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Military
Israel vs Hamas: Military Capabilities and Asymmetric Warfare
With the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) now poised to launch a ground invasion of Gaza after Hamas militants struck Israel on October 7th, military capabilities of both sides will be tested in fierce urban warfare.
On paper, the battle is...
Military
Israel Masses Troops in Gaza, Palestinians Flee
As Israel continues air strikes in Gaza and masses troops for a ground assault on Saturday, Palestinians flee the Strip
Politics
Erdogan Reportedly Negotiates with Hamas for Release of Israeli Hostages
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is reportedly engaged in negotiations with Hamas, aiming to secure the release of around 150 Israeli hostages. They were abducted by Gazan terrorists.
Turkish news site Haberturk disclosed that Erdogan has directed talks for the...
Military
How Hamas Was Able to Breach Israel’s Defenses
The assault by Hamas on Saturday against Israel was the worst lapse in the latter's defenses since the Yom Kippur War in 1973. Commenting on the assault, one Israeli military officer said, "This is our 9/11... they got us."
Despite...
History
Are the Palestinians Descendants of the Ancient Philistines?
One of the most famous nations associated with Ancient Israel in the Bible are the Philistines. Today, one of the most famous nations associated with that land are the Palestinians. Furthermore, the two nations share a similar name. For...
Military
Israel Launches Largest Military Operation in the West Bank Since 2002
Israel has initiated an extensive military campaign targeting Palestinian militants within the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. It has been described as the largest-scale military operation conducted by Israel since 2002.
Operations were initiated with drone strikes...
Military
Gaza Rocket Lands Near Jerusalem
A rocket launched from Gaza landed on the outskirts of Jerusalem as confrontations continue between Israel and Palestinian militants. The fighting has been ongoing for four days.
Israel has claimed that it retaliated by striking positions used by the group...
Diplomacy
Netanyahu Asks Greece to Support Israel at UN
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked Greece to support Israel during voting at the UN. The Israeli prime minister made the request during a meeting in Jerusalem with Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias.
During the discussion, the pair addressed...