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Body mistakenly returned by Hamas belongs to suspected Palestinian collaborator, not Israeli hostage, officials say

Remains handed to Israel identified as belonging to Khalil Dawas, a West Bank Palestinian suspected of aiding Israeli forces; terror group insists he was a soldier killed in combat, but forensic testing and prior reporting point to a case of mistaken identity or deliberate deception

Einav Halabi | 10.15.25

IDF: hostage Tamir Nimrodi killed by Israeli strike in Gaza on Oct. 9, 2023

IDF says 18-year-old Staff Sgt. Tamir Nimrodi, abducted from the Gaza DCL base with Sgt. Ron Sherman, Cpl. Nik Beizer, and Elia Toledano, were very likely killed on Oct. 9, 2023, in an Israeli airstrike targeting Hamas commander Ahmed Ghandour

Yoav Zitun, Lihi Gordon, Einav Halabi | 10.15.25

IDF: Suspects approached troops beyond the yellow line in Gaza and were shot; Palestinians report five killed

Military said troops opened fire on suspects who crossed the 'yellow line' in violation of the ceasefire but did not infiltrate Israeli positions; Palestinian sources said five people were killed in Gaza City

Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 10.14.25

Mother of fallen IDF officer held in Gaza speaks at new home for lone soldiers: 'Omer wanted to belong'

At the opening of a mixed home for lone soldiers in northern Israel, Orna Neutra addressed young immigrants who came to serve in the IDF. Each reminded her of her son Omer, who was killed on October 7 and remains in Hamas captivity.

Ofir Hauzman | 10.14.25

Not all dead hostages will return immediately, says IDF captives' chief, pledging continued efforts

Maj. Gen. (Res.) Nitzan Alon, head of the IDF's Hostages and Missing Persons Command, said the return marks 'a cornerstone for important processes' and 'part of a process of healing, rehabilitation, and renewal of Israeli society'

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun | 10.13.25

הלווייתו של סמ״ר צ׳אלצ׳או שמעון דמלאש ז״ל בבית העלמין הצבאי בבאר שבע

A moment of gratitude: to the fallen IDF soldiers and the wounded who made the hostage deal possible

As Israel celebrates the return of the hostages and dares to hope this long, brutal war may be nearing its end, it is also a time to pause, with broken hearts, to thank the IDF soldiers - the fallen and the wounded

Ariela Ringel Hoffman | 10.13.25

Hamas repositions 7,000 operatives as IDF focuses on defense amid Gaza ceasefire

IDF troops are fortifying positions near the Gaza border as talks stall on a postwar deal; under current rules, forces may fire only to repel threats or if armed Hamas operatives approach, amid fears of Hamas regaining strength

Yoav Zitun | 10.13.25

Indictment expected for Border Police officer who shot IDF soldier Yosef Chaim Rabuch

Border Police officer who fatally shot his friend, IDF soldier Yosef Chaim Rabuch, will be indicted for manslaughter; he didn’t call for help after the shooting, telling police: 'I’m an idiot, a foolish spirit seized me'

Liran Tamari | 10.13.25

Red Cross met with hostages, says some in serious condition; release expected to begin at 8 a.m.

Armored convoys and special forces are ready for the final stage of the hostage recovery mission; the hostages will be handed over to the IDF by Red Cross representatives and flown to hospitals after medical checks in Re’im base

Yoav Zitun, Itamar Eichner | 10.12.25

Qatar’s money in Gaza raises alarm: IDF fears aid will rebuild Hamas, not homes

As the US rushes to shape Gaza’s postwar future with a new coordination center, Israeli defense officials warn that Doha, long accused of funding Hamas, could take control of billions in reconstruction money

Yoav Zitun | 10.12.25

Gaza ceasefire, fiscal war: Treasury blocks multi-billion IDF funding boost as postwar budget fight heats up

With the Gaza war winding down, the Finance Ministry rejects the IDF's demand for an extra 20 billion shekels, insisting the military streamline spending while funds go to education, welfare and infrastructure

Gad Lior | 10.12.25

פסגה בסעודיה - מנהיגי מדינות ערב בתמונה משותפת

Secret Israel-Arab military cooperation during Gaza war revealed, leaked US documents show

Despite harsh public criticism of Israel, at least six Arab states secretly took part in a US-led regional security network, sharing intelligence and training with Israel on tunnel warfare and countering Iran

Daniel Edelson, New York | 10.11.25

2,000 killed and murdered: Reserve soldier injured by IDF grenade explosion dies

Master Sergeant (res.) Shmuel Gad Rahamim, gravely injured in blast at IDF outpost in Khan Younis on second anniversary of October 7 massacre, succumbs to his wounds; two other reservists injured in incident

Yoav Zitun | 10.11.25

Witkoff and CENTCOM chief tour Gaza post to verify IDF's withdrawal under ceasefire deal

US envoy and CENTCOM chief Gen. Bradley Cooper tour IDF outpost in Gaza to verify Israel’s withdrawal as part of Trump-brokered ceasefire, while officials say Hamas may begin releasing hostages as early as Sunday

Itamar Eichner | 10.11.25

דור אלמוג, הלוחם היחיד ששרד את אסון קריסת המבנים שבו נהרגו 21 חיילים

'Why was I the only one left?': IDF’s sole survivors tell their stories

Dor was the only one pulled alive from the Gaza building collapse that killed 21 soldiers; Natai lost all his comrades at Zikim when the sniper 'fired one bullet'; Nataniel’s tank hit an explosive: 'They thought I was dead'

Eti Abramov | 10.11.25

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