We’re Not at War with Gaza

Despite the operational pause, Israel is at war. This is not a war of our choosing. On October 7th, Hamas violated an existing ceasefire, and massacred over 1200 Israelis, torturing and raping some of their victims. Hundreds more were kidnapped to Gaza, in some cases after watching their family members coldly executed. We have vowed […]

IDF Updates – November 28th

IDF: Over the last hour, three explosive devices were detonated adjacent to IDF troops in two different locations in the northern Gaza Strip, violating the framework of the operational pause. In one of the locations, terrorists also opened fire at the troops, who responded with fire. A number of soldiers were lightly injured during the […]

The Dogs of War

Since the beginning of our ground operations against Hamas, Oketz dogs and their handlers have been on the ground, helping our forces locate terrorists, weapons, and boobytraps or explosives. This same refined search and rescue capability also makes them ideal to play a role in the ongoing mission to bring home all of our hostages. […]

Daily Update Israel – Day 52

YESTERDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH, AN ADDITIONAL 14 ISRAELI AND 3 FOREIGN NATIONAL HOSTAGES WERE RELEASED FROM HAMAS‘ CAPTIVITY AND WERE REUNITED WITH THEIR FAMILIES IN ISRAEL. THE SAFE RETURN OF ALL THE HOSTAGES IS A MORAL OBLIGATION OF ISRAEL AND THE IDF. Statistics 1,200+ Israelis killed since the morning of October 7th. 392 fallen soldiers 5,400+ […]

IDF Updates – November 27th

IDF: Dozens of operations, complex activity and the discovery of weapons in the area of ​​hospitals in the Gaza Strip – a glimpse into the activities of the Shaldag Special Forces Unit The Shaldag Unit has been taking part in the ground operation in the Gaza Strip and has been operating with the various IDF […]

Daily Update Israel – Day 51

YESTERDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH, AN ADDITIONAL 13 ISRAELI AND 4 FOREIGN NATIONAL HOSTAGES WERE RELEASED FROM HAMAS‘ CAPTIVITY AND WERE REUNITED WITH THEIR FAMILIES IN ISRAEL. THE SAFE RETURN OF ALL THE HOSTAGES IS A MORAL OBLIGATION OF ISRAEL AND THE IDF. Statistics 1,200+ Israelis killed since the morning of October 7th. 392 fallen soldiers 5,400+ […]

Home.

Over the weekend, a total of 41 civilians – both Israelis and foreign nationals – were released from Hamas captivity in Gaza. The scenes of families being reunited have played on repeat on TV around the world with millions sharing in their relief and joy, whether or not they know the hostages personally. In today’s […]

IDF Updates – November 26th

IDF: Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, to the soldiers and commanders of the IDF: “The IDF and its soldiers fight fiercely to protect the lives of our people while upholding the values of the IDF​. We have created conditions for the framework for the release of the first group of children and […]

Daily Update Israel – Day 50

YESTERDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH, 13 ISRAELI HOSTAGES WERE RELEASED FROM HAMAS‘ CAPTIVITY AND WERE REUNITED WITH THEIR FAMILIES IN ISRAEL. THE SAFE RETURN OF ALL THE HOSTAGES IS A MORAL OBLIGATION OF ISRAEL AND THE IDF. Statistics 1,200+ Israelis killed since the morning of October 7th. 392 fallen soldiers 5,400+ Israelis wounded. 200+ Confirmed hostages, among […]

IDF Updates – November 25th

IDF: Attached is video footage of the moment the released hostages entered Israeli territory: https://bit.ly/3RebDnX IDF: At this hour, 22 of the Israeli and foreign released hostages have arrived at the Hatzerim Base, from which they will be taken to hospitals and reunited with their families. Two of the Israeli released hostages have been transferred […]

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