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IDF announces capture of one of Hamas's top remaining commanders during overnight operations

The capture happened after Friday's strike, in which three out of eight Hamas terrorists were killed while leaving a tunnel in Rafah, the military announced.

Hamas terrorists stand at a site as Hamas says it continues to search for the body of the last deceased hostage, in Gaza City December 8, 2025.
A STATUE of Deborah dated 1792 stands in Aix-en-Provence, France.

Parashat Beshalach's lessons on unity, shared risk, and IDF service

IDF works to identify body of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, January 26, 2026.

‘It felt like victory’: IDF dentist on identifying last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili - interview

THE BIG question, postwar, is how Israelis will respond at the ballot box to the trauma. Here, political opponents Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Yair Lapid shake hands during a special session in honor of Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, at the Knesset on Monday.

Middle Israel: Entering the post-war political era - opinion


IDF strikes eight terrorists emerging from tunnel in Rafah, kills three

Later in the morning, additional strikes were made against the areas to which the remaining terrorists attempted to escape. The results from these strikes are currently under review.

Hamas members stand at the funeral of Marwan Issa, a senior Hamas deputy military commander who was killed in an Israeli airstrike during the conflict between Israel and Hamas, in the central Gaza Strip, February 7, 2025.

Giant portrait of Hind Rajab, girl killed in Gaza war, unfurled on Barcelona beach

Protesters in Barcelona unveil a giant portrait of Hind Rajab, a Palestinian girl killed in the Israel-Hamas War, as her mother calls for global attention to Gaza's children.

A giant portrait of 5-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab who was killed in Gaza in 2024, is unfurled on Barceloneta Beach in the second anniversary of her death and after a film about her death received an Oscar nomination, in Barcelona, Spain January 29, 2026.

How much are Hyundai i20 and SEAT Ibiza sold for, first-hand from a lieutenant colonel?

Eldan is selling officers’ cars returned from the IDF, at a discount far below the price list, or through a rare used-car leasing plan: NIS 1,200 per month, including insurance and maintenance.

Ibiza and i20. From NIS 40,000 for purchase.

The final hostage returns to Israel: Can healing begin?

In this emotional episode of The Deep Dive, host Jacob Laznik covers the return of Ran Gvili, the last Israeli hostage held in Gaza, after 844 days.

The final hostage returns to Israel: Can healing begin?

Inside Israeli Navy’s covert Gaza operations with its new amphibious fleet - exclusive

Two senior IDF naval officers tell The Post for the first time how Israel’s new amphibious ships slipped behind Hamas lines in Gaza.

An Israel Navy vessel travels through Israeli waters.

Trump says Hamas was 'big factor' in return of hostages, 'looks like Hamas will disarm'

Earlier in the day, the IDF conducted a precise strike against a Hamas terrorist planning an "imminent terror attack" in the southern Gaza Strip.

US President Donald Trump seen in the Oval Office in the White House in Washington, DC, US, January 14, 2026

IDF intel, Mossad chiefs recently visit US in one-two punch for advice on handling Iran

IDF intelligence chief Maj.-Gen. Shlomi Binder met with top US military officials on Tuesday as the US aircraft carrier, the USS Abraham Lincoln, arrived in the region.

Members of the National Guard walk near the White House on the National Mall, in Washington, DC, US, August 21, 2025

IDF announces Gaza death toll, Joseph's Tomb opens in daytime

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise. 

Israeli Authorities Probe Large-Scale Smuggling Network Moving Goods Into Gaza

IDF spared Gazan terrorists in hopes to locate hostages, senior commander reveals

Gaza City guards moved their hostages around much more often than hostage guards did in other parts of Gaza, although hostages were also moved there, he said.

 Andrei Kozlov (left) and Alomg Meir (right) after being rescued by Israeli special forces, June 8, 2024.

Jewish worshippers hold daytime prayer at Joseph's Tomb for first time in 25 years

The service came following a decision by Defense Minister Israel Katz to expand entry hours to the site beyond nighttime visits.

Jewish worshippers pray during morning services at Joseph's Tomb in Nablus, West Bank, January 29, 2026