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IDF scrambles fighter jets after hijacking false alarm; flight lands safely in Bulgaria

IDF scrambles fighter jets after hijacking false alarm; flight lands safely in Bulgaria

LOT Polish Airlines flight, operated by Electra Airways, sends mistaken alert over Turkey, drawing Israeli and Bulgarian military planes; airline...

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‘Have fun in hell’: IDF kills Islamic Jihad man who held Rom Braslavski hostage, abused him

‘Have fun in hell’: IDF kills Islamic Jihad man who held Rom Braslavski hostage, abused him

Talel Abd al-Aal was one of three senior terror operatives confirmed killed by the IDF in the past week, along with another top PIJ commander and a...

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Iron Dome air defenses upgraded, ‘incorporating lessons learned’ from Iran war

Iron Dome air defenses upgraded, ‘incorporating lessons learned’ from Iran war

Defense ministry says ‘extensive’ tests included ‘joint operation scenarios’ with Iron Beam laser system, which was deployed at end of 2025,...

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Katz: Israel has ‘no territorial ambitions’ in Lebanon, will stay until Hezbollah disarmed

Katz: Israel has ‘no territorial ambitions’ in Lebanon, will stay until Hezbollah disarmed

Iran fighting could restart within ‘2 days,’ says minister; Lebanese president tells CENTCOM chief army will deploy up to border; IDF strikes...

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IDF chief marks 1,000 days since Oct. 7 attack ‘on very existence of Jewish people’

IDF chief marks 1,000 days since Oct. 7 attack ‘on very existence of Jewish people’

Zamir tells senior officers we’re ‘at a significant and strategic crossroads’; multiple unofficial memorial events and protest rallies planned...

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IDF says troops in southern Syria fired upon, retaliated with helicopter strike

IDF says troops in southern Syria fired upon, retaliated with helicopter strike

No injuries caused to Israeli forces in the incident, which took place a day after the military said it killed two gunmen in the Israeli-held buffer...

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IDF troops kill 2 gunmen in south Syria buffer zone, military says

IDF troops kill 2 gunmen in south Syria buffer zone, military says

Soldiers spot men described as ‘armed terrorists’ approaching border near Hader, kill them and retain their bodies

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IDF officer killed in clash with Hezbollah gunman in south Lebanon

IDF officer killed in clash with Hezbollah gunman in south Lebanon

Cpt. David Hazutt was platoon commander in Golani Brigade; death is first Israeli loss since agreement reached with Lebanon to end conflict; Israel...

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Top commander in Hamas naval police, Oct. 7 terrorist killed in recent strikes – IDF

Top commander in Hamas naval police, Oct. 7 terrorist killed in recent strikes – IDF

Military targeted naval officer Mansour Sami Mahmoud Shahtout and Abd al-Rahman Maher Abd al-Karim Ziyada, who was pictured next to IDF tank from...

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IDF says strike killed Oct. 7 terrorist commander, nephew of ex-Hamas chief Haniyeh

IDF says strike killed Oct. 7 terrorist commander, nephew of ex-Hamas chief Haniyeh

Walid Haniyeh directed terrorists ‘as they took Israeli civilians hostage,’ military says; Gaza hospitals say Saturday strikes kill two siblings,...

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4 IDF soldiers injured in Lebanon clash with Hezbollah gunman, ahead of another day of talks

4 IDF soldiers injured in Lebanon clash with Hezbollah gunman, ahead of another day of talks

Officer moderately hurt, 3 others lightly injured as gunman lobs grenade at forces; terror group chief says US-Iran deal a defeat for Israel; cabinet...

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IDF chief says military needs ‘every male and female combat soldier’

IDF chief says military needs ‘every male and female combat soldier’

Alternately booed and cheered at military ceremony, Netanyahu touts wartime achievements, insists troops will stay in southern Lebanon ‘for as long...

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Herzog’s helicopter makes emergency landing after hitting birds

Herzog’s helicopter makes emergency landing after hitting birds

No injuries or damages reported in incident, as president switches to new military chopper to continue travels to north from Jerusalem

25.06.2026 50

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Reservist killed, soldier injured in truck accident in south Lebanon

Reservist killed, soldier injured in truck accident in south Lebanon

Master Sgt. (res.) Basil Sweid, 32, killed when military truck overturns; in Gaza, Defense Ministry civilian contractor killed in building collapse

25.06.2026 50

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Defense Ministry civilian contractor killed in Gaza building collapse

Defense Ministry civilian contractor killed in Gaza building collapse

Raad Abu al-Qi’an is first civilian contractor to be killed in the Strip since ceasefire with Hamas began in October

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IDF says it killed Hamas terrorist who took part in Oct. 7, planned future attacks

IDF says it killed Hamas terrorist who took part in Oct. 7, planned future attacks

Military also detains suspected Hamas operative who approached Gaza crossing, hits four rocket launchers installed after ceasefire; Hamas says...

