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Operation Gideon's Chariots

Israel’s new offensive in Gaza City and what comes next

IDF Southern Command limits public reporting on operation; progress slowed to protect hostages, tactical focus on underground Hamas bases, long-term goals unclear; fighting expected to last into January

Yoav Zitun | 09.16.25

Gaza's hour of reckoning approaches: Hostages are 'human shields' in Gaza City, convoys move south as buildings bombed

5 high-rise buildings bombed in one day, as about two-thirds of the residents still remain; Traffic jams stretched on the roads south: 'The shelling did not stop'; The IDF has completed final preparations though several hostages known to be held above ground in Gaza City

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 09.15.25

'Determined to defeat Hamas': A quarter million flee Gaza City as IDF expands strikes

Airstrikes continue in Gaza City as military hits another tower and urges residents to evacuate south ahead of expanded ground operations; Gaza residents report widespread air raids and mounting displacement

Einav Halabi, Yoav Zitun, Raanan Ben-Zur | 09.13.25

Hamas continues to raise issues with Trump's new deal

‘Can’t release them all’: Hamas raises issues with new Trump deal

Terror group cites obstacles with Trump’s ceasefire proposal, declaring it 'impossible' to release all 48 hostages on day one while insisting on Israeli withdrawal

Einav Halabi | 09.08.25

בנימין נתניהו, נפילת בניין א-רואיא בעיר עזה

Netanyahu says IDF razed 50 Gaza ‘terror towers’ in 2 days, vows bigger assault coming

PM warns civilians to flee Gaza City as he vows strikes only opening act of wider ground assault; 'Listen to me carefully — you have been warned, leave now,' he says

Amir Ettinger | 09.08.25

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu says ‘100,000 left Gaza City’ as Hamas insists on ceasefire deal terms

As Israel intensifies operations in Gaza City, prime minister vows to dismantle Hamas strongholds and create humanitarian corridors—while facing global backlash; terror group bolsters intelligence push while refusing to disarm

Amir Ettinger, Reuters | 09.07.25

Operation Gideon's Chariots II has begun, and the goal is not to outright defeat Hamas

The destruction of high-rise buildings was the opening salvo of the campaign in Gaza City, and the IDF says its goal right now is to damage infrastructure, mainly tunnels, and that soldiers are not expected to try to locate terrorists who will blend in among the civilians; Political echelon looking for a more "attractive" name for the operation to market to the public

Yoav Zitun | 09.07.25

Israel fears Hamas could hide hostages among civilians during Gaza City evacuation

As Israel readies deeper push into Gaza City, military officials warn terror group could use mass civilian evacuations to move hostages south; families told of heightened risks, highlighting challenge of battling terrorists while protecting captives

Yoav Zitun | 09.05.25

IDF says it controls 40% of Gaza City as offensive expands

Spokesman stresses chief of staff backs takeover plan despite tensions with government, unveils new footage of Abu Obaida’s killing and rare photo with Hamas leaders

Roy Rubinstein | 09.04.25

הרמטכ"ל רב אלוף אייל זמיר בסיור שטח ברצועת עזה

IDF chief tours Gaza ahead of planned Gaza City assault, as Hamas launches retaliatory campaign

Eyal Zamir says Israel in phase II of Operation Gideon’s Chariots to capture Gaza City and free hostages; Air Force chief warns their time is running out; in Tehran, a billboard read: 'Netanyahu is gambling with your children’s lives'

Einav Halabi, Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun | 09.03.25

הלחימה נגד ארגוני הטרור ברחבי רצועת עזה ממשיכה

'Call of the hour’: IDF reservists keep morale high as thousands answer call-up for Gaza offensive

Tens of thousands of reservists report under emergency call-up, many for their third or fourth tour since October 7, saying camaraderie and duty drive them to keep serving despite family hardships and frustrations with military leadership

Ilana Curiel | 09.02.25

After walking kids to school, Israeli fathers head back to reserves as families shoulder the burden

About 40,000 reservists begin reporting under emergency orders for Gaza offensive, a day after some walked their children to school; despite family strains, they say avoiding service was never an option: 'We defend our home, not a foreign land'

Yair Kraus, Gilad Cohen, Yoav Zitun | 09.02.25

IDF chief warns Gaza invasion plan risks dragging Israel into military rule

Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir presses ministers to pursue siege and raids instead of full Gaza City takeover, warning Cabinet that occupation could leave Israel governing the enclave; Netanyahu and key ministers insist only conquest will defeat Hamas

Amir Ettinger | 09.01.25

פעילות כוחות צוות הקרב של חטיבת הנח״ל בצפון רצועת עזה

IDF admits 'Operation Gideon's Chariots' faltered due to slow pace, lack of decisiveness

An internal IDF document reveals operational shortcomings in Gaza, citing poor planning, limited maneuvering, and reliance on deterrence rather than decisive action against Hamas

Yoav Zitun | 08.31.25

IDF chief warns Hamas leaders abroad: 'We will reach them too'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir signals that the remaining Hamas leadership overseas is now in Israel’s crosshairs, vowing continued strikes and hostage recovery efforts

Yoav Zitun | 08.31.25

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