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IDF discovers tunnel dubbed 'underground highway' in Gaza
The tunnel ran down diagonally to a depth of 50 meters, where it expanded to a relatively capacious 3 meters (10 feet) in height and width, with electrical fittings.
New details, troubling questions emerge as IDF releases initial findings of mistaken killing
The 3 hostages were killed despite waving a white flag and shouting in Hebrew, but at least one soldier saw them as a threat and fired. Two days before the tragedy, a building with "Three hostages,” “SOS,” and “Save us” spray painted in red was discovered a few hundred meters from where it occurred.
Gallant says Israel needs 'more than several months' for Gaza war
“We are continuing until the end, there is no question,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said late Wednesday. “I say this even given the great pain and the international pressure. Nothing will stop us.”
Turkish lawmaker who collapsed amid anti-Israel speech, dies
Hasan Bitmez, 53, was delivering a speech critical of Israel and of the Turkish ruling party’s relationship with the country.
4 Hamas terrorists arrested in Germany for plotting to target Jewish sites in Berlin
"Following the terrible attacks by Hamas on the Israeli population, attacks on Jews in Jewish institutions have also increased in our country in recent weeks," German Justice Minister Marco Buschmann says.
Denmark foils Hamas plot with help of Mossad
Seven individuals, who operated "on behalf of" Hamas, have been arrested.
Israel forges ahead with its offensive in Gaza despite US criticism
The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to demand a humanitarian cease-fire, General Assembly resolutions are not legally binding, but the assembly's message in favor of ending the Israel-Hamas war serves as an important barometer of world opinion.
Mother bids emotional farewell to Golani officer killed in Gaza fighting
Major Bar-On was killed in one of the incidents in Gaza Tuesday, in which ten fighters fell. Seven Golani soldiers and three others from the 669 rescue unit were killed in the incident.
WSJ: Israel begins pumping seawater into Hamas tunnels
Some Biden administration officials have said the process could help destroy the tunnels, where Israel believes the terrorist group is hiding hostages, fighters and munitions, the Journal reported.