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Israel’s opposition has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of not being transparent about the Israel Defense Forces’ casualties in the ongoing war with Hamas in Gaza. Opposition leader Yair Lapid claimed Monday (Oct 29) that more than 12,000 soldiers have been affected to date since the war started on October 7 last year. "Eleven thousand soldiers were injured and 890 others killed,” Lapid claimed.

The figure suggested by Lapid is slightly above the official death toll of 772 soldiers; whereas the government says around 5,100 soldiers have been injured.

"There are limits to how much we accept the alternative facts,” Lapid said, arguing that his figures are "correct".

He also warned that the number of casualties will only increase if the Netanyahu government “doesn’t do anything”.

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Israel has doubled down on its military efforts in Gaza despite calls by the United Nations to implement an urgent ceasefire. So far, more than 43,000 people have been killed in the besieged Palestinian territory, according to Hamas. Mediation efforts by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar to reach a ceasefire in Gaza have so far failed to make a breakthrough.

Israel on October 1 decided to expand the war into Lebanon, saying the operation was necessary for Israeli people in the North to be able to go back to their homes.

<h2>IDF announces death of four more soldiers</h2>

The IDF revealed Tuesday the names of four soldiers who were killed during operations in northern Gaza.

The troops are named as below:

<ol>
	<li>Cpt. Yehonatan Joni Keren, 22, from Moledet</li>
	<li>Staff Sgt. Nisim Meytal, 20, from Hadera</li>
	<li>Staff Sgt. Aviv Gilboa, 21, from Neve Tzuf</li>
	<li>Staff Sgt. Naor Haimov, 22, from Rosh Ha’ayin</li>
</ol>

The four soldiers were fighting with the “Ghost” unit or the&nbsp;elite Multidomain Unit.

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IDF didn’t reveal what circumstances led to the death of the four troops but said an investigation was going on.

(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.

Israel’s opposition has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of not being transparent about the Israel Defense Forces’ casualties in the ongoing war with Hamas in Gaza.

Israel’s opposition has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of not being transparent about the Israel Defense Forces’ casualties in the ongoing war with Hamas in Gaza. Opposition leader Yair Lapid claimed Monday (Oct 29) that more than 12,000 soldiers have been affected to date since the war started on October 7 last year. "Eleven thousand soldiers were injured and 890 others killed,” Lapid claimed. The figure suggested by Lapid is slightly above the official death toll of 772 soldiers; whereas the government says around 5,100 soldiers have been injured. "There are limits to how much we accept the alternative facts,” Lapid said, arguing that his figures are "correct". He also warned that the number of casualties will only increase if the Netanyahu government “doesn’t do anything”. Also read: West Asia crisis: Hezbollah names Naim Qassem as successor to late Hassan Nasrallah Israel has doubled down on its military efforts in Gaza despite calls by the United Nations to implement an urgent ceasefire. So far, more than 43,000 people have been killed in the besieged Palestinian territory, according to Hamas. Mediation efforts by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar to reach a ceasefire in Gaza have so far failed to make a breakthrough. Israel on October 1 decided to expand the war into Lebanon, saying the operation was necessary for Israeli people in the North to be able to go back to their homes. IDF announces death of four more soldiers The IDF revealed Tuesday the names of four soldiers who were killed during operations in northern Gaza. The troops are named as below: Cpt. Yehonatan Joni Keren, 22, from Moledet Staff Sgt. Nisim Meytal, 20, from Hadera Staff Sgt. Aviv Gilboa, 21, from Neve Tzuf Staff Sgt. Naor Haimov, 22, from Rosh Ha’ayin The four soldiers were fighting with the “Ghost” unit or the elite Multidomain Unit. Also read: West Asia crisis: Netanyahu claims Iran amassing nuclear 'stockpile'; Hezbollah fires projectiles into Israel IDF didn’t reveal what circumstances led to the death of the four troops but said an investigation was going on. (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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On 26th Oct morning Israel completed what it calls retaliatory Precision strikes on Iran. After a nearly 4 hour long operation of targeted strikes on Military targets across Iran the Israeli military said it had concluded the mission it saw as a huge success. Watch to know more.

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The Israeli military has captured militants hiding in a hospital in Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. This operation is part of a broader campaign to dismantle militant infrastructure in the region. The presence of militants in a medical facility has sparked international concern over the protection of civilians and the implications for humanitarian efforts in Gaza. The situation remains tense as both sides continue to engage in hostilities.

