The IDF is suffering from munition shortages, raising questions about its ability to carry out its missions now and in the future, a reality that did not stop the prime minister from deciding to continue the war for the time being. Israel has stepped on the mine of recognition of a Palestinian state, a mine that, paradoxically, could have been dismantled easily.
Former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot launches new party Yashar! as he weighs a run for prime minister. In an interview with Israel Hayom, he accuses Netanyahu of deliberately obstructing the military, failing to pursue hostage deals, and leading Israel into “strategic folly.”
Lt. Dr. A. rescued a wounded soldier under fire, Lt. S. evacuated combat soldiers from a hazardous zone, Lt. K. shielded a team that ran into a booby-trapped area, and Maj. N. commanded a complex engagement against terrorists. Elite recon women soldiers are shattering stigmas on the way to real equality: “They see a woman with gel polish on a battlefield and can’t believe it.”
Türkü Avci arrived from Turkey in Israel after questioning President Erdoğan's propaganda, deciding to see for herself what the Jewish state is all about. Now, after Oct. 7, she is labeled as a traitor and the "Turkish girl who sold herself to Israelis." Will she ever be allowed back?
There are two actors in the world who believe that conquering Gaza City will bring about Hamas’ defeat and the end of the war: the first is Benjamin Netanyahu. The second, ironically, is Hamas.
Ezz El-Din al-Haddad survived six assassination attempts, has reportedly personally met with hostages, and has a $750,000 bounty placed on his head; Will one of the architects of the Oct. 7 massacre finally meet his fate?
Even if Doha receives backing from the US, it would allow only a symbolic response against Israel – one that could boomerang back on Qatar.
Israel hoped that the operation in Doha would do to Hamas what Nasrallah’s assassination did to Hezbollah. The Abraham Accords are successfully withstanding political tests, but the rope should not be stretched too far. And also: can the damage of the war to American public opinion be repaired?
At the parade marking 80 years since victory over Japan, China showcased its full nuclear triad for the first time: missiles capable of striking any point on Earth from land, sea and air. Alongside stealth aircraft and hypersonic “carrier-killer” missiles, Xi’s message was clear: China is “unstoppable.”
A prolonged effort by thousands of soldiers and officers, including in the air and naval forces and the Military Intelligence Directorate, undoubtedly reached a milestone – Operation Drop of Luck, which will be remembered as the deadliest strike the Houthi leadership has ever sustained.
