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Why is it taking so long to beat Hamas?

A mix of battlefield challenges, ambitious war aims, and global pressure helps explain why Hamas remains in power nearly 21 months after October 7

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 07.01.25

Report: Iran assessing damage in flurry of activity at Fordow, new satellite images show

Assessment of images reveals Iranian crews, vehicles, onsite processing damage after U.S. strikes; experts suggest reconstruction remains uncertain despite visible repair efforts

Ynet | 07.01.25

פעילות צוות הקרב של חטיבת כפיר בחאן יונס

The Gaza campaign nears its military goals, but the decisive moment is yet to come

Analysis: Three of Hamas’ five brigades have been defeated, the rest besieged; With 75% of the Gaza Strip under Israeli control, the army warns that without political decisions, gains may erode

Ron Ben-Yishai | 06.30.25

פצועי מלחמת חרבות ברזל מפורום גבורה מוחים מול הכנסת

Wounded soldiers protest against halting Gaza war: ‘We demand that our blood have meaning’

Wounded IDF troops since October 7 urge government to keep fighting until Hamas is defeated: 'Our goals weren’t achieved—there are still terrorists in Gaza. Our blood is not in vain'

Gilad Cohen | 06.30.25

Meir Cohen, Investor at Greenfield Partners

While the headlines say tech is leaving Israel, these professionals made aliyah

Amid reports of brain drain, a growing number of tech professionals choose to make aliyah during wartime—driven by identity, duty and an unshakable bond with Israel

Hillel Fuld | 06.30.25

דונלד טראמפ מקים את אלקטרז התנינים כלא למהגרים בפלורידה

Trump: 'Not even talking to Iran since we totally obliterated their nuclear facilities'

After signaling Tehran wanted to resume talks, US president says 'unlike Obama' who 'paid them billions,' 'I am not offering Iran ANYTHING'

Ynet | 06.30.25

In message to Trump, Netanyahu shifts focus to hostages over Hamas, avoids ‘deal’ talk amid Gaza war

Amid US pressure and Trump’s calls for a deal, PM for the first time puts hostage release ahead of Hamas’ defeat—but speaks of a 'rescue,' not a deal; with no breakthrough yet, he may be preparing the public for war’s end

Itamar Eichner, Lihi Gordon | 06.30.25

‘Failures happen, you can’t stop’: Israeli missile crews share lessons from Iran war

Maj. L. led an Iron Dome battery the night of Israel’s strike on Iran, as Staff Sgts. D. and A. began duty just before the nationwide alerts; 'Lives depend on us,' says A., while L. notes, 'We’ve been training for an Iranian attack since October 7'

Gal Ganot | 06.30.25

Report: Intercepted calls between Iranian officials downplay US strike on nuclear sites as 'less devastating than expected'

US officials reveal intercepted Iranian calls suggesting US strikes less destructive than expected; White House insists: 'Nonsense. Their nuclear weapons program is over'

Ynet | 06.29.25

New IDF division formed during Iran war counters proxy threat on Jordan border

Military fast-tracks formation of 96th Division as Iran fighting carried on, bolstering eastern border defenses and ramping up West Bank operations during Operation Rising Lion

Elisha Ben Kimon, Yoav Zitun | 06.29.25

IDF soldiers securing Gaza aid instead of fighting Hamas as fear of looting grows

Ministers admit Gaza aid can't stop as Netanyahu's demands for alternative aid distribution leave IDF soldiers handling logistics instead of fighting terror group's recovering battalions

Yoav Zitun | 06.29.25

Hostage families rally in Tel Aviv, urge full deal to return everyone home

Families return to Tel Aviv's streets urging Netanyahu to seize post-Iran war momentum and secure a comprehensive deal for all hostages still held in Gaza

Gal Ganot, Roni Green Shaulov | 06.28.25

IDF eliminates Hamas founder linked to October 7 attack in Gaza

Palestinian reports say Hamas military trainer Hakham Al-Issa was killed in Gaza strike, marking another blow to the terror group’s leadership and operational infrastructure

Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 06.28.25

Steve Witkoff, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. President Donald Trump

Israel surprised, skeptical of Trump's Gaza ceasefire optimism

Officials dismiss Trump’s Gaza ceasefire optimism as backchannel talks with Hamas show no progress, while hostage families demand urgent action to free remaining captives still held in the Strip

Itamar Eichner, Gal Ganot, Einav Halabi | 06.28.25

הרמטכ"ל, רב-אלוף אייל זמיר בסיור שטח והערכת מצב ברצועת עזה

IDF chief signals to cabinet: 'We’re closing on defined Gaza objectives'

IDF chief Eyal Zamir says Iran strike could help advance Gaza goals; nearing key lines in Operation Gideon’s Chariots, army to present next steps to political leadership

Elisha Ben Kimon | 06.27.25

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