While the accomplishment is sure to buck up the battle spirit of IDF soldiers still fighting in Gaza, it does not presage a strategic change in the conduct of the war – and may cause Hamas to toughen its demands in cease-fire talks
Israeli and American officials point towards U.S. involvement in intelligence gathering for Israel's hostage rescue mission in Gaza, but images claiming to show aid trucks and the American-built pier used as part of the operation invite criticism, as the future of the hostage deal is up in the air
Israel and the mediators are waiting for an official Hamas response to the 'Israeli plan' presented by Joe Biden, with sources saying a 'yes' from Hamas would put substantial pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu
Noa Argamani, whose voice was heard in a video released by Hamas last week, was rescued from Gaza on Saturday after eight months, along with three other hostages in an Israeli operation
Protests took place across Israel demonstrated on Saturday night, with those present calling for a deal for the return of the remaining 120 hostages and early elections. Police dispersed anti-war protesters in Haifa, and arrested 33 anti-war protesters in Tel Aviv
Benjamin Netanyahu rushed to Sheba Hospital on Saturday to have his picture taken with the released hostages, while he hasn't met yet with families of the hostages announced dead last week. At the same time, the Prime Minister's mouthpieces were already utilizing the rescue operation to smear their leader's rivals
Israel has seen an unprecedented surge in violence against women in 2024 as a result of the Hamas attack on October 7, ensuing Gaza war, and domestic violence on the home front, according to an Israel Democracy Institute report, that also warns of the exclusion of women from decision making forums
The Israeli army said that preparations for the mission began weeks ago, following intelligence, and that they trained on models like the Entebbe operation. Israeli forces met heavy fire, including from RPGs, and an officer was critically wounded, later dying of his wounds
Four Israeli hostages rescued alive in Israeli operation in central Gaza; one special forces officer killed ■ Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry: 210 Palestinians killed, over 400 were wounded during IDF operation ■ Israeli hospital officials: Rescued hostages in good condition and 'in good spirits' ■ Here's what you need to know 245 days into the war
Chief Inspector Arnon Zmora fought to stave off terrorists in southern Israel on October 7 and died after participating in the successful rescue of four hostages
During the operation to free four Israeli hostages, the IDF struck Nuseirat and Deir al-Balah from the air, sea and land. According to Hamas' Health Ministry, the death toll is expected to rise, and the nearby hospital is having difficulty coping with the growing number of casualties
Gantz postponed his announcement following the successful rescue of four Israeli hostages, but is expected to pick a new date for it in the coming days
Rescued hostages Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov and Shlomi Ziv were kidnapped from the Nova music festival on October 7 and were rescued in an Israeli operation that was preceded by weeks of intelligence gathering
While the pro-Palestinian demonstration is allowed to march through London, the counter-protest group Enough is Enough allege they were given a small space away from where they requested.
Terrified of settlers, a Palestinian shepherding family fled its village in the South Hebron Hills after the war started. They relocated with their sheep but found no relief in their new haven. Last week, one young man was hospitalized after being attacked by armed, masked settlers
After a debate on peace between Israel and Palestinians was cancelled, students and speakers were trapped in a building by a pro-Palestinian group forming a human chain.