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Flight escorted by IAF into Ben Gurion after ‘security incident’; concerns unfounded

Air force scrambles fighter jets after ‘threatening message’ reported aboard Wizz Air flight from London to Israel; after landing, authorities...

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Identity revealed of soldier who died in jail while facing security charges in 2021

Tomer Eiges, 24, computer wiz accused of grave security offenses while serving in IDF intel unit, collapsed several times in his cell over months...

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IDF says it hit Hamas arms depot after issuing evacuation warning for Gaza City building

IDF says it hit Hamas arms depot after issuing evacuation warning for Gaza City building

Military says it carried out strike on residential building and targeted weapon production site in Khan Younis overnight in response to attack on...

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Palestinians handed life sentences for deadly 2007, 2021 West Bank terror attacks

Palestinians handed life sentences for deadly 2007, 2021 West Bank terror attacks

IDF court also orders Ali Dandis, behind killing of 2 off-duty soldiers, to compensate families with $1.6 million; Islamic Jihad gunman involved in...

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‘We’ll settle all over’: Far-right activists cross into Gaza, are caught by IDF

‘We’ll settle all over’: Far-right activists cross into Gaza, are caught by IDF

Civilians handed over to police for questioning; while attending rally near the border, Likud MK declares ‘Israel’s rebirth will...

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Hamas terrorist who murdered IDF surveillance soldier Noa Marciano killed in strike

Hamas terrorist who murdered IDF surveillance soldier Noa Marciano killed in strike

IDF says Muhammad Issam Hassan al-Habil, a Hamas cell commander, was targeted in Gaza City’s Shati Camp; Shin Bet says he ‘brutally...

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IDF: Drone footage shows Hamas gunmen transporting arms in ambulances in north Gaza

IDF: Drone footage shows Hamas gunmen transporting arms in ambulances in north Gaza

Military says terror group caught in act during ‘routine drone operations,’ says video exposes Hamas’s repeated use of ambulances to...

04.02.2026 3

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Reservist seriously wounded in north Gaza ambush; 20 said killed as IDF strikes back

Reservist seriously wounded in north Gaza ambush; 20 said killed as IDF strikes back

IDF says gunfire at troops in Israeli-held part of Strip a ‘blatant violation’ of ceasefire; children reportedly among dead in IDF...

04.02.2026 2

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IDF okays protocol aimed at enabling Haredi troops to stay religious throughout service

IDF okays protocol aimed at enabling Haredi troops to stay religious throughout service

New procedures offer ultra-Orthodox men three options for serving in gender-segregated frameworks, but army insists women’s service won’t...

03.02.2026 2

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Senior female Muslim officer tapped as next IDF Arabic-language spokesperson

Senior female Muslim officer tapped as next IDF Arabic-language spokesperson

Maj. Ella Waweya, known as ‘Captain Ella,’ to replace Col. Avichay Adraee in coming weeks

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12 people let into Gaza from Egypt, of 42 who tried, on day 1 of Rafah opening – report

12 people let into Gaza from Egypt, of 42 who tried, on day 1 of Rafah opening – report

Diplomatic official tells ToI just 12 crossed in each direction, far lower than the quota; report says those who entered Gaza were escorted by armed...

03.02.2026 2

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Iran arrests four foreigners for ‘participation in riots’ amid ongoing crackdown

Iran arrests four foreigners for ‘participation in riots’ amid ongoing crackdown

State TV doesn’t disclose suspects’ nationalities, claims one was carrying four homemade stun grenades, as authorities conduct mass...

02.02.2026 2

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IDF says senior Hezbollah air defense operative killed in southern Lebanon airstrike

IDF says senior Hezbollah air defense operative killed in southern Lebanon airstrike

Military also reports killing a second Hezbollah operative in a separate strike, hitting weapons depots in the towns of Kfar Tebnit and Ain Qana

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‘A lifeline’: Gazans rejoice as Rafah Crossing opens for limited pedestrian passage

‘A lifeline’: Gazans rejoice as Rafah Crossing opens for limited pedestrian passage

Gazans welcome the opening as a milestone, although it is largely symbolic, with limited crossings allowed for now; some 50 people expected to cross...

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IDF says airstrike killed Hezbollah engineering commander in south Lebanon

IDF says airstrike killed Hezbollah engineering commander in south Lebanon

Lebanese health ministry reports one dead, several wounded in Israeli strikes; IDF hits other Hezbollah targets; hospital linked to terror group says...

