Tag: Israel Defense Forces (IDF)

IDF launches Gideon Chariots campaign to release hostages

Citing military, Times of Israel said, "IDF troops in the Southern Command will continue to operate to protect Israeli citizens and realize the goals of the war".

May 17, 2025

IDF Dismantles Gaza Tunnel as Airstrikes Hit Hospital, Escalating Tensions

During the operation, Israeli Air Force (IAF) aircraft reportedly targeted and killed “several terrorists” identified as attempting to plant an explosive device near IDF troops.

April 14, 2025

IDF Targets Hamas Commanders as Gaza Conflict Escalates

The military emphasized that the attack was based on "extensive intelligence-gathering" and conducted with "precise munitions" to minimize collateral damage.

March 24, 2025

Trump Reiterates Call for Hamas to Release Hostages by Saturday Deadline

Trump maintained that while the situation was ultimately dependent on Israel's actions, he was firm on his stance.

February 15, 2025

“Hamas Must Release All Hostages Immediately”: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

This statement follows Israel's confirmation that three hostages, released by Hamas as part of a negotiated exchange, have safely returned to Israeli territory.

February 9, 2025

Israel denies reports that Hamas forwarded list of hostages to be released in potential ceasefire agreement

Meanwhile, IDF has announced that it has conducted a drone strike against a group of Hamas operatives at a command center in the Israeli-designated humanitarian zone in southern Gaza.

January 6, 2025

IDF confirms elimination of Hamas Commander Abd al-Hadi Sabah, leader of Oct 7 Kibbutz Nir Oz attack

As per the IDF, Sabah had led the attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7, 2023, massacre.

January 1, 2025

Kamal Adwan Hospital director held for questioning as alleged suspect in terrorist activities, confirms IDF

The IDF's international spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani, confirmed the development in a response to a user on social media platform X.

December 29, 2024

IDF claims to have arrested over 240 terrorists in operation at Gaza’s Kamal Adwan hospital

The IDF said that its troops are carrying out targeted operations in the area while mitigating harm to uninvolved civilians, patients, and medical personnel.

December 29, 2024

Gideon Sa’ar expresses concerns on violations of 1974 Disengagement Agreement between Israel, Syria

Meanwhile, after claiming control over four cities -- Daraa, Quneitra, Suwayda and Homs, Syria's main rebel group said that their focus is now on Damascus

December 8, 2024