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'My heart trembles with joy—and grief': Bereaved families reflect as hostages return

Five bereaved families describe the emotional storm as hostages return: from rescuing captives on October 7 to messages of hope and pain; 'I wanted only joy, but the grief crept in uninvited'; 'It was the fallen and wounded who brought them back'

Eitan Glikman | 10.11.25

Israeli couple names daughter Adar, born on October 7, after fallen hero who defended Zikim base

Bar and Ido Einhorn’s baby girl was born on October 7 and named Adar, honoring Lt. Adar Ben-Simon, who was killed defending Zikim base on the same date two years earlier; 'Adar is the name of a hero,' said Ido

Lior El-Hai | 10.10.25

Hamas defeated across all fronts, says IDF spokesman, as Israel prepares for Monday hostage release

IDF spokesman Brig. Gen. Efi Defrin said Hamas 'has been defeated everywhere we fought it' as Israel completes its withdrawal and prepares to receive hostages expected to be freed Monday under the Trump ceasefire deal

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun | 10.10.25

יציאת כוחות צה"ל מרצועת עזה לקראת הפסקת האש

Ceasefire begins: IDF completes Gaza withdrawal, clock for hostages release starts

Army has finished dismantling outposts and defenses in Gaza and, with the completion of the withdrawal, the 72-hour countdown begins; The forces will be stationed in new positions; Brigade 188 to its soldiers: 'Time to hold your heads high'

Ron Crissy, Yoav Zitun | 10.10.25

Reservist Michael Nachmani, 26, killed in northern Gaza

Nachmani was killed by Hamas sniper fire on the outskirts of Gaza City’s Shati neighborhood, coinciding with the beginning of the IDF's withdrawal from the area on Thursday

Yoav Zitun | 10.10.25

Final Gaza strike before ceasefire? Four Hamas terrorists killed in building attack

Palestinian officials said dozens were killed or missing after an Israeli strike on a building in Gaza City, reportedly targeting two Hamas terrorists; The attack came just before Israel’s cabinet was set to approve the ceasefire deal

Einav Halabi, Yoav Zitun | 10.09.25

חלק מהכוחות שלוקלים חלק בנסיגה היום במרכז הרצועה

Within 24 hours: major IDF pullback in Gaza as troops prepare for hostage transfer risks

The IDF is set to withdraw to the updated 'yellow line' within a day, leaving Hamas in control of most urban areas for the first time since the war began; Troops are preparing for possible mob attacks on hostage convoys

Yoav Zitun | 10.09.25

שיירה של באגרים בדרכם לגבול, עוזבים את צפון הרצועה

'Hamas likely to regain control by weekend': Israel begins Gaza pullout as hostage deal advances

Withdrawal begins hours after Trump announced ceasefire agreement; logistical units leave, with combat troops to follow; IDF pulling back to border defenses as Hamas expected to regain control of major urban centers within days

Yoav Zitun | 10.09.25

IDF on high alert ahead of Gaza ceasefire, warns of last-minute Hamas attacks

Military braces for potential rocket fire and attempted assaults as truce nears; troop withdrawal to agreed line expected within 24 hours of Cabinet approval; army chief orders forces to stay vigilant, warns Gaza civilians to avoid combat zones

Yoav Zitun | 10.09.25

High hopes at ceasefire talks as Israel sees possible deal by Friday; Trump: 'Deal very close'

Senior official says Israel and Hamas could announce agreement within days to end Gaza war and secure release of 48 hostages; key details still under negotiation as US and regional mediators press for breakthrough

Itamar Eichner, Nadav Eyal, Lior Ben Ari | 10.08.25

IDF forces foil attack in Gaza City, several terrorists killed amid ceasefire talks in Egypt

As ceasefire talks continue, Golani Brigade troops with air support thwart attack; searches ongoing, no Israeli casualties; Defense Minister Katz: Use any force needed to protect soldiers—without limitation or hesitation

Yoav Zitun | 10.08.25

New details emerge: Border Police officer arrested after accidental shooting of IDF soldier

IDF soldier Yosef Chaim Rabuch, a former youth taekwondo champion, was fatally shot in Kiryat Arba by his Border Police friend, suspected of negligent homicide; the officer claimed Rabuch jokingly mimed shooting before he fired

Liran Tamari, Elisha Ben Kimon, Idan Blumhof | 10.08.25

Three IDF reservists wounded in Gaza by grenade explosion, two in serious condition

Operational accident in Khan Younis leaves 3 reservists wounded by a grenade explosion inside a military post; 2 seriously hurt, another moderately

Yoav Zitun | 10.07.25

לקראת חג השבועות משטרת ישראל ביצעה מעצרים ברחבי הארץ

Holiday tragedy: IDF soldier killed in accidental shooting by Border Police friend

Victim, an off-duty soldier, fatally struck in Kiryat Arba as his friend, a Border Police conscript, demonstrated a firearm while the two prepared for a night out; investigation underway by military and police watchdog units

Liran Tamari | 10.07.25

Freed hostage Noga Weiss enlists in IDF as welfare NCO: 'Helping others helps me'

Abducted to Gaza with her mother and freed after 50 days, Noga Weiss later learned her father Ilan was murdered on October 7; Now 20, she serves as an IDF welfare NCO, channeling her pain into helping others heal

Dina Halutz | 10.07.25

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