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

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...

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

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...

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

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,...

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

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...

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

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

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

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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Military Police probing killing of Palestinian infant by soldier in the West Bank

Military Police probing killing of Palestinian infant by soldier in the West Bank

Decision to open investigation comes after preliminary examination of the killing of 7-month-old Sam Fahd Abou Haikal in Hebron on Friday evening

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IDF strikes Beirut’s Dahiyeh after Hezbollah fires rockets at northern Israel

IDF strikes Beirut’s Dahiyeh after Hezbollah fires rockets at northern Israel

Lebanese media says 2 killed, 11 wounded; strike was reportedly coordinated with US; Netanyahu says Hezbollah is ‘in retreat’ amid IDF offensive...

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Terrorist kills one, wounds five in central Israel shooting spree

Terrorist kills one, wounds five in central Israel shooting spree

Two men in serious condition after rampage in West Bank border communities north of Tel Aviv; perpetrator shot dead, is identified as Israeli citizen...

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Israel says Hamas terrorist who participated in Oct. 7 attack killed in strike

Israel says Hamas terrorist who participated in Oct. 7 attack killed in strike

Military identifies Sakr Abu Karim as commander in elite Nukhba Force who led raid on Kissufim area where 20 people were slain; Gazan authorities...

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1 lightly hurt as Palestinian car hits settlers who blocked West Bank road and hurled stones

1 lightly hurt as Palestinian car hits settlers who blocked West Bank road and hurled stones

Ramming suspect and several others arrested over incident at Efrat Junction, though no arrests reported among Israeli rioters

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Two IDF soldiers killed in southern Lebanon as fighting against Hezbollah continues

Two IDF soldiers killed in southern Lebanon as fighting against Hezbollah continues

Army says Cpt. Shahar Gamla, 23 of elite Egoz Unit was severely hurt by drone, later succumbed to wounds; Sgt. Ohad Yaari, 21, killed by suspected...

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Israeli strike kills Lebanese army general, two soldiers; IDF says incident under review

Military says vehicle entered active combat zone without coordination; Israel orders evacuation of south Lebanon villages as Hezbollah drone attacks...

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IDF troops fire at vehicle in Hebron, killing 7-month-old baby and wounding his parents

Military ‘expresses deep sorrow’ over deadly shooting of Sam Fahd Abou Haikal, launches investigation of incident

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Israel kills Hezbollah chief engineer, as ministers said to demand vote on truce deal

Israel kills Hezbollah chief engineer, as ministers said to demand vote on truce deal

Netanyahu reportedly answers he won’t hold cabinet vote on ceasefire unless terror group agrees to terms; UN doubles appeal for aid to Lebanon, to...

05.06.2026 50

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Stabbing attack thwarted in north, hours after IDF kills Palestinian firebomber

Soldier overpowers would-be stabber outside Western Galilee police station; troops seek remaining suspects after shooting 18-year-old hurling Molotov...

05.06.2026 50

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Senior Hamas officials killed in Gaza strikes, IDF says; 9 Palestinians reported dead

Senior Hamas officials killed in Gaza strikes, IDF says; 9 Palestinians reported dead

Military targets commanders in Hamas’s general security mechanism; Gaza medics report five members of same family killed

04.06.2026 50

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Netanyahu poaches top Katz aide Markizeno as his new military secretary

Netanyahu poaches top Katz aide Markizeno as his new military secretary

IDF chief, meanwhile, names new defense attaché to US, filling 6-month vacancy; Brig. Gen. Barak Hiram to take over Operations Division after sudden...

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Rockets, drones trigger warnings in north after Hezbollah rejects Lebanon ceasefire proposal

Rockets, drones trigger warnings in north after Hezbollah rejects Lebanon ceasefire proposal

IDF strikes reported in Lebanon, at least 5 said killed; terror group chief calls on Beirut to halt ‘farce’ of talks, as Aoun touts ‘last...

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In first, female IDF combat soldier completes training for elite Sayeret Matkal unit

In first, female IDF combat soldier completes training for elite Sayeret Matkal unit

Servicewoman to soon be integrated into commando unit’s activities, following year and a half of training, army says

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IDF strike reported near Beirut, sirens blare in north after peace talks in DC

IDF strike reported near Beirut, sirens blare in north after peace talks in DC

Suspected Hezbollah drone shot down over Kiryat Shmona, morning after Home Front Command eases restrictions

03.06.2026 50

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Senior IDF officer retires from military after being questioned for ‘moral offenses’

Senior IDF officer retires from military after being questioned for ‘moral offenses’

Brig. Gen. Yisrael Shomer, chief of Operations Division, requests to step down; role of military secretary to prime minister also vacant after Roman...

02.06.2026 40

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Alon Ohel rejoices as IDF kills Hamas terrorist who took him and friends hostage on Oct. 7

Alon Ohel rejoices as IDF kills Hamas terrorist who took him and friends hostage on Oct. 7

Youssef Ayesh Awad Ramadan among those who took Ohel, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eliya Cohen and Or Levy from a roadside bomb shelter after killing others...

02.06.2026 60

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Fresh Israel-Lebanon talks begin in DC, as IDF eases restrictions in northern Israel

Fresh Israel-Lebanon talks begin in DC, as IDF eases restrictions in northern Israel

PM said to fear Washington will severely restrict Israel’s freedom of action against Hezbollah; at least 4 said killed in strikes on southern...

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Israeli arms sales break record for 5th year in row, reaching $19.2 billion in 2025

Israeli arms sales break record for 5th year in row, reaching $19.2 billion in 2025

Defense Ministry says European demand still high despite Gaza war sanctions, exports to Asia nearly double; officials concerned by competition,...

