IDF says Gaza op. about controlling territory and aid, NSC issues warning for Canada

Omer Wenkert reveals more about captivity • IDF kills Hamas naval commando terrorist • NSC issues travel warning to Canada,

 IDF troops operate in northern Gaza, May 25, 2025.
IDF troops operate in northern Gaza, May 25, 2025.
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Knesset Ethics Committee rules Likud MK's comments to 'burn Gaza' didn't violate law

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Swiss authorities exploring probe into US-backed Gaza aid group

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 Palestinians wait to receive aid, in Gaza City, May 25, 2025
Palestinians wait to receive aid, in Gaza City, May 25, 2025
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'The captors put my life in danger for fun': Omer Wenkert reveals more about captivity

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 Freed hostage Omer Wenkert speaks at the Israel Bar Association annual conference in Eilat yesterday.
Freed hostage Omer Wenkert speaks at the Israel Bar Association annual conference in Eilat yesterday.
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IDF: Renewed Gaza op. about controlling territory and food distribution, not Hamas terrorists

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 As part of Operation "Gideon's Chariots," over the past 24 hours, forces have eliminated a number of terrorists throughout the Gaza Strip, attacked and destroyed military buildings, weapons depots, and sniper positions.
As part of Operation "Gideon's Chariots," over the past 24 hours, forces have eliminated a number of terrorists throughout the Gaza Strip, attacked and destroyed military buildings, weapons depots, and sniper positions.
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Mohammed Sinwar's likely death did not break Hamas, 'Post' learns

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 As part of Operation "Gideon's Chariots," over the past 24 hours, forces have eliminated a number of terrorists throughout the Gaza Strip, attacked and destroyed military buildings, weapons depots, and sniper positions.
As part of Operation "Gideon's Chariots," over the past 24 hours, forces have eliminated a number of terrorists throughout the Gaza Strip, attacked and destroyed military buildings, weapons depots, and sniper positions.
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'This is not an eternal war' Zamir says during assessment in Gaza

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US Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem to visit Israel following Israeli embassy staffers murder

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Malta to recognize Palestinian state, prime minister says

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IDF kills Hamas naval commando terrorist who infiltrated Kerem Shalom on Oct. 7

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National Security Council issues travel warning for Jews, Israelis in Canada

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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.
  • 58 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.