Operation protective edge

On this day: Bodies of Gil-Ad Shaer, Naftali Frenkel, and Eyal Yifrah found in West Bank

The murder of the three teenagers led to the IDF’s invasion of Gaza the next week, launching the 2014 Gaza War, also known as Operation Protective Edge.

Eyal Yifrah, Gil-Ad Shaer and Naftali Fraenkel (L-R).
IDF soldiers complete an operation to seal the underground tunnel in which the remains of Lieutenant Hadar Goldin were held captive by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip. June 29, 2026.

IDF seals 16-kilometer Hamas tunnel where murdered soldier Hadar Goldin's remains were held

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas chairs the first meeting of the Palestinian unity government, June 2, 2014.

On This Day: Fatah, Hamas factions form short-lived 'Palestinian Unity Government' to rule over PA

IDF soldiers stand at the entrance of a tunnel that Hamas used to attack Israel, in Beit Hanun, December 17, 2023

'Like a subway': IDF reveals Rafah tunnels where Hadar Goldin's remains were held


Deceased hostage Lt. Hadar Goldin identified at forensic institute, PMO confirms

The National Institute of Forensic Medicine identified the Gaza hostage returned on Sunday as Lt. Hadar Goldin, who had been held in Gaza since 2014.

IDF honor guard stands over the coffin of Lt. Hadar Goldin after his return from 11 years of captivity in Gaza, November 9, 2025.

TikTok's new hate speech manager is former IDF soldier and proud Zionist

Erica Mindel's new position involves developing and driving the company’s public policy positions on hate speech, according to her job description.

Erica Mindel.

WATCH: IDF destroys terror tunnel in Gaza's Beit Hanun used in lethal 2014 attack

The tunnel which was destroyed was approximately a kilometer in length.

 IDF soldiers seal and destroy a terror tunnel in the Gaza Strip, June 2025.

'Our Oron has returned home': COGAT, Golani chiefs visit Oron Shaul's family

Alian served as the chief of the Golani Brigade during the 2014 Operation Protective Edge when Shaul's body was kidnapped.

 Major-General Rasan Alian visits the family of St.-Sgt. Oron Shaul. January 19, 2025.

Shira Grinberg’s journey of loss, resilience, and hope

"There’s no need to fear time. The loss is there, but life goes on”: Shira shares her story a decade after Operation Protective Edge.

 SHIRA GRINBERG and her beloved father, Amotz.

WATCH: Hamas official storms off CNN after being pressed on Oct. 7, blame for Gazan deaths

CNN Anchor Jim Sciutto asked Osama Hamdan: “Does Hamas today regret the October 7 terror attacks?”

 Hamas official Osama Hamdan attends a press conference, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Beirut, Lebanon June 29, 2024.

Nine days of tragedy: The biblical curse of Av on Jewish history

Discover the significance of the Nine Days of Av and its impact on Jewish history, from ancient disasters to modern conflicts.

 AI generated image of the destruction of the temple.

White House appoints new associate communications director with history of anti-Israel comments

Tyler Cherry previously worked for Secretary Deb Haaland for three years, and started last week as the associate communications director at the White House.

The White House is pictured in Washington D.C

IDF Widows and Orphans org. receives award at the Jerusalem Post annual Conference

Following the award presentation, three widows who have benefited from the assistance provided by the IDFWO participated in a panel discussion where they discussed the loss of their spouses.

IDF Widows & Orphans Org. CEO Shlomi Nahumson seen at the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York, June 3, 2024

WATCH: IDF reveals and demolishes tunnels in Beit Hanoun area, Gaza Strip

After the IDF conducted research and mapping work in recent weeks, it was determined that airstrikes destroyed tunnels used by Hamas in Operation Protective Edge.

 Security forces destroying Hamas tunnels in Gaza, May 7, 2024.