Israel at war day 530: What's going on in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria?
IDF expands Gaza ground invasion • Gaza rocket triggers sirens in Tel Aviv area • IDF kills Hamas intelligence chief in Gaza • IDF operates in West Bank against terrorists
CENTCOM strikes Houthis in Yemen, 15 March 2025(photo credit: US CENTCOM)
Twice in 24 hours: Houthi missile triggers sirens in Jerusalem, surrounding area
This missile was intercepted by the Israeli air force prior to crossing into Israeli territory.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF The Arrow 3 air defense system, used for the first time on November 9, 2023, to intercept a missile fired at Eilat by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.(photo credit: MINISTRY OF DEFENSE)Go to the full article > >
IDF, Shin Bet eliminate Hamas counterintelligence chief
Gachgoach was crucial to catching Palestinians cooperating with Israel, a key arena both for strategic and tactical conflicts between the sides.
Hamas willing to accept 'any proposal' in exchange for ceasefire resumption - report
Hamas signals willingness to release Israeli hostages if a ceasefire is resumed, according to the Qatari-owned news organization, as Egypt mediates new proposals to halt the escalation.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF Hamas terrorists shake hands with child as they stand guard as people gather on the day of the handover of hostages, February 22, 2025. (photo credit: REUTERS/Ramadan Abed)Go to the full article > >
IDF to conduct military exercise in Golan Heights, explosions to be heard in area
Israel will resume evacuating civilians from Gaza Strip combat zones, Katz says
'The Israeli Air Force's strike against Hamas terrorists was only the first step,' he warned. Katz also told the 'residents of Gaza' that 'this is the last warning.'
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF Palestinians at the scene of an Israeli airstrike in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, March 18, 2025(photo credit: ABED RAHIM KHATIB/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >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.
735 terrorists will be released as part of the hostage deal.