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How the UN's bias and inaction compromise its foundational mission

Opinion: The IDF's discovery of a Hamas tunnel below UNRWA's headquarters in Gaza exemplify how to UN continues to remain idle on issues it holds itself responsible for

Hillel Portugais de Almeida | 02.13.24

Israel need elections and a responsible leadership

Opinion: While soldiers and commanders fight in Gaza for the sake of the Israeli people, politicians aren't willing to take responsibility for their failings

Haim Jelin | 02.13.24

Israel must leverage hostage rescue to forge new reality

Opinion: Hamas folded in hostage talks due to IDF's exceptionals operation and sacrifices made; However, if politicians fail to act decisively and courageously, taking necessary political risks, it's still possible to win the battle yet lose the war

Nadav Eyal | 02.13.24

שר הביטחון גלנט ללוחמי הימ״מ לאחר המבצע לשחרור החטופים: ״מדובר בנקודת מפנה במערכה - החמאס חדיר ומבין שאנחנו יכולים להגיע לכל מקום, עם כל כוח. מילאתם את הריאות של אזרחי ישראל בהרבה אוויר - לא ירחק היום ויהיו מבצעים נוספים״

After successful Gaza hostage rescue, Gallant vows more to come 'in near future'

Defense minister praises rescue mission as 'turning point in the campaign,' assures military 'can reach anywhere' to combat Hamas

Yoav Zitun | 02.12.24

ראש הממשלה נתניהו ללוחמי הימ"מ שהחזירו הלילה במבצע חילוץ את שני החטופים: "זהו אחד ממבצעי החילוץ המוצלחים בתולדות מדינת ישראל - חיסלתם את החוטפים, את המחבלים, עשיתם את דרככם חזרה לארץ ללא פגע - מבצע מושלם, ביצוע מושלם"

Netanyahu on Gaza hostage rescue mission: 'One of the most successful in Israel’s history'

PM heaps praise on police special forces who carried out complex operation to rescue two Israeli hostages; Ben-Gvir: 'You proved that the unimaginable can be done'

Meir Turgeman | 02.12.24

Israeli charged in serious IDF security breach

Man falsely represented himself to military and gained access to confidential briefings and confidential material at start of war, before raising suspicion; indictment made public after Ynet appeals to court

Yoav Zitun, Ilana Curiel | 02.12.24

Here's how the operation to rescue 2 hostages in Gaza came together

IDF special operation with Shin Bet and the National Counter Terrorism Unit in Rafah overnight Monday that brought Fernando Marman and Luis Har home required significant preparation; the forces arrived around 1 a.m. and penetrated the building in the heart of Rafah; 134 hostages remain in Gaza

Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi, Yael Ciechanover | 02.12.24

This is the building from which Fernando and Luis were rescued alive

Fire, smoke and destruction: Security forces rescued Fernando Marman and Luis Har through heavy fire and while killing terrorists, including from the air; Hamas claims dozens of dead; Watch a video of life around the building where they were held

Einav Halabi | 02.12.24

רס״ל עדי אלדור ז"ל, רס״ל (מיל׳) אלון קליינמן

2 soldiers killed in Khan Younis fighting hours before daring hostage rescue

Sergeant First Class Adi Eldor, 21, from Haifa and Sergeant First Class (res.) Alon Kleinman, 21, from Tel Aviv were killed by an anti-tank missile; IDF Spokesman: 'Without their heroism it would have been impossible to rescue the hostages alive'

Yoav Zitun | 02.12.24

Security forces rescue two hostages held in Gaza's Rafah

Fernando Simon Marman, 60, and Luis Har, 70, who were kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak on October 7 rescued by IDF, Shin Bet and police forces found to be in good health and transported to hospital where they are reunited with their families

Yoav Zitun | 02.12.24

IDF push into Rafah is a diplomatic minefield

Israel is adamant that an incursion into Rafah is the only way to eliminate Hamas, but even President Joe Biden, Israel's top advocate, is losing faith in Netanyahu's promises; The Egyptians, while willing to engage with Israel to find a solution, are also showing obvious signs of trepidation about the Israeli' government's ability to carry out this task without harming civilians

Gilad Meiri | 02.11.24

הרטמכ"ל הרצי הלוי וראש השב"כ רונן בר קיימו הערכת מצב בחאן יונס

As Khan Younis offensive winds down, IDF prepares for next phase in war

Analysis: Army plans targeted incursions into Strip, with most forces rotated out, citing operations as more effective and yielding intelligence crucial for next move; IDF officers assume more civilian governance roles as Cabinet stalls

Yoav Zitun | 02.11.24

Israel prepares for assault on Rafah

Analysis: Israeli officials say no action to be taken without coordination with Egypt as international community voices growing concern of humanitarian cost in Rafah assault; while IDF operational plans prepared PM claims military dragging its feet

Yossi Yehushua | 02.11.24

3 senior Hamas police officials assassinated in IDF airstrike in Gaza's Rafah

Army releases footage of targeted killing, says one of slain cops 'responsible for security provisions for senior Hamas leaders'

Einav Halabi, Yoav Zitun | 02.11.24

Col. Richard Kemp and activist Yahya Mahamid

'Hamas plans to use civilians until the last Palestinian is dead'

In a sit-down interview with Col. Richard Kemp, activist Yahya Mahamid reflects on his service in the IDF, fostering his love for Israel as an Arab Israeli, and criticizes Hamas for exploiting civilians as propaganda tools against Israel

Col. Richard Kemp | 02.10.24

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