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'Seven men in a pit': Freed hostage Yosef Chaim Ohana's father reveals horrific abuse by Hamas

Avi Ohana says his son managed to hide his military background from the Hamas terrorists who held him captive in Gaza for nearly two years

Shilo Freid, Yoav Zitun, Itamar Eichner, Eitan Glickman, Gal Ganot | 10.15.25

Hamas mistakenly sent body of Gazan in IDF uniform, officials believe

Despite the mistaken transfer, Israeli officials said Hamas would not face additional sanctions, as the error was likely unintentional

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun | 10.15.25

IDF: hostage Tamir Nimrodi killed by Israeli strike in Gaza on Oct. 9, 2023

IDF says 18-year-old Staff Sgt. Tamir Nimrodi, abducted from the Gaza DCL base with Sgt. Ron Sherman, Cpl. Nik Beizer, and Elia Toledano, were very likely killed on Oct. 9, 2023, in an Israeli airstrike targeting Hamas commander Ahmed Ghandour

Yoav Zitun, Lihi Gordon, Einav Halabi | 10.15.25

דניאל פרץ, ביפין ג׳ושי, יוסי שרעבי, גיא אילוז

Remains of four hostages identified as Israel demands full return of the fallen

Guy Illouz, Bipin Joshi, Yossi Sharabi and Capt. Daniel Perez identified Tuesday after Hamas transferred only four bodies, violating a key condition of the hostage deal; Israel imposes sanctions and vows intensified pressure until all are returned

Yoav Zitun, Lihi Gordon, Roni Green Shaulov | 10.14.25

IDF: Suspects approached troops beyond the yellow line in Gaza and were shot; Palestinians report five killed

Military said troops opened fire on suspects who crossed the 'yellow line' in violation of the ceasefire but did not infiltrate Israeli positions; Palestinian sources said five people were killed in Gaza City

Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 10.14.25

IDF identifies hostages Guy Illouz and Bipin Joshi among four bodies returned from Gaza

The remains of Israeli sound technician Guy Illouz and Nepalese agricultural student Bipin Joshi were identified; IDF said Illouz died of untreated wounds in Hamas captivity, and Joshi was murdered months after his abduction

Yoav Zitun | 10.14.25

Not all dead hostages will return immediately, says IDF captives' chief, pledging continued efforts

Maj. Gen. (Res.) Nitzan Alon, head of the IDF's Hostages and Missing Persons Command, said the return marks 'a cornerstone for important processes' and 'part of a process of healing, rehabilitation, and renewal of Israeli society'

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun | 10.13.25

Hamas repositions 7,000 operatives as IDF focuses on defense amid Gaza ceasefire

IDF troops are fortifying positions near the Gaza border as talks stall on a postwar deal; under current rules, forces may fire only to repel threats or if armed Hamas operatives approach, amid fears of Hamas regaining strength

Yoav Zitun | 10.13.25

Red Cross met with hostages, says some in serious condition; release expected to begin at 8 a.m.

Armored convoys and special forces are ready for the final stage of the hostage recovery mission; the hostages will be handed over to the IDF by Red Cross representatives and flown to hospitals after medical checks in Re’im base

Yoav Zitun, Itamar Eichner | 10.12.25

Qatar’s money in Gaza raises alarm: IDF fears aid will rebuild Hamas, not homes

As the US rushes to shape Gaza’s postwar future with a new coordination center, Israeli defense officials warn that Doha, long accused of funding Hamas, could take control of billions in reconstruction money

Yoav Zitun | 10.12.25

2,000 killed and murdered: Reserve soldier injured by IDF grenade explosion dies

Master Sergeant (res.) Shmuel Gad Rahamim, gravely injured in blast at IDF outpost in Khan Younis on second anniversary of October 7 massacre, succumbs to his wounds; two other reservists injured in incident

Yoav Zitun | 10.11.25

Hamas defeated across all fronts, says IDF spokesman, as Israel prepares for Monday hostage release

IDF spokesman Brig. Gen. Efi Defrin said Hamas 'has been defeated everywhere we fought it' as Israel completes its withdrawal and prepares to receive hostages expected to be freed Monday under the Trump ceasefire deal

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun | 10.10.25

יציאת כוחות צה"ל מרצועת עזה לקראת הפסקת האש

Ceasefire begins: IDF completes Gaza withdrawal, clock for hostages release starts

Army has finished dismantling outposts and defenses in Gaza and, with the completion of the withdrawal, the 72-hour countdown begins; The forces will be stationed in new positions; Brigade 188 to its soldiers: 'Time to hold your heads high'

Ron Crissy, Yoav Zitun | 10.10.25

Reservist Michael Nachmani, 26, killed in northern Gaza

Nachmani was killed by Hamas sniper fire on the outskirts of Gaza City’s Shati neighborhood, coinciding with the beginning of the IDF's withdrawal from the area on Thursday

Yoav Zitun | 10.10.25

‘Sinwar precedent’: security officials oppose plan to deport freed terrorists to Gaza or overseas

Officials recommended releasing some of the prisoners instead to the West Bank, where Israeli forces could more easily track their movements and re-arrest them if they return to terrorism

Yoav Zitun | 10.10.25

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