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IDF soldier seen placing cigarette Virgin Mary statue’s mouth in Lebanese village

IDF soldier seen placing cigarette Virgin Mary statue’s mouth in Lebanese village

Image taken weeks ago in same village where soldier smashed Jesus statue; military says soldier will be disciplined in latest act of vandalism to be...

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Two soldiers hurt in Hezbollah drone attack in south Lebanon; IDF hits terror sites

Two soldiers hurt in Hezbollah drone attack in south Lebanon; IDF hits terror sites

Home of south Lebanon mayor reportedly hit as IDF warned 12 villages to evacuate; military says 25 Hezbollah targets hit in the past day, including...

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‘Defending from the goal line isn’t enough’: IDF entrenches grip in southern Lebanon

‘Defending from the goal line isn’t enough’: IDF entrenches grip in southern Lebanon

Israeli flags line Lebanon’s southern coastal road, as military razes structures deep inside the territory; Hezbollah launches drone during...

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At handover ceremony, outgoing Air Force chief calls for ‘external’ Oct. 7 inquiry

At handover ceremony, outgoing Air Force chief calls for ‘external’ Oct. 7 inquiry

Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar says ‘objective’ inquiry essential ‘for trust’ between citizens and country; new chief Maj. Gen. Omer Tischler signals...

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Hezbollah MP vows terror group will ‘thwart’ Lebanon-Israel talks as clashes persist

Hezbollah MP vows terror group will ‘thwart’ Lebanon-Israel talks as clashes persist

Hezbollah fires rockets and drones at troops, no injuries caused; IDF razes 80-meter tunnel in south Lebanon, strikes gunmen and seizes arms

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Israel approves purchase of 2 more squadrons of F-35I and F-15IA fighter jets from US

Israel approves purchase of 2 more squadrons of F-35I and F-15IA fighter jets from US

Defense minister says procurement follows lessons learned from recent Iran war; shipments carrying 6,500 tons of military gear arrive in Israel

03.05.2026 50

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Ministers set to discuss renewing Gaza war as Hamas refuses to disarm — report

Ministers set to discuss renewing Gaza war as Hamas refuses to disarm — report

Israeli official tells broadcaster that talks being held with mediators on Hamas refusal to disarm; IDF says it killed at least 3 terror operatives,...

02.05.2026 40

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IDF admits damaging Catholic convent in southern Lebanon, denies site demolished

IDF admits damaging Catholic convent in southern Lebanon, denies site demolished

Army says Hezbollah fired rockets from compound ‘multiple times’ during war, publishes photo of intact building; Catholic Church in Lebanon denies...

02.05.2026 50

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Hezbollah fires rockets at troops in Lebanon, no injuries; IDF strikes terror sites

Hezbollah fires rockets at troops in Lebanon, no injuries; IDF strikes terror sites

Seven reported killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanese villages after evacuation warnings; military