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Farewell to a hero of Israel: He kissed his son and went out to battle; 'This is Commander, declaring war'

Col. Asaf Hamami was a decorated and beloved officer whose family had already twice suffered bereavement. On October 7, he was the first to jump in, and one of the first to fall in the battle at Kibbutz Nirim; now his body is being held by Hamas

Yossi Yehoshua | 12.03.23

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו פגישה עם מזכיר המדינה של ארה"ב אנתוני בלינקן בירושלים

So what's next? Israel ponders objectives as pause comes to an abrupt end

Opinion: Now that many hostages are home and Hamas refuses to deal for more, Israel must define objectives from this point forward, taking into account not only Egypt's impatience, but the Biden administration's clear warning to avoid collateral damage

Yossi Yehoshua | 12.03.23

Netanyahu: Ground offensive continues with full force, essential to reach objectives

Netanyahu says IDF will continue fighting with full forces to reach war objectives - bring all captives back and eliminating Hamas to ensure Gaza will pose no threat to Israel; says northern border residents won't be left behind, and security will be restored there as well

Itamar Eichner | 12.02.23

The deputy leader of the Hamas political executive Saleh al-Arouri

Hamas official says no negotiation or captives release until war ends

Deputy leader of the Hamas political executive Saleh al-Arouri says captives will not be released until all Palestinian prisoners are freed and after a ceasefire; Gallant says Hamas broke the ceasefire agreement, thus Israel picks up Gaza ground offensive where left

Einav Halabi | 12.02.23

חפיסות קלפים עם תמונות של בכירי ארגון הטרור חמאס

IDF troops in Gaza handed card decks with faces of senior Hamas figures

Psychological warfare tool designed to mock and throw off balance Hamas officials hiding in bunkers

Itamar Eichner | 12.02.23

כוחות לוחמים לוחם של צה"ל בפעילות בצפון רצועת עזה במסגרת סיור שנערך לתקשורת הזרה

Challenges ahead as Israel set to resume Gaza ground operations

While plans for southern Gaza offensive already in place, IDF faces 2 particularly challenging Hamas strongholds in enclave’s north; Hezbollah used informal truce to rearm, army believes purely defensive strategy won’t suffice to decisively counter Shiite terror army

Yoav Zitun | 12.02.23

דובר צה"ל בערבית חילק את רצועת עזה לאיזורים

IDF posts map of Gaza to guide civilians away from bombings

Interactive map segments coastal enclave into zones, assigning a number to each as army encourages Gazans to identify their relevant section and follow warnings to evacuate from danger

Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 12.01.23

On eve of his birthday, Yuval killed by tragic misfire trying to engage terrorists

Yuval Doron Castelman succumbs to injuries after being critically hurt trying to engage terrorists attacking Israelis at Jerusalem bus stop; shot by soldiers also responding to attack; 'He was always the first to react and save lives,' family says

Liran Tamari | 12.01.23

נשיא המדינה יצחק הרצוג חושף כי מצאו עותק של ספרו של היטלר, ״מיין קאמפף״ בבסיס של חמאס

Soldiers find copy of Mein Kampf in Gaza home

Lieutenant N. says the moment he found Hitler's book in a Hamas terrorists' house he realized he is not just fighting against Hamas but against the idea of exterminating Jews and Israelis

Yoav Zitun | 12.01.23

A letter to a hero... and a troubled nation

Friend asks for fallen friend's forgiveness in letter and speaks to political figures who have failed miserably in securing the safety of the nation for future generation

Elisha Ben Kimon | 11.30.23

'Hezbollah prepared for invasion, only a matter of time,' researchers say

Alma Research and Education Center says Hezbollah was on the verge of deciding to execute its longstanding plan to seize the Galilee settlements, but Hamas carried out a similar plan in the south, terror group not interested in war it didn't start

Yair Kraus | 11.30.23

Kindergarten becomes temporary home for troops in war

Reserve force says respecting premises providing them with shelter, kitchenette and hot water, a step up from sleeping in the field; Troops say will stay as long as needed to allow children to return to kindergarten safely

Assaf Kamar | 11.30.23

Rabbis serving in reserves try to bolster troops, communities

One rabbi continues to give lessons on Zoom while serving in combat unit, another says battalion is his current community; all say their council to soldiers is required especially in times of war

Shmuel Munitz | 11.29.23

אימון סיירת הנח"ל לקבל אמר"לי עידו חדשים

New weaponry used by troops in Gaza

Surface missiles named after Negev communities, 3D night vision headsets, and an improved Negev 7 machine guns; IDF is implementing more advanced weaponry as preparations to resume fighting are under way

Yoav Zitun | 11.29.23

October 7 massacre marks tragic return to roots of Zionism

Opinion: In a massacre not unlike those who befell Jews before the establishment of Israel, Hamas managed to awaken the spirit of Zionism, offering an end to victimhood

Mahmoud Abu Rajab | 11.28.23

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