Israel-Hamas War: What happened on day 73?

IDF finds killed Gaza hostages' SOS sign, chief says incident was avoidable • IDF publishes names of four more soldiers killed in Gaza

 IDF soldiers are seen operating in the Gaza Strip. Image released December 18, 2023.
IDF soldiers are seen operating in the Gaza Strip. Image released December 18, 2023.
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

IDF hits Syrian military position. December 18, 2023

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IDF hits Syrian military position. December 18, 2023. (Credit: IDF)

Seven soldiers die as IDF breaks more Khan Younis defense lines

BySAM HALPERN, YONAH JEREMY BOB, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
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 IDF Duvdevan and Oketz Unit troops operate in Khan Yunis. December 18, 2023.
IDF Duvdevan and Oketz Unit troops operate in Khan Yunis. December 18, 2023.
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IDF destroys Hamas statue dedicated to killing of Golani soldiers

BySAM HALPERN
The Golani Brigade's 13th Battalion tears down Hamas statue dedicated to killing of soldiers from their unit. December 18, 2023. (Credit: IDF)
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Golani Brigade's 13th Battalion tears down Hamas statue dedicated to killing of IDF soldiers

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The Golani Brigade's 13th Battalion tears down Hamas statue dedicated to killing of soldiers from their unit. December 18, 2023. (Credit: IDF)

Rockets from Syria fall in Golan Heights

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Houthi official: ships in Red and Arabian seas are safe except Israel's

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Hamas releases video of three elderly Israeli hostages pleading for release

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Hamas releases video of hostages pleading for their release. December 18, 2023. (Credit: Hamas Telegram)
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France to act against 'radical' Israeli settlers, pushes to defuse Lebanon tension

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 The aftermath of a settler attack on Palestinians' homes in Turmus Aiya
The aftermath of a settler attack on Palestinians' homes in Turmus Aiya
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Hezbollah threats extend to Israel's North amid Iran pressure - analysis

BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
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 HEZBOLLAH DEPUTY leader Sheikh Naim Qassem speaks in Beirut, at a rally supporting Palestinians in Gaza
HEZBOLLAH DEPUTY leader Sheikh Naim Qassem speaks in Beirut, at a rally supporting Palestinians in Gaza
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Austin: Iran must halt backing of Houthi attacks on global shipping

ByTOVAH LAZAROFF, REUTERS
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 US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Kirya military base, December 18, 2023.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Kirya military base, December 18, 2023.
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Israel-Hamas 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 in the Re'im music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities