Operation Gideon's Chariots

Zamir: IDF 'must not underestimate the enemy'

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir toured Gaza, urging vigilance and praising troops in Operation Gideon’s Chariots II while stressing the goals of defeating Hamas and freeing hostages.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen Eyal Zamir (center) conducts a field tour with other senior officers in the Gaza Strip, September 30, 2025.
IDF soliers operate in the Gaza Strip, September 28, 2025.

IDF destroys over 1,000 buildings, kills under 200 Hamas terrorists in Gaza City

Deputy Commander of Hamas's naval police, Iyad Abu Yosef.

WATCH: IDF kills Hamas deputy naval commander who partook in Oct. 7

Families of hostages held in Gaza and their supporters protest outside the Prime Minister’s Residence in Jerusalem, calling for their release, September 21, 2025.

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IDF chief in Gaza: Unite around our IDF soldiers to achieve war goals

"The entire nation appreciates you — you are the backbone of our national resilience," Zamir said.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir conducted a situational assessment in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Netanyahu recalls hostage team from Doha, aid trucks enter Gaza

Paying heavy price for hostages is a strength, not a weakness, Gantz says • 'Evil will not triumph': Witkoff pledges action against Hamas • Mohammed Sinwar still alive, senior Hamas official claims

 IDF troops operate in northern Gaza, May 15, 2025.

Operation Gideon’s Chariots: A powerful name for a powerful Gaza op. - opinion

Operation Gideon’s Chariots has biblical roots, invoking the biblical warrior Gideon.

 THE IDF operates in the northern Gaza Strip, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, on Sunday. Today, like the biblical Gideon, the IDF is fighting for the same cause – they are fighting evil, says the writer.

Reservists slam government over Gaza plans: 'Don’t play with our trust'

The Israeli government decided to halt the planned large-scale ground maneuver, following the collapse of a hostage release framework and the reported killing of Sinwar in Gaza.

 IDF troops operate in northern Gaza, May 15, 2025.

IDF calls to evacuate Khan Yunis as Israel intensifies Gaza operation

The IDF responded to reports, stating, "Contrary to recent reports, there is no change in the situational assessment."

 An IDF tank amid counterterrorism operations in the Gaza Strip, May 16, 2025.

IDF chief Zamir vows to break Hamas in expanded Gaza operation

"We cannot go back to October 7. There are two main objectives before us: the return of the hostages and the defeat of Hamas.”

 IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir holds a situational assessment in the Gaza Strip, May 18, 2025.

Renewed Gaza invasion endangers remaining hostages, families warn

The forum's statement cites a position paper that concludes that the resumption of the fighting threatens the safety of the hostages still alive and increases the difficulty of recovering the dead.

 Marchers call for the release of hostages in Gaza at the annual Israel parade in New York City, June 2, 2024.