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Staff Sgt. Oron Shaul (Courtesy)
January 23, 2026, 11:24 am
Oron Shaul’s body was recovered after kidnapping, mile-long march by Gaza informant — report
Ynet report says IDF discovered intel that soldier’s body was held in Gaza City fridge; fridge owner was kidnapped by special forces; local informant went in to bring body to Israel
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Palestinian terrorist groups Islamic Jihad and Hamas arrive near the family home of slain Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar before handing over Israeli hostages and a Thai hostage to a Red Cross team in Khan Yunis on January 30, 2025. (Eyad Baba/AFP)
July 26, 2025, 8:01 pm
As talks stall, Hamas said acting to fend off possible military ops to rescue hostages
Terror group said to have reissued order to kill captives if necessary; its officials ‘surprised’ by Trump’s claim it doesn’t want truce; Rubio tells hostages’ families ‘rethink’ needed
By AFP and ToI Staff
Smoke rises after an Israeli airstrike, in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip, on June 8, 2024. (Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90)
June 9, 2024, 8:04 pm
Gazans claim IDF special forces posed as civilians, Hamas fighters to near hostages
Locals says Israeli forces entered Nuseirat camp in disguise before rescue op, with some claiming to be displaced Gazans renting an apartment in building where Noa Argamani was held
By Gianluca Pacchiani
Sgt.-Maj. Chen Nahmias who was killed in Sderot on October 7, 2023. (Facebook)
November 11, 2023, 11:20 pm
Sgt. Maj. Chen Nahmias, 43: Father of 4 was ‘definition of a hero’
Veteran sniper in elite counterterrorism unit killed fighting terrorists in Sderot on October 7; friends dedicate a dog shelter in his name
By ToI Staff
Israeli troops are seen wearing a new combat uniform, set to be distributed to all of the IDF's Ground Forces, in an image published by the IDF on January 5, 2023. (Israel Defense Forces)
January 5, 2023, 3:31 pm
Fight couture: IDF orders sweat-wicking, flame-retardant garb
Military says uniforms meant to improve troops’ combat capabilities will be distributed to all Ground Forces units, following NIS 50 million deal with Israeli manufacturer
By Emanuel Fabian
Israeli and American special forces simulate taking over a merchant ship carrying contraband the Mediterranean Sea as part of a large naval exercise Nobel Rose in August 2019. (Israel Defense Forces)
August 20, 2019, 6:41 pm
Israeli, US special forces practice ship takeovers amid high tensions in Gulf
IDF says last week’s Noble Rose exercise not held in direct response to recent incidents around Strait of Hormuz
By Judah Ari Gross
Illustrative: Members of Hamas's military branches take part in a military parade in Gaza City on July 26, 2017. (AFP Photo/Mahmud Hams)
July 9, 2019, 10:03 pm
Hamas conducts massive surprise drill simulating IDF incursion into Gaza
Highly rare exercise appears linked to botched IDF special forces raid in November, comes a day after Israel located 18th attack tunnel under Gaza border
By ToI Staff
Palestinians stand next to the remains of a car allegedly used by Israeli special forces during an operation in Gaza, which was was later destroyed in an Israeli airstrike, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on November 12, 2018. (SAID KHATIB / AFP)
July 7, 2019, 9:20 pm
IDF: Officer killed in failed Gaza raid was felled by friendly fire
Army chief expresses sorrow over death of Lt. Col. Mem, as military presents its probe into special forces operation that went awry and sparked massive exchange of fire with Hamas
By Judah Ari Gross
Palestinians stand next to the remains of a car allegedly used by Israeli special forces during an operation in Gaza, which was was later destroyed in an Israeli airstrike, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on November 12, 2018. (SAID KHATIB / AFP)
June 17, 2019, 2:33 am
Hamas gunmen reportedly open fire on Israeli troops in Gaza, no injuries
Palestinian media says some 20 IDF soldiers tried to enter Strip near Khan Younis, but forced to retreat; no confirmation from Israel
By ToI Staff
Palestinians stand next to the remains of a car allegedly used by Israeli special forces during an operation in Gaza, which was was later destroyed in an Israeli airstrike, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on November 12, 2018. (SAID KHATIB / AFP)
December 6, 2018, 10:41 am
IDF special forces discovered by Hamas had been in Gaza Strip for weeks – report
TV news cites Palestinian source familiar with investigation of deadly gun battle that led to escalation as saying operatives rented an apartment and handed out medical equipment
By ToI Staff
Palestinians stand next to the remains of a car said to be destroyed following an Israeli airstrike, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on November 12, 2018 (SAID KHATIB / AFP)
December 3, 2018, 4:32 pm
Hamas: Israeli special forces posed as medical workers to get into Gaza for raid
Terror group tells UK’s Independent daily that IDF soldiers used fake IDs to enter Strip in November, were caught because of their accents
By Judah Ari Gross
Palestinians inspect a crater caused by an Israeli airstrike earlier this week during fighting with Palestinian terror groups, in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, on November 14, 2018. (Said Khatib/AFP)
November 28, 2018, 3:47 pm
Hamas claims IDF officers installed spying equipment near secret Gaza HQ
Hezbollah-affiliated outlet publishes details of Israeli operation gone awry, saying soldiers entered Strip with fake ID, attempted to eavesdrop on terror groups’ communications
By Michael Bachner and Judah Ari Gross
A helicopter carrying a wounded Israeli soldier who was injured during an operation in the Gaza Strip lands outside Beersheba's Soroka Medical Center on November 11, 2018. (Twitter)
November 27, 2018, 9:56 am
IDF opens probes into Gaza special ops raid that went awry
One investigation into incident, in which Israel officer was killed, will be led by Military Intelligence, while a second will look deeper into how army conducts such missions
By Judah Ari Gross
Hamas policemen carry out a raid in Nuseirat, south of Gaza City on March 22, 2018, that resulted in the arrest of a suspect in a recent bomb attack against the Palestinian prime minister, officials said. ( AFP PHOTO / MOHAMMED ABED)
November 24, 2018, 11:11 am
Hamas on hunt for ‘collaborators’ after Israeli special forces operation in Gaza
Official says the Palestinian terror group possesses parts of alleged spying gear the Israeli forces were trying to install
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Hamas police inspect the trunk of a car at a checkpoint amid tightened security around Gaza city on March 22, 2018. (AFP/Mohammed Abed)
November 23, 2018, 9:17 pm
Hamas fears Israeli special forces operating base inside Gaza — Israeli TV
Israeli report, broadcast under scrutiny of military censor, says Hamas is carrying out arrests, checking cars as it tries to work out what Israel has been up to in Strip
By ToI Staff
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