The Israel-Hamas war is an ongoing conflict between Israel and the Hamas terrorist organization based in Gaza.
Dubbed by the IDF as Operation Swords of Iron, the war kicked off following the October 7 massacre, when Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israel on Simchat Torah, murdered at least 1,200 people, and took hundreds of others as hostages.
Israel's goal in the war is the destruction of Hamas, with the IDF having launched a ground offensive into Gaza for the first time in years.
The Israel-Hamas War brings new meaning to the roles of IDF Nahal brigade soldiers and medics.
The battle of Zikim Beach on October 7 involved the IDF's first-ever use of the Eitan AFV in combat. It won’t be the last.
Pressure has been mounting on Israel and Hamas to come to an agreement before Israel begins the latest military operation in Rafah.
Ofir Akunis will arrive in a city where US Jews felt most at home in the US but now view themselves as under assault from antisemitism fueled by the Gaza war.
Israel prepares for potential ICC arrest warrants for top leaders over Gaza actions. Foreign Minister urges missions abroad to brace for backlash.
Doha’s multifaced foreign policy, while sometimes effective, might be the reason why it has not been able to bring real results to the table as a mediator between Israel and Hamas.
Hadassah Chen brought two heroes of October 7 to Italy, where they told their stories of courage and survival to a hungry crowd of Italian Jews.
The US Army ships have been joined by several other larger US Navy ships, and the group of vessels is expected to grow. The UK said it is sending a vessel to help with the effort.
Israel’s independence depends on robust defense readiness. And on new military-intelligence leaders with clear-eyed understanding of the situation.
How can we empower the next generation of Jewish citizens to stand up against hate, safely and effectively?
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