Israel at War Day 574: What happened in Israel, Gaza, West Bank?

Israel carries out strikes on two Syrian cities • US, Israel near deal on aid delivery to Gaza

 Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip. February 22, 2025.
Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip. February 22, 2025.
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IDF arrests two in West Bank for incitement to continue arson attacks on social media

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 IDF arrests two in West Bank for incitement on social media to continue arson attacks.
IDF arrests two in West Bank for incitement on social media to continue arson attacks.
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IDF sends out thousands of call-up orders for renewed Gaza invasion

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 IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. April 18, 2025.
IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. April 18, 2025.
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Waltz, Netanyahu held Iran strike discussions behind Trump's back - report

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 (Illustrative) Former National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, a transparent US President Donald Trump, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a backdrop of an Iranian flag.
(Illustrative) Former National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, a transparent US President Donald Trump, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a backdrop of an Iranian flag.
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Hamas publishes propaganda video showing sign of life from hostage Maxim Herkin

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 Israeli hostage Maxim Herkin
Israeli hostage Maxim Herkin
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Strikes carried out against military targets in Hama area, Syria - report

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Iran's FM: Tehran has the right to 'possess the full nuclear fuel cycle'

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 Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi speaks in Baghdad, Iraq October 13, 2024.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi speaks in Baghdad, Iraq October 13, 2024.
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Houthis show persistence amid ongoing US strikes - analysis

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 Houthi fighters take part in a parade for people who attended Houthi military training as part of a mobilization campaign, in Sanaa, Yemen December 18, 2024.
Houthi fighters take part in a parade for people who attended Houthi military training as part of a mobilization campaign, in Sanaa, Yemen December 18, 2024.
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Israel using old airstrike policy with new Syrian gov't - is it outdated? - analysis

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 Israeli Druze demonstrating against Islamist violence in Syria, April 30, 2025.
Israeli Druze demonstrating against Islamist violence in Syria, April 30, 2025.
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Five additional Syrian-Druze civilians evacuated for medical treatment in Israel, IDF confirms

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A delegation of 100 Druze leaders from Syria visits northern Israel for the first time since 1973 on March 14, 2025. Israeli Druze proudly wave their own national flag alongside the Israeli flag in festivals and ceremonies, the writer points out.
A delegation of 100 Druze leaders from Syria visits northern Israel for the first time since 1973 on March 14, 2025. Israeli Druze proudly wave their own national flag alongside the Israeli flag in festivals and ceremonies, the writer points out.
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Maltese government on Gaza flotilla: 'No aircraft entered Maltese airspace' - report

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Israel at war: What you need to know


  • Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza.
  • Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 at the Supernova music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities.
  • 59 hostages remain in Gaza.
  • 49 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says.
  • The IDF launched a ground invasion of Lebanon on September 30.
  • The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire came into effect on November 27 at 4 a.m.
  • Netanyahu confirmed the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire on January 17, 2025.