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To defeat Hamas, Israel must protect Gaza's civilians - opinion

To defeat Hamas, Israel should have employed the counterinsurgency strategy developed over the past 80 years since World War II.

Palestinians walk past the rubble of residential buildings destroyed during the war, at Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip, August 5, 2026.
Palestinians live among buildings destroyed during the recent war in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, July 31, 2026.

Anti-Hamas Gaza clans inflict heavy losses, pose 'day after' dilemma for Israel

View of the Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa, August 9, 2026

Wounded IDF soldiers allegedly mistreated, denied water by Arab Rambam staff, brother claims

 Palestinians walk next to a destroyed Mosque from an Israeli airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip, on September 9, 2024

Israel's restraint in Gaza may give Hamas the opening it needs to take its power back - analysis


IDF withheld Hezbollah explosive drone attack near troops in southern Lebanon - report

There were no casualties, and the drone caused no damage, according to media reports.

An Israeli soldier is seen during an Israeli military operation in Ayta ash Shab, southern Lebanon, May 17, 2026.

Netanyahu vows Iran will never have nuclear weapons, rejects BoP's 15-point Gaza plan

Report: IDF withheld Hezbollah explosive drone attack • Protesters renew calls for Oct. 7 probe • Report: Netanyahu, Katz silently approved reconstruction effort in Gaza Strip

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the Negev Conference in the southern city of Dimona, southern Israel, July 17, 2026.

Controlled chaos: Inside Israel's air traffic during unprecedented US-Israel strikes - interview

It was the most complex, dangerous, and historic day since the establishment of the Israeli Air Force's air traffic control. Hundreds of aircraft of every possible type were returning simultaneously.

The US Air Force Thunderbirds fly up the Hudson River over New York City on August 4, 2026. The Thunderbirds performed at the Air Dot Show New York in Orange County, NY and are next headlining the Rochester International Airshow.

IDF expands probe into abnormally strong explosion that killed two reservists in Lebanon

Northern Command confirms that Hezbollah is active in the area and is attempting to challenge the IDF, so it cannot be ruled out that it tampered with an explosive device to target IDF in the area.

Israeli soldiers visit at a viewpoint overlooking southern Lebanon, August 5, 2026.

IDF soldier filmed hitting Palestinian in West Bank, military says it will investigate - report

The footage followed a violent incident between Israelis and Palestinians in the area, with the IDF having arrived to separate the parties.

IDF soldiers conduct a manhunt for a terrorist who shot Israeli hikers in the West Bank, July 24, 2026.

'Baby killer': Fight breaks out in Manila airport over antisemitic insults - report

The incident follows an antisemitic attack against an IDF reservist at a cafe on Siargao Island in the Philippines on August 3, according to the Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Ministry.

A Philippine Airlines plane stands parked on the tarmac at Manila's International airport on November 8, 2013; Illustrative.

After October 7 and Bondi massacre, seven Australian friends answered Israel's call to serve

The friends had arrived in the IDF via different routes. One told me about the influence of Bnei Akiva, another of family history, friends who had already served. Oct. 7, was central for all seven.

Masa Kumta ceremony: Soldiers receive their light-green berets as part of the IDF's Nahal Brigade, marking the end of months of combat training.

Israelis routinely enter West Bank without military approval, senior IDF officer says

The officer gave an example of a hike that continued for nearly two hours without the IDF soldiers operating in the area being aware of it.

 MAN walks in the Jewish outpost of Yahish Zion, near the Jewish settlement of Psagot, in the West Bank; Illustrative.

Terror infiltration warning in Ofarim lifted after suspected car thief arrested

According to the IDF, a suspected car thief broke through the checkpoint while attempting to flee security forces before exiting the vehicle and being apprehended while trying to escape on foot.

IDF soldiers conduct a manhunt for a terrorist who shot Israeli hikers in the West Bank, July 24, 2026.

Cut discovered in Kibbutz Zikim fence, IDF says no threat detected, copper thieves suspected

Investigations determined the likely culprit to be copper thieves, according to Maariv, which reported that they unsuccessfully attempted to steal a copper wire drum before fleeing.

The Israeli army near the border fence with Gaza, southern Israel. February 09, 2026.