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These include the full-scale 100 kW Iron Beam, the lighter 10 kW Iron Beam Lite (also known as Lite Beam), and the developing Naval Iron Beam for maritime platforms. 

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:452,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2289}">"We have a very high confidence in your abilities, personally in each of you, as a group and as a squadron, and of course, full confidence in the Israeli army," Gallant said praising the crew.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:501,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2338}">"And whoever had dreams in Gaza of defeating us and beating us a year ago, today he is not in that dream after there is no more Sinwar and a long line at the top and everything that was done there by the Israeli army," the defence chief can be heard saying in the video.&nbsp;</p>

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Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said Israeli aircrews that after striking Iran, the world will understand Israel's might and its enemies will learn a lesson.

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said Israeli aircrews that after striking Iran, the world will understand Israel's might and its enemies will learn a lesson. "After we attack in Iran, they will understand in Israel and elsewhere what your preparations have included," Gallant said while addressing the crew at Hatzerim Airbase on Wednesday (Oct 23) Also read | Justin Trudeau's leadership in jeopardy as his own party's MPs ask him to 'resign by October 28' Posting a video of the session on his X account, Gallant wrote, "In my conversation with them I emphasized - after we attack Iran, everyone will understand your might, the process of preparation and training - any enemy that tries to harm the State of Israel will pay a heavy price." בבסיס חצרים, יחד עם צוותי האויר והקרקע הממשיכים לפעול בעוצמה ובמקצועיות ״במלחמת שבע החזיתות״. בשיחתי איתם הדגשתי - אחרי שנתקוף באיראן, כולם יבינו את העוצמה שלכם, את תהליך ההכנה והאימון - כל אויב שינסה לפגוע במדינת ישראל ישלם מחיר כבד. pic.twitter.com/XeLsotYvUl — יואב גלנט - Yoav Gallant (@yoavgallant) October 23, 2024 × "We have a very high confidence in your abilities, personally in each of you, as a group and as a squadron, and of course, full confidence in the Israeli army," Gallant said praising the crew. "And whoever had dreams in Gaza of defeating us and beating us a year ago, today he is not in that dream after there is no more Sinwar and a long line at the top and everything that was done there by the Israeli army," the defence chief can be heard saying in the video. Israel seeks retaliation Israel has been planning a response to a ballistic-missile barrage carried out by Iran on October 1, Tehran's second direct attack on Israel in six months. Also read | US confirms North Korea has troops in Russia, says they 'legitimate' targets if fight in Ukraine The West Asia has been on edge in anticipation of the Israeli retaliation for Iran's attack in which around 200 ballistic missiles were fired at Israel. In the past few weeks Israel has intensified its offensive against Palestinian militants Hamas in Gaza and its Iran-backed ally Hezbollah in Lebanon. Hamas confirmed that IDF killed its chief Yahya Sinwar on October 18 in a strike on Rafah. (With inputs from agencies)

Strike on Iran will show Israel's power to world: Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant

<p>Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, in a confrontation on Wednesday (May 15), rejected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strategy for the Gaza Strip following the war with Hamas, which has been going on since October 7 when the militant group led an assault on the Jewish nation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gallant's televised statement highlighted a deepening rift within the Israeli leadership. "We must dismantle Hamas’ governing capabilities in Gaza. The key to this goal is military action, and the establishment of a governing alternative in Gaza," Gallant said, adding,&nbsp;"In the absence of such an alternative, only two negative options remain: Hamas' rule in Gaza or Israeli military rule in Gaza."</p>

<p>As per Gallant, he has been making efforts to promote his plan within the Israeli cabinet since October of a&nbsp;"non-hostile Palestinian governing alternative". However, there has been no response, he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gallant has shown&nbsp;his opposition to any long-term military rule by Israel in the besieged territory.</p>

<p>While Netanyahu in a veiled statement and without mentioning defence minister directly, hinted at Gallant's remarks as being mere "excuses."</p>

<p>However, former general Benny Gantz supported&nbsp;Gallant's position and said that the defence minister "spoke the truth".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The defence minister's criticism echoed sentiments expressed by the United States that&nbsp;has been advocating for a role for the internationally supported Palestinian Authority (PA) in Gaza.</p>

