Avi Woolf


Israel-Gaza War, Hostages
IDF Chief of Staff: "We must not give up any of the war aims"

During a situational assessment in the central Gaza Strip, Herzi Halevi said that "every hostage we bring back alive will live for many years, and every terrorist is ultimately eliminated."

Avi Woolf | 04.09.24

IDF, Charedim

Charedi enlistment is up - but not anywhere near enough

IDF official statistics show that while Charedi enlistment in the IDF has increased, it is nowhere near the target numbers it was hoping for.

Avi Woolf | 04.09.24

Israel-Gaza War

After explaining Philadelphi's importance to Israelis, Netanyahu turns to foreign audiences

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said that he will hold a press conference today for foreign press only to discuss the latest developments in the war.

Avi Woolf | 04.09.24

Israel-Gaza War

Report: Hamas uninterested in "hypothetical" exchange of all hostages for complete ceasefire

Testifying before a Knesset committee today, Shimon Or, uncle of hostage Avinathan Or, said Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer gave him pessimistic answers about a possible hostage deal.

Avi Woolf | 04.09.24

Israel-Gaza War

200 down, thousands more to go: IDF hits Hamas hard in Rafah

In a weeks-long divisional operation in Rafah, the IDF has eliminated 200 terrorists and located dozens of weapons sites.

Avi Woolf | 04.09.24

Israel-Gaza War

The IDF strikes back, destroying Hezbollah rocket launchers | Watch

Following a salvo of some 65 rockets towards Israel, the Air Force struck rocket launchers used to attack Israel from southern Lebanon.

Avi Woolf | 04.09.24

Israel-Gaza War, Hostage Deal

Palestinian "resistance" leader responds to proposal for second phase Philadelphi withdrawal

Following reports that Israel proposed a withdrawal from the Philadelphi corridor in the second phase of the hostage deal, a Palestinian "resistance" leader responded on whether this was acceptable.

Avi Woolf | 04.09.24

ISIS, Israel-Gaza War

With "murder and arson": ISIS calls on members to attack Jews throughout Europe

In its official weekly, ISIS called on its members to carry out terrorist attacks against Jews throughout Europe over the war in Gaza, like the attack in Solingen, Germany, which killed three people.

Avi Woolf | 04.09.24

IDF, Hezbollah, Lebanon

65 rockets launched at north; multiple fires caused

Physical damage and fires have been reported throughout the affected area, all of which are being contained and put out. No casualties have been reported.

Avi Woolf | 04.09.24

Israel-Gaza War, Hostages

Hamas leader Osama Hamdan: This is where we stand on a deal

In an interview granted to al-Jazeera, the Hamas senior leader gave his thoughts on Netanyahu's press conference, the murder of the six hostages, and the hostage negotiations.

Avi Woolf | 03.09.24

Israel-Gaza War, Politics

"The reality speaks for itself": Netanyahu responds to Gantz's press conference

Prime Minister Netanyahu responded to State Camp leader Benny Gantz's press conference tonight, where he sharply criticized Netanyahu's conduct of the war.

Avi Woolf | 03.09.24

Israel-Gaza War, Hostages

Revealed: This is why the hostages were murdered

A preliminary IDF inquiry into the murder of the six hostages reveals why Hamas decided to execute them.

Avi Woolf | 03.09.24

Iran

Good news and bad news about Iranian missiles

Analyses conducted by the United States, the AP, and the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies suggests that Iranian missiles are far less accurate than originally thought. But there is a catch.

Avi Woolf | 03.09.24

Movies, Israel-Gaza War, Hostages

"What Netanyahu is doing in Gaza is a war crime, and so was October 7": Venice Film Festival Director pushes back on boycott calls

Nearly 350 members of the film industry had signed a letter days before demanding the rejection of Israeli films, which they accused of being involved in "artwashing" Palestinian suffering.

Avi Woolf | 03.09.24

IDF, Hezbollah

And another one bites the dust! IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist | Watch

The IDF also reported that two explosive drones were launched at Israel from Lebanon. Neither caused casualties.

Avi Woolf | 03.09.24

United States, Antisemitism

What are Jews buying to defend themselves when guns are not an option?

With the High Holidays coming up and antisemitism rising, Jewish communities and individuals are looking even for unorthodox methods of defending themselves.

Avi Woolf | 03.09.24

Houthis, US Army

US destroys two Houthi missile systems

According to Sky News in Arabic, there are dead and wounded from the strike, which took place in the Houthi-held area of Yemen.

Avi Woolf | 03.09.24

Israel-Gaza War

Security source fears a repeat of October 7 - but not where you think

A security source speaking to Sky News in Arabic said that there was a real fear of a major attack or terrorist bombing due to intense Iranian efforts.

Avi Woolf | 03.09.24

Israel-Gaza War, United Kingdom

Jordan calls for global arms embargo against Israel

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said that Britain acted "correctly" in suspending some arms licenses to Israel.

Avi Woolf | 03.09.24

Israel-Gaza War

IDF demolishes kilometer-long Hamas terror tunnel | Watch

The IDF located and destroyed an offensive terror tunnel in the Beit Lahia area in the northern Gaza Strip, after spending weeks mapping it.

Avi Woolf | 03.09.24