The decision-makers’ preferred candidate for IDF Chief of Staff is Eyal Zamir; if current Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi is replaced, it is expected to take place during the break in the fighting, as the prisoner swap deal is implemented.
Category: 1. Israel
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Political echelon estimates: IDF top brass to be replaced soon
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Cease-fire delayed after Hamas fails to deliver names of hostages to be freed in afternoon
Prime MInister’s office says government in contact with mediators to ensure compliance with the cease-fire deal, adds the prime minister instructs the IDF not to begin cease-fire until names delivered
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Body of soldier Oron Shaul, held by Hamas since 2014, rescued from Gaza
The IDF and Shin Bet, in a special and secret operation, rescued the body of the kidnapped soldier, Sergeant Oron Shaul , who fell in the battle of Shejaiya on July 20, 2014, during Operation Protective Edge. He fell in the APC disaster in the…
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Mike Waltz meets with hostage families in DC – Israel News
Mike Waltz, President-elect Trump’s pick for National Security Adviser, emphasized the Trump administration’s commitment to implementing all stages of the hostage deal and Gaza ceasefire in a meeting with families of American and Israeli
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Mia Schem: 'I can't believe the dream is happening and the nightmare is ending'
שורדת השבי מייה שם סיפרה בחשבון האינסגטרם שלה על התרגשותה לקראת תחילת שובם של החטופים והחטופות משבי חמאס בעזה.
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IDF secret op. brings back body of Oron Shaul – Israel News
IDF special forces and the Shin Bet have retrieved from Gaza the body of long-lost soldier Oron Shaul, the military announced on Sunday.
The secret operation, which involved Shayetet 13 and other special forces, was carried out in recent…
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Hamas fails to deliver names of hostages to be freed
Hamas repeats its committment to the deal, says in a statement delay is due to logistical reasons while IDF air port operating overhead and difficultiese in communications; Official says manipulations by terror group expected
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Netanyahu: Ceasefire won't start at 8:30 if Hamas doesn't send hostage list
PM says the ceasefire will only go into effect when Hamas fulfills its obligation to provide Israel with the names of the hostages who will be released today.
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IDF carries out strikes on Hamas targets ahead of cease-fire
The IDF carried out strikes against Hamas targets in Gaza as overnight and in the early hours of Sunday, before the cease-fire is to come into effect at 8.30 am. Hamas media outlets in the Strip reported that forces began withdrawing from the…Continue Reading
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ICC Chief Prosecutor claims: Israel made no real effort to investigate genocide claims
ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan justifies arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant, claims Israel made “no real effort” to independently investigate claims that it committed war crimes.
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