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Spy gear, airstrikes, troop landing: Israel's rare Syria ground raid step by step

Foreign reports say Syrian patrol near Damascus uncovered spy gear, triggering Israeli drone and airstrikes; a day later, dozens of troops allegedly landed for 2-hour raid; Israel hints at involvement as talks advance on security deal with al-Sharaa

Lior Ben Ari, Amir Ettinger | 08.28.25

Report: IDF launches rare special forces ground raid near Damascus amid airstrikes

State media and monitors say Israeli jets and troops targeted military sites in al-Kiswah, killing at least eight Syrian soldiers; Damascus calls attack a grave violation of sovereignty as Israel remains silent

Lior Ben Ari, news agencies | 08.28.25

העיתונאי אמריקני אחמד פואד אל-חטיב, שחי שנים בעזה ומתנגד לחמאס, מתעד מתוך טיסה להצנחת סיוע הומניטרי ברצועה

Extraordinary aerial images show Gaza in ruins after nearly two years of war

Palestinian American writer and Hamas critic joins UAE mission to drop food into enclave, filming vast destruction after 22 months of war; UN says 70% of Gaza’s buildings have been damaged or destroyed

Ynet | 08.28.25

Hamas won't be waving a white flag anytime soon, and that's OK with Netanyahu

Opinion: As Israel readies for another push in Gaza City, one truth stands out: Netanyahu knows Hamas won’t yield to force; that’s the point—he’s betting on a drawn-out fight, prolonging the war to serve his own political survival

Avi Issacharoff | 08.27.25

Thousands flee Gaza City as IDF gears for offensive, Hamas campaign pushes to keep them inside

Military says two additional distribution sites in southern Gaza will expand humanitarian access as Netanyahu resists partial deal; Hamas urges civilians to stay put in Gaza City despite evacuation orders, citing overcrowding in shelters

Yoav Zitun, Reuters | 08.27.25

IDF delays release of October 7 probe findings due to new Gaza op preparations

IDF leadership has postponed publication of its investigation into the October 7 failures, with Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and a panel led by Sami Turgeman citing the need to keep commanders focused on an imminent large-scale Gaza operation

Yossi Yehoshua | 08.27.25

IDF probe finds troops acted without authorization in Gaza hospital strike

Military admits troops struck Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis without proper authorization, killing at least 20 including five journalists; probe cites failures in oversight as Netanyahu calls the attack a 'tragic mishap' and pledges review

Yoav Zitun | 08.26.25

Leveling the battlefield: IDF refines urban warfare tactics as rookie officers prepare for first Gaza fight

What used to require dangerous, painstaking work by sappers can now be achieved in as little as three minutes; lessons learned the hard way in Khan Younis may now help new forces operating in Gaza

Yoav Zitun | 08.26.25

Gaza City offensive divides Israeli military leadership

IDF officials are divided over how to handle the upcoming operation, balancing military objectives with hostage negotiations and potential ceasefire; while Eyal Zamir favors gradual action and civilian evacuation, others push for maximum pressure on Hamas

Ron Ben-Yishai | 08.26.25

Naim Qassem, Joseph Aoun, Benjamin Netanyahu

Disarming Hezbollah: This is what Israel demands from Lebanon and where it stands

Analysis: Jerusalem praises the Beirut government's efforts to disarm the Shi'ite terror group but it may be hampering the initiative after Prime Minister Salem is accused of cooperating with the enemy

Lior Ben Ari | 08.26.25

ביבי בנימין נתניהו, הרמטכ"ל אייל זמיר על רקע הפגנות לשחרור החטופים

IDF fears ministers will push for military government in Gaza as difficulties of upcoming offensive become clear

Analysis: Hospital incident in Khan Younis illustrates the difficulty to be expected in urban warfare in Gaza City, which is fully populated; In both cities there is a complete mix of civilian infrastructure and combat sites making it very easy to misidentify targets

Yossi Yehoshua | 08.26.25

Nawaf Salam, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Joseph Aoun

Northern Israeli leaders blast proposal to scale back IDF in Lebanon: 'Don’t abandon us like on Oct. 7'

Statement from Prime Minister’s Office suggesting Israel could reduce its military presence in Lebanon if Hezbollah disarms has sparked outrage in the north, where local leaders warn it endangers fragile security and residents’ return

Yair Kraus | 08.25.25

כותרות בעולם בגלל תקיפת צה"ל בבית החולים בחאן יונס

The world is focused on the Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital: 'What was the objective?'

The IDF continues to investigate attack on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, which is considered a “sensitive site” that cannot be struck without special approval from a very senior officer, and the world's leading media outlets, including CNN, BBC and CBS, criticized the killing of 20 people, including 5 journalists

Ron Crissy, Yoav Zitun | 08.25.25

IDF chief orders immediate probe into strike on Gaza hospital: 'We regret harm to uninvolved'

At least 19 reported in strike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, with Reuters and Al-Jazeera journalists reportedly among the dead

Einav Halabi | 08.25.25

President Herzog pardons soldier at fallen commander’s request

President pardons a Golani Brigade soldier at the request of his fallen commander, Capt. Reei Biran; pardon clears the soldier’s juvenile record, honoring Biran’s wish and recognizing Y.’s bravery and dedication in combat

Itamar Eichner | 08.25.25

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