
Liri Albag’s defiant return: Freed hostage to rejoin IDF
Liri’s resolve to ‘conquer the world’ reflects her determination to reclaim her freedom after nearly 16 months in captivity.
Liri’s resolve to ‘conquer the world’ reflects her determination to reclaim her freedom after nearly 16 months in captivity.
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.
The investigation emphasized that ‘the actions of IDF troops, ground and air forces, along with the security coordinator, residents, and civil defense squad, are worthy of appreciation for blocking the terrorists’ attack.’
Following the entry of the IDF ground force, the Lebanese army has been conducting patrols and sweeps in the town, near the Israeli force.
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.
Exercise components encompassed full-scale warfare simulations incorporating fighter aircraft, artillery systems and specialized commando operations.
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.
‘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.
Israel is gearing up for the final round of testing on its ‘Iron Beam’ laser defense system, with Defense Ministry and industry insiders confirming that live trials are just around the corner, potentially clearing the way for full deployment by the end of 2025.
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.
Following IDF evacuation warnings, Israeli fighter jets bombed a building in southern Lebanon used by Hezbollah to plan attacks against Israel and store weapons—violating the current ceasefire.
On Sunday, the Israel Defense Forces announced the official start of the ground phase of the expanded military operation to vanquish Hamas.
The assailants, affiliated with the Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organizations, opened fire on a bus and multiple civilian vehicles on Highway 55.
An analyst told CNN that Israel is highly unlikely to attack Iran without American approval, fearing a rift with President Donald Trump.
The IDF emphasized on Wednesday that its troops would ‘continue to act to thwart terrorism in Judea and Samaria and to bring to justice every terrorist who harms Israeli citizens and security forces.’