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IDF said limiting Gaza operations ahead of Edan Alexander release, but no truce

Hamas says it was informed Israel would halt reconnaissance, drone, and warplane flights, as well as combat operations, to create a safe corridor for...

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Tehran says 4th round of nuclear talks difficult, while US ‘encouraged’

Three-hour meeting focused on enrichment; sides plan to meet again; FM Sa’ar says US and Israel agree on need to dismantle enrichment sites

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IDF issues ‘urgent’ evacuation warning for three Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen

No immediate reports of Israeli strikes; military calls for civilians to stay away from ports ‘until further notice’

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Body of soldier Zvi Feldman, missing for 43 years, recovered from Syria by Mossad, IDF

Remains found in ‘heart of Syria,’ in ‘covert, complex’ operation by non-Israeli agents working for Mossad; officials vow to return 3rd...

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IDF says terrorists near defeat in Rafah, fighting now limited to one neighborhood

Military says some 60 terror targets across Gaza hit in past day; Hamas authorities report over 20 killed and dozens more wounded

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IDF says ‘most wanted West Bank terror operative’ killed in Nablus operation

Army says senior PIJ operative Nour Bitawi eliminated in drone strike, was planning imminent attacks

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IDF says it razed major tunnel in Rafah after Hamas operatives provided location

Army destroyed infrastructure in Gaza after getting intel from men who surrendered

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IDF says it shot down Houthi missile that triggered sirens across central Israel

Latest attack since Israeli strikes in Yemen and ceasefire between Iran-backed group and US causes no direct damage or injuries; Katz warns Israel...

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Two IDF soldiers killed, six wounded in southern Gaza fighting

Sgt. Yishai Elyakim Urbach, 20, and Staff Sgt. Yam Frid, 21, named as fallen troops; terrorist who took Yaffa Adar hostage killed in airstrike; IAF...

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IDF sets up medical facility in southern Syria for Druze wounded in clashes

‘Forward mobile triage’ established near Hader as part of efforts to support Syrian Druze, army says; some 30 already taken to hospitals in Israel

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IDF: Jets target ‘significant underground’ Hezbollah site in south Lebanon

Unusually heavy strikes hit facility near Beaufort Castle used by Hezbollah to manage rocket attacks and defenses, says military; Lebanese media...

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3 soldiers wounded, 2 seriously, in West Bank attacks

Two reservists come under fire close to Reihan checkpoint; moments later, Palestinian rams car and stabs soldiers near Hebron

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Revived air defense battalion to aim new weapons at drone threat in north

947th Air Defense Battalion being deployed to specific sites on Lebanon border; unit also training to operate alongside troops inside enemy territory...

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Hamas, Hezbollah commanders killed in IDF strikes in Lebanon

Early-morning strike kills top operations officer in Palestinian terror group, a day after attack eliminates senior logistics commander for Hezbollah

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Ultra-Orthodox incensed as IDF chief orders boost in community’s conscription

Citing war developments, Eyal Zamir tells army to ‘expand and maximize’ draft notices; push reportedly aimed at up to 80,000 young men; DM Katz...

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IDF ‘completely disables’ Houthi-controlled Sanaa airport in strikes on Yemen capital

Fighter jets also target power stations, cement factory, 2 days after missile fired by Iran-backed group hit Ben Gurion Airport

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IDF targets Hezbollah weapons manufacturing, storage site in Lebanon’s Beqaa Valley

Israel says Iran-backed terror group was trying to restore the facility, which had been targeted before; IDF also struck Hezbollah sites in southern...

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20 Israeli fighter jets strike in Yemen after Houthi missile hits Ben Gurion Airport

IDF says 50 munitions dropped on Hodeidah port, nearby concrete factory, in a ‘blow’ to Houthi economy and military; Israeli officials: Attack...

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Official: IDF to launch major Gaza op if no deal signed by end of Trump’s Mideast visit

Senior defense official says Palestinian civilians to be evacuated to new Hamas-free ‘sterile zone’ in Strip’s south, where aid will be delivered...

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Israel okays expanding Gaza op, as IDF chief said to warn ‘we could lose’ the hostages

Cabinet unanimously approves focusing military on certain areas, then expanding; implementation only after Trump visit to region next week; revamped...

