Gaza-Israel

'Another painful heartbreak that grips an entire nation': Officials mourn four slain IDF soldiers

The soldiers were named as Major Omri Chai Ben Moshe, Lieutenant Ron Arieli, Lieutenant Eitan Avner Ben Itzhak, and Lieutenant Eran Shelem.

Family and friends of Israeli soldier Lieutenant Eitan Avner Ben Itzhak attend his funeral at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on September 18, 2025. He was killed in combat in the Gaza Strip.
An Israeli military vehicle waits at a barrier, at the Allenby Bridge Crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, September 8, 2024.

Allenby Crossing attack highlights rising terror threat from Jordan - analysis

Staff of the United Nations agencies gather to denounce their colleagues killed in Gaza since October 2023 outside the European headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, September 18, 2025

US, Israel criticize UN staff over Israel-Hamas War stance amid protests, documents show

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The 'as a Jew' disease of misrepresentation needs to stop - opinion


IDF drops leaflets, texts, sends recording to Palestinians saying 'leave Gaza now'

Special Unit 504, also known as "the IDF's Mossad," has handled much of the operation given its expertise in Arabic and Palestinian culture.

A Palestinian man holds a leaflet, dropped by Israeli forces, ordering residents of Gaza City to evacuate, in Gaza City September 9, 2025.

A commander's dilemma: When old doctrines collapse, hybrid thinking prevails - opinion

When doctrine fails under urban combat conditions, commanders must adapt in real time. Hybrid thinking, merging tactical improvisation with scalable technology, is mission-critical.

IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, September 1, 2025.

An endless challenge in Gaza, from Nasser Hospital to Gaza City - analysis

Hamas's repeated reoccupation of areas previously cleared by the IDF has led to a seemingly endless cycle of war, including the bombing of a Khan Yunis hospital.

Palestinians and Hamas terrorists celebrate in Khan Younis

Irish president Higgins calls for a UN military intervention in Gaza

According to Higgins, the UN General Assembly should establish “a force to be put together to guarantee humanitarian access" even if the Security Council vetoes the initiative.

Irish President Michael D. Higgins before a soccer match.

Gantz calls on party heads to form new gov't, Two bodies found inside a burned-down car

Irish president calls for a UN military intervention in Gaza • Lt. Ori Gerlic killed in operational explosive accident in southern Gaza Strip • Security cabinet to meet on Tuesday

Two bodies found inside a burned-down car.

Israel at War day 686: What's happening in Gaza, Yemen?

IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist in s. Lebanon • Security forces arrest suspect in West Bank shooting • Security forces arrest suspect in West Bank shooting

Hostage families demonstrate in front of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Jerusalem residence, August 22, 2025.

Can Israel's loss of bipartisan support be repaired? - opinion

The pro-Israel core in each party is shrinking – faster among Democrats but among Republicans too, particularly those under the age of 50.

 U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives members attend a joint session of Congress to certify Donald Trump's election, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S. January 6, 2025.

Defense minister, IDF chief rift over IDF reshuffle, Ron Dermer seeking retirement per reports

'Post' speaks with US-Hamas mediator • Macron slams Netanyahu's Gaza plan • Israel, US oppose UNIFIL renewal

 Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir. March 25, 2025.

IDF kills Al Jazeera journalist, Australia to recognize Palestinian state in the coming days

Netanyahu's post-war Gaza plan sparks right-wing outrage • RZP source: Smotrich to send Israel to elections over Gaza plan • Hostage families threaten economic shutdown

 IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, January 2024.

Annex the Gaza Strip to truly hit Hamas where it hurts – opinion

We have nothing to lose and so much more to gain if Israel moves ahead and annexes the Gaza Strip.

An IDF soldier operates in Beit Hanun, Gaza Strip, August 7, 2025.

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IDF soldiers operating