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Katz vows no IDF withdrawal from south Lebanon ‘even if there’s an American demand’

Katz vows no IDF withdrawal from south Lebanon ‘even if there’s an American demand’

Defense minister says, though, that Washington has not demanded Israel pull its forces out; army says 2 Hezbollah gunmen hit while approaching troops;...

24.06.2026 60

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IDF chief to rabbis: We’re short thousands of troops, need female combat soldiers

IDF chief to rabbis: We’re short thousands of troops, need female combat soldiers

In meeting with religious Zionist leaders angry over women’s inclusion in tank crews, Zamir says integration is ‘of tremendous operational importance’

24.06.2026 60

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IDF says it hit Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon, as new Jerusalem-Beirut talks begin in DC

IDF says it hit Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon, as new Jerusalem-Beirut talks begin in DC

Terror group claims civilians were killed, truce was violated; Lebanon’s Aoun voices hope that Washington talks will be ‘decisive,’ says he...

23.06.2026 60

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On eve of direct Jerusalem-Beirut talks, Netanyahu vows to maintain presence in Lebanon

On eve of direct Jerusalem-Beirut talks, Netanyahu vows to maintain presence in Lebanon

5th round of negotiations in DC kick off Tuesday, despite being overshadowed by US-Iran deal; Lebanese PM says he does ‘not accept any other...

23.06.2026 60

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IDF: Oct. 7 terrorist who held Omer Shem Tov hostage killed in recent Gaza strike

IDF: Oct. 7 terrorist who held Omer Shem Tov hostage killed in recent Gaza strike

Sabaei Zahir Abd al-Hamid Abu Hasna, a member of Hamas’s elite Nukhba Force who forced Israeli captive to kiss him upon release, was targeted in...

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IDF says soldiers shot dead two Palestinians hurling Molotov cocktails at settlement

IDF says soldiers shot dead two Palestinians hurling Molotov cocktails at settlement

Palestinian Authority identifies dead as 15- and 19-year-old, says their bodies were detained; settlers reportedly set fire to Ramallah-area car lot,...

22.06.2026 60

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Gazan man, girl reportedly killed by IDF, which says it eliminated Oct 7 terrorist

Gazan man, girl reportedly killed by IDF, which says it eliminated Oct 7 terrorist

IDF says Islamic Jihad commander took part in kidnapping of child, was targeted for trying to rebuild terror group; separate strikes killed two Hamas...

21.06.2026 50

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IDF captures Hezbollah drone factory and launch site hidden inside south Lebanon mountain

IDF captures Hezbollah drone factory and launch site hidden inside south Lebanon mountain

Troops raiding ‘airbase’ dozens of meters below village near border find cache of 50 Iranian-made explosive UAVs that would have been fired into...

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Shin Bet says it foiled dozens of Hamas attacks led by Turkey-based operatives

Shin Bet says it foiled dozens of Hamas attacks led by Turkey-based operatives

Agency names several terrorists who allegedly worked on plots to attack Israelis, recruited operatives, transferred weapons and raised funds

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IDF soldier killed, 13 injured during overnight Hezbollah attack in southern Lebanon

IDF soldier killed, 13 injured during overnight Hezbollah attack in southern Lebanon

Sgt. First Class Nir Ben Ari is killed amid effort to capture terror group’s ‘strategic’ underground facility beneath Ali Taher ridge; earlier...

20.06.2026 50

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Despite truce, IDF hits Lebanon after repeated Hezbollah attacks; at least 27 said killed

Despite truce, IDF hits Lebanon after repeated Hezbollah attacks; at least 27 said killed

Military says it remains committed to day-old ceasefire, does not comment on Iran-backed terror group’s claim it that it attacked Israeli troops...

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4-person IDF tank crew, including battalion chief, killed by Hezbollah in south Lebanon

4-person IDF tank crew, including battalion chief, killed by Hezbollah in south Lebanon

Five soldiers hurt, including reservist officer who’s seriously wounded, in same village hours later, IDF says; Lebanon reports 18 killed, 33 hurt...

19.06.2026 60

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IDF reserve soldier killed, 7 wounded by Hezbollah explosive in southern Lebanon

Master Sgt. Alexander Filin, 29, immigrated alone aged 12, later foiled an attack and got presidential award; senior officers among injured in blast...

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IDF chief stresses men and women won’t serve in same tanks as part of pilot program

Zamir repeats IDF’s pledge women will serve in a separate framework to men after yeshiva rabbis said they will no longer send their students to...

