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IDF strikes Hezbollah military compounds in eastern Lebanon; teenager said killed

IDF strikes Hezbollah military compounds in eastern Lebanon; teenager said killed

Military says strikes targeted eight sites belonging to terror group’s elite Radwan Force; Lebanese health ministry reports 29 people injured,...

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Shin Bet chief rejects conspiracy theories of Israeli collaborators on October 7

Shin Bet chief rejects conspiracy theories of Israeli collaborators on October 7

Zini tells security agency’s leadership there was no betrayal or cooperation with the enemy, as Netanyahu remains publicly silent on pervasive,...

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Israel delivers unmanned spy submarine to German military

Israel delivers unmanned spy submarine to German military

Dubbed BlueWhale, the Israeli-made underwater drone was made specifically for Germany and tested in the Baltic Sea, which has been a flashpoint for...

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Iranian FM arrives in Geneva for talks as US demands any nuclear deal not ‘sunset’

Iranian FM arrives in Geneva for talks as US demands any nuclear deal not ‘sunset’

Dutch airline KLM suspends flights between Amsterdam and Israel starting March 1; more F-22 fighter jets en route to Israel; US issues fresh round of...

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F-22 jets deploy at Israeli Air Force base as US builds up forces for Iran strike

F-22 jets deploy at Israeli Air Force base as US builds up forces for Iran strike

Israeli officials reportedly believe US strike is ‘unavoidable’; Iran said to okay counterproposal for next round of nuclear talks on Thursday as...

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US refuelers, cargo planes spotted at Ben Gurion Airport as Iran tensions ramp up

US refuelers, cargo planes spotted at Ben Gurion Airport as Iran tensions ramp up

USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, arrives in Crete; India urges citizens to leave Iran, as American buildup of forces in the...

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Formal complaints by career soldiers jumped 40% in last year – report

Formal complaints by career soldiers jumped 40% in last year – report

Defense Ministry says 6,621 reports of alleged abuse, negligence and incompetence filed in 2025, including 965 from career servicemembers — a...

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IDF escalates strikes on Hezbollah as fears grow of Iran-directed assault on Israel

IDF escalates strikes on Hezbollah as fears grow of Iran-directed assault on Israel

Army steps up efforts to degrade missile capabilities, no longer assessing proxy will stay out of fight should US strike Tehran, thanks to heavy...

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Israel says it targeted Hamas command center in Lebanon strike

Israel says it targeted Hamas command center in Lebanon strike

Lebanese media say drone hit Palestinian refugee camp killing two, in latest in series of IDF strikes against terror groups in Lebanon

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Settler activists, including far-right MK, illegally cross into Gaza

Settler activists, including far-right MK, illegally cross into Gaza

‘Gaza will always be ours,’ declares Otzma Yehudit lawmaker, as settlement group announces ‘giant march’ in Strip over Passover; troops...

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IDF ends testicular examinations for new recruits

IDF ends testicular examinations for new recruits

As part of overhaul of medical screening process, military cancels several ‘inefficient’ tests

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Israel strikes Hezbollah weapons depots, military sites in Lebanon

Israel strikes Hezbollah weapons depots, military sites in Lebanon

Military says weaponry and military sites violated US-brokered 2024 ceasefire deal

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Israeli troops raid Hebron, nab suspects for questioning after reports of gunfire

Israeli troops raid Hebron, nab suspects for questioning after reports of gunfire

IDF demolishes home of terrorist accused of carrying out deadly attacks; 19-year-old Palestinian succumbs to wounds after he was seriously hurt by...

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In first, IDF says female officer to command Navy warship

In first, IDF says female officer to command Navy warship

Lt. Cdr. ‘Resh’ will lead Sa’ar 4.5-class missile boat, in move military says ‘constitutes significant milestone’ amid calls against women...

18.02.2026 40

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IDF soldier killed in ‘friendly fire’ incident in southern Gaza

IDF soldier killed in ‘friendly fire’ incident in southern Gaza

Initial military probe finds Staff Sgt. Ofri Yafe was killed near Yellow Line in Khan Younis area around 2 a.m. after being mistakenly identified as...

