‘In one word’: Why this IDF offensive in Gaza is different
the IDF is moving to outright occupy and destroy Hamas’ presence in a given area and then deny them any chance of rebuilding.
the IDF is moving to outright occupy and destroy Hamas’ presence in a given area and then deny them any chance of rebuilding.
The restructuring reflects a move toward integrating canine capabilities across all combat units, challenging Oketz’s traditional role.
D9s are also used to expose concealed areas, such as rubble piles or dense vegetation, which cannot be easily scanned, allowing soldiers to then use other means to clear them of threats, or direct fire, if needed.
The joint Israel–U.S. humanitarian aid initiative has begun in Gaza, aiming to reduce civilian dependence on Hamas and other terror groups for food and supplies—undermining their control and cutting off funding used to pay terrorists.
The footage reveals intense and dangerous combat deep inside hostile territory, where both the ground and surrounding buildings are rigged with explosives and deadly traps aimed at ambushing IDF soldiers.
Across Rafah and Khan Yunis, IDF Division 36 forces eliminated dozens of terrorists, destroyed hundreds of above- and below-ground terror infrastructures, and coordinated precision airstrikes to dismantle Hamas strongholds.
All current IDF activity is being conducted as part of Operation “Gideon’s Chariots,” a comprehensive campaign launched earlier this month aimed at dismantling Hamas’s remaining military infrastructure in Gaza.
Israeli forces eliminated dozens of terrorists and destroyed key infrastructure in Gaza, including booby-trapped buildings and tunnels; in one operation, an airstrike—coordinated with the Givati Brigade—neutralized terrorists who posed an immediate threat.
Israeli forces targeted key Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists overnight Sunday in a command-and-control compound in Gaza City.
The IDF has eliminated approximately 800 terrorists since ceasefire talks collapsed in March, leading to the launch of Operation Gideon’s Chariots—an offensive aimed at seizing the majority of the Gaza Strip and finally eradicating Hamas from the region.
As the IDF pushes deeper into Gaza, Israel’s Navy is making waves of its own—taking out a Hamas naval commando tied to the October 7th massacre in a precision strike that underscores the military’s full-spectrum assault.
‘We will deploy every tool at our disposal to bring the hostages home, dismantle Hamas, and dismantle its rule.’
This never-before-seen footage captures the intense battle in Jabalia, Gaza, where IDF Major Hod Shriebman led his unit into combat and was killed in a face-to-face fight with a terrorist squad.
The movement of forces is being carried out slowly and carefully, in contrast to previous operations.
During the weekend, troops dismantled booby-trapped military structures, terrorist infrastructure sites above and below ground, and anti-tank missile posts used by terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip.
This week, Amedi launched his international lecture tour in Toronto, following a successful U.S. concert run.
Operation Gideon’s Chariots aims to secure full operational control by evacuating civilians, eliminating terrorists, and dismantling Hamas’s command structures and underground infrastructure.
The IDF, which is constantly demonized and lied about on the world stage, showed which side is the moral and humane one by offering hungry Palestinian families a much-needed meal.
He was killed when an explosive device detonated, collapsing the building onto him.
The IDF’s 401st Brigade and 162nd Armored Division had begun operations in Gaza’s north as part of ‘Operation Gideon’s Chariots,’ the IDF announced earlier on Tuesday.
