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The War Zone While America’s top military leaders urged Jerusalem to shift away from the most intensive combat operations, Israeli officials remain reluctant. byHoward Altman, Thomas Newdick| PUBLISHED Dec 19, 2023 7:39 PM EST (Photo by Ariel Hermoni (GPO) / Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images) During meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and top officials […]

The War Zone The FireFly loitering munition has been seen for the first time in the current conflict as it flew over a West Bank neighborhood. byHoward Altman| PUBLISHED Dec 18, 2023 5:37 PM EST Rafael / capture via X The first look at Israel’s Spike FireFly coaxial rotor loitering munition drone being used during

The War Zone U.S. officials want Israel to wrap up the most intensive phase of the ground campaign in weeks, but Israel says it will take much longer. byHoward Altman| PUBLISHED Dec 15, 2023 6:40 PM EST IDF A top White House leader on Friday tried to downplay U.S. differences with Israel over the future

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