What happened on day 550 of the war?
Israeli military strikes terror targets throughout Gaza • Only 25% of Hamas tunnels destroyed • High Court freezes firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar until later decision
Israel security forces apprehend two terrorists, one member of 'Lion's Den'
Israeli security forces apprehended two terrorists, including a senior terrorist in the dismantled "Lion's Den" network, during counterterrorism operations, the IDF, Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), and Israel Police said in a joint statement on Wednesday.
Go to the full article >>WATCH: IDF destroys terror targets in Rafah
IAF attacks 45 terror targets in 24 hours
The Israeli Air Force attacked more than 45 terror targets throughout Gaza in the past 24 hours, the IDF announced on Wednesday morning.
Go to the full article >>For first time: IDF allows soldiers to grow beards without special approval
For the first time in IDF history, all soldiers are now allowed to grow beards without special approval, marking a major shift in military regulations.
For the first time in Israel's military history, IDF soldiers have been granted blanket approval to grow a beard without the need for special permission.
Go to the full article >>Around 75% of Hamas's tunnels in Gaza not destroyed by IDF - N12
The IDF has so far only destroyed about 25% of Hamas's tunnels in the Gaza Strip, N12 reported on Wednesday morning, citing sources from within Israel's security establishment.
Go to the full article >>Facing calls to disarm, Hezbollah ready to discuss weapons if Israel withdraws, senior official say
"Hezbollah is ready to discuss the matter of its arms if Israel withdraws from the five points, and halts its aggression against Lebanese," the senior official told Reuters.
As calls for Lebanon's Hezbollah to disarm gain momentum, a senior Hezbollah official told Reuters the group is ready to hold talks with the Lebanese president about its weapons if Israel withdraws from south Lebanon and stops its strikes.
US-backed President Joseph Aoun, who vowed when he took office in January to establish a state monopoly on the control of arms, intends to open talks with Hezbollah over its arsenal soon, three Lebanese political sources said.
Go to the full article >>High Court freezes firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar until later decision
Raucous court causes delays in consequential hearing • Ministers threaten to disregard ruling, paving way for constitutional crisis
The High Court of Justice on Tuesday encouraged the Attorney-General's Office and the government to reach an acceptable “creative solution,” after hearing arguments from both, along with petitioners, for and against the government’s decision to fire Shin Bet head Ronen Bar.
The interim order issued on Tuesday night means that Bar will stay in his position until April 20. Chief Justice Isaac Amit noted that if the sides fail to reach an agreement, the court will issue a decision. The judges noted in the decision that this means no moves can be made towards his replacement, though the prime minister may interview candidates. They added that both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Bar can submit affidavits to their position, as well as classified ones, to the court.
Go to the full article >>IAF chief works to prevent letter of reservists refusing to fight, says war 'too political'
Air Force Commander Major General Tomer Bar threatening that anyone who signs the letter will not be able to continue serving in the reserves.
A group of Air Force pilots sent a letter opposing the continuation of fighting in the Gaza Strip, on account of the return to fighting being too "political," KAN reported for the first time on Tuesday evening.
The letter caused a storm within the air force, with Air Force Commander Major General Tomer Bar threatening that anyone who signs the letter will not be able to continue serving in the reserves, KAN added.
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.