Israel-Hamas War day 286: What happened in Gaza?

Gov't extends military service to 36 months • Strike in Lebanon kills terrorist • Civilian probe into Oct. 7 to begin soon

 IDF soldier overlooking a Hamas-built tunnel in Gaza during Operation Protective Edge.
IDF soldier overlooking a Hamas-built tunnel in Gaza during Operation Protective Edge.
(photo credit: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS/ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES)

Gaza's Health Ministry is run, funded by Hamas - Why are they seen as a reliable source?

ByLILAC SIGAN
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An Iranian man sits next to the symbolic shrouds of Gaza children's dead bodies during a gesture in a street in Tehran, Iran November 13, 2023.
An Iranian man sits next to the symbolic shrouds of Gaza children's dead bodies during a gesture in a street in Tehran, Iran November 13, 2023.
(photo credit: MAJID ASGARIPOUR/WANA/REUTERS)
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Netanyahu in Rafah: IDF hold on Philadelphi Corridor essential

ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
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 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an Armored Personnel Carrier in Rafah, July 18, 2024.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an Armored Personnel Carrier in Rafah, July 18, 2024.
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IDF intel. releases recordings of Gazans praising Deif’s killing, wishing Sinwar's death- breaking

ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
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 Yahya Sinwar and the newest photo of Muhammed Deif (right) holding US dollars and a plastic cup of juice.
Yahya Sinwar and the newest photo of Muhammed Deif (right) holding US dollars and a plastic cup of juice.
(photo credit: ABED RAHIM KHATIB/FLASH90, IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
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IDF soldier Efraim Ben Amram succumbs to wounds from UAV impact

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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Fallen solider Sergeant-Major Efraim Ben Amram
Fallen solider Sergeant-Major Efraim Ben Amram
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Gallant approves draft orders for 1,000 haredim on Sunday

ByYONAH JEREMY BOB, ELIAV BREUER
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 Israeli minister of Defense Yoav Gallant attends a farewell ceremony in honor of Chief of police Kobi Shabtai, at the National Police Academy in Beit Shemesh, on July 14, 2024.
Israeli minister of Defense Yoav Gallant attends a farewell ceremony in honor of Chief of police Kobi Shabtai, at the National Police Academy in Beit Shemesh, on July 14, 2024.
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Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef calls on govt to agree to hostage deal, says its a Jewish commandment

ByBENTZI RUBIN
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 Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef speaks during the funeral of  Yehuda Deri, the chief rabbi of Beersheba in Jerusalem on July 9, 2024.
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef speaks during the funeral of Yehuda Deri, the chief rabbi of Beersheba in Jerusalem on July 9, 2024.
(photo credit: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
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Families of Oct. 7 victims form civilian experts committee to begin probe into Oct. 7 massacre

ByEVE YOUNG
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IDF, Shin Bet eliminate PIJ senior official in Gaza

ByAVI ASHKENAZI
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Strike targets vehicle in southern Lebanon, one dead

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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Undercover in Gaza: Former undercover agent discusses infiltration operations

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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 YAMAM officers operating at the Ibn Sina hospital in Jenin on January 30, 2024
YAMAM officers operating at the Ibn Sina hospital in Jenin on January 30, 2024
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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 at the Re'im music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities
  • 120 hostels remain in Gaza
  • 43 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says