IDF, Shin Bet kill terrorist responsible for kidnapping Yarden Bibas from Kibbutz Nir Oz on Oct. 7
The IDF and Shin Bet killed Najjar on August 10, publishing the confirmation on Tuesday.
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Police warn against allowing Urich to return to work, ‘place where he executed alleged crimes’
Israel moving forward with Gaza City op, Hostage families postpone protest due to ongoing talks
Netanyahu on hostage deal reports: Hamas is under immense pressure
Trump insists Hamas must be defeated before Gaza hostages freed
"The sooner this takes place, the better the chances of success will be," US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social.
Egypt says displacment of Palestinians from Gaza City 'red line' as Gazans evacuate south
Fearing an Israeli onslaught could come soon, some Palestinian families began leaving eastern areas of Gaza City, now under constant Israeli bombardment, for points to the west, and some explored ev
New IDF record: Over 5,000 women recruited for combat roles last year
Female combat soldiers currently serve in a variety of combat units, not just in support roles but at the core of operational defense.
Hamas may use hostages as shields to stop IDF Gaza City invasion, expert warns
As Egypt and Qatar step up pressure on Hamas in hostage talks, expert Lt.-Col. (Res.) Alon Eviatar says the group remains unmoved, using threats to stall IDF action in Gaza City.
Zamir's Gaza strategy: Nearly 100,000 IDF troops to move swiftly to conquer Gaza City
In the coming days, ground forces, accompanied by the Air Force, will begin moving toward new areas to increase pressure on Hamas.
IDF tanks seen advancing to Gaza City, Hamas reportedly agrees to ceasefire deal
Hostage families call for new nationwide strike, protest for Sunday • Palestinians start evacuating Gaza City • Trump: We'll only see return of hostages when Hamas is destroyed.
Ex-IDF Maj.-Gen.: 'To fully dismantle Hamas, conquering last safe havens is non-negotiable'
“One of the things that history teaches us about fighting against terrorist groups is that their ‘safe haven’ must be destroyed, the site where they can regroup and plan their next moves.”
IDF chief: Current op. isn't ‘pinpoint,’ military has moral duty to return hostages
Eyal Zamir: The ongoing operation “has achieved its objectives, Hamas no longer possesses the same capabilities it had before the operation; we dealt a severe blow.”
Hundreds of thousands rally in Tel Aviv, IAF intercepts rocket from Gaza
Opposition MKs call on Israeli public to join hostage families, as hundreds of thousands protest in Tel Aviv • Police arrest 32 across Israel, use water cannons in Jerusalem
IDF prepares to relocate residents to southern Gaza, spokesperson says
Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Saturday that the plans for the new offensive were still being formulated.