<h2><strong>Israel's Rafah invasion&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The&nbsp;public dissent from within the Israeli leadership comes amid the ongoing bombardment of areas in Rafah and amid the dismissal by Netanyahu of US President Joe Biden's warnings to stop the supply of weapons to Israel</p>

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<p>Netanyahu's ruling coalition includes ultra-nationalist partners who oppose the PA and support new Jewish settlements in Gaza, leading to occasional policy disagreements within the government.</p>

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<p>Netanyahu has indicated that Israel will retain overall security control over Gaza post-war but stopped short of terming it an occupation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As Israeli ground forces reenter areas of northern Gaza, concerns mount over the lack of a clear post-Hamas strategy for the territory.</p>

<p>The World Food Programme (WFP) warned of a potential humanitarian catastrophe if Israel's incursion into Rafah City escalates further, with hundreds of thousands already displaced due to evacuation orders issued earlier in May.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, in a confrontation on Wednesday (May 15), rejected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strategy for the Gaza Strip following the war with Hamas, which has been going on since October 7 when the militant group led an assault on the Jewish nation.

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, in a confrontation on Wednesday (May 15), rejected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strategy for the Gaza Strip following the war with Hamas, which has been going on since October 7 when the militant group led an assault on the Jewish nation. Gallant's televised statement highlighted a deepening rift within the Israeli leadership. "We must dismantle Hamas’ governing capabilities in Gaza. The key to this goal is military action, and the establishment of a governing alternative in Gaza," Gallant said, adding, "In the absence of such an alternative, only two negative options remain: Hamas' rule in Gaza or Israeli military rule in Gaza." As per Gallant, he has been making efforts to promote his plan within the Israeli cabinet since October of a "non-hostile Palestinian governing alternative". However, there has been no response, he added. Gallant has shown his opposition to any long-term military rule by Israel in the besieged territory. While Netanyahu in a veiled statement and without mentioning defence minister directly, hinted at Gallant's remarks as being mere "excuses." However, former general Benny Gantz supported Gallant's position and said that the defence minister "spoke the truth". The defence minister's criticism echoed sentiments expressed by the United States that has been advocating for a role for the internationally supported Palestinian Authority (PA) in Gaza. Israel's Rafah invasion The public dissent from within the Israeli leadership comes amid the ongoing bombardment of areas in Rafah and amid the dismissal by Netanyahu of US President Joe Biden's warnings to stop the supply of weapons to Israel Also Read | Slovak PM Robert Fico 'not in life-threatening situation': Dy PM gives update Netanyahu's ruling coalition includes ultra-nationalist partners who oppose the PA and support new Jewish settlements in Gaza, leading to occasional policy disagreements within the government. Also Read | French PM declares state of emergency in New Caledonia as four killed in riots Netanyahu has indicated that Israel will retain overall security control over Gaza post-war but stopped short of terming it an occupation. Watch | Slovak PM shooting: Slovakia president condemns attack × As Israeli ground forces reenter areas of northern Gaza, concerns mount over the lack of a clear post-Hamas strategy for the territory. The World Food Programme (WFP) warned of a potential humanitarian catastrophe if Israel's incursion into Rafah City escalates further, with hundreds of thousands already displaced due to evacuation orders issued earlier in May. (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli defence min opposes Bibi, endorses 'non-hostile Palestinian governing alternative' for Gaza post-war

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<p>Israel's Defense Forces (IDF) on Monday (Feb 12) released footage that showed parts of the rescue of two Israeli hostages from a site in Gaza. The Israeli forces rescued these hostages early on Monday as they stormed an apartment in Gaza amid the airstrikes that were carried out to cover the operation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>More than 60 Palestinians were killed in these airstrikes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is only the second time that Israel has successfully freed hostages, the first time it happened was during a brief ceasefire between the state of Israel and Hamas on November 24, 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Israeli government says that 134 people are still held as hostages in the Gaza Strip since October 7 when Hamas launched a deadly assault on southern Israel that killed about 1200 people, mostly Israeli citizens.</p>

