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IDF Strikes Back as Cease-Fire Holds After Hamas Attack

10/29/2025

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On Oct. 29, 2025, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reaffirmed its commitment to a U.S.-brokered cease-fire in Gaza after a Hamas attack.
The Israel Defense Forces targeted over 30 high-ranking commanders from terrorist groups in Gaza.
IDF Master Sergeant Yona Efraim Feldbaum was killed during operations in Rafah.
Netanyahu ordered forceful strikes in response to the attack.
U.S. President Donald Trump backed Netanyahu, saying Israel should retaliate after Feldbaum's death.

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On Oct. 29, 2025, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reaffirmed its commitment to a U.S.-brokered cease-fire in Gaza after a Hamas attack.
The Israel Defense Forces targeted over 30 high-ranking commanders from terrorist groups in Gaza.
IDF Master Sergeant Yona Efraim Feldbaum was killed during operations in Rafah.
Netanyahu ordered forceful strikes in response to the attack.
U.S. President Donald Trump backed Netanyahu, saying Israel should retaliate after Feldbaum's death.