War of Independence (1947-9)

In the first half of 1949, following the end of fighting, agreements were signed among Israel and its neighbors setting armistice lines. These lines mostly corresponded to the borderline during the British Mandate period, except in some areas of Judea and Samaria, and the Gaza Strip. It was expected that these would be temporary, to be replaced within a few years by permanent borders.

Challenges ahead as Israel set to resume Gaza ground operations

Challenges ahead as Israel set to resume Gaza ground operations

While plans for southern Gaza offensive already in place, IDF faces 2 particularly challenging Hamas strongholds in enclave’s north; Hezbollah used informal truce to rearm, army believes purely defensive strategy won’t suffice to decisively counter Shiite terror army...