Israeli Military Poised to Enter Rafah, Hamas Keeps Dragging Out Hostage Talks

Israel’s military is poised to enter into Rafah, the last major stronghold of Hamas in Gaza, without a deal for the release of the hostages. But Hamas still wants to continue negotiations to end the war.      Israeli troops and tanks continue to gather near Rafah for the expected military operation.  Rafah is where many believe the leaders … Read more

Israel's Military Leaders, Home Front Command Prepare for Iran Reprisals as Netanyahu Rival Calls for Elections

JERUSALEM, Israel – Israel’s political and military leaders are bracing for possible retaliation from Iran after a reported Israeli strike in Damascus, Syria, this week that killed two Iranian generals. Both the Israeli Defense Forces and the Home Front Command have begun war preparations. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed Israel would pay for the … Read more

White House Doubles Down on Pushing for Netanyahu's Removal as Israel Approves Rafah Military Plan

JERUSALEM, Israel – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed back on comments by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calling for him to be replaced. Over the weekend, President Joe Biden stood behind Schumer’s statements, intensifying the face-off between Israel and the United States. Netanyahu went on multiple U.S. networks to respond to Schumer and the White … Read more

Western Military Forces Unite against Houthi Red Sea Attacks as IDF Pursues Hamas in Southern Gaza

JERUSALEM, Israel – Seventy-five days into the Israel-Hamas war, Israeli troops are pushing south as Hamas terrorists shift their activity in the Gaza Strip. At the same time, some western military forces are banding together to protect trade routes under attack by another Iranian proxy in the Red Sea. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says the … Read more

Preparing for Loss, Israeli Military Families Live in Fear of 'Knock on the Door'

More than 370 Israeli soldiers have died since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. Now, with nearly four percent of the country’s population serving, family members brace for news their loved one has been added to that casualty list. While this concern grows, it’s also an inherent part of Israeli daily life. All Israeli citizens over … Read more

Israel Claims it Uncovered Hamas Military Command Center under Hospital

JERUSALEM, Israel – The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) says northern Gaza is no longer under the control of Hamas, and the announcement came as the military uncovered a Hamas command center underneath one of Gaza’s largest hospitals. Those hospitals have become of key focus in the war effort. The I.D.F. revealed evidence that it believes indicates … Read more

In Advance of Biden Visit, US Offers 'Unprecedented' Military Assistance to Israel

JERUSALEM, Israel – U.S. President Joe Biden plans to visit Israel on Wednesday. It’s part of the high-stakes brinksmanship between Israel, the U.S., and Iran. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken explained one of the main reasons for the president’s visit, saying, “President Biden will underscore our crystal-clear message to any actor, state or non-state, … Read more