Israel-Hamas War day 637: What's happening in Gaza, Lebanon, Iran?

IDF announces death of two soldiers in Gaza • UN pulls IAEA nuclear inspectors out of Iran

 A Palestinian carries water amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip February 4, 2025
A Palestinian carries water amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip February 4, 2025
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Post-war Gaza: IDF Chief of Staff Zamir presents three alternatives

ByAMIR BOHBOT
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 IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir giving an update on the progress of the war with Iran, June 20, 2025.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir giving an update on the progress of the war with Iran, June 20, 2025.
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)
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'I feel betrayed': Ofer Kalderon describes Gaza captivity in first interview since release

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 Ofer Kalderon embraces family after his release from Hamas captivity, February 1, 2025.
Ofer Kalderon embraces family after his release from Hamas captivity, February 1, 2025.
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Hamas hands 'positive' ceasefire response to Qatari mediators - report

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, AMICHAI STEIN
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 Hamas terrorists seen in Khan Yunis, February 20, 2025
Hamas terrorists seen in Khan Yunis, February 20, 2025
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French President Macron and Malaysian PM reaffirm calls for Gaza ceasefire

ByREUTERS

Hamas's response to US-brokered Gaza ceasefire proposal is positive, Palestinian official says

ByREUTERS

'I still cannot swallow it': Families, officials eulogize deaths of Sgts. Asaf Zamir, Yair Eliyahou

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 IDF announces deaths of Sergeant Yair Eliyahou and Sergeant Asaf Zamir in Gaza, July 4, 2025.
IDF announces deaths of Sergeant Yair Eliyahou and Sergeant Asaf Zamir in Gaza, July 4, 2025.
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Anti-tank missile fire kills Sgt. Asaf Zamir, wounds four in southern Gaza

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 IDF announces death of Sgt. Asaf Zamir, 19, in southern Gaza, July 4, 2025.
IDF announces death of Sgt. Asaf Zamir, 19, in southern Gaza, July 4, 2025.
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Security forces kill terrorist Qassem Salah Al-Husseini in southern Lebanon

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 Women walk near destroyed buildings, with one holding the flag of Hezbollah, in the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Kila, after an Israeli military spokesperson said that Israel would keep troops in several posts in southern Lebanon past the deadline for them to withdraw, February 18, 2025.
Women walk near destroyed buildings, with one holding the flag of Hezbollah, in the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Kila, after an Israeli military spokesperson said that Israel would keep troops in several posts in southern Lebanon past the deadline for them to withdraw, February 18, 2025.
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IDF announces death of Sgt. Asaf Zamir in combat in southern Gaza

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 IDF announces death of Sgt. Asaf Zamir, 19, in southern Gaza, July 4, 2025.
IDF announces death of Sgt. Asaf Zamir, 19, in southern Gaza, July 4, 2025.
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Israel Air Force strikes over 100 targets in Gaza Strip over 24 hours

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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 IDF troops operating in Gaza, July 4, 2025.
IDF troops operating in Gaza, July 4, 2025.
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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 the Gaza border communities.
  • 50 hostages remain in Gaza, while 49 hostages in total have been killed in captivity.
  • The IDF launched large-scale attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities on June 13, 2025.
  • Israel struck key nuclear sites and killed senior Iranian military and IRGC officials.
  • 28 Israelis killed, over 1,300 wounded, including several IDF soldiers, in Iranian attacks.