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Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday (Oct 26), hit a ballistic missile factory, housing heavy fuel mixers used to power Khaybar and Qassem missiles, ballistic missiles that were launched at Israel earlier this month, the Saudi Elaph news site reported, citing an informed source.&nbsp;

The source added that it will take two years to repair the factory, which has been completely destroyed by the Israeli airstrikes.&nbsp;

However, the report did not mention the location of the factory.&nbsp;

Moreover, the Iranian military said that only radar systems were damaged in pre-dawn Israeli strikes on Tehran and other provinces.&nbsp;

“Thanks to the timely performance of the country’s air defenses, the attacks caused limited damage and a few radar systems were damaged,” Iran's&nbsp;armed forces general staff said in a statement.&nbsp;

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<h2>Today's airstrikes an 'opening blow'</h2>

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir commended Israeli airstrikes on Iran, saying that the strikes were merely an "opening blow" that must be followed by further action.&nbsp;

“The attack on Iran is important as an opening blow for striking Iran’s strategic assets and this must be the next step,” he said, adding that “this is my position and I will continue to present it in the relevant forums.”

“We have a historical obligation to remove the Iranian threat to destroy Israel,” Gvir said.

Watch |&nbsp;Israel Attacks Iran: Mission Concluded, Military Targets Hit: IDF

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<h2>Netanyahu denies 'Israel notified Iran ahead of attack'</h2>

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office denied reports that Israel warned Iran through third parties not to respond to the airstrikes&nbsp;and that it gave a general indication of what it would and would not.&nbsp;

The PMO said that the report on the Walla news site is "false and absurd".&nbsp;

“Israel did not notify Iran before the attack — not about the timing, not about the targets, and not about the scale of the attack.”

Israel on Saturday launched a long-awaited retaliatory strike against Iran. The Israeli military said that it was the "precise strikes" by the Israeli Air Force that targeted strategic military sites, specifically drone and ballistic missile manufacturing and launch sites, and air defence batteries.&nbsp;

Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.

(With inputs from agencies)

Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday (Oct 26), hit a ballistic missile factory, housing heavy fuel mixers used to power Khaybar and Qassem missiles, ballistic missiles that were launched at Israel earlier this month, the Saudi Elaph news site reported, citing an informed source.

Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday (Oct 26), hit a ballistic missile factory, housing heavy fuel mixers used to power Khaybar and Qassem missiles, ballistic missiles that were launched at Israel earlier this month, the Saudi Elaph news site reported, citing an informed source. The source added that it will take two years to repair the factory, which has been completely destroyed by the Israeli airstrikes. However, the report did not mention the location of the factory. Moreover, the Iranian military said that only radar systems were damaged in pre-dawn Israeli strikes on Tehran and other provinces. “Thanks to the timely performance of the country’s air defenses, the attacks caused limited damage and a few radar systems were damaged,” Iran's armed forces general staff said in a statement. Also read: ‘Entitled to defend,’ Iran says four soldiers dead, ‘limited damage’ sustained in Israeli strikes Today's airstrikes an 'opening blow' National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir commended Israeli airstrikes on Iran, saying that the strikes were merely an "opening blow" that must be followed by further action. “The attack on Iran is important as an opening blow for striking Iran’s strategic assets and this must be the next step,” he said, adding that “this is my position and I will continue to present it in the relevant forums.” “We have a historical obligation to remove the Iranian threat to destroy Israel,” Gvir said. Watch | Israel Attacks Iran: Mission Concluded, Military Targets Hit: IDF × Netanyahu denies 'Israel notified Iran ahead of attack' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office denied reports that Israel warned Iran through third parties not to respond to the airstrikes and that it gave a general indication of what it would and would not. The PMO said that the report on the Walla news site is "false and absurd". “Israel did not notify Iran before the attack — not about the timing, not about the targets, and not about the scale of the attack.” Israel on Saturday launched a long-awaited retaliatory strike against Iran. The Israeli military said that it was the "precise strikes" by the Israeli Air Force that targeted strategic military sites, specifically drone and ballistic missile manufacturing and launch sites, and air defence batteries. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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On Saturday, October 26, the Israeli military released footage reportedly showing strikes targeting a Hezbollah underground facility in southern Lebanon. This development highlights the ongoing tensions in the region and Israel's military actions against Hezbollah.

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