02.06.2026 60

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IDF doctor killed, 7 hurt by Hezbollah drone attack in southern Lebanon

Cpt. Dr. Ori Yosef Silvester is the army’s 14th fatality since the start of the Iran ceasefire; Lebanon says heavy damage caused by strike near...

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IDF soldier killed, 3 hurt, in Hezbollah drone attack near newly seized Beaufort Castle

Staff Sgt. Adam Tzarfati is army’s 13th fatality since start of now-eroded ceasefire; terror group keeps up attacks, fires rockets at Tiberias for...

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Two teen girls hurt, one seriously, in car-ramming terror attack at West Bank junction

Two teen girls hurt, one seriously, in car-ramming terror attack at West Bank junction

30-year-old Palestinian attacker shot dead at scene; MDA says victims are 17 and 15; army says soldier who shot terrorist also provided emergency care...

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Soldier killed in Hezbollah drone strike in Lebanon; IDF captures strategic Beaufort Castle

Soldier killed in Hezbollah drone strike in Lebanon; IDF captures strategic Beaufort Castle

Defense minister hails Israeli flag flying again over the crusader fortress, a symbol of Israel’s previous wars in Lebanon; Staff Sgt. Michael...

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Israel shuts schools near Lebanon border amid repeated Hezbollah rocket, drone attacks

Israel shuts schools near Lebanon border amid repeated Hezbollah rocket, drone attacks

IDF Home Front Command tightens guidelines, as Nahariya hospital moves operations underground; Lebanese PM accuses Israel of ‘scorched-earth...

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Hezbollah fires multiple rockets and drones at north as IDF expands south Lebanon op

Hezbollah fires multiple rockets and drones at north as IDF expands south Lebanon op

None injured in attacks as military braces for increased fire; army strike hits artillery command center; Lebanese officials said disappointed by...

30.05.2026 70

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Hezbollah rocket barrage targets Kiryat Shmona, hitting commercial center; no injuries

Hezbollah rocket barrage targets Kiryat Shmona, hitting commercial center; no injuries

Some 15 rockets fired at northern Israel overnight, with most being intercepted; IDF issues evacuation warnings for several towns in southern Lebanon...

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PM confirms troops crossed Litani, as Pentagon hosts Israeli-Lebanon security talks

UNICEF says 15 children killed in Lebanon over past week, as WHO warns of damage to country’s healthcare and minister accuses Israel of putting...

29.05.2026 80

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IDF troops apparently fire at civilian plane, mistaking it for drone; none hurt

Soldiers deployed to Beit El after locals report several drones overhead; later confirmed to be jetliner whose flight path was shifted eastward; IDF...

29.05.2026 60

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IDF strikes Beirut for first time in 3 weeks, as offensive in Lebanon intensifies

Target said to be head of an Iranian militia’s missile force; unclear if he was killed; other strikes hit over 135 targets; Lebanese authorities say...

28.05.2026 60

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Soldier killed in Hezbollah drone attack as Israel widens strikes on terror group

Sgt. Rotem Yanai, 20, killed while running to shelter in military zone on northern border, two reservists injured; IDF targets terror sites around...

28.05.2026 70

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IDF reservist killed in exchange of fire with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon

Itamar Sapir, 27, survived by wife and one-year-old son, was killed after a Hezbollah operative fired at him from inside a church

19.05.2026 60

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Lebanon’s death toll tops 3,000 in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah

Figures don’t identify combatants, and list 292 women and 211 children among casualties; IDF kills senior Islamic Jihad commander; Lebanese...

18.05.2026 60

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Israeli Navy begins to intercept vessels in Gaza-bound flotilla off Cyprus coast

Flotilla livestream abruptly ends after Israeli commandos board boat; Israel earlier accused 50 vessels of engaging in ‘provocation,’ urged them...

18.05.2026 80

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IDF warns of major personnel shortages, last window to solve crisis with legislation

Military says still missing 12,000 troops, with gap to widen further in coming year, government’s draft bill won’t provide adequate solution

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4 IDF troops wounded, one severely, by roadside bomb in south Lebanon

Amid growing public anger over Hezbollah drone toll, Netanyahu claims he warned of the danger six years ago, but doesn’t say why it wasn’t addressed

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IDF infantry platoon commander killed by Hezbollah drone in southern Lebanon

Slain officer named as Cpt. Maoz Israel Recanati, 24, who was set to marry fiancé next month; IDF says it struck over 100 Hezbollah targets over...

16.05.2026 100

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IDF confirms Hamas Gaza chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad killed in airstrike

Sources in terror group also confirm death of military leader, who Israel says was one of last surviving architects of Oct. 7 and had in the past...

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IDF launches strikes targeting Hezbollah for 1st time since Lebanon ceasefire extended

Israeli military issues evacuation orders for 9 villages; 6 said killed in overnight targeting of civil defense center; drone launched at Israel from...

16.05.2026 80

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Israeli strike targets Hamas military leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad, ‘last architect of Oct.7’

While there was no official confirmation, military officials indicate he is believed killed; former hostages hail reports of death of the man...

15.05.2026 80

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IDF chief Zamir is latest top Israeli official said to have visited UAE amid Iran war

US officials previously confirmed Israel set UAE up with Iron Dome during conflict, but Gulf country denies ‘claims’ of visits by Netanyahu, Shin...

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Smotrich: It’s time to end division of West Bank, it belongs to Israel ‘in its entirety’

IDF says troops killed masked Palestinian stone-thrower, after local media reported settler attack in area; PA identifies him as a 15-year-old, says...

15.05.2026 60

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Soldier killed by Hezbollah mortar shell in south Lebanon; rocket fired at north

Slain soldier named as Staff Sgt. Negev Dagan; IDF issues evacuation warnings near Tyre, strikes Hezbollah targets, after third round of...

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