A dramatic twist in the Gaza war has rocked Israel’s military establishment.
Reports claim Hamas fighters have captured and destroyed hundreds of Israel’s vaunted Merkava tanks, delivering a stunning blow to the backbone of the IDF’s ground forces.
In response, Israel’s Defense Ministry has rushed to approve a massive $1.5 billion program to accelerate production of Merkava tanks, Namer armored personnel carriers, and Eitan APCs to replenish battlefield losses.
Verified footage shows Hamas deploying RPGs, anti-tank missiles, and tunnel ambushes that turned the Gaza battlefield into a graveyard of armor.
For Hamas, destroying a Merkava is seen as a symbolic and strategic victory, undermining the image of Israeli military superiority.
The scale of losses has raised serious questions about Israel’s readiness, sparking urgent debate on the future of ground warfare.
Watch how this battle is reshaping the entire conflict.
The Middle East spirals into deeper chaos as Hamas vows revenge after Israeli airstrikes killed 10 people in Yemen’s capital, Sana’a. The strikes followed Houthi missile attacks on Tel Aviv, intensifying Israel’s two-front war. Hamas denounced Netanyahu’s “fascist aggression” and urged Arab unity, while Islamic Jihad signaled readiness to join the fight. Analysts warn that a Hamas-Houthi-Islamic Jihad coalition, backed by Iran, could overstretch the IDF. With Netanyahu rejecting peace deals and Iran pushing for revenge, fears of World War 3 escalation grow.
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The Al-Qassam Mujahideen Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, released dramatic footage showing the moment they shot down an Israeli drone over Gaza. The video captures the strike and its aftermath, with fighters celebrating as the drone crashes. The incident underscores the escalating Hamas vs IDF war, as both sides intensify their use of advanced weaponry and propaganda in the battle for dominance.
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Tensions deepen as Hamas accuses Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu of rejecting multiple ceasefire deals—despite IDF Chief Eyal Zamir urging him to accept a hostage agreement. Hamas official Bassem Naim claims Israel wants only a U.S.-backed “comprehensive deal,” while admitting just 20 hostages remain alive. Reports suggest Netanyahu is stalling to preserve his far-right coalition, escalating war instead of ending it. Meanwhile, Israel has launched fresh assaults on Gaza City, prompting U.N. warnings of mass starvation and devastation.
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Jodie Ginsberg, president of the Committee to Protect Journalists, has called on Israel to stop attacks on reporters after an airstrike on Nasser Hospital in Gaza killed 19 people, including four journalists.
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