 25 and March 4, with IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi being replaced by incoming chief Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir on March 5.
Fourth, the probes will focus on the decisions and battles for the day of the invasion and the 72 hours or so after that, during which the IDF gradually retook over the 22 Israeli villages which Hamas initially conquered.
This probe will break down the roles and responsibility of the Southern Command, the Gaza Division, the Operations Command, specific lower level commanders, the air force, the navy, and other relevant forces.
Go to the full article >>Hamas to allegedly release two slain hostages - report
Hamas will allegedly release two slain hostages back to Israel on Monday, sources told Asharq al-Awsat.
Israel claims that they are "not familiar with the issue at the moment."
Amichai Stein contributed to this report.
Go to the full article >>Security forces arrest two individuals suspected of attacking Israelis in West Bank
Security forces arrested two individuals who were suspected of attacking Israelis in the West Bank on Saturday, the military said on Monday.
Go to the full article >>Hamas says ready to comply with mediators' proposal regarding hostage release ceremonies - report
Hamas says that it will not continue talks unless another round of Palestinian prisoners.
Hamas is ready to comply with the mediators' proposal regarding the hostage release ceremonies to ensure that Palestinian prisoners are released, Hamas's spokesperson claimed, according to Israeli media on Monday.
Go to the full article >>Israel at 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 at the Re'im music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities.
- 69 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.
- Netanyahu confirmed the first phase of the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire on January 17, 2025
- 735 terrorists will be released as part of the hostage deal