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Israel’s army chief meets US defense officials in Washington amid Iran tensions

Israel’s army chief meets US defense officials in Washington amid Iran tensions

Military seeking to stay in loop on potential strike as US docks missile destroyer in Eilat; after EU slaps IRGC with ‘terror’ label, Iran...

01.02.2026 2

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Rafah Crossing opens after over a year, with pedestrian passage to start Monday

Rafah Crossing opens after over a year, with pedestrian passage to start Monday

COGAT says ‘pilot program’ assessing operation of crossing, as Palestinian security officers join EU mission on Gazan side of border gate...

01.02.2026 2

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Resurfaced photo shows detained Gaza hospital director wearing Hamas uniform

Resurfaced photo shows detained Gaza hospital director wearing Hamas uniform

Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital, has been in Israeli custody since December 2024, although the IDF has not accused him of...

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At least 28 Gazans said killed in wave of strikes as IDF responds to truce violation

At least 28 Gazans said killed in wave of strikes as IDF responds to truce violation

Military claims it targeted Hamas and Islamic Jihad operatives, weapons sites after gunmen emerged from Rafah tunnel; strikes are among the deadliest...

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IDF launches series of airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in south Lebanon

IDF launches series of airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in south Lebanon

Military says the strikes killed a Hezbollah operative, destroyed infrastructure and heavy machinery belonging to Lebanese terror group

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Israel confirms Gaza’s Rafah Crossing will reopen Sunday in both directions

Israel confirms Gaza’s Rafah Crossing will reopen Sunday in both directions

COGAT says exit and entry will require security clearance; IDF announces terror operatives killed in four separate incidents throughout enclave

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IDF believes 70,000 Gazans killed in war, as claimed by Hamas; civilian-combatant ratio unclear

IDF believes 70,000 Gazans killed in war, as claimed by Hamas; civilian-combatant ratio unclear

Figure, acknowledged by senior military official, doesn’t include those under rubble, who Hamas says make up 10K more; Israel largely rejected...

29.01.2026 2

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‘Beyond all imagination’: IDF shutters its Hostages HQ over two years after Oct. 7

‘Beyond all imagination’: IDF shutters its Hostages HQ over two years after Oct. 7

Senior officer says it took until late 2024 to confirm 251 were abducted during attack; more rescue ops were planned but were ‘increasingly...

29.01.2026 2

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Israel says Hamas may soon cede Gaza to technocrats, but will keep grip on Strip

Israel says Hamas may soon cede Gaza to technocrats, but will keep grip on Strip

Disarmament seen as unlikely without years-long military campaign, security official says, adding that terror group’s civil servants and police...

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Holocaust survivor tells German lawmakers she is ‘afraid again to be Jewish’

Holocaust survivor tells German lawmakers she is ‘afraid again to be Jewish’

In speech to Bundestag, Tova Friedman urges MPs to ‘use your power to fight’ resurgent antisemitism, as ‘Jews around the world again...

28.01.2026 1

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Palestinian man shot dead after attempting to stab soldiers at Jerusalem checkpoint

Palestinian man shot dead after attempting to stab soldiers at Jerusalem checkpoint

Police say no Israeli forces injured; PA says slain man is Qussai Halaika, 28; apparent footage from overnight attack shows settlers severely beating...

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Amid Iran tensions, US announces multi-day aerial military drill in Middle East

Amid Iran tensions, US announces multi-day aerial military drill in Middle East

US military’s CENTCOM launches air exercise as Washington shifts significant forces to region to allow possible strike on Iran after bloody...

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IDF says 3 Hezbollah operatives killed in separate strikes in south Lebanon

IDF says 3 Hezbollah operatives killed in separate strikes in south Lebanon

Military names target of strike in Tyre as Hezbollah artillery commander who the terror group identifies as a former TV presenter and imam

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All of them home now: Body of last hostage Ran Gvili found in Gaza, returned to Israel

All of them home now: Body of last hostage Ran Gvili found in Gaza, returned to Israel

In historic moment for country, policeman killed fighting Hamas invaders on October 7, 2023, is returned for burial after 843 days. Hostage forum...

26.01.2026 40

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IDF confirms searching for body of Ran Gvili at cemetery in northern Gaza Strip

IDF confirms searching for body of Ran Gvili at cemetery in northern Gaza Strip

Israel says search for last remaining hostage began over the weekend and could take several days, with troops and forensic experts combing area for...

