Operation Gideon's Chariots

On May 4, 2025, Israel's security cabinet approved a military operation in the Gaza Strip, codenamed Operation Gideon's Chariots, aiming to defeat Hamas, destroy its military and governing capabilities, and secure the release of Israeli hostages. The operation involves combined military forces from land, air, and sea and was developed by the IDF Chief of Staff and senior IDF command echelons, with approval from the Defense Minister and Prime Minister. The operation's main objectives are to destroy Hamas's military and administrative infrastructure and rescue Israeli hostages held in Gaza since October 7, 2023, with the destruction of Hamas being the primary goal.learn more on wikipedia