The IDF recovered three hostages’ bodies from the Gaza Strip, including Shani Louk’s. Hamas militants killed the hostages on October 7 during the Nova Music Festival massacre. Shani Louk became symbolic of October 7 after photos and video footage of her abduction went viral. The Israel Defense Forces recovered three hostages’ bodies from the Gaza […]
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IDF says it killed Islamic jihad commander east of Rafah
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Saturday that it killed an Islamic jihad commander, who is said to have been the logistics head in Rafah for the pro-Iranian militia allied with the Palestinian Islamist Hamas group. The attack, part of airstrikes, took place east of Rafah, the army said, adding that the IDF is […]
IDF claims photos show Hamas combatants inside UN compound in Rafah
Israeli leaders claim photos and video show Hamas terrorists inside the United Nations Relief & Works Agency. The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) released on Tuesday drone footage and photos captured above the UNRWA compound in the Gaza city of Rafah. “Today, we revealed unusual footage of armed terrorists next to UN vehicles, which we located […]
US Marine officer claims 40% of drones the IDF has shot down were their own, report says
A US Marine officer said the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has been shooting down some of its own drones. The officer said the IDF had been taking out 40% of their own UAVs, per The War Zone. An IDF spokesperson told BI they had increased “coordination processes” for aerial drones. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have […]
IDF says it now controls Gaza side of Rafah crossing
The Israeli military has taken control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing in the south of the Gaza Strip, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Tuesday. “Following intelligence that indicated that the Rafah Crossing in eastern Rafah was being used for terrorist purposes, IDF troops obtained operational control of the Gazan […]
U.S. reviewing whether to sanction IDF unit accused of human rights abuses
The Biden administration is reviewing whether to restrict aid to an Israeli military battalion after determining that it was one of three battalions credibly implicated in gross human rights violations against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank prior to Hamas‘ Oct. 7 attack, according to a letter obtained by NBC News. Two of those Israel […]
IDF launches renewed operation in central Gaza Strip
Israeli forces launched a fresh deployment in the central Gaza Strip in the early hours of Thursday, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said. The announcement referred to “a precise, intelligence-based operation to eliminate terrorist operatives and strike terrorist infrastructure in central Gaza.” Israeli combat jets had struck targets above and below the ground before the […]
IDF launches renewed operation in central Gaza Strip
Israeli forces launched a fresh deployment in the central Gaza Strip in the early hours of Thursday, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced. The announcement referred to “a precise, intelligence-based operation to eliminate terrorist operatives and strike terrorist infrastructure in central Gaza.” Israeli combat jets had struck targets above and below the ground before the […]
As the IDF searches for Hamas’ tunnels in Gaza, archeologists in Israel uncover an ancient labyrinth used by rebel Jews against Roman occupiers
Archaeologists are excavating a 2000-year-old network of tunnels in Israel. The labyrinth, found in Huqoq, was used by Jews in revolt against the Roman Empire. The archeological discovery echoes some of the Israel-Hamas conflict issues. Archeologists in Israel have uncovered a huge labyrinth used by Jewish rebels to hide from the Roman legions, Reuters reports. […]
GPS disabled and IDF leave cancelled over Iran threat
GPS is being blocked across Israel in an attempt to disrupt incoming missiles and drones, as tensions rise with Iran. Iran has vowed to respond after a strike on its consulate building in Syria on Monday – which Israel was widely believed to be behind – killed 13 people, including a senior general. The Israel […]
IDF Says Aid Worker Deaths Being Investigated
The Israel Defense Forces said on Tuesday, April 2, an “independent expert body” would investigate the deaths of seven aid workers after the food aid organization World Central Kitchen said “an IDF strike” was responsible. IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari said the incident was being reviewed at the highest levels to find out “what happened and […]
IDF commits to thorough and transparent probe of WCK workers’ deaths
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) are to conduct a thorough investigation “at the highest levels” into the deaths of seven aid workers of the World Central Kitchen (WCK) aid organization, spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari has pledged. “We are a professional military committed to international law. We are committed to examining our operations thoroughly and […]