Israel at war: What happened on day 463?

IDF announces four soldiers killed in northern Gaza • Hamas says Netanyahu has agreed to end the war •Hostage negotiations may conclude before Trump's inauguration

The main negotiators in Doha, Mossad chief David Barnea (left), Secretary of State Antony Blinken (center lefet), Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani (center right), Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya (right), (illustrative).
The main negotiators in Doha, Mossad chief David Barnea (left), Secretary of State Antony Blinken (center lefet), Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani (center right), Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya (right), (illustrative).
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IAF strikes three suspects near Mount Dov who advanced toward Israel

"The IDF continues to operate in accordance with the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon," the military emphasized.

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Three silloutes in front of background of an area in the disputed Shebaa Farms on the Israeli side of the southern Lebanese border on June 21, 2024 (illustrative)
Three silloutes in front of background of an area in the disputed Shebaa Farms on the Israeli side of the southern Lebanese border on June 21, 2024 (illustrative)
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Israel Air Force strikes three suspects near Mount Dov advancing toward Israel

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IDF announces deaths of four soldiers in the northern Gaza Strip

The four soldiers were killed after terrorists ambushed an IDF convoy traveling through Beit Hanoun and detonated an explosive device.

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IDF announces the death of four soldiers in northern Gaza, January 11, 2025 (illustration).
IDF announces the death of four soldiers in northern Gaza, January 11, 2025 (illustration).
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Hamas releases preview of video 'Soon, Time Is Running Out' on Telegram

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Netanyahu hosts situational assessment on hostage deal, instructs Barnea to head to Qatar

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Lebanese army deploys to southwest Lebanon as IDF withdraws - report

Yisrael Beytenu MK Avigdor Liberman said that an IDF withdrawal of southern Lebanon by Jan. 26 would be "an abandonment of the northern residents and an extreme act of irresponsibility."

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IDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, January 9, 2025.
IDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, January 9, 2025.
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Trump's Mideast envoy arrives in Israel, hostage talks progress

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WATCH: IDF drone locates terrorist before IDF eliminates him in Jabalya

Using drone reconnaissance, the troops spotted three terrorists who approached and took cover in a nearby structure.

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IDF soldiers locate a terrorist using a tunnel shaft to attempt and ambush before eliminating him in the Gaza Strip, January 11, 2024. (IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
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Hochstein guarantees full IDF withdrawal before end of ceasefire - report

He reportedly explained that he had secured "a detailed timeline for the withdrawal" following direct discussions with Israeli officials.

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US envoy Amos Hochstein reportedly said there had been some Israeli violations of the ceasefire with Lebanon.
US envoy Amos Hochstein reportedly said there had been some Israeli violations of the ceasefire with Lebanon.
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IDF strikes buildings in southern Lebanon - report

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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 Re'im music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities
  • 98 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 4:00 a.m.

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