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IDF: Wave of strikes target Hezbollah operatives, infrastructure across Lebanon

Military says one attack in south hit members of terror group at arms manufacturing site; Lebanese authorities say at least 1 dead

25.01.2026 30

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IDF says strike targeted 2 Gazans who crossed Yellow Line, planted bombs near troops

Palestinian media identifies two fatalities as brothers aged 14 and 15, says they were collecting firewood when hit; 3-month-old Palestinian said to...

24.01.2026 10

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IDF reservist injured in Hamas attack in southern Gaza succumbs to wounds

Sgt. Maj. (res.) Asael Babad was severely hurt in October in Rafah during ceasefire; two other troops killed in same incident

22.01.2026 40

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Wave of IDF strikes target Hezbollah arms depots, operatives in southern Lebanon

Airstrikes target border crossings with Syria used for smuggling; operative who blocked Lebanese army from dismantling weapons site last month and...

22.01.2026 40

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Amid Iran tensions, IDF chief says military ready to act ‘against any enemy’

Zamir visits air base that welcomed three new F-35s into IAF arsenal; at Home Front Command earlier in week, IDF chief says Israel preparing for...

21.01.2026 30

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Soaring Iran executions appear to be a ‘tool of state intimidation,’ UN warns

Rights chief decries ‘systematic use’ of death penalty that reportedly killed 1,500 in Iran last year, pans proposed Israeli law on...

19.01.2026 40

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IDF: Settler violence rose by 27% in 2025, severe attacks spiked by over 50%

Military officials say they feel a sense of failure for not managing to curb attacks by some 300 Jewish extremists against West Bank Palestinians

19.01.2026 30

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IDF targets Hezbollah tunnels, rocket launch sites in Lebanon

Strikes follow Sunday night incident in which the military fired over the border at a suspect approaching the security fence

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IDF says two Hezbollah operatives killed in Sunday drone strike in southern Lebanon

Beirut says the two were killed near Jmaijmeh, some 8 kilometers from the border, where, according to Israel, they were working to restore terror...

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IDF demolishes West Bank home of Palestinian terrorist behind deadly July attack

House in village of Bazariya belonged to one of two assailants who fatally stabbed security guard Shalev Zvuluny outside a supermarket at Gush Etzion...

24.12.2025 40

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Israel vows response to Hamas ‘violations’ after officer injured in Gaza blast

Prime Minister’s Office warns military will take action; IDF says top Hamas money man killed alongside terror chief in strike earlier this month

24.12.2025 40

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Katz okays next heads of air force, navy after months of delay amid spat with Zamir

Defense minister says IDF’s probes and review by defense establishment comptroller show no issues affecting promotion of Brig. Gen. Omer...

24.12.2025 40

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Lebanon says retired senior officer with ties to capture of Ron Arad has vanished

Reports say Ahmad Shukr, brother of man involved in capturing downed Israeli navigator, was ‘lured from his hometown by two Swedes’ amid...

24.12.2025 40

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France launches probe over video of man seen harassing Jewish boy at Paris airport

Video from June shows suspect snatching video game from child’s hands, calling him a pig in French, and demanding that he dance for him

24.12.2025 20

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Deputy head of Shin Bet quits amid reports of serious clashes with new chief Zini

Key dispute between new chief and deputy was latter’s decision to inform High Court that Zini held meetings with an agency official suspected of...

24.12.2025 20

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Army chief, hinting at potential new Iran war, says IDF will strike ‘wherever required’

Iranian FM claims nation has rebuilt all facilities damaged in June’s 12-day war with the Jewish state, warns against fresh attack

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Police nab 3 Gazans, say they invaded Israel on Oct. 7; security sources say they didn’t

Security sources say detained Gazans arrived in Israel on valid work permits prior to Hamas attack, contradicting police claims; trio taken to Sde...

21.12.2025 50

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Army says it killed two terror operatives who crossed Gaza’s Yellow Line

Strike follows deadly Gaza City incident now under investigation; army releases footage of Khan Younis tunnel demolition

21.12.2025 10

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IDF says West Bank troops kill 2 Palestinians who attacked them; footage raises questions

Video of one incident appears to contradict army’s claim that teen shot dead in Qabatiya had thrown a brick at the forces

21.12.2025 20

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IDF says it nabbed suspected ISIS jihadist in southern Syria operation

Raid this week took place in village of al-Rafid, located in UN-patrolled buffer zone

20.12.2025 10

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