Zakay, 21, was promoted posthumously from the rank of lieutenant to captain.
Over the past 24 hours, IDF forces have carried out several localized operations in southern Lebanon, dismantling Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure, seizing weapons, and eliminating terrorists.
The family was prepared to support Erez for his bar mitzvah without his father, who remains in Hamas captivity in Gaza.
In the video, the worker confirmed his role as UNRWA security guard.
Here are eight takes on what UNRWA is and why and how it has placed Israel in the international hot seat.
Unit 669 is an elite unit which has for specialization the rescue of both soldiers and civilians under any condition or in any location.
The scale of this practice, according to CNN's report, is not explicitly known, but the news organization cited the soldier and five former Palestinian detainees in their report.
What did UNRWA accomplish in seventy-five years? Most of its camps played a key role in wars against Israel, and its mandate perpetuates the conflict.
This Simchat Torah, the focus must be on study and discussion of the questions the Torah raises today.
Israel's hostage discussions could reveal if the other side’s positions have shifted, what the current dynamics are within Hamas leadership, and which pressure points Israel can leverage.