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Israeli Military Eliminates 40 Hamas Fighters in Gaza Tunnel Operation
Dec 05, 2025 02:57 am CST
The Israeli military has reported killing approximately 40 Hamas militants trapped in tunnels beneath Rafah in southern Gaza. These fighters were part of a larger group of about 200 militants who had been confined in the underground network for months, as negotiation efforts for their surrender stalled. Among those killed were three local commanders and the son of a Hamas leader, while the militant group has largely refrained from commenting on the operation.
US Intelligence Reveals Israeli Officials Discussed Using Palestinians as Human Shields in Gaza Tunnels
Nov 13, 2025 02:39 am CST
US intelligence uncovered discussions among Israeli officials about soldiers sending Palestinians into potentially explosive Gaza tunnels, raising serious concerns within the Biden administration about possible human rights violations and war crimes. This previously unreported intelligence was analyzed during Biden's final weeks in office, prompting questions about military conduct and US-Israel relations amid the ongoing conflict that has claimed nearly 69,000 Palestinian lives.
Israel Returns 45 Palestinian Bodies to Gaza as Part of Ongoing Prisoner Exchange Under Ceasefire Agreement
Nov 03, 2025 10:50 pm CST
Israel has returned 45 Palestinian bodies to Gaza, bringing the total to 270 under the Trump-brokered ceasefire deal. In exchange, Hamas returned remains of three Israeli hostages including American-Israeli Captain Omer Neutra. The agreement requires Israel to return 15 Palestinian bodies for each Israeli body, with Hamas having released all 20 surviving hostages since the truce began on October 10.
Israeli Military Conducts Air Strikes in Rafah Following Militant Attack on IDF Forces
Oct 19, 2025 08:25 pm CST
The Israeli Defense Forces launched air strikes and artillery fire in Rafah after their troops were targeted by militants using anti-tank missiles. The military operation destroyed multiple tunnels and structures identified as terrorist infrastructure in accordance with existing agreements. This incident marks a significant development in the ongoing military operations in southern Gaza.
Israeli Couple's Contrasting Gaza Captivity Experiences: Noa Argamani Reveals Differences After Partner's Release
Oct 15, 2025 01:55 am CST
Former Israeli hostage Noa Argamani details the stark differences between her and her partner Avinatan Or's captivity conditions in Gaza following his release under a ceasefire agreement. While she was held with other civilians in houses for 246 days before being rescued, Or spent 738 days alone in tunnels until the recent deal secured his freedom. Their emotional reunion comes as Israel awaits the return of 24 hostages' remains still held by Hamas.
Surviving 16 Months in Gaza Tunnels: Former Hostage Eli Sharabi's Memoir Highlights the Plight of Those Still Captive
Oct 06, 2025 03:59 pm CST
Eli Sharabi's powerful memoir "Hostage" details his 16-month ordeal as a Hamas captive in Gaza's underground tunnels. Released on the second anniversary of the October 7 attack, Sharabi chronicles the physical and emotional torment endured by hostages while advocating tirelessly for the 48 people who remain in captivity, including his close friend Alon Ohel. Despite learning upon his release that his wife and daughters were killed during the attack, Sharabi channels his grief into raising global awareness about those still held by Hamas.