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Can the Israeli military be trusted to investigate itself? Evidence shows genuine accountability is rare

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it’s an “outrage” the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have decided not to open a criminal investigation into the Israeli strikes that killed an Australian aid worker, Zomi Frankcom, and six of her colleagues in Gaza in April 2024. He added:

The Conversation · Aug 20

Gaza Ceasefire: Three more hostages freed by Hamas, check all updates

Earlier in the day on Saturday, two other captives were freed in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 22, 2025

Israeli Hostages Freed In Cease-Fire Deal

Israeli Defense Forces raided Gaza hospital used by Hamas for military activities, sparking international debate on protecting healthcare facilities.

UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon staying put despite Israeli warnings to move

A spokesman for forces in the U.N. peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon says it is maintaining its positions despite warnings to move from the Israeli Defense Forces

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2024

UN peacekeepers at risk as they deliver protection for civilians in southern Lebanon

United Nations peacekeepers in southern Lebanon have reported a series of incidents over the past few days in which they have been endangered by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) as Israel continues its incursion into southern Lebanon.

The Conversation · Oct 10, 2024

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Talks Stalled Over Gaza-Egypt Corridor Control

Learn about the critical role of the Philadelphia Corridor in Gaza ceasefire negotiations and security efforts.

Israeli Military Operation Kills Nine Militants In West Bank

Israeli Defense Forces conduct operations in the West Bank and Gaza, resulting in militant deaths and successful hostage rescue.

Gaza war: 75 years after signing of the Geneva Conventions, Israel’s deadly attack on a Palestinian school shows their limitations

Gaza is reeling after a missile strike launched by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) targeted a building and mosque within a school complex in Gaza City on August 10. The Israeli military said the school was operating as a Hamas command and control post, but the buildings were reportedly also sheltering…

The Conversation · Aug 12, 2024

Israel Defense Forces Discover Large Tunnel On Gaza Border

Israeli Defense Forces uncover tunnel on Gaza-Egypt border, escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Father of Israeli hostage condemns Netanyahu, says ‘he was responsible’ for October 7

‘He’ll do anything — he’ll ruin everything — as long as he’s prime minister’

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024

Israel Implements Daily 'Tactical Pause' For Aid Distribution In Gaza

Israel implements daily 'tactical pause' for aid distribution in southern Gaza while continuing military operations in Rafah. Humanitarian crisis worsens i...

Israeli IDF Confirms Four Hostages Believed Dead In Gaza

Israeli Defense Forces confirm deaths of four hostages in Gaza, impacting ceasefire talks and raising questions about achieving peace in the region.

Satellite images of Rafah illustrate Palestinians fleeing the city

Satellite imagery of Rafah, Gaza, provided by commercial company Planet Labs, offers a spaceborne view of the Israel-Hamas war.

Space · May 14, 2024

Middle East crisis: Israel criticised for strike that killed seven aid workers in Gaza – as it happened

World Central Kitchen volunteers killed in strike were from the UK, Australia, Poland and Palestine and included a US-Canadian citizen

The Guardian - AU · Apr 2, 2024

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IDF Spokesperson: Hostage Extraction Operations Ongoing, Limited Success, Diplomatic Efforts Initiated

Join us for an intriguing interview with IDF Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus, as he sheds light on the Israeli Defense Forces' efforts and challenges.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 9, 2023

Chicago couple heading to front lines of Israel-Hamas War — to grill food for Israeli soldiers

Rabbi Barry Axler and his wife, Morene Dunn, of River North, are heading to Israel and near Gaza this weekend to feed members of the Israeli Defense Forces, which include two of his grandchildren.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

Row over Gaza’s Al-Shifa Hospital as IDF yet to prove Hamas’ headquarters lie in tunnels beneath

Body of Hamas hostage found in building close to al-Shifa hospital, Israel’s military says

Zenger · Nov 6, 2023

Israeli Military Operations In Gaza Intensify, Dozens Killed In Al-Maghazi Refugee Camp

Israeli Defense Forces escalate attacks in Gaza, leaving dozens dead and raising concerns over humanitarian crisis

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Zenger · Sep 28, 2023

Israeli Defense Forces Col. (res.) Uri Levi To Lead Team Shalva In NYC Marathon

Israeli Army Colonel Overcomes Lung Surgery to Lead Team in NYC Marathon

Zenger · Aug 6, 2023

How A Lebanese-American Philosopher Is Inspiring IDF Innovation

Officially, the next Israeli Defense Forces main battle tank, which will succeed the Merkava 4, is known as Barak, or "Lightning

Zenger · Aug 3, 2023

US Approves Sale Of Israel’s David’s Sling Missile Defense System To Finland

Israel's advanced missile defense system secures $345 million deal with Finland, signaling potential for further European cooperation.

Zenger · Jul 17, 2023

Netanyahu Warns Of IDF Reservists’ Threat To Government Amid Judicial Reform Debate

Israeli Prime Minister criticizes potential refusal to serve, citing danger to security and democracy

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 27, 2023

US Sees Urgent Need for De-escalation in Israel, West Bank

The United States is deeply concerned about recent violence in Israel and the West Bank and believes there is an urgent need for all parties to de-escalate in the region, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said on Friday. The United States is aware of reports that at…

France 24 · Oct 28, 2022

How zoning laws allow the Israeli Army to demolish Palestinian villages

More than a thousand Bedouin Palestinians living in the hills of Mount Hebron in the West Bank are at risk of losing their homes under zoning laws that allow the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to evict them at any time. In the 1980s, the IDF declared their homeland a so-called…

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