2025.05.19 – Israel Report. ” Israel at war – the latest updates from day 590 of Operation Swords of Iron. The IDF has launched “Operation Gideon’s Chariots” with its ground forces in Gaza.​ The Prime Minister has come under criticism for agreeing to renew aid deliveries to Gaza without a cabinet vote.​ Many rumours of progress on a hostage deal persist. There is no firm evidence of this.​ “. Anthony Reich.