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Israel Launches 'Gideon's Chariots' Against Hamas in Gaza

8/17/2025

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Israel's Defense Forces Chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir announced a new phase of the war against Hamas, targeting Gaza City.
The operation, "Gideon's Chariots," seeks to decisively defeat Hamas and prioritize hostage recovery.
Israel's Security Cabinet approved a prolonged occupation of Gaza, mobilizing over 400,000 reservists.
The strategy includes a multi-front approach addressing threats from Iran and other regional actors.

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Israel's Defense Forces Chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir announced a new phase of the war against Hamas, targeting Gaza City.
The operation, "Gideon's Chariots," seeks to decisively defeat Hamas and prioritize hostage recovery.
Israel's Security Cabinet approved a prolonged occupation of Gaza, mobilizing over 400,000 reservists.
The strategy includes a multi-front approach addressing threats from Iran and other regional actors.