After 36 hours of escalating conflict, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Saturday that the Israeli Air Force (IAF) now has full operational freedom over Tehran. This comes amid Israel’s destruction of key Iranian air defense systems and ongoing strikes against Iranian ballistic missile launchers.
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) resumed operations on Sunday after a one-day shutdown triggered by direct threats from Hamas. The Trump administration-backed initiative, protected by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), had temporarily closed on Saturday to protect staff and civilians amid escalating hostilities.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on May 21, 2025, that Israel has likely killed Mohammed Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has called on Gazans to rise up and demand the expulsion of Hamas, warning that the terrorist group’s leadership is willing to “burn half of Gaza” to maintain power. His remarks came Wednesday as the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) prepared for expanded military operations in the region.
The Trump administration wasted no time restoring America's unwavering support for Israel by releasing 2,000-pound bombs that had been withheld under Joe Biden's leadership.
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi announced his resignation on Tuesday, citing the military’s inability to anticipate the deadly Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. His resignation, effective March 6, 2025, comes alongside the intended resignation of Major General Yaron Finkelman, head of the IDF Southern Command.
Emily Damari, one of three Israeli hostages freed from captivity in Gaza, endured a harrowing ordeal during her 471 days in Hamas custody. Israeli media reports, citing her family, revealed that Damari lost two fingers during her abduction by Hamas.
