US and Hamas hold secret talks to free hostages, Eyal Zamir steps in as IDF chief
Israel slams Arab summit adoption of Egyptian Gaza plan • Nearly half of Israelis support advancing ceasefire negotiations, poll finds
Members of the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, and mourners attend the funeral of Al-Qassam fighters who were killed during the war between Israel and Hamas in the Al-Shati camp, in Gaza City, February 28, 2025.(photo credit: Khalil Kahlout/Flash90)
How Israeli intelligence misread Hamas’ military evolution before October 7 – analysis
IDF and Shin Bet reports exposed strategic blind spots in Israel’s October 7 defense.
"He and we face many operational and ethical challenges. I am confident that he will lead the IDF in rebuilding after the largest disaster in our history," Lapid wrote.
Zamir reshapes IDF high command with key appointments
New IDF chief Eyal Zamir makes swift command changes merely hours after his swearing in.
ByYONAH JEREMY BOB Maj. Gen. Yaniv Asor, Head of the IDF Personnel Directorate attends a replacing ceremony held at the IDF Central Command headquarters in Jerusalem on July 8, 2024. (photo credit: OREN BEN HAKOON/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >
Stalemate in Gaza: Hamas plays waiting game as Israel hesitates – analysis
With no clear Israeli strategy on phase two, Hamas feels emboldened enough to delay hostage negotiations for days.
BySETH J. FRANTZMANHamas terrorists stand guard in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025(photo credit: EYAD BABA/AFP via Getty Images)Go to the full article > >
Can the Arab world’s $53 billion plan for Gaza succeed? - analysis
Arab states unveiled a $53 billion Gaza plan - but the US, Israel, and Hamas remain unconvinced.
BySETH J. FRANTZMANMembers of the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, and mourners attend the funeral of Al-Qassam fighters who were killed during the war between Israel and Hamas in the Al-Shati camp, in Gaza City, February 28, 2025.(photo credit: Khalil Kahlout/Flash90)Go to the full article > >
US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff cancels Qatar visit
Qatar responds to Shin Bet probe: 'No aid delivered to Hamas’s political, military wings'
"Claims that Qatari aid went to Hamas are entirely false and serve as evidence that the accusers are intent on prolonging the war," the statement noted.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani attends a press conference, in Doha, Qatar, October 24, 2024.(photo credit: REUTERS/Nathan Howard/Pool)Go to the full article > >
Halevi, Zamir visit Western Wall, after transfer of title
Netanyahu hails 'time of Zamir' as Eyal Zamir replaces Halevi as IDF chief
The ceremony was led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and in the presence of all of the leaders of the defense establishment.
ByYONAH JEREMY BOBPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz at the ceremony. March 5, 2025.(photo credit: Via Maariv)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 Supernova music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities.
59 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 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
