AVI ASHKENAZI
Avi Ashkenazi is the military correspondent for The Jerusalem Post's Hebrew-language sister publication, Maariv. He began his journalist career at Maariv in the 1990s, initially working as a reporter on the northern border. For 11 years, Ashkenazi headed Maariv's crime news desk and was a correspondent for the Associated Press. From 2014 to 2019, he served as senior police and crime reporter for the Walla news site, as well as being a regular commentator on TV and radio. He has an MA in Middle Eastern studies from Tel Aviv University and serves regularly in the IDF reserves.
IDF carries out 'powerful strikes' in Gaza following Hamas ceasefire breach, PMO confirms
Israel permits Hamas to locate deceased hostages in IDF-controlled areas of Gaza
IDF trains for October 7-style Hezbollah attack from Lebanon in major northern border drill
Hamas ready to hand over 20 living hostages ahead of Trump’s arrival, WSJ reports
This contradicts Hamas's comments from earlier on Sunday that they would reportedly release all remaining hostages, living and deceased, by dawn on Monday, October 13.
Hamas to release all remaining hostages 'by dawn on Monday' - report
Hamas has reportedly begun to gather the living hostages in preparation for their handover to representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
'We may need to act again': Senior IDF official warns of renewed Iranian threat
“Iran took a heavy blow from the IDF," the official added. "It knows very well the scope of the damage it suffered. It understands the meaning of the damage and Israel’s capabilities.”
The plane that came back from the dead and stunned the world
Among the planes that attacked Iran's nuclear facilities this summer was an old and antique F-15that the Americans transferred to Israel mainly for spare parts
IDF uncovers rocket as Iran-backed West Bank terror threat grows
This is the second discovery in the past few weeks; both incidents were reportedly “under Iranian direction,” according to security assessments.
IDF encircles Gaza City as part of Operation Gideon's Chariots II
This comes after the IDF estimated that more than 600,000 residents had already left Gaza City.
Police arrest ex-MK Haneen Zoabi over alleged terrorism incitement
Zoabi was arrested over remarks she made several months ago at a conference held abroad.
IDF opens temporary corridor to accelerate Gaza City evacuation
The IDF called on residents to use only the designated route and to follow instructions given by security personnel.
'Shouts of joy’: Emily Damari reacts to death of former Gaza captor Hazem Naim
Emily Damari expressed relief over the reported death of Hazem Naim, one of her former captors, and hopes for the return of the remaining hostages.
'We will reach them too': IDF chief says no Hamas leader is out of Israel's reach
Zamir addressed concerns about Hamas leaders who have been able to operate from luxury apartments in foreign cities like Tehran, Damascus, and Beirut despite Israel's declaration to target them.