WATCH: The opening aerial assault of Operation Gideon’s Chariots

May 19, 2025

Kicking off Operation Gideon’s Chariots, the IDF launched precision airstrikes across Gaza, targeting tunnels, weapons depots, anti-tank sites, and key terrorist infrastructure.

Hamas, IDF, Operation Gideon's Chariots

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Heroes

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Immigrant to Israel and IDF reservist killed in Lebanon

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Israeli combat medic on life support for 413 days, dies of injuries

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Weapons

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Israel receives 500th aircraft with military supplies from US

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