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Houthi missile hits grounds of Ben Gurion Airport after interception fails; 6 injured

Houthi missile hits grounds of Ben Gurion Airport after interception fails; 6 injured

IDF says it failed to intercept ballistic missile after several attempts; airport reopens after around an hour, but Lufthansa group, Air Europa cancel...

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Two IDF soldiers killed, two wounded in blast in booby-trapped Rafah tunnel

Two IDF soldiers killed, two wounded in blast in booby-trapped Rafah tunnel

Slain Yahalom combat engineering troops named as Cpt. Noam Ravid, 23, from Sha’arei Tikva and Staff Sgt. Yaly Seror, 20, from Omer

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In ‘massive failure,’ troops abandoned civilians at Zikim Beach on Oct. 7, IDF probe finds

In ‘massive failure,’ troops abandoned civilians at Zikim Beach on Oct. 7, IDF probe finds

17 civilians were murdered at the beach as soldiers pulled back, with one soldier killed; army inquest says kibbutz civil defense squad successfully...

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Hamas publishes new propaganda video of hostage Maxim Herkin

Hamas publishes new propaganda video of hostage Maxim Herkin

Russian-Israeli citizen appears bandaged in second sign of life in past month; Egyptian official tells Hezbollah-aligned outlet that Hamas can’t be...

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IDF calls up tens of thousands of reservists ahead of expanded Gaza offensive

IDF calls up tens of thousands of reservists ahead of expanded Gaza offensive

Soldiers to show up in coming week; ministers set to vote on army’s plans in Sunday cabinet meeting, after premier authorized them over weekend

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Israeli chopper ferried aid to Druze in southern Syria, 70 km from border — source

Israeli chopper ferried aid to Druze in southern Syria, 70 km from border — source

IDF evacuates five more wounded Syrian Druze to hospital in Israel, amid deadly sectarian clashes; Israeli non-profit group says food packages also...

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IDF strikes military targets across Syria, says troops deployed ready to protect Druze

IDF strikes military targets across Syria, says troops deployed ready to protect Druze

Army says Israeli soldiers ready to prevent hostile forces from entering Syrian Druze areas; Israel said making list of Syrian gov’t targets to...

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In 4th attack in a day, IDF says Houthi missile intercepted, triggering Jerusalem sirens

In 4th attack in a day, IDF says Houthi missile intercepted, triggering Jerusalem sirens

No damage or injuries reported after latest projectile fired from Yemen; military also says Air Force intercepted drone heading for Israel; US strikes...

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IDF soldier killed in car crash during military activity in Golan Heights

Sgt. Niv Dayag, 19, killed, three soldiers hurt when military jeep flips near Ramat Magshimim; army says investigating incident

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IDF says chief war goal is return of hostages, contradicting Netanyahu’s position

Destroying Hamas’s rule in Gaza is second on military’s list of priorities, official says, after premier describes ‘victory’ over terror group...

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Houthi missile triggers sirens in Haifa and across north, is intercepted

Projectile from Yemen downed before crossing Israel’s borders, military says; slight damage caused to kindergarten by falling debris; Houthis claim...

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IDF planning major shift in Gaza aid delivery in bid to thwart Hamas diversion

Army recommending that aid again be let into Strip to prevent possible starvation, but Arab official briefed on plan concerned about chance for...

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IDF strikes in southern Lebanon kill two Hezbollah operatives

IDF strikes in southern Lebanon kill two Hezbollah operatives

One strike in Mays al-Jabal targets member of terror group’s elite Radwan force, while second one takes out operative carrying out surveillance on...

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Two reservists wounded, one seriously, in West Bank roadside bomb attack

Two reservists wounded, one seriously, in West Bank roadside bomb attack

Israeli forces encircle town near Nablus where soldiers were struck by explosive while carrying out routine patrol; IDF arrests Palestinian journalist...

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‘Stop the hatred’: As Israel marks Memorial Day, Herzog pleads for peace within society

‘Stop the hatred’: As Israel marks Memorial Day, Herzog pleads for peace within society

IDF chief says ‘foremost obligation is to bring hostages home’; PM, Knesset speaker heckled at Yad Labanim ceremony; right-wing mob attacks Reform...

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Senior IDF officer who secretly filmed female soldiers nude jailed for 80 months

Senior IDF officer who secretly filmed female soldiers nude jailed for 80 months

Lt. Col. Dan Sharoni also ordered to pay $82,000 in damages to 49 victims of his crimes, will be demoted to rank of private

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IDF strikes Hezbollah missile warehouse in Beirut, kills operative in south Lebanon

IDF strikes Hezbollah missile warehouse in Beirut, kills operative in south Lebanon

Military issues evacuation alert, fires warning shots before hitting storage site — no casualties reported; Lebanon condemns strike, appeals to the...

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Houthi ballistic missile triggers sirens near Dead Sea, is intercepted — IDF

Houthi ballistic missile triggers sirens near Dead Sea, is intercepted — IDF

Projectile downed before crossing Israel’s borders, military says; no injuries or damage; Iran-backed rebels claim attack, second in as many days,...

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Commanders battled terrorists, saving 100 rookies at Zikim training base on Oct. 7

Commanders battled terrorists, saving 100 rookies at Zikim training base on Oct. 7

Junior officers swapped out trainees at guard posts when Hamas’s rocket fire began, exchanged fire with gunmen; only one new recruit was killed

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Soldier and cop killed in Gaza City fighting, as IDF prepares to ramp up offensive

Soldier and cop killed in Gaza City fighting, as IDF prepares to ramp up offensive

Police officer Sgt. Neta Yitzhak Kahane killed in exchange of fire in Shejaiya, tank platoon commander Cpt. Ido Voloch slain during rescue attempts

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IDF downs Houthi missile fired from Yemen that triggered sirens in south

IDF downs Houthi missile fired from Yemen that triggered sirens in south

No reports of injuries or damage in overnight attack, which prompted the issuing of an early warning alert to a much wider area

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Intense fighting reported in Gaza, as Katz says combat has ‘heavy prices’

Intense fighting reported in Gaza, as Katz says combat has ‘heavy prices’

Reservist seriously wounded, 2 lightly hurt in southern Strip, as Israel said to carry out major strikes across the enclave; IDF warns residents of...

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US government survey asks Barnard College staff if they are Jewish, sparking alarm

US government survey asks Barnard College staff if they are Jewish, sparking alarm

Participation in survey, ostensibly aimed at fighting antisemitism, is voluntary, but one Jewish professor says it’s ‘chilling’ that Trump...

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Nir Yitzhak security team resisted terrorists on Oct. 7, preventing murderous rampage

Nir Yitzhak security team resisted terrorists on Oct. 7, preventing murderous rampage

Well-armed squad fought dozens of terrorists during first and second waves of Hamas-led attack; IDF tank stationed on border eliminated over 100...

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Israeli soldier killed, three wounded during fighting in northern Gaza

Israeli soldier killed, three wounded during fighting in northern Gaza

Initial IDF probe finds Master Sgt. Asaf Cafri, 26, was hit by sniper fire close to military post in Israeli-held buffer zone, while the other troops...

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316 soldiers, 79 civilians killed since last Memorial Day

316 soldiers, 79 civilians killed since last Memorial Day

Numbers take total casualties of wars, terror to 30,646; in addition, 61 disabled veterans succumbed to injuries sustained during service; numbers...

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IDF admits mistakenly shelling UN facility in Gaza last month, killing staff member

IDF admits mistakenly shelling UN facility in Gaza last month, killing staff member

Tank fired shell at guesthouse in Deir al-Balah on March 19, suspecting enemy presence and not identifying it as UN facility, military says, after...

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IDF says strike targeted Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists in north Gaza command center

IDF says strike targeted Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists in north Gaza command center

Hamas-run civil defense says at least 25 dead in IDF strikes across Strip; Israel’s Foreign Ministry blasts UK-France-Germany call for resumed aid,...

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IDF sees continued surge in female combat recruits amid Gaza war

IDF sees continued surge in female combat recruits amid Gaza war

March-April draft data shows over 100% turnout across multiple corps; military says ‘high motivation’ to serve is evident

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Outgunned, Ein Hashlosha security team failed to resist Oct. 7 onslaught, probe finds

Outgunned, Ein Hashlosha security team failed to resist Oct. 7 onslaught, probe finds

Army inquest says troops kept many terrorists from reaching kibbutz, but those who made it inside faced almost no resistance from local defense squad;...

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