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Four female soldiers to be freed Saturday in second hostage release of Gaza ceasefire

Four female soldiers to be freed Saturday in second hostage release of Gaza ceasefire

Hamas to release Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa and Naama Levy; all four were abducted when terrorists stormed IDF’s Nahal Oz...

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Hamas provides list of 4 female hostages to be freed Sat. but it violates terms of deal

Hamas provides list of 4 female hostages to be freed Sat. but it violates terms of deal

Agreement calls for Gaza-ruling terror group to release female civilians before women soldiers; Netanyahu meets with security chiefs for consultations...

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Video appears to show Hamas shooting several alleged ‘collaborators’ in Gaza

Palestinian reports say Hamas executed six Gazans in Rafah accused of spying for Israel, shot 17 people in the feet for raising prices

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East Jerusalem resident arrested on suspicion of collaborating with Hezbollah

East Jerusalem resident arrested on suspicion of collaborating with Hezbollah

Man allegedly was in contact with terror group’s handler abroad who has recruited others in the past, met with operatives in Jenin, took photos...

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Israel said seeking 30 more days to withdraw from Lebanon, citing Hezbollah violations

Israel said seeking 30 more days to withdraw from Lebanon, citing Hezbollah violations

Trump said opposed, but Israeli envoy says approval likely; as 60-day deadline looms, IDF still finding arms caches, Lebanese army not deploying to...

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In Jenin, IDF kills 2 gunmen who shot 3 Israelis dead in terror attack this month

In Jenin, IDF kills 2 gunmen who shot 3 Israelis dead in terror attack this month

Hamas confirms Qutaiba al-Shalabi and Mohammed Nazal carried out attack; defense minister says Gaza lessons being applied in West Bank amid major...

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IDF seizes truce-violating weapons, including rocket launchers, in south Lebanon

IDF seizes truce-violating weapons, including rocket launchers, in south Lebanon

Foreign Minister Sa’ar tells UN envoy to Lebanon no compromise on security; strategic affairs minister said to discuss with US security chief...

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After Halevi’s resignation, Katz names 3 generals as candidates for next IDF chief

After Halevi’s resignation, Katz names 3 generals as candidates for next IDF chief

Major generals Amir Baram, Eyal Zamir, Tamir Yadai to be interviewed by defense minister starting next week

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Off-duty officer who lost hand in Gaza helped chase down terrorist in Tel Aviv attack

Off-duty officer who lost hand in Gaza helped chase down terrorist in Tel Aviv attack

Soldier, named as Cpt. ‘Aleph,’ says he was with comrades from IDF’s Tactical Command College when he witnessed incident and pursued...

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IDF: Dozens of settler extremists involved in Monday night riots, troops also attacked

IDF: Dozens of settler extremists involved in Monday night riots, troops also attacked

Cop who shot two settlers amid attack on Palestinian towns reportedly tells investigators that the masked suspects maced him with pepper spray:...

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US green card holder wounds four in Tel Aviv terror stabbing spree

US green card holder wounds four in Tel Aviv terror stabbing spree

Two moderately wounded, two others lightly hurt; Shin Bet confirms it’s probing why the assailant, a Moroccan national, was let into Israel...

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Taking responsibility for Oct. 7 failures, IDF chief and head of Southern Command resign

Taking responsibility for Oct. 7 failures, IDF chief and head of Southern Command resign

Chief of staff Halevi says he’ll quit on March 6, after first stage of ceasefire with Hamas; Maj. Gen. Yaron Finkelman doesn’t give exact...

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IDF launches major counterterror raid in West Bank’s Jenin, expected to last days

IDF launches major counterterror raid in West Bank’s Jenin, expected to last days

Operation Iron Wall begins with drone strikes on terror infrastructure; large numbers of troops enter city; 8 Palestinians said killed, 35 wounded

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On Egypt border, senior IDF officer warns quietest ‘front’ has potential to erupt

On Egypt border, senior IDF officer warns quietest ‘front’ has potential to erupt

Col. Shemer Raviv details challenges on 200-kilometer border he is responsible for, including increasing threat of drones

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2 Israelis injured, apparently shot by cop, as settlers attack West Bank Palestinians

2 Israelis injured, apparently shot by cop, as settlers attack West Bank Palestinians

Men in 20s taken to hospital in critical and serious condition; they reportedly attacked an officer as others set fire to homes and cars in nearby...

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IDF reservist killed, senior officer seriously hurt by roadside bomb in West Bank

IDF reservist killed, senior officer seriously hurt by roadside bomb in West Bank

Sgt. First Class (res.) Eviatar Ben Yehuda, 31, killed in Palestinian town of Tamun during patrol; blast injures his battalion commander and another...