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<p>The consequent state of war in Gaza has killed over 28,000 Palestinians&nbsp;while pushing the region into deep turmoil after the proxy armed groups also launched various attacks on Israel and US assets in purported solidarity with the Palestinians.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What does the IDF footage show?</strong></h2>

<p>The video of the rescue operation showed Israeli special forces coming under fire in Gaza&nbsp;as they made their way towards what appears to be a makeshift helipad after securing the two hostages.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The rescue operation spread a rare wave of relief in Israel where the uproar continues to grow to ensure that all hostages held by Hamas are freed.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas&nbsp;war: WION takes you inside an IDF base near Gaza | WION Ground Report</strong></p>

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<p>"The hostages are in our hands. There is gunfire against the force," an Israeli officer can be heard saying.</p>

<p>Footage showed Israeli commandos asking the just-resued hostages how they were.</p>

<p>"In shock," one replied.</p>

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<p>"Do you feel good?" an officer asked Har, one of the two hostages released, who responded: "Excellent."</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-rescues-two-hostages-from-rafah-in-special-operation-689324">Israel rescues two hostages from Rafah in special operation</a></strong></p>

<p>Israel's Haaretz newspaper quoted a commander from the elite Yamam unit as saying that the two hostages were taken out of the building using ropes to avoid detection on the street outside.</p>

<p>They were driven into armoured vehicles to a helipad deep inside Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Times of Israel reported that the rescued hostages were then transferred to a military helicopter that brought them inside Israel. The entire operation was wrapped up in less than an hour.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;</strong></em></p>


Israel's Defense Forces (IDF) on Monday (Feb 12) released footage that showed parts of the rescue of two Israeli hostages from a site in Gaza. The Israeli forces rescued these hostages early on Monday as they stormed an apartment in Gaza amid the airstrikes that were carried out to cover the operation.

Israel's Defense Forces (IDF) on Monday (Feb 12) released footage that showed parts of the rescue of two Israeli hostages from a site in Gaza. The Israeli forces rescued these hostages early on Monday as they stormed an apartment in Gaza amid the airstrikes that were carried out to cover the operation. More than 60 Palestinians were killed in these airstrikes. This is only the second time that Israel has successfully freed hostages, the first time it happened was during a brief ceasefire between the state of Israel and Hamas on November 24, 2023. The Israeli government says that 134 people are still held as hostages in the Gaza Strip since October 7 when Hamas launched a deadly assault on southern Israel that killed about 1200 people, mostly Israeli citizens. Also read | Overnight airstrikes kill ‘around 100’ in Rafah; Israel rescues two hostages The consequent state of war in Gaza has killed over 28,000 Palestinians while pushing the region into deep turmoil after the proxy armed groups also launched various attacks on Israel and US assets in purported solidarity with the Palestinians. What does the IDF footage show? The video of the rescue operation showed Israeli special forces coming under fire in Gaza as they made their way towards what appears to be a makeshift helipad after securing the two hostages. The rescue operation spread a rare wave of relief in Israel where the uproar continues to grow to ensure that all hostages held by Hamas are freed. Also watch | Israel-Hamas war: WION takes you inside an IDF base near Gaza | WION Ground Report × "The hostages are in our hands. There is gunfire against the force," an Israeli officer can be heard saying. Footage showed Israeli commandos asking the just-resued hostages how they were. "In shock," one replied. “The hostages are in our hands, safe and sound” 🔴WATCH the moment hostages Fernando Simon Marman and Luis Har were rescued during the operation in Rafah yesterday: pic.twitter.com/1OXsHf9F9W — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) February 12, 2024 × "Do you feel good?" an officer asked Har, one of the two hostages released, who responded: "Excellent." Also read | Israel rescues two hostages from Rafah in special operation Israel's Haaretz newspaper quoted a commander from the elite Yamam unit as saying that the two hostages were taken out of the building using ropes to avoid detection on the street outside. They were driven into armoured vehicles to a helipad deep inside Gaza. The Times of Israel reported that the rescued hostages were then transferred to a military helicopter that brought them inside Israel. The entire operation was wrapped up in less than an hour. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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The Israeli defence forces have said that the integration of women soldiers into certain combat units and elite special forces have been postponed. This is in response to petitions by some women who had sought to join the special forces.

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