17.06.2026 50

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Katz touts years-long ‘under the radar’ ties in meeting with Somaliland president

Defense minister says two nations seeking to take security ties to ‘new heights’; his Somaliland counterpart dispels ‘rumors’ Israel in talks...

17.06.2026 60

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Israel-Lebanon talks said close to yielding lasting ceasefire deal

Details reportedly being finalized; Iran threatens response if IDF keeps fighting Hezbollah, while Israeli and US officials say US-Iran deal doesn’t...

16.06.2026 40

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Israeli Air Force chief confirms major strike on Iran was called off last week

Maj. Gen. Omer Tischler says ‘entire air force was ready for broad strike sortie’ on hundreds of Iranian targets, but plans were halted ‘one...

16.06.2026 60

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Amid US-Iran deal, IDF says Hezbollah continues attacking troops in south Lebanon

Beirut says 1 dead in Israeli strike on car; no injuries reported after terror group fires anti-tank missile and mortars at Israeli soldiers; UNIFIL...

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Israel vows to stay in south Lebanon; if Iran strikes, we’ll hit it ‘with full force’

Government ministers slam deal between US and Iran to end war, say Israel not bound by terms of the agreement; opposition accuses Netanyahu of failing...

15.06.2026 60

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IDF says it killed key Hezbollah official responsible for 2007 attack on US troops

Ali Mussa Daqduq was reported in 2024 to have been killed by Israel in Syria, but he apparently survived; military says he was targeted in strike on...

14.06.2026 60

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IDF strikes Hezbollah target in Beirut after 3 drones hit northern Israel

Military says it hit command center in Lebanese capital’s southern suburbs; local media reports one killed; IDF issues evacuation orders for 29...

14.06.2026 80

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IDF says over 70 Hezbollah sites hit as troops advance near south Lebanon’s Nabatieh

Lebanese army withdraws from southern city, says soldier seriously injured in Israeli drone strike; seven terror operatives killed earlier this week...

13.06.2026 60

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IDF poised for offensive against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon city; soldier moderately injured by drone

Military officials says army covertly moved armor and troops into position to attack terror group stronghold of Nabatieh; Netanyahu vows to restore...

11.06.2026 50

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As IDF prepares to build post in Jenin, 2 soldiers hurt, 1 seriously, in blast

Troops wounded during scan of area where the IDF seeks to establish what would be its first permanent post in Area A, which is meant to be fully...

11.06.2026 60

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After rabbis’ threat, IDF says men and women won’t serve in same tanks

Army says options for integrating women don’t include putting them in same vehicle as men, after Hesder rabbis vowed to bar students from units

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IDF confirms damage to airbase during Iranian missile attack this week

Warehouse at Ramat David Airbase apparently hit by falling fragments, not a direct impact, probe finds; military says none injured, no harm to...

10.06.2026 80

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Gunman shot dead after infiltrating Israel from Lebanon and opening fire on troops

None wounded, residents of border communities told to stay inside; IDF warns Tyre residents to flee ahead of deadly strikes, day after Iran warned...

09.06.2026 80

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Satellite images appear to indicate damage at IAF base following Iranian missile attacks

Low-res pictures taken Monday appear to show damaged hangar at Ramat David airbase, IDF did not report impact in area; Iran says 2 of its air defense...

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IDF downs drone over Eilat launched by Yemen’s Houthis

No injuries or damage in attack by Iran-backed rebel group shortly after midnight; incident follows Houth ballistic missile launches earlier, amid...

09.06.2026 80

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IDF strikes said to kill 6 in Gaza; Israel briefly closes crossings amid Iran fighting

8-year-old boy reportedly among dead in Jabalia; IDF says 3 top Islamic Jihad operatives killed in weekend strike; Cairo talks between mediators,...

08.06.2026 90

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Israel and Iran say they’re halting attacks on each other, after Trump pressure

Israeli official says ‘the sense is that this round of fighting is behind us,’ stresses IDF operations against Hezbollah to continue; PM to hold...

08.06.2026 80

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Defying Trump, Israel strikes Iranian military, fuel targets; Iran, Houthis fire missiles at Israel

All projectiles intercepted, no injuries; settlement homes damaged; strike targets include Iranian air defenses; report: Netanyahu ‘pseudo-agreed’...

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Iran fires missiles at Israel for first time in two months; Trump tells Netanyahu not to retaliate

President says any further escalation could blow up progress in talks with Tehran after 10 missiles shot at northern Israel in response to Beirut...

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IDF reveals key Hezbollah command tunnel network near south Lebanon’s Beaufort

Hundreds of operatives were stationed in multi-level underground site, which includes water and electricity, anti-tank and anti-aircraft capabilities,...

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