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Gaza ground offensive

Ofer Winter takes the applause at the launch of his People of Israel party, in Jerusalem, August 25, 2026. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
September 6, 2026, 4:01 am
Report: Days after Oct. 7, Ofer Winter tried to talk PM out of Gaza ground offensive
Right-wing ex-general said to have told Netanyahu during secret meeting that 15,000 soldiers would die, thousands would be kidnapped if they went into Gaza; Winter denies report
By ToI Staff
IDF soldiers stand near the entrance to a tunnel in the Rafah area of the southern Gaza Strip, where the body of Lt. Hadar Goldin was held. In the background an UNRWA building can be seen, December 8, 2025. (Emanuel Fabian/Times of Israel)
January 11, 2026, 1:00 am
Israel planning Gaza City offensive in March, but will need Trump’s okay — officials
Netanyahu, skeptical US will be able to secure Hamas’s disarmament, has had IDF devise contingency plan to take over more of Strip’s territory, Arab official tells ToI
By Jacob Magid
IDF troops work to uncover Hamas tunnels in southern Gaza's Rafah, in a handout photo issued by the military on November 21, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
December 29, 2025, 10:11 pm
IDF to launch comprehensive probes into Gaza ground operations, broader war
After completing investigations into Oct. 7 failures, army to address decision-making during campaign to conquer Strip, will also study efforts against Hezbollah on northern front
By Stav Levaton
Cpt. Shlomo Ben Nun (IDF)
November 20, 2025, 7:55 pm
Cpt. Shlomo Ben Nun, 22: Paratroop commander was a ‘cheerful presence’
Killed while battling Hamas in Gaza City on November 16, 2023
By ToI Staff
Israeli soldiers operating in the northern Gaza Strip, July 22, 2025. (Oren Cohen/Flash90)
November 10, 2025, 2:36 pm
British TV set to air film interviewing IDF soldiers on alleged Gaza war misconduct
First-hand testimonies describe human shields, indiscriminate killings, and the controversial influence of a brigade rabbi; army insists it ‘remains committed to the rule of law’
By Stav Levaton
L-R: Maj. Omri Chai Ben Moshe, Cpt. Eran Shelem, Lt. Eitan Avner Ben Itzhak, and Lt. Ron Arieli, who were killed in a roadside bomb attack in southern Gaza's Rafah on September 18, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
September 18, 2025, 9:04 pm
Four IDF soldiers killed in roadside bomb attack in southern Gaza’s Rafah
Casualties named as company commander Maj. Omri Chai Ben Moshe, and cadets Cpt. Eran Shelem, Lt. Eitan Avner Ben Itzhak, and Lt. Ron Arieli, bringing ground op death toll to 469
By Emanuel Fabian
Sgt. Eyal Shynes (Israel Defense Forces)
September 14, 2025, 10:06 pm
Sgt. Eyal Shynes, 19: Vegetarian who coached local kids in soccer
Killed battling Hamas in southern Gaza on June 27, 2024
By ToI Staff
Staff Sgt. Zamir Burke (Israel Defense Forces)
September 3, 2025, 10:42 pm
Staff Sgt. Zamir Burke, 20: Combat engineer dreamed of studying physics
Killed on November 29, 2024, while battling Hamas in northern Gaza’s Jabalia
By ToI Staff
Master Sgt. (res.) Zechariah Pesach Haber, an alumni of Yeshivat Har Etzion, who was killed in northern Gaza on January 16, 2024.(IDF)
August 21, 2025, 11:18 pm
Master Sgt. Zechariah Haber, 32: Dad of 3 was promising plant scientist
Killed while battling Hamas in northern Gaza on January 16, 2024
By ToI Staff
A tent camp for displaced Palestinians stretches along Gaza City, August 3, 2025. (AP Photo/ Jehad Alshrafi)
August 18, 2025, 9:48 pm
Thousands of Palestinians flee Gaza City, fearing planned Israeli invasion
Some Gazans reportedly plan protests urging Hamas to end war, as Israel set to allow shelter materials into the enclave in preparation for mass evacuation from city
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Cpt. (res.) Arnon Moshe Avraham Benveniste Vaspi (Courtesy)
August 10, 2025, 5:27 pm
Cpt. Arnon Benveniste, 26: Horse lover is 3rd generation of fallen soldiers
Killed battling Hamas in northern Gaza on November 20, 2023
By ToI Staff
Sgt. First Class (res.) Nitzan Schessler (Israel Defense Forces)
August 6, 2025, 8:25 pm
Sgt. 1st Class Nitzan Schessler, 21: Reservist, soccer player ‘loved life’
Killed battling Hamas in Khan Younis on January 15, 2024
By ToI Staff
Sgt. Maj. (res.) Rabbi Elisha Loewenstern (IDF)
August 4, 2025, 10:50 pm
Sgt. Maj. Elisha Loewenstern, 38: Rabbi, software engineer and dad of 6
Killed battling Hamas in southern Israel on December 13, 2023
By ToI Staff
Sgt. First Class (res.) Yakir Hexter (IDF)
July 28, 2025, 5:46 pm
Sgt. 1st Class Yakir Hexter, 26: Architecture student and avid runner
Killed battling Hamas in southern Gaza on January 8, 2024
By ToI Staff
Sgt. Omer Ginzburg (Israel Defense Forces)
July 16, 2025, 9:46 pm
Sgt. Omer Ginzburg, 19: Paratrooper, sports lover who ‘spread light’
Killed battling Hamas in southern Gaza on August 11, 2024
By ToI Staff
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