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Top religious Zionist rabbis urge Netanyahu to keep women out of IDF tanks

Top religious Zionist rabbis urge Netanyahu to keep women out of IDF tanks

Rabbis say army ‘capitulating to foreign social agenda’ with Armored Corps pilot for female troops; warn it would put Orthodox soldiers in...

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IDF, police nab four ISIS-linked jihadists in West Bank said to plan terror attack

IDF, police nab four ISIS-linked jihadists in West Bank said to plan terror attack

Three suspects arrested last week, then another on Monday in raids on Jericho; separately, commandos detain Palestinian arms dealer in Ramallah

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Settler rabbis warn against ‘violence of any sort,’ amid attacks on Palestinians

Settler rabbis warn against ‘violence of any sort,’ amid attacks on Palestinians

Leaders from settlements in northern West Bank praise new outposts, but say misguided youth and bad actors are harming reputation of all settlers,...

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IDF says Palestinian child killed in West Bank while playing with unexploded ordnance

IDF says Palestinian child killed in West Bank while playing with unexploded ordnance

Army says ammunition exploded as kids handled it in shooting range, troops treated two others hurt in incident

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Hamas used emojis to signal operatives to prepare for Oct. 7 assault

Hamas used emojis to signal operatives to prepare for Oct. 7 assault

IDF investigation finds same string of pictograms sent to phones of terrorists on two prior instances when Hamas had intended to launch onslaught

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IDF strike targets Islamic Jihad operatives in Lebanon; 4 reported killed

Strike on members of Gaza-based terror group occurs nearly 25 miles north of Lebanon’s border with Israel; wave of airstrikes on Saturday night...

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At least 12 said killed in IDF Gaza strikes, including senior Islamic Jihad commander

At least 12 said killed in IDF Gaza strikes, including senior Islamic Jihad commander

No comment from army on strikes that come after IDF reported ceasefire violations; Nasser Hospital warns MSF of consequences if it doesn’t retract...

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Two indicted for using classified info to place online bets on military operations

Reservist and civilian charged with ‘severe offenses’ for actions on Polymarket; Kan had reported major bets were made on Israeli strike...

12.02.2026 20

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IDF sends troops, aircraft to Egyptian border after pickup trucks approach

Army says Israelis face no threat from ‘unarmed civilians in sovereign Egyptian territory,’ following most recent spotting of trucks near...

12.02.2026 20

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IDF says it killed Hamas terrorist behind 2004 bus bombings that killed 16 civilians

In separate strike, military says, it killed sniper commander behind several deadly attacks on troops; both strikes come in response to Hamas...

11.02.2026 20

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Eyeing future missile threats, Israel successfully completes ‘complex’ David’s Sling tests

Defense Ministry says drills were based on ‘operational lessons’ learned during the June 2025 war with Iran and included scenarios in line...

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Defense officials say hundreds of Iranian cyberattacks foiled in past months

Shin Bet, National Cyber Directorate say attempts by Iranian intelligence to hack Israelis’ private Google accounts have risen since June war,...

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IDF dismisses soldiers filmed beating detained Palestinian in West Bank

Military Police launches probe into incident near Ramallah last week, in which footage showed troops hitting apparently handcuffed man

11.02.2026 20

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IDF readying new Gaza offensive to disarm Hamas by force

Plans being drawn up for large-scale op, with terror group seen as unlikely to give up weapons otherwise; for now, IDF holding tight on Yellow Line,...

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IDF says cutting back superfluous reservists, will reduce duty time

Under routine call-up orders, reservists to serve up to 55 days in 2026, military says; emergency situations could still require more service

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IDF says it killed four Hamas gunmen who emerged from Rafah tunnel, fired on troops

Military also says it killed Palestinian who crossed Yellow Line; Palestinians: 2 killed in Gaza City strike; report says Indonesia to send thousands...

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IDF nabs top terror group figure from Lebanon, targets Hezbollah operative

Military senior member of al-Jama’a al-Islamiyya captured in raid; group identifies him as Atwi Atwi; strike on Hezbollah said to kill 3

09.02.2026 20

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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,...

08.02.2026 30

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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...

08.02.2026 30

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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...

06.02.2026 20

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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

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

06.02.2026 40

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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

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

04.02.2026 40

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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...

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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 40

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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

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 40

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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 40

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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

02.02.2026 50

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‘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

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

02.02.2026 50

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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 40

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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...

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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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