The Latest Breaking News from Herzi Halevi

Israeli army says 17 hostages handed over to Red Cross by Hamas

Hamas fighters on Sunday confirmed the handover of 17 hostages to the Red Cross – the third round of hostage-prisoner swaps on day three of a fragile four-day truce between Israel and the Palestinian militants.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 26, 2023

Hamas Fighters To Free More Hostages As Families Reunite

Hamas fighters were set Sunday to release a third group of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, a day after freeing captives including a young woman snatched from a desert rave.

International Business Times · Nov 26, 2023

Second Hostage Group Returns To Israel After Hamas Release

Hamas on Saturday released a second group of Israeli and foreign civilians it had been holding hostage in the Gaza Strip in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, after an hours-long unexpected delay set nerves on edge.

International Business Times · Nov 26, 2023

Analysis: Why hasn’t Israel launched a ground invasion of Gaza yet?

The current ominous lull might be an indication of a standoff between Israel’s civilian leadership and the military.

Al Jazeera · Oct 25, 2023

UN’s António Guterres calls for immediate ceasefire to end ‘epic suffering’ in Gaza

Secretary general’s comments spark fierce row and Israeli calls for resignation as 700 deaths are reported in a day and hospitals close for want of electricity

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2023

Israel vows ‘unrelenting’ attacks as dozens reported killed in Gaza strikes

Palestinian officials say dozens killed in latest Israeli air strikes on the besieged enclave.

Al Jazeera · Oct 24, 2023

Strikes on Gaza to increase from today, Israeli spokesperson says – as it happened

Israeli Rear Adm Daniel Hagari said: ‘We will deepen our attacks to minimise the dangers to our forces in the next stages of the war.’ This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU · Oct 22, 2023

An Israeli man was begged not to return to the site of a Hamas attack. He died saving strangers

‘My family and I are heartbroken,’ Keren Shimoni, cousin of Ben Shimoni, tells Andrea Blanco. The Shimoni family had been desperately searching for him after he was last seen at the Supernova Festival on Saturday morning

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023

Israeli Defense Chief Warns Of Long And Complex Days Of Fighting

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi emphasizes the need for war as Hamas launches a massive offensive.

Zenger · Oct 9, 2023

Israeli Air Force Chief Gives Ultimatum To Pilots Protesting Judicial Reform

Pilots must return to service or risk being removed from the IAF ahead of international exercise.

Zenger · Oct 4, 2023