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Operation Swords of Iron

Tunnel installation at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv
Yahya Sinwar, Hamas

Inside Israel's desperate hunt for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

In the labyrinth beneath Gaza, a ghost eludes the world's mightiest powers. Yahya Sinwar's fate may determine the future of the Middle East — if Israel can find him.

Gila Isaacson
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AUG 25, 2024
Guards at an Israeli high-security prison

Hamas, Israel-Gaza War

Ominous: Israel Prison Services Chief claims, "Hamas prisoners are already planning their post-war roles"

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Hezbollah rocket attack. Illustration.

Hezbollah attack on Israel, IDF Air Force Base hit

Missile Hits Air Force Base in North, IAF Dismantles Terror Cell

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IDF operating in Gaza

Israel-Hamas war, IDF operations in Gaza

The Missed Opportunity in Gaza: How the War Could Have Ended After a Month

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IDF forces in the Gaza Strip.

IDF Gaza operation, Terrorists eliminated

Division 98 operation in Gaza: Dozens of Terrorists Eliminated

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Footage of the direct hit on the stadium

Hezbollah Rocket attack, Kiryat Shmona stadium

Ahead of the League Opening: Kiryat Shmona Reveals Direct Hit on Stadium

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Fallen soldier Ori Ashkenazi Nehemia

Israel's fallen soldiers, Hamas-Israel war

Released for Publication: Ori Ashkenazi Nehemia from Ashkelon Killed in Gaza

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Increasingly cornered. Yahya Sinwar.

Sinwar head of Hamas, Gaza Demands for Israel

Report: Yahya Sinwar Presents Five Demands to Israel

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Wheelchair with ball

Paralympic Soccer, IDF Veteran

INSPIRING: How a Givati soldier found meaning in Paralympic soccer after a devastating injury in Gaza

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Jon and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, parents of Hersch who is still held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza for 300+ days

DNC, Hamas Hostage

ANGUISH: Hamas hostage Hersch's parents plead for hostage deal at DNC

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Crime and violence concept

IDF, Sde Teiman

Military Court opposes bail, extends detention of reservists in Sde Teiman case

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IDF spokesman

Prisoner release, IDF spokesperson, Hamas

IDF Spokesperson responds to Who Ordered the Release of the Gazans

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A proud Israeli soldier with the flag

IDF, Donations

Report: Here's why IDF reservists are threatening to leave 

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Street installation - the sign of solidarity and a reminder of Israelis taken hostage by Hamas on October 7, 2023

IDF, Hostage Rescue

IDF denies: Good news about the hostages is coming soon

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Yoav Eliasi (The Shadow)

Music, Political Discourse

Israel's controversial rapper 'The Shadow' breaks his silence

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Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi

Return of Hostages from Gaza, IDF operation

Chief of Staff: We Had Information on the Location Where the Hostages Were Buried

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Terror tunnel beneath Gaza hospital

Hostage rescue, Bodies found in Gaza

Increasing Assessment: This is the Reason for the Deaths of the Hostages Rescued from Gaza

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Bodies of 6 Israeli hostages recovered from Gaza on 19 August 2024

IDF hostage operation, Bodies returned to Israel

IDF: More Than Six Bodies Extracted from the Tunnel

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IDF soldiers operating in Gaza

IDF operations in Gaza, Israel-Hamas war

Following Intelligence Information: IDF Attacks Hamas Command Post in Gaza

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View of the Philadelphi Corridor between the southern Gaza Strip and Egypt, on July 15, 2024.

Egypt, Israel-Hamas Negotiations

Obstacle on the Path to a Deal: Egypt Sets New Conditions for Israel

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