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Beaming, laughing, weeping, 3 freed hostages finally reunite with loved ones

Beaming, laughing, weeping, 3 freed hostages finally reunite with loved ones

UK-Israeli Emily Damari reveals she lost 2 fingers on Oct. 7; Romi Gonen thanks her community in voice message; Doron Steinbrecher’s family thanks...

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As it seeks to project enduring strength, Hamas says will abide by truce if Israel does

As it seeks to project enduring strength, Hamas says will abide by truce if Israel does

Spokesman’s video statement shortly after the release of three Israeli hostages comes as Hamas men parade in streets throughout Sunday

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Hostages Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, Doron Steinbrecher return to Israel after 471 days

Hostages Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, Doron Steinbrecher return to Israel after 471 days

Masked Hamas gunmen hand women over to Red Cross in midst of raucous crowds in Gaza City; women meet their mothers at IDF facility near Gaza, before...

19.01.2025 20

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Body of soldier Oron Shaul, killed and captured by Hamas in 2014, recovered from Gaza

Body of soldier Oron Shaul, killed and captured by Hamas in 2014, recovered from Gaza

Covert operation to bring remains of slain troop back to Israel carried out by special forces; leaders vow to return body of Hadar Goldin, another...

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As it preps for start of ceasefire, IDF says ready for ‘immediate’ return to fighting

As it preps for start of ceasefire, IDF says ready for ‘immediate’ return to fighting

Forces to redeploy to agreed-upon areas overnight, Gazans warned not to approach them; IDF chief: We still have a lot more to do. We won’t allow...

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With doctors and therapists: Army completes preparations to receive hostages

With doctors and therapists: Army completes preparations to receive hostages

Three complexes set up near Gaza border, where freed captives will receive initial treatment before being taken to the hospital

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Man seriously hurt in Tel Aviv stabbing; Palestinian terrorist shot dead

Man seriously hurt in Tel Aviv stabbing; Palestinian terrorist shot dead

The terrorist, a West Bank resident in Israel illegally, assaults people at eatery on Levontin Street before being neturalized

18.01.2025 20

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Gaza ceasefire to begin 8:30 a.m. Sunday; Israel awaits names of first 3 women to be freed

Gaza ceasefire to begin 8:30 a.m. Sunday; Israel awaits names of first 3 women to be freed

Egypt says 50 fuel trucks will enter Gaza each day of first phase; BBC: Israel will allow Hamas police to operate during ceasefire

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IDF: Two ballistic missiles launched from Yemen at Israel intercepted; no injuries

IDF: Two ballistic missiles launched from Yemen at Israel intercepted; no injuries

First attack sends millions to bomb shelters in central Israel, Jerusalem area; debris falls in communities near capital without causing damage; 2nd...

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Israel to free 1,904 Palestinians in 1st stage of hostage deal, including killers

Israel to free 1,904 Palestinians in 1st stage of hostage deal, including killers

Figures include 737 jailed Palestinians, 1,167 Gazans detained in ground op; notorious terrorist Zakaria Zubeidi, others responsible for the murder of...

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IDF: Ashkelon-Sderot train line, closed since October 7, is safe to reopen next month

IDF: Ashkelon-Sderot train line, closed since October 7, is safe to reopen next month

Military says ‘no expense has been spared’ in beefing up protection for Gaza-adjacent line, using new technologies and physical defenses,...

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Katz says settlers in administrative detention to go free, ties it to Palestinian release

Katz says settlers in administrative detention to go free, ties it to Palestinian release

‘It is better for the families of Jewish settlers to be happy than the families of freed terrorists,’ defense minister says ahead of Gaza...

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Israeli airstrikes pound Gaza, killing Oct. 7 terrorist as sides finalize deal

Israeli airstrikes pound Gaza, killing Oct. 7 terrorist as sides finalize deal

Hamas member who participated in Nova festival massacre killed in overnight airstrike, IDF says, amid dozens of attacks across enclave that terror...

17.01.2025 20

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10 soldiers wounded after RPG explodes at combat engineering training base

10 soldiers wounded after RPG explodes at combat engineering training base

Accident occurs during presentation of weapons to soldiers in training; Military Police, base commander launch probes

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Six Palestinians said killed in fresh IDF airstrike in West Bank’s Jenin

Six Palestinians said killed in fresh IDF airstrike in West Bank’s Jenin

Attack comes a day after another 6 Palestinians, including at least 4 Hamas gunmen, were killed in strike on the city; overnight, three IDF troops...

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6 said killed as IDF launches first strike in Jenin since PA began terror crackdown

6 said killed as IDF launches first strike in Jenin since PA began terror crackdown

IDF confirms carrying out joint attack with Shin Bet, doesn’t give further details; analysts and Palestinian security forces warn airstrike could...

15.01.2025 30

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Five soldiers killed, 10 wounded in explosion in northern Gaza, IDF says

Five soldiers killed, 10 wounded in explosion in northern Gaza, IDF says

Initial probe finds troops were prepping for engineering activity when explosives detonated, collapsing building; Hamas-run agency claims at least 50...

