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Six Hostages Found Deceased in Rafah, Victims of Recent Hamas Attack, Confirms IDF

Rafah, Gaza Strip – Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Sunday the discovery of the bodies of six hostages who were reportedly murdered in recent days by Hamas militants in the southern part of the Gaza Strip. This tragic finding underscores the escalating violence that has gripped the region amidst ongoing conflicts. The hostages, whose identities have not been disclosed, were found in a makeshift grave in an area under Hamas control. This incident marks …

IDF Probes Response to Settler Violence in Jit as Global Outcry Intensifies Over West Bank Unrest

In the West Bank village of Jit, near Kalkilya, tensions escalated significantly on Thursday night when a group of settlers instigated violence, burning vehicles and resulting in the death of at least one individual. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has since initiated an inquiry into the incident, scrutinizing the response of its personnel who were on the scene. According to initial reports, the military presence aimed to quell the unrest proved insufficient, as actions taken …

Revealed: IDF Employed Controversial ‘Hannibal Directive’ During Hamas Incursion, Risking Civilian Lives to Deter Captivity

Jerusalem, Israel – The Israel Defense Forces’ controversial “Hannibal Directive,” a military protocol ostensibly discontinued in 2016, resurfaced during the October 7 attacks, according to recent revelations. On that day, the order led to actions that ultimately resulted in significant fatalities at Hamas-infiltrated army facilities. Originally formulated in 1986 during Israel’s occupation of southern Lebanon, the Hannibal Directive enabled the use of substantial force to prevent soldiers from being captured by enemy forces, potentially at …

Israeli Man Fatally Shot in Kalkilya; IDF Implements Strict Security Measures

Kalkilya, West Bank — An Israeli man in his 60s was fatally shot in Kalkilya after his vehicle was ambushed by locals on Saturday morning. Following the attack, the city’s entrances were sealed off by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) as security measures, including vehicle checks and detentions, were intensified. The victim, identified as Amnon Mokhtar from Petach Tikva, reportedly drove into the city center around seven in the morning when he was targeted in …

Friendly Fire Tragedy: Five IDF Soldiers Killed in Gaza Incident

Gaza City, Gaza Strip – The recent IDF casualties in Gaza have left a community devastated, with the tragic loss of five soldiers in a friendly fire incident. The news of multiple casualties initially led to worldwide prayers and support for the wounded soldiers. The soldiers, all from the Haredim Tzanhanim unit of the Paratroopers Brigade, faced the harsh realities of war as they bravely served to protect their homeland. The incident, where IDF troops …

Terror Cell Eliminated in Intense IDF Operation

Holon, Israel – The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) carried out a mission overnight and into Saturday morning to track down the perpetrator behind the killing of Elhanan Klein. IDF forces, including navy personnel and Israeli Security Services (Shin Bet), engaged in a confrontation with a terrorist cell, resulting in the death of five terrorists, as reported by the IDF. The targeted cell, which had been under surveillance for six months, was intercepted by Israeli forces …

Rockets Misfires by Hamas and Islamic Jihad Result in Civilian Deaths in Gaza, IDF Says

Tel Aviv, Israel – A series of rocket misfires by Hamas and Islamic Jihad have resulted in the deaths of several Palestinians, according to an Israeli defense official. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran-backed terrorists has seen a significant number of rockets missing their intended targets and landing inside Gaza, claiming civilian lives. One-fifth of the rockets fired by Hamas and Islamic Jihad have missed their targets, amounting to more than 550 rockets. Israeli …

IDF Soldier’s Father Reveals Hamas Attempt to Sell Son’s Head for $10,000

Jerusalem, Israel – The father of an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldier has revealed the horrifying ordeal of finding out that Hamas terrorists tried to sell his son’s head for $10,000 after he was killed in an attack. David Tahar, the father of the deceased soldier, has spoken out about the harrowing experience of trying to locate his son’s remains, shedding light on the barbaric nature of the attack. He detailed the efforts to find …