Israel at War, Day 556 | Latest on US-Iran talks, Gaza war, Syria

Shin Bet politicians react to Shin Bet leak • Israel reportedly strike vehicle in s. Lebanon • Security forces arrest brothers involved in attacks

 Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip. February 22, 2025.
Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip. February 22, 2025.
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IDF chief of staff: 'Military will not allow internal divisions to infiltrate IDF'

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 Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, conducted a tour of the field in the Gaza Strip
Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, conducted a tour of the field in the Gaza Strip
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IDF fighter jet accidentally drops munitions on grounds of Gaza border kibbutz

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 An Israeli F-16 fighter jet flies over an airbase in southern Israel, March 4, 2024.
An Israeli F-16 fighter jet flies over an airbase in southern Israel, March 4, 2024.
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Sa'ar meets UK counterpart in London to discuss Iranian nuclear issue, Gaza hostages

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White House says it discussed operations against Houthis

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IDF thwarts weapons smuggling attempt from Egypt

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Iran's goal to destroy Israel is why we're fighting in Gaza, Netanyahu says

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Prime Minister Netanyahu visits northern Gaza, PMO says

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Hamas claims it lost contact with group holding Edan Alexander hostage

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Israel's security agencies probed over 20 leaks in the past year, Shin Bet says

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Person holding smartphone with logo of the Shin Bet (illustrative)
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Chikli hails Shin Bet leaker as 'hero of Israel' as scandal erupts

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 Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem on March 27, 2025.
Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem on March 27, 2025.
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Israel at war: What you need to know
  • Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza.

  • Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 at the Supernova music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities.

  • 59 hostages remain in Gaza.

  • 49 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says.

  • The IDF launched a ground invasion of Lebanon on September 30.

  • The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire came into effect on November 27 at 4 a.m.

  • Netanyahu confirmed the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire on January 17, 2025.