On June 22, 2025, Israel's Shin Bet and IDF announced they successfully recovered the bodies of three individuals—Ofra Keidar (71), Yonatan Samerano (21), and Staff Sgt. Shay Levinson (19).
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.