Gaza-Israel
Gaza war could have ended a year earlier, achieved more Hamas disarmament, ex-hostage chief says
An overlong war led to huge unnecessary losses in fallen soldiers and the death of up to 40 hostages, former lead hostage negotiations coordinator Maj.-Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon said.
WATCH: IDF kills four Hamas terrorists, destroys Gaza rocket launchers in strikes
Trump-Sisi meeting could put Egypt in the spotlight once again - analysis
Gaza cannot wait: Time for a Palestinian Green Zone to end Hamas rule, IDF presence - opinion
IDF launches broad probe into Gaza war phases after October 7
A new IDF review will examine multiple Gaza war phases since October 7, including why Hamas regrouped after invasions and how commands performed across the campaign.
All eyes on Florida as Trump, Netanyahu face Gaza ceasefire test - analysis
Trump and Netanyahu are expected to focus on Gaza’s ceasefire, hostages and regional tensions as questions grow over whether the deal can move to its next phase.
Anti-Israel activists disrupt Boxing Day shopping in London, Toronto malls
Boxing Day mall protests in London and Toronto saw activists hang Palestinian flags and disrupt shoppers while demanding an arms embargo on Israel.
The decisive battle for Israel isn’t in Gaza – it’s in the world’s imagination - opinion
For decades, Hamas has understood something essential about modern conflict: wars are no longer decided solely by military strength but by global perception.
In three incidents, Air Force strikes suspects attempting to cross Yellow Line in northern Gaza
IDF said IAF strikes targeted terrorists who crossed the yellow line and approached troops in northern Gaza, posing an immediate threat.
US to move ahead with Gaza governance board and stabilization force, Rubio says
The US is pushing for a Gaza governance board and foreign troops to stabilize the enclave, Rubio said, citing urgency after months of fighting.
Death of senior terrorist Ra'ad Sa'ad closes the October 7 chapter, but Hamas remains - analysis
The bad news is that simply killing Saad is unlikely to get Hamas to disarm and to change its approach to international efforts to displace its control of Gaza.
How is Iran responding to the attack on Jews in Australia? - analysis
After the Bondi Beach mass murder, Iranian state media avoided praise but sought to link the antisemitic attack to the Gaza war, while pro-Iran commentators justified the killings.
Heavy rains flood Gaza shelters, killing 12 and displacing thousands
Israel says it is meeting its obligations and accuses agencies of inefficiency and failing to prevent theft by Hamas, which the terror group denies.
IDF Chief Zamir proposes sweeping reforms after October 7 failures
The IDF chief made his mark on increased readiness, from more troops on the border, to more tanks, to less holiday vacations.
