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The War Zone Despite increasing international pressure to agree to a ceasefire,Israel has increased attacks, especially in southern Gaza. byHoward Altman| PUBLISHED Dec 8, 2023 6:28 PM EST (Photo by Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images) Under increasing international pressure to agree to a ceasefire, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have stepped up its combat operations, especially in […]

The War Zone A flareup of violence in northern Gaza did not prevent more hostages from being exchanged Tuesday or scuttle the fragile ceasefire. byHoward Altman| PUBLISHED Nov 28, 2023 6:35 PM EST IDF “Over the last hour, three explosive devices were detonated adjacent to IDF troops in two different locations in the northern Gaza

The War Zone The deal, which has been in the works for weeks, will see dozens of hostages and prisoners released, as well as a temporary ceasefire. byHoward Altman| UPDATED Nov 22, 2023 12:19 AM EST (Photo by Abdulqader Sabbah/Anadolu via Getty Images) There are continuing indications that a temporary ceasefire deal between Israel and

The War Zone The IDF said it is “close to dismantling” Hamas in northern Gaza and there are indications its gaze could turn to the south. byHoward Altman| PUBLISHED Nov 17, 2023 7:49 PM EST IDF Even as his troops are still searching for evidence that Hamas is using hospitals as military centers, Israel’s Chief

The War Zone The IDF says a “precise and targeted” operation is taking place out of “operational necessity” at Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. byHoward Altman| PUBLISHED Nov 14, 2023 8:46 PM EST Satellite image ©2023 Maxar Technologies. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) say they are carrying out a “precise and targeted” operation inside

The War Zone As Israel’s Gaza full invasion enters its second week, U.S. officials are voicing increasing concerns about civilian casualties. byHoward Altman| PUBLISHED Nov 10, 2023 8:40 PM EST (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images) Gaza City’s al-Shifa hospital is an overcrowded bastion of wounded, those seeking shelter from ongoing Israeli bombardment and