As aid continues to be looted in the Strip and pressure grows, former defense officials debate the merits of the proposal.

A former Israeli national security adviser tells JNS that Hamas’s attack could be part of multi-staged plan devised by Tehran leadership.

The path to reducing Israel’s reliance on the United States for munitions doesn’t necessarily involve ramping up domestic production, expert tells JNS.

The IDF has been stepping up raids and targeting inciters, the police have prioritized readiness.

Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi: “We failed to protect civilians at the start of the war—our most important mission.”

Gallant says Israel to pursue Hamas “across the Middle East” • In Gaza, Israeli commandos clear “Hamad towers” of terrorists • 250 surrender.

“We have female hostages, I captured one,” Hamas terrorist who worked as UNRWA school teacher says in recorded call.

The raid on the medical center, which saw some 200 terrorists surrender without firing a shot, is an indication of IDF operational quality.

“The lesson from the war in Ukraine and against Hamas is identical: Israel must significantly increase its arsenal,” said a former Israeli defense official.

The military’s goal in moving Gaza’s civilians is to protect them, says a senior official in the IDF’s Southern Command.