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Opinion Hidden in the IDF’s damning report on its Oct. 7 failures, a stark story of political disarray
Military leaders have taken accountability. When will political leaders do the same?
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Fast Forward Some Israeli soldiers traveling abroad are facing war crimes inquiries over their Gaza service
Anti-Israel activists have built cases against scores of soldiers based on their social media posts
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Fast Forward IDF loosened rules of engagement after Oct. 7, fueling high death toll in Gaza: Report
A New York Times story comes as Israelis debate allegations of misconduct by troops and their higher-ups
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Fast Forward Israel’s military is acknowledging that soldiers’ helmets and body armor may be unsafe
A new website quietly launched by the Israeli military lets soldiers anonymously check whether their safety equipment complies with official standards.
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Opinion What if Sinwar had come out with his hands up?
Had he surrendered, Hamas' Scarface would have posed greater problems for Israel and the West.
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Opinion A nationalist religious group has swelled the ranks of Israel’s military
The Hardal support Gaza settlement, violent West Bank settlers and ‘revenge’ against Palestinians
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Fast Forward 8 Israeli troops killed in Lebanon in first Israeli casualties of ground invasion
Israeli sent ground troops into Lebanon on Monday night for the first time since 2006
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Fast Forward Israel’s third Lebanon war is underway. Here’s what you need to know.
Previous incursions into Lebanon have left Hezbollah intact. Now Israel seems intent on striking a decisive blow.
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