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In wake of APC disaster, IDF pushes for decisive action in Rafah

Army eliminates over 500 terrorists and uncovers around 100 tunnel shafts, entrenching control along Egyptian border and dismantling Hamas battalions; security officials worry leadership stalls on deciding Philadelphi Corridor’s future and whether to shift focus to Hezbollah in north

Elisha Ben Kimon | 06.17.24

Jabalia showdown: IDF paratroopers clash with Hamas in unconquered stronghold

When troops watch video of Hamas terrorists abducting female IDF soldiers on October 7, it underscores the importance of their mission and serves as a stark reminder of why they are deployed

Yoav Zitun | 06.16.24

These are the stories of the soldiers killed this weekend in Gaza

Eliyahu and Yakir studied together in yeshiva; Itay danced for the elderly; Eitan and Elon were photographed on top of their tank; Oz stuck to his friends; Stansilav was a 'beloved boy'; Orr loved history and his best friend was killed at the beginning of hte war; For Wassem the military 'was in his blood'

Ynet correspondents | 06.16.24

תיעוד: מחבל חמאס יורה מתוך אוהל של עקורים

Video shows Hamas firing mortar rounds from displaced civilian areas in Rafah

Compromising their own narrative of not hiding behind civilians, Hamas releases footage of an operative shooting a mortar round directly from a civilian area in Rafah

Hadar Adi | 06.16.24

As Haredim get a free pass, burden on reservists set to increase

Analysis: While the Netanyahu government persists in ignoring the needs of the IDF and handing the ultra-Orthodox a free pass, thousands of reservists are expected to receive new marching orders, extending their deployment to over six months since the war began; 'This constitutes a genuine emergency'

Yossi Yehoshua | 06.16.24

IDF announces daily 'tactical-humanitarian pause' in Rafah-area fighting

Pause in fighting meant to allow trucks from Kerem Shalom crossing to safely deliver humanitarian aid to UN agencies in the area; Netanyahu calls pause 'unacceptable' says fighting in Rafah continues; Ben-Gvir criticizes the move as 'evil and foolish'

Elisha Ben Kimon, Hadar Adi, AP | 06.16.24

סרן (מיל׳) איתן קופלוביץ ז"ל, רס״ב (מיל׳) אילון ויס ז"ל

2 soldiers killed in tank explosion in northern Gaza

IDF announces that Captain (res.) Eitan Koplovich, 28, from Jerusalem, and Warrant Officer (res.) Elon Waiss, 49, from Psagot, were killed in battle in the northern Gaza Strip on Saturday

Elisha Ben Kimon, Israel Moshkovitz | 06.16.24

IDF releases names of 5 more soldiers killed in Rafah explosiom

Armored combat engineering vehicle attacked by anti-tank missile on Saturday, killing all 8 soldiers inside; the battalion that they fought with eliminated about 50 terrorists in an operation that took place prior to the explosion

Ynet | 06.16.24

Soldier succumbs to wounds sustained in Gaza battle, IDF says

Sgt. Yair Roitman critically wounded in booby-trapped building explosion in southern Gaza that also claimed lives of officer and three other soldiers

Elisha Ben Kimon | 06.15.24

Deadly APC blast likely due to anti-tank fire or explosive device, IDF says

IDF Spokesperson Hagari says 'experts will examine entire incident,' adds 'we are approaching the dismantling of the Rafah Brigade'; Netanyahu: 'No alternative to victory' in war

Elisha Ben Kimon, Itamar Eichner | 06.15.24

Gaza war’s third APC disaster raises critical questions

In previous incidents, Namer armored vehicles exploded due to anti-tank fire, while Rafah disaster likely caused by underbelly charge; each vehicle, carrying substantial explosives, became death trap; IDF to review if lessons learned applied

Yoav Zitun | 06.15.24

Wassem wounded by shrapnel, postponed surgery to return to fight, fell in Rafah

'Wassem was supposed to start his studies in March, but he postponed them because his priorities were the army, his unit and the security of the state,' uncle says

Einav Halabi | 06.15.24

8 IDF soldiers killed in APC explosion in Rafah

Deadly blast occurred when armored vehicle hit explosive device, igniting prolonged fire that prevented immediate rescue; Captain Wassem Mahmoud named as one of fallen

Yoav Zitun, Matan Tzuri | 06.15.24

Psychiatric hospital implements arts therapy to aid with war trauma

Dr. Shiran Pines says the therapy allows patients to inhabit spaces where strong defenses aren’t necessary, enabling them to process trauma, express it through alternative means, alongside verbal communication

Eitan Gefen | 06.15.24

IDF upgrades old helicopters, utilizes them for war amid lack of newer models

Despite being slated for retirement, the Yasur helicopters operated continuously throughout the war, and for the first time since 2006, authorization has been renewed for machine gun fire from helicopter windows

Yoav Zitun | 06.14.24

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