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IDF strikes Syria as Israeli demonstrations reach tipping point

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 IDF soldiers seen operating in southern Syria, in pictures dated to March 2025 (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF soldiers seen operating in southern Syria, in pictures dated to March 2025
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

Hamas will not respond to Israel's counter Gaza ceasefire proposal, official says

Israel said on March 29 it conveyed to the mediators a counter-proposal in full coordination with the US, after Hamas agreed to a proposal from Egyptian and Qatari mediators.

By REUTERS
(Illustrative) Hamas terrorists in front of an Iranian flag and an American embassy. (photo credit: Ali Hassan/Flash90, REUTERS/Mina Kim)
(Illustrative) Hamas terrorists in front of an Iranian flag and an American embassy.
(photo credit: Ali Hassan/Flash90, REUTERS/Mina Kim)

Hamas decided not to respond or engage with Israel's counter-proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, an official told Reuters on Wednesday, affirming it is committed to the mediators' plan instead.

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IDF is closing in on controlling 30% of Gaza, defense sources tell 'Post'

Katz to 'Post': No military occupation, but getting closer to large operation if no hostage deal.

By YONAH JEREMY BOB
IDF operating in the Rafah area of the Gaza Strip, March 27, 2025. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESMAN’S UNIT)
IDF operating in the Rafah area of the Gaza Strip, March 27, 2025.
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESMAN’S UNIT)

With the IDF’s latest pushes in southern Gaza and northern Gaza, it is close to controlling 30% of the Gaza Strip, defense sources said Wednesday.

Division 36 finally started to take a full hand in the invasion, focusing on northern Rafah in southern Gaza. Its activities added to other divisions already active in Gaza since mid-March, including Division 252 in northern and central Gaza and Division 143 in southern Rafah.

The latest IDF maneuvers could eventually cut off Rafah from Khan Yunis.

Despite the expanded areas of operation, defense sources have said they are continuing to avoid operating in areas in which hostages might be held.

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WATCH: Lebanese army significantly improved anti-Hezbollah enforcement, IDF sources say

Israel Katz told The Jerusalem Post that the destroyed villages prevent Hezbollah and civilians from returning to southern Lebanon for up to five years.

By YONAH JEREMY BOB
The Jerusalem Post's Yonah Jeremy Bob visits southern Lebanon on April 2 2025. (photo credit: YONAH JEREMY BOB)
The Jerusalem Post's Yonah Jeremy Bob visits southern Lebanon on April 2 2025.
(photo credit: YONAH JEREMY BOB)

The Jerusalem Post on Wednesday embedded with IDF forces in the first Israeli media visit to the new IDF positions inside southern Lebanon, specifically the position near Margaliot.

In February, the IDF withdrew from southern Lebanon, but erected and maintained five new outposts in Lebanese territory.

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Israeli airstrikes in Syria meant to 'convey a message' to Turkey, source tells 'Post'

“Do not establish a military base in the Syria and do not interfere with Israeli activity in the country's skies,” an Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS, AMICHAI STEIN
 Smoke rises from an Israeli airstrike in Syria in December. (photo credit: SCREENSHOT/X, SECTION 27A COPYRIGHT ACT)
Smoke rises from an Israeli airstrike in Syria in December.
(photo credit: SCREENSHOT/X, SECTION 27A COPYRIGHT ACT)

The recent airstrikes in Syria are to “convey a message to Turkey,” an Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post on Wednesday.

“Do not establish a military base in the Syria and do not interfere with Israeli activity in the country's skies,” was the message according to the official.

The strikes targeted the vicinity of Hama, as well as the scientific research building in the Syrian neighborhood Barzeh in the capital Damascus, the IDF confirmed on Wednesday.

Israel spent years carrying out airstrikes on Syria during former President Bashar al-Assad's rule, targeting what they said were Iran-linked military installations and weapons transfers from Tehran intended for the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah.

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IDF completes encirclement of Tel al-Sultan area in Rafah

Troops kill dozens of terrorists and locate multiple rocket launchers as the military expands Gaza operations with third division joining the fight.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 IDF troops operating and concluding the encirclement of Tel al-Sultan in Rafah, March 23, 2025. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)
IDF troops operating and concluding the encirclement of Tel al-Sultan in Rafah, March 23, 2025.
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)

The IDF has completely encircled the Tel al-Sultan area in Rafah over the past few days, the military announced on Wednesday.

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WATCH: From the firing of the Shin Bet head to 'Qatargate' - What's happening with Israeli politics

The Post's political correspondent Eliav Breuer sat down with domestic affairs and economics correspondent Eve Young to explain what is going on in the Israeli political scene.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet, in front of pro-democracy protests, a Qatari flag, and Jay Footlik (top), Yonatan Urich (middle), and Eli Feldstein (bottom) who were all investigated in relation to the 'Qatargate' scandal (illustrative). (photo credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI/FLASH90, Canva, Chaim Goldberg/Flash90, RONY SHAPIRO, SCREENSHOT/X, YEHOSHUA YOSEF/FLASH90)
Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet, in front of pro-democracy protests, a Qatari flag, and Jay Footlik (top), Yonatan Urich (middle), and Eli Feldstein (bottom) who were all investigated in relation to the 'Qatargate' scandal (illustrative).
(photo credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI/FLASH90, Canva, Chaim Goldberg/Flash90, RONY SHAPIRO, SCREENSHOT/X, YEHOSHUA YOSEF/FLASH90)

Protests broke out around Israel after the announcement of the impending firing of Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) head Ronen Bar, and continued as Israel returned to striking in Gaza and the government held a vote of no confidence in Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara.

At the same time, the Shin Bet investigation into the 'Qatargate' affair continued as two aides of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were arrested for allegedly receiving payment from Qatari officials, The Jerusalem Post editor-in-chief Zvika Klein was questioned and put on house arrest, and Gil Birger was also named as one of those investigated.

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Official IDF body published classified information on social media

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 breaking news (photo credit: JPOST STAFF)
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An official IDF body published classified and sensitive information on social media regarding a life-threatening issue, in a breach first identified by and reported on by Army Radio on Wednesday.

Army Radio added that the sensitive information was posted on purpose and not by mistake, and that it remained publicly accessible for several consecutive hours, exposed to thousands of followers.

"This constitutes a severe breach of information security, directly affecting human lives in the most sensitive manner," Army Radio said.

The information was finally removed several hours later after Army Radio reported it. 

The IDF’s Information Security Department within Military Intelligence has now launched an investigation.

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Bereaved families leave IDF's Nova massacre probe meeting in anger

By MAARIV
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Bereaved families of victims of the Nova music festival who were attending the IDF's Wednesday morning presentation of its investigation into the massacre left in anger one after the other.

Families told Maariv: "We will not receive any answers until a real investigative committee with real authority is established." Several attendees were also evacuated from the meeting after feeling unwell.

On Thursday, another meeting will be held with survivors of the massacre and their families, but many of them arrived today to show support for the bereaved families.

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IDF kills armed terrorist who approached Gaza security fence

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
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IDF troops thwarted an armed terrorist who approached the security fence in southern Gaza and posed a threat to IDF troops, the military announced on Wednesday.

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IDF and Shin Bet strike Hamas targets in Jabalya

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
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The IDF and the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) struck Hamas terrorists operating in Jabalya, a joint statement announced on Wednesday. 

The military and the Shin Bet reported that the terrorists were hiding inside a command center that was a central meeting point for the terrorist organization. 

The joint statement added that Hamas used the center to plan terror attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF troops.

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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.