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IDF marks 1,000 days since beginning of Israel-Hamas war with situation assessment

The conference began with a memorial service for IDF soldiers who had been killed over the course of the war, including a minute of silence and a recording of Col. Asaf Hamami from October 7, 2023.

A SITUATION assessment marking 1,000 days since Israel entered the war.
Terrorists from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad stand on a street during Eid al-Fitr in Gaza City, March 20, 2026.

Hamas maintains full control over Gaza after deterring Palestinian protests - analysis

Haredi protests begin across Israel, June 24, 2026.

Haredi protesters successfully halt draft dodger arrest near Jerusalem, police leave scene - report

A flower at the Al‑Bass Roman ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage site hit by an Israeli airstrike in Tyre, southern Lebanon June 25, 2026.

Moving past a ceasefire: Recognizing Israel is a big step, but 'normal,' says Lebanese diplomat


Why is Israel suddenly changing its military targeting strategy? - analysis

What all three targeting cases have in common is that none of them are typical, and all of them say a lot about the changing broader strategy on each border.

An Israeli soldier works on a tank on the Israeli side of the Israel-Lebanon border, after Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement following US-mediated talks, in northern Israel, June 28, 2026.

Tel Aviv to establish new 'beit oleh' to support immigrants, lone soldiers, vice-mayor says

The house will be “a place where they can come and work, have Shabbat dinners, celebrate the holidays, receive lectures, do shows, have parties, and organize,” Tel Aviv Vice-Mayor Guy Avner said.

Jewish immigrants fleeing the war in Ukraine, on a rescue flight sponosred by the IFCJ, arrive at Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv on March 6, 2022.

Shahar Varon to join Together's Knesset list and lead new IDF rehab program, Bennett announces

October 7 veteran Shahar Varon will be included on Together's list for the upcoming elections, serving as the leader of a new initiative to treat wounded IDF soldiers.

Shahar Varon and Naftali Bennett after Varon joined the Together party.

Israel damaged heritage sites during ops. against Hezbollah, Lebanese culture minister says

Israel's security zone in southern Lebanon includes the medieval Beaufort Castle as well as centuries-old villages that were home to Christians, Shi'ite Muslims, and Sunni Muslims.

A piece of metal lies at of Al‑Bass Roman ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage site hit by an Israeli airstrike in Tyre, southern Lebanon, June 25, 2026.

Hezbollah terrorist kills IDF officer, wounds another soldier, during southern Lebanon operation

Cpt. David Hazutt was a platoon commander in the Golani Brigade's 12th Battalion.

Captain David Hazutt, 21.

Zamir, Cooper meeting focused on Iran, but also influenced Lebanon deal

As of Sunday, despite the extensive public statements about the Israel-Lebanon-US deal announced over the weekend, it is unclear exactly when and where the IDF will withdraw.

CENTCOM's Adm. Brad Cooper meets with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir on January 24, 2026.

Hezbollah supporters riot in response to Israel-Lebanon agreement

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said on Saturday that the US-brokered agreement was a humiliating concession that undermined Lebanese sovereignty.

Hezbollah supporters block the old airport road in the southern suburbs of Beirut, with burning tires to protest against the trilateral agreement that was signed between the US, Israel and Lebanon on June 27, 2026.

Police seize stolen IDF shoulder-mounted anti-tank rocket launcher from criminal in South

Negev District police found a stolen M72 LAW anti-tank launcher and flammable materials inside a vehicle allegedly linked to criminal activity in Tel Sheva.

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

A necessary Lebanon deal, undermined by Netanyahu’s delusions - opinion

The Lebanon agreement may be the lesser evil, but Netanyahu’s false claims, erratic monologue, and call for unity raise deeper questions about his fitness to lead.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holding a press conference in Jerusalem, June 15, 2026; illustrative.

IDF kills Hamas terrorist who infiltrated Israel, looted military vehicle, during Oct. 7 massacre

Additionally, the IDF killed armed terrorists in the Syria Security Zone and RPG-armed Hezbollah terrorists and destroyed a rocket launcher belonging to the Lebanese terror group near Nabatiya.

A still from October 7, 2023, footage showing Hamas terrorist Abd al-Rahman Maher Abd al-Karim Ziyada participating in the infiltration and looting of an IDF military vehicle. Ziyada was killed by the IDF on June 24, the military confirmed, published June 28, 2026.