Operation Gideon's Chariots

WATCH: IDF kills Hamas deputy naval commander who partook in Oct. 7

Yousef took part in the October 7 massacre, and helped plan countless ambushes on IDF soldiers during fighting in the Gaza Strip.

Deputy Commander of Hamas's naval police, Iyad Abu Yosef.
Families of hostages held in Gaza and their supporters protest outside the Prime Minister’s Residence in Jerusalem, calling for their release, September 21, 2025.

'They are still there': Hostage families mark second Rosh Hashanah since October 7

US President Donald Trump speaks with the media on the day of the signing of an executive order to rename the Department of Defense the "Department of War", in the Oval Office, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 5, 2025.

Trump: Hamas will be 'in big trouble' if they use hostages as human shields

Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, demonstrate to show support to Palestinians in Gaza at Sabeen Square in Sanaa, Yemen August 29, 2025.

Israel proposes security agreement with Syria, Netanyahu addresses state of Israel's economy


Hostage families protest outside PM's residence as Gaza City offensive ramps up - watch

Israel Police on Monday night announced the closure of Aza Street, which the residence is located on, in order to prevent any protests from happening. 

Families of hostages held in the Gaza Strip and supporters attend a rally calling for the release of hostages held in Gaza, at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, August 30, 2025.

Hostage families demand urgent meeting with Eyal Zamir ahead of Operation Gideon's Chariots II

“Protecting the hostages is not only a basic moral obligation but a supreme national and security interest,” the families wrote.

Israelis demonstrate for an immediate hostage deal, August 16, 2025.

Doubt in Israel over likelihood of hostage deal under new framework, Israeli official to 'Post'

“Hamas won’t give up all the hostages right at the start - it’s simply unrealistic,” an Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post.

Thousands attend a protest near the home of Israeli PM in Jerusalem, calling for an end to the war and the release of all the Israeli hostages from Hamas captivity. September 06, 2025.

Almost half of Israelis believe Gaza op. has low chance of defeating Hamas - poll

The poll found that 46% believe that the IDF op. in Gaza City has a low chance of defeating Hamas, 38% are confident it will succeed in this goal, and 16% are unsure.

IDF soldiers operating in the northern Gaza Strip, September 5, 2025; illustrative.

'We will reach them too': IDF chief says no Hamas leader is out of Israel's reach

Zamir addressed concerns about Hamas leaders who have been able to operate from luxury apartments in foreign cities like Tehran, Damascus, and Beirut despite Israel's declaration to target them.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir in discussions with general staff officials to approve Gaza takeover plan, August 13, 2025.

IDF strikes terror targets across Gaza Strip as push for Gaza City nears

IDF troops strike targets in Gaza as preparations intensify for a ground assault on Gaza City, Hamas’s main stronghold and command center.

IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, August 28, 2025.

An endless challenge in Gaza, from Nasser Hospital to Gaza City - analysis

Hamas's repeated reoccupation of areas previously cleared by the IDF has led to a seemingly endless cycle of war, including the bombing of a Khan Yunis hospital.

Palestinians and Hamas terrorists celebrate in Khan Younis

Current Gaza deal 'no longer relevant,' talks will resume on Israel's terms, official says - N12

A new venue for negotiations, outside of Qatar and Egypt, is reportedly to be up for debate, with a European capital or the United Arab Emirates (UAE) presented among the potential options.

Israelis demonstrate for an immediate hostage deal, August 16, 2025.

Tune into today's top stories: UN Sec-Gen calls for Gaza Ceasefire, Reservists mobilize for Gaza op

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Ezra Taylor—the top stories, clear and concise.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres attends a press briefing during the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) at the Centre des Expositions conference centre in Nice, France, June 10, 2025.

Tune into today's top stories: Gaza City takeover plan, Ashkelon car explosion

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.

An Israeli armoured personnel carrier (APC) manoeuvres on the Israeli side of the border with Gaza, Israel August 19, 2025.

Tens of thousands of IDF reservists to be recruited for new Gaza City op

The IDF will reportedly reach 130 thousand reservists at a given moment, according to Army Radio.

 IDF soldiers operating in Gaza City in the Gaza Strip, July 20, 2024.