What happened on day 544 of the war?

IDF releases probe into Nova massacre • US sanctions Houthi pipeline for Russian arms and stolen Ukrainian grain • Hamas ignores Israel's hostage deal offer

Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, hold weapons to mark the annual al-Quds Day on the last Friday of Ramadan, in Sana'a, Yemen, March 28, 2025
Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, hold weapons to mark the annual al-Quds Day on the last Friday of Ramadan, in Sana'a, Yemen, March 28, 2025
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Israel kills four Hamas terrorists in Jabalya, including one who partook in in Oct. 7 attacks

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An infographic of the four terrorists that were stuck by the IDF in Jabalya on Wednesday, April 3, 2025.
An infographic of the four terrorists that were stuck by the IDF in Jabalya on Wednesday, April 3, 2025.
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Houthis missile hits Saudi Arabia en route to Israel

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 A boy holds a pistol and a dagger as protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, rally to mark the annual al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day) on the last Friday of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, in Sanaa, Yemen March 28, 2025.
A boy holds a pistol and a dagger as protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, rally to mark the annual al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day) on the last Friday of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, in Sanaa, Yemen March 28, 2025.
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Israel strikes two Hamas terrorists located in Gaza City command center

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Israel Air Force strikes Hamas weapons facility in Syria, February 9, 2025
Israel Air Force strikes Hamas weapons facility in Syria, February 9, 2025
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Nova festival massacre: Hamas murdered 378 Israelis in bloodiest Oct. 7 attack

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 The aftermath of Hamas's Nova music festival massacre in Re'im, southern Israel, on October 7, 2023. Picture taken November 2, 2023
The aftermath of Hamas's Nova music festival massacre in Re'im, southern Israel, on October 7, 2023. Picture taken November 2, 2023
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IDF, Israel Police ignored all security dangers leading to Nova festival massacre

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 IDF soldiers seen in the aftermath of Hamas's Nova music festival massacre in Re'im, southern Israel, on October 7, 2023.
IDF soldiers seen in the aftermath of Hamas's Nova music festival massacre in Re'im, southern Israel, on October 7, 2023.
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Observers say IDF abandoned Gaza border outpost in 12-hour security lapse

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 IDF observers say military abandoned Gaza border outpost for 12 hours, April 3, 2025 (illustration).
IDF observers say military abandoned Gaza border outpost for 12 hours, April 3, 2025 (illustration).
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Hungary withdraws from 'politicized' ICC during Netanyahu visit

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 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Mrs. Sara Netanyahu were recently received by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his wife with an honor guard at a welcoming ceremony in Budapest.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Mrs. Sara Netanyahu were recently received by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his wife with an honor guard at a welcoming ceremony in Budapest.
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Trump tariffs on Israel a regression in trade relations: Israeli officials, businesses react

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US President Donald Trump signs an executive order on tariffs, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 2, 2025
US President Donald Trump signs an executive order on tariffs, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 2, 2025
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IDF kills several terrorists in southern Syria, confiscates weapons

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Locals claim clashes ongoing between pro-HTS forces, IDF, near Daraa - report

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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.