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London Chabad chastised by British authorities over fundraiser for IDF soldier

London Chabad chastised by British authorities over fundraiser for IDF soldier

UK law forbids charities raising money for foreign militaries; Chabad house says commission’s decision ‘regrettable,’ but doesn’t dispute it,...

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Sirens wail in parts of West Bank as IDF intercepts missile fired from Yemen

Sirens wail in parts of West Bank as IDF intercepts missile fired from Yemen

No injured, no damage reported; Iranian-backed Houthis falsely claims to have struck ‘vital target’ in Tel Aviv area, days after IDF hit targets...

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IDF targets suspects in south Lebanon with drone strike

IDF targets suspects in south Lebanon with drone strike

US envoy Hochstein said to assure officials in Beirut that Israel will complete withdrawal by January 26, as Lebanese military says it finished...

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IDF says rocket fired from Gaza at border area intercepted; no injuries or damage

IDF says rocket fired from Gaza at border area intercepted; no injuries or damage

Over 30 rockets fired from Strip at Israel in past month; military releases footage of drone strike on cell of terror operatives during operations in...

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IDF deputy chief of staff requests to step down, indicates he hopes to succeed Halevi

IDF deputy chief of staff requests to step down, indicates he hopes to succeed Halevi

Maj. Gen. Amir Baram, who extended tenure amid war, appears to criticize the military head in a letter leaked to the media; move seen as opening salvo...

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IDF confirms death of hostage Hamza Ziyadne, day after father Youssef laid to rest

IDF confirms death of hostage Hamza Ziyadne, day after father Youssef laid to rest

22-year-old father of two was abducted from Kibbutz Holit on October 7, 2023; his siblings Bilal, 18, and Aisha, 17, also kidnapped, were released...

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Israeli embassy slams destruction of Netanyahu wax figure in Mexico museum

Israeli embassy slams destruction of Netanyahu wax figure in Mexico museum

Video shows pro-Palestinian activist dousing statue in red paint before pounding it with a hammer and shouting ‘Long live Palestine, Sudan, Yemen...

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IDF detains, then releases, French journalist in southern Syria buffer zone

IDF detains, then releases, French journalist in southern Syria buffer zone

Military says Sylvain Mercadier and his fixer ‘came too close to the soldiers, was questioned and then released,’ as Mercadier says he was...

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Amid efforts abroad to prosecute combat soldiers, IDF to try to conceal their identities

Amid efforts abroad to prosecute combat soldiers, IDF to try to conceal their identities

Troops under rank of brigadier general to have faces blurred, names hidden when interviewed, but no action taken against core source of info —...

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3 soldiers killed in northern Gaza fighting, raising ground offensive toll to 401

3 soldiers killed in northern Gaza fighting, raising ground offensive toll to 401

3 other troops seriously wounded alongside Staff Sergeants Matityahu Ya’akov Perel, Kanaoo Kasa and Nevo Fisher; IDF intercepts rocket fired from...

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Hamas member tells IDF interrogators that gunmen operated in Kamal Adwan Hospital

Hamas member tells IDF interrogators that gunmen operated in Kamal Adwan Hospital

The IDF released on Tuesday interrogation footage of a Hamas operative detained by troops at Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, in which he...

07.01.2025 20

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Soldier killed fighting in Gaza as IDF withdraws brigade from northern Strip

Soldier killed fighting in Gaza as IDF withdraws brigade from northern Strip

An IDF soldier was killed on Tuesday fighting in Gaza, as the military announced it was pulling a brigade from the northern Strip in order to...

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IDF says two soldiers killed, two seriously injured in northern Gaza combat

IDF says two soldiers killed, two seriously injured in northern Gaza combat

Two Israeli soldiers were killed and four others were seriously wounded in fighting in the northern Gaza Strip on Monday, the Israel Defense Forces...

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IDF strikes Hamas members in Gaza humanitarian zone; senior PIJ commander killed

IDF strikes Hamas members in Gaza humanitarian zone; senior PIJ commander killed

A pair of Israeli drone strikes hit Hamas operatives inside the Gaza Strip’s designated humanitarian zone, the Israel Defense Forces said Sunday....

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Katz warns ceasefire in jeopardy if Hezbollah doesn’t withdraw from south Lebanon

Defense minister says if terror group doesn’t remove operatives and weapons as stipulated in truce, ‘there will be no agreement, and Israel will...

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IDF destroys Hamas terror compound overlooking Israel; rocket hits aid crossing

Palestinians report dozens killed in Strip in past day, as Israeli officials at UN defend raid on north Gaza hospital from last week

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Hamas releases video of hostage Liri Albag, 19. Parents: ‘This is not the Liri we know’

Family says her ‘difficult mental state is evident’ in the three-and-a-half-minute video, appeals to government to work on hostage deal ‘as if...

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