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‘Screw you!’: Netanyahu’s son lashes out at French president over Palestinian state

‘Screw you!’: Netanyahu’s son lashes out at French president over Palestinian state

Yair Netanyahu assails Macron for saying France would soon unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state; PM rejects his son’s language, but echoes...

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IDF says Houthi missile intercepted; shrapnel falls in West Bank

IDF says Houthi missile intercepted; shrapnel falls in West Bank

Terror group claims to fire two projectiles after US airstrikes said to kill more than 100 people in Yemen

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IDF says it hit a Hamas command center embedded in Gaza City hospital

IDF says it hit a Hamas command center embedded in Gaza City hospital

Al-Ahli shut down, says terror group; no casualties reported after Israel gives early warning; at least 21 said killed in other strikes, including on...

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Hamas releases propaganda video showing US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander

Hamas releases propaganda video showing US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander

Clip is second sign of life from lone soldier since he was taken captive on Oct. 7; his parents say Passover ‘not a holiday of freedom’ until he...

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Hezbollah claims it has handed over most sites in southern Lebanon to nation’s army

Hezbollah claims it has handed over most sites in southern Lebanon to nation’s army

Source close to terror group says it has withdrawn from 190 of 265 military positions ‘identified’ south of the Litani River

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IDF reservist seriously hurt after unit mistakenly enters minefield on Lebanon border

IDF reservist seriously hurt after unit mistakenly enters minefield on Lebanon border

Age and make of landmine that detonated not clear; explosion marks second military accident in as many days after Golani soldier in Gaza apparently...

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IDF fully captures Gaza’s Morag Corridor, cutting off Rafah from Khan Younis

IDF fully captures Gaza’s Morag Corridor, cutting off Rafah from Khan Younis

Military says Strip’s southernmost city now completely surrounded; 3 rockets fired from Gaza shot down

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Soldier wounded, Hamas commander killed as troops push forward in southern Gaza

Soldier wounded, Hamas commander killed as troops push forward in southern Gaza

IDF advances in Morag Corridor between Rafah and Khan Younis, find Hamas tunnel under Rafah kindergarten; army issues evacuation orders for several...

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IDF officers let rabbi, aide meet soldiers in Syria without proper approval

IDF officers let rabbi, aide meet soldiers in Syria without proper approval

Military counters report suggesting civilian hikers allowed into Syria, but says Rabbi Shlomo Aviner, 82, was allowed to meet with soldiers earlier...

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In first, Israeli Air Force participates with Qatar in aerial exercises hosted by Greece

Military confirms it sent spy plane to Iniochos drill, doesn’t mention other participating countries; 18-day exercise marks first known military...

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IDF says 12 Oct. 7 terrorists killed in recent strikes, including Shejaiya Battalion chief

IDF says 12 Oct. 7 terrorists killed in recent strikes, including Shejaiya Battalion chief

30 said killed in Wednesday attack that eliminated Haitham Razek Abd al-Karim Sheikh Khalil, who led attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz, and who is unit’s 4th...

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Civil defense squad, cops battled 100 terrorists in Re’im; some were headed to Nevatim Airbase

Civil defense squad, cops battled 100 terrorists in Re’im; some were headed to Nevatim Airbase

During Oct. 7 onslaught, special forces also reached the kibbutz and eliminated remaining terrorists who had barricaded themselves in homes; several...

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Israeli Air Force to forgo Independence Day flyover for 2nd year

Israeli Air Force to forgo Independence Day flyover for 2nd year

Military says flyby and navy flotilla display won’t be held due to focus on ongoing war in the Gaza Strip; Mount Herzl memorial salute to still go...

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IAF to dismiss reservists who signed letter demanding prioritization of hostages over war

IAF to dismiss reservists who signed letter demanding prioritization of hostages over war

Some 1,000 veterans, mostly no longer serving, sign letter calling to end war but do not call for refusal to serve; IDF says soldiers can’t ‘use...

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IDF advances in Gaza, expands buffer zone to pressure Hamas, but no fighting taking place

IDF advances in Gaza, expands buffer zone to pressure Hamas, but no fighting taking place

Defense Minister Israel Katz claims ‘great achievements’ bringing terror group closer to agreeing on hostage deal; says military preparing for ‘big...

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Beards and nail polish: IDF approves dress code changes

Beards and nail polish: IDF approves dress code changes

Amid war, military says combat soldiers can wear tactical uniforms when heading home; all non-military patches banned under updated guidelines

09.04.2025 10

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IDF: Hezbollah working to rebuild Beirut arms production site in breach of ceasefire

IDF: Hezbollah working to rebuild Beirut arms production site in breach of ceasefire

Terror group has allegedly returned equipment to facility — located under residential buildings, next to a school — that Israel bombed in...

09.04.2025 10

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1,000 troops were in Sderot on Oct. 7, when they were urgently needed elsewhere, probe finds

1,000 troops were in Sderot on Oct. 7, when they were urgently needed elsewhere, probe finds

IDF finds local security team was underequipped, was not trained by military in 2 years before onslaught; many religiously observant locals were...

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IDF pounds Gaza targets, with one strike said to kill at least 29

IDF pounds Gaza targets, with one strike said to kill at least 29

Military says attack on residential building in northern Strip’s Shejaiya, which reportedly killed dozens, targeted a senior Hamas terrorist

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IDF dissolves platoon, dismisses officers after reservists vandalize West Bank camp

IDF dissolves platoon, dismisses officers after reservists vandalize West Bank camp

Disciplinary crackdown follows multiple recent incidents of misconduct by troops, as new IDF chief enforces stricter accountability measures

08.04.2025 20

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Israel intercepts Yemen drone; US defense chief: ‘It’s about to get worse’ for Houthis

Israel intercepts Yemen drone; US defense chief: ‘It’s about to get worse’ for Houthis

Iran-backed group claims drone targeted ‘military target’ in Tel Aviv area, also claims to launch missile at US ships in Red Sea; Trump says US...

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Airstrike targets, injures Gaza photographer who entered Israel with terrorists on Oct. 7

Airstrike targets, injures Gaza photographer who entered Israel with terrorists on Oct. 7

IDF says Hassan Eslaiah, who took pictures of Nir Oz invasion and burning tank for AP, is a Hamas operative; attack on Khan Younis press tent...

07.04.2025 20

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Hezbollah rocket commander killed in south Lebanon drone strike, IDF says

Hezbollah rocket commander killed in south Lebanon drone strike, IDF says

Israel says Muhammad Adnan Mansour was responsible for ‘numerous’ attacks on Upper Galilee; Lebanese president says terror group must be part of...

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Hamas fires 10 rockets at southern Israel, injuring one, in largest attack in months

Hamas fires 10 rockets at southern Israel, injuring one, in largest attack in months

Man lightly injured by shrapnel from hit in Ashkelon; IDF says only 5 rockets intercepted by air defenses; Netanyahu, en route to the US, instructs...

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Hamas leaders asked Iran for $500 million in 2021 to destroy Israel within 2 years

Hamas leaders asked Iran for $500 million in 2021 to destroy Israel within 2 years

Defense minister reveals letter by Yahya Sinwar and Muhammad Deif to leader of IRGC, who he says ‘accepted the request’; dozens of protesters in...

06.04.2025 10

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IDF targets 2 Hezbollah operatives ‘rebuilding terror infrastructure’ in Lebanon

IDF targets 2 Hezbollah operatives ‘rebuilding terror infrastructure’ in Lebanon

Trump envoy Morgan Ortagus, in Beirut, discusses disarming Hezbollah, but doesn’t set timetable, according to Lebanese official

06.04.2025 20

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Shin Bet official suspends himself after anti-settler remarks; PM bans Bar from probe

Shin Bet official suspends himself after anti-settler remarks; PM bans Bar from probe

Jewish Division head steps down temporarily, regrets calling Jewish extremists ‘shmucks’ and slamming IDF for perceived failure to combat settler...

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Yemen’s Houthi rebels say US strikes kill 2; Trump bombing video suggests many more

Yemen’s Houthi rebels say US strikes kill 2; Trump bombing video suggests many more

President posts clip showing targeting of group of people, saying they were Houthis meeting for instructions on attack; local media says it was a...

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US said to transfer 2nd THAAD missile battery to Israel as Iran nuclear tensions rise

US said to transfer 2nd THAAD missile battery to Israel as Iran nuclear tensions rise

Deployment of defense system comes as PM set to meet Trump in DC; Iran says direct talks with US would be ‘meaningless’ if Washington continues...

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IDF shares initial details from Gaza ambulance probe, says troops told UN of burial site

IDF shares initial details from Gaza ambulance probe, says troops told UN of burial site

Military says it’s looking into discrepancy between soldiers’ account and video from medic’s phone, but asserts forces didn’t try to hide...

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IDF downs Houthi drone; Trump shares video of purported US strike on the rebels

IDF downs Houthi drone; Trump shares video of purported US strike on the rebels

Iran-backed Yemeni group says drone, which was intercepted over southern Israel, was launched at a ‘military target’ in the Tel Aviv area

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IDF says it killed terrorist who led Bibas abduction, was likely involved in their murders

IDF says it killed terrorist who led Bibas abduction, was likely involved in their murders

Military says it also killed Hamas propagandist who was involved in hostage videos and official who funneled cash to terror group’s military wing;...

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Hamas says it won’t move hostages to safety, Israel responsible for their lives

Hamas says it won’t move hostages to safety, Israel responsible for their lives

IDF chief meets with worried families, assures them fighting will bring home captives; Jon Polin in message to PM: Enough with the paranoid TikTok...

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Yale sacks legal scholar amid probe into ties to Palestinian terror fundraiser

Yale sacks legal scholar amid probe into ties to Palestinian terror fundraiser

Iranian national Helyeh Doutaghi believes she was fired due to criticism of Israel and war in Gaza, says university has not given evidence of link to...

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Troops fended off 1st wave of terrorists at Nirim, but IDF left kibbutz vulnerable

Troops fended off 1st wave of terrorists at Nirim, but IDF left kibbutz vulnerable

With chain of command collapsed, the few surviving soldiers were dispatched to defend other areas, after managing to kill dozens of Hamas invaders...

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IDF widens ground operation in northern Gaza, kills senior Hamas official in Lebanon

IDF widens ground operation in northern Gaza, kills senior Hamas official in Lebanon

Military says troops have killed terror operatives, destroyed Hamas command post as Palestinian residents flee Gaza City’s eastern Shejaiya...

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Gazans flee expanding strikes in north, south as IDF says fighting entering ‘new stage’

Gazans flee expanding strikes in north, south as IDF says fighting entering ‘new stage’

New military spokesman announces operation to cut off Rafah, but is coy on plans; army warns civilians to evacuate areas around Gaza City; Islamic...

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IDF okayed Nova music festival, but didn’t inform troops deployed at border, probe finds

IDF okayed Nova music festival, but didn’t inform troops deployed at border, probe finds

Military made no changes to defenses, didn’t hold any assessment on massive outdoor party; 100 Hamas terrorists ended up there after making wrong...

03.04.2025 20

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Top US general in Israel for talks amid massive American military buildup in region

Top US general in Israel for talks amid massive American military buildup in region

CENTCOM chief US Gen. Michael Kurilla meets with IDF chief Zamir for talks that IDF says focused on ‘strategic security issues across the region’

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Palestinians say dozens killed in heavy IDF strikes across Gaza as fighting expands

Palestinians say dozens killed in heavy IDF strikes across Gaza as fighting expands

IDF issues evacuation warning for Gaza City’s Shejaiya neighborhood ahead of planned offensive; IDF further probing claim troops killed 15 medics,...

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Myanmar earthquake death toll passes 3,000 as more bodies found

Myanmar earthquake death toll passes 3,000 as more bodies found

The Southeast Asian nation says another 4,715 people have been injured and 341 are missing after last week’s 7.7 magnitude quake

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IDF says several gunmen ‘eliminated’ after firing on troops in southern Syria

IDF says several gunmen ‘eliminated’ after firing on troops in southern Syria

Military says troops completed task of confiscating weapons, destroying terror infrastructure; Syrian local government says 9 civilians killed

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IDF strikes hit ‘remaining military capacities’ at Syrian airbases

IDF strikes hit ‘remaining military capacities’ at Syrian airbases

Israeli jets target runways, fuel depots and radars at Hama military airport and T-4 airbase, are said to also strike scientific research center...

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In Lebanon, Katz says troops to stay ‘without time limit’ to defend border communities

In Lebanon, Katz says troops to stay ‘without time limit’ to defend border communities

During visit to IDF post across from Margaliot, defense minister says ‘as long as threat exists, we are here to provide protection’; moshav...

02.04.2025 10

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Katz says offensive aimed at seizing ‘extensive territory,’ as IDF pounds south Gaza

Katz says offensive aimed at seizing ‘extensive territory,’ as IDF pounds south Gaza

Hostage Families Forum slams expanded operation, says government ‘sacrificing the hostages’ for the sake of ‘territorial gains’

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Dozens of settlers attack homes in West Bank village; 3 Palestinians reportedly hurt

Dozens of settlers attack homes in West Bank village; 3 Palestinians reportedly hurt

IDF says troops dispersed ‘violent confrontation’ in Duma after group of Israelis torched property, assaulted residents; defense sources say 5...

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IDF issues evacuation order for northern Gaza cities after rocket fired at Sderot

IDF issues evacuation order for northern Gaza cities after rocket fired at Sderot

No injuries or damage reported in rocket attack; warning comes a day after military ordered all Palestinians to leave Rafah as fighting intensifies

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IDF says it killed Hezbollah operative posing ‘immediate threat’ in Beirut strike

IDF says it killed Hezbollah operative posing ‘immediate threat’ in Beirut strike

Israel identifies target as Hassan Bdair of Hezbollah and Iran’s Quds Force; Lebanese health ministry says 3 killed in 2nd Israeli strike on...

01.04.2025 10

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IDF tells Gazans to flee entire Rafah area in largest evacuation since fighting resumed

IDF tells Gazans to flee entire Rafah area in largest evacuation since fighting resumed

Red Crescent says bodies of 15 health workers recovered after they were killed in an Israeli strike last week; UN warns Gaza’s bakeries will run out...

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Israeli delegation assists Thailand with search and rescue efforts after major quake

Israeli delegation assists Thailand with search and rescue efforts after major quake

Engineers, doctors, rescue professionals dispatched to Bangkok after 7.7 magnitude earthquake downs skyscraper, rattles buildings in Thai capital

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