Israel at war day 530: What's going on in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria?

IDF expands Gaza ground invasion • Gaza rocket triggers sirens in Tel Aviv area • IDF kills Hamas intelligence chief in Gaza • IDF operates in West Bank against terrorists

CENTCOM strikes Houthis in Yemen, 15 March 2025
CENTCOM strikes Houthis in Yemen, 15 March 2025
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IDF strikes Hezbollah military sites in Lebanon

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Twice in 24 hours: Houthi missile triggers sirens in Jerusalem, surrounding area

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 The Arrow 3 air defense system, used for the first time on November 9, 2023, to intercept a missile fired at Eilat by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.
The Arrow 3 air defense system, used for the first time on November 9, 2023, to intercept a missile fired at Eilat by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.
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IDF, Shin Bet eliminate Hamas counterintelligence chief

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 Rashid Gachgoach.
Rashid Gachgoach.
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Sirens sound across central Israel after Gaza rocket launch

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IDF announces expansion of limited ground operation in Gaza Strip

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Hamas willing to accept 'any proposal' in exchange for ceasefire resumption - report

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 Hamas terrorists shake hands with child as they stand guard as people gather on the day of the handover of hostages, February 22, 2025.
Hamas terrorists shake hands with child as they stand guard as people gather on the day of the handover of hostages, February 22, 2025.
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IDF to conduct military exercise in Golan Heights, explosions to be heard in area

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Egypt pressuring Hamas to accept updated Witkoff hostage-ceasefire framework - report

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IDF tanks enter Netzarim Corridor in Gaza Strip, sources confirm to 'Post'

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The IDF reenters the Netzarim Corridor in Gaza on March 19, 2025. (Credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit.)
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Israel will resume evacuating civilians from Gaza Strip combat zones, Katz says

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 Palestinians at the scene of an Israeli airstrike in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, March 18, 2025
Palestinians at the scene of an Israeli airstrike in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, March 18, 2025
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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.