IDF chief: 'We must defeat Hamas, are preparing to return to fighting'
The IDF Spokesperson's Office stated that "during the meeting, the Chief of Staff spoke with the heads of the authorities, thanked them for their important cooperation, and emphasized the IDF's commitment to regional security and restoring trust, eliminating Hamas, and returning the hostages."
Hamas Accuses Israel Over Bodies as Trump Brands Group 'Sick and Twisted'
A Hamas official shared with Newsweek data indicating that Israel was in the possession of hundreds of Palestinian bodies.
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Israel’s New Military Chief Vows To Crush Hamas and Bring Back Hostages
New Israeli Military Chief Assumes Command With Gaza Ceasefire in the Balance
Israel swore in a new commander of its military on Wednesday as a standoff over the fragile ceasefire in Gaza increased the risk of a resumption of fighting without an agreement to bring home the rest of the hostages still held by Hamas.
Israel's new army chief says mission against Hamas 'not accomplished'
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Eyal Zamir takes over from Herzi Halevi as IDF chief, vows victory over Hamas
In parting speech, outgoing military chief of staff calls for state commission of inquiry in October 7; successor says he will do everything to bring home remaining hostages The post Eyal Zamir takes over from Herzi Halevi as IDF chief,
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IDF identified but ignored 5 warning signs of Hamas attack on eve of Oct. 7, its probe shows
Southern Command chief spoke with senior intelligence officers and Shin Bet officials about unusual activity, but they all determined no attack was imminent
Trump threatens Hamas to release hostages as deal talks advance
Trump gives ultimatum to Hamas • Zamir reshapes IDF high command with key appointments • US holding secret talks with Hamas on release of Gaza hostages
IDF admits grave failures over Hamas' October 7 attack
An Israeli military report finds serious mistakes were made in the lead-up to the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, renewing calls for a wider political investigation.
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Takeaways from IDF’s newly released report about Oct. 7
Hamas conquered Israel’s southern border, outnumbering Israeli troops, the report said, adding that the military dismissed years of warnings.
How seven years of Hamas planning resulted in IDF’s Oct 7 failure
Overconfidence’ among senior commanders and ‘flawed intelligence culture’ hampered Israeli Defense Forces response, report finds
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IDF: Ariel and Kfir Bibas were murdered by Hamas but 3rd body is not their mother Shiri
Hamas had said in November 2023 that Shiri, Ariel and Kfir had been killed in an Israeli airstrike; Israel investigated that claim but had not confirmed it. Now, the IDF statement said Hamas ...
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Incoming IDF Chief Zamir ‘Open to’ Military Control Over Gaza
It’s nice to have a military chief of staff who quotes from the Torah. If you recall, Torah quotes used to be career-enders for IDF generals.