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Pope Francis at the Western Wall during his 2014 visit

Pope Francis was outspoken critic of Israel's war in Gaza, called for release of hostages and aid

The pontiff, who was quick to condemn the Hamas massacre, was a vocal critic of the military campaign and the suffering of the civilian population in the Strip; a day before his death, Pope Francis appealed for a truce, the release of hostages and aid

ynetnews | 04.21.25

Soldiers left exposed, tunnels underground: This is the reality in the Gaza buffer zone

IDF established outposts along the border to protect against another massacre, but the static positions are surveilled from Gaza by terrorists using remaining tunnels to attack

Yoav Zitun | 04.21.25

‘We took them down’: Officer who fought on October 7 injured again in Gaza

Major Nurit, a commander in the 414th Battalion, has been fighting Hamas since October 7, despite being injured in the war; 'The medical team wasn’t thrilled with my decision, but for me, it wasn’t even a question'

Ynet | 04.20.25

IDF says it needs billions more to continue financing ongoing Gaza war

Military estimates will need additional $2.6 billion to fund expanded Gaza war, including ground operations; Finance Ministry strongly opposes increase, warning it could lead to deeper government budget cuts or higher deficits

Gad Lior | 04.20.25

Lebanese army foils rocket attack on Israel as president doubles down on disarming Hezbollah

Troops find rocket launchers during raid on Sidon apartment; Joseph Aoun doubles down on demand terror group disarms after its chief Naim Qassem claimed weapons give life and freedom to his people

Lior Ben Ari | 04.20.25

פעילות כוחות צוות הקרב של חטיבת 188 ברפיח ובמסדרון 'מורג'

Reservists, buckling under weight of extensive call-ups, urge government to give further support

Reform plan presented by advocacy group includes financial incentives for employers who hire reservists, state-funded mental health care and reintegration support and additional tax credits

Gal Ganot | 04.20.25

Father of American hostage calls for direct talks with Hamas to secure hostage release

In message to son Edan, Adi Alexander says, 'just believe that everyone is fighting for your release'; expresses frustration over stalled negotiations

Reuters | 04.20.25

Israel to indict 22 Hamas terrorists who participated in October 7 massacre in Nir Oz

Charges made possible after evidence recovered by IDF, Shin Bet in Gaza during war; US assists in efforts but asked to hold off on indictments to allow Israel to first press charges; hundreds of terrorists to be charged for same offense in historic proceeding

Netael Bandel | 04.20.25

Hamas preserves 20,000 fighters while targeting IDF patrols in buffer zone attacks

In second tunnel attack in a week, Warrant Officer G'haleb Sliman Alnasasra killed, 3 wounded; Hamas fighters escape after strike on administrative route, rescue team hit

Yoav Zitun | 04.20.25

IDF soldier killed in northern Gaza, first combat fatality since collapse of ceasefire

Warrant Officer G'haleb Sliman Alnasasra, 35, a Bedouin tracker from the southern city of Rahat, killed in exchange of fire near security buffer zone along northern Gaza border

Yoav Zitun | 04.19.25

Houthi missile fire triggers air raid sirens across Israel

IDF says projectile intercepted outside Israeli airspace; launch comes after heavy U.S. airstrikes on fuel port at Ras Isa near Houdeida

ynet | 04.18.25

Hamas nears bankruptcy in Gaza: Halts salaries and has difficulty recruiting new fighters

Terror group's finances hit hard by series of assassinations of key political, military and administrative figures, as well as suspension of aid deliveries that officials say had been diverted and resold for profit

Ynet | 04.17.25

IDF says no 'deadline' for Gaza ground operations amid stalled ceasefire talks

Since resumption of fighting, Israeli forces have killed about 350 terrorists, including 40 commanders and technical experts, with some 250,000 residents displaced

Yoav Zitun | 04.16.25

שלישם עליזה רייז ז"ל רחל כהן ז"ל אלעד וינקלשטיין ז"ל

IDF kills last remaining terrorist from fatal West Bank attack in January

Omar Zakharna, eliminated in shootout with security forces involved, was involved in attack near settlement of Kedumim that killed Elad Winkelstein, Aliza Reiss and Rachel Cohen; families see closure but little solace

Idan Blumhoff , Einav Halabi, Yoav Zitun | 04.16.25

The trauma no one sees: Israel’s war with PTSD

Former undercover soldier Shir Peled shares her PTSD story and helps others via the Helem Club in a program fostering community and reducing mental health stigma

Maayan Hoffman / The Media Line | 04.16.25

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