The plan is to conquer Gaza Strip with over 50,000 soldiers, relocate civilian population to humanitarian zones, and wage a 'ruthless ground campaign' in terrorist-heavy areas that will receive no humanitarian aid.
Israel is demanding the freedom of six living hostages during the seventh release scheduled for Saturday. According to the deal, Hamas is required to release three captives.
Anti-Israel journalist Yvonne Ridley praises cynical and cruel acts by Hamas, such as presenting 'goodie bags' to freed hostages as 'acts of kindness.'
The Iranian Revolution of 1979 transformed Iran from a modern state into a radical theocracy, fueling anti-Western ideology and extremist policies that still shape global conflicts today.
Reacting to Hamas halting hostage releases, US President Donald Trump warned “All hell is going to break loose” if all hostages aren’t released on Saturday.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar slammed the international community for focusing on 'starvation' in Gaza and ignoring the plight of the hostages, who are clearly emaciated.
Despite eliminating 20,000 Hamas fighters and dismantling vast underground networks, the terror group still controls Gaza, forcing Israel into a January 19, 2025, ceasefire deal—hostages for prisoners.
The operation included drone strikes, ground forces, and airstrikes to dismantle terrorist infrastructure, destroying IEDs, and weapons caches, including a bomb hidden in a washing machine.
'The IDF will remain at the summit of the Hermon and the security zone indefinitely to ensure the security of the communities of the Golan Heights and the north, and all the residents of Israel.'
During searches in southern Lebanon, forces discovered a significant cache of weapons, including Kornet missiles, grenades, and Kalashnikov rifles, which were all confiscated or destroyed.
Following the ceasefires along Israel's borders, Netanyahu initiated a counterterrorism campaign aimed at eliminating weapons and terrorist cells in Judea and Samaria.
As thousands of terrorists are due to be released to Judea and Samaria, IDF is readying to crack down on terror. For starters, it launched a major operation in Jenin on Tuesday.
Following 15 months of war, the Gaza Strip has been reduced to rubble by IDF troops searching for Hamas terrorists responsible for the Oct. 7th attack and for the hostages taken by Hamas and hidden in tunnels.
After a week of tumultuous negotiations between Hamas, Israel, Qatar, and the incoming Trump administration, a ceasefire was announced on Sunday morning, and Sunday night saw the release of three female hostages: Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Doron Steinbrecher.
According to Israel’s Channel 12, the two sides have reached compromises on the key issues, and Qatari mediators are now waiting for formal approval from Hamas.