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."

A Hamas official shared with Newsweek data indicating that Israel was in the possession of hundreds of Palestinian bodies.

IDF: 53 soldiers killed as some fled, some arrived too late to help • 16 of those killed were female field observers

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,

Southern Command chief spoke with senior intelligence officers and Shin Bet officials about unusual activity, but they all determined no attack was imminent

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.

Hamas conquered Israel’s southern border, outnumbering Israeli troops, the report said, adding that the military dismissed years of warnings.

Overconfidence’ among senior commanders and ‘flawed intelligence culture’ hampered Israeli Defense Forces response, report finds

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 murdered the boys in November 2023. “IDF representatives ...

The administration of U S President Donald Trump has reportedly been engaged in secret direct talks with the Hamas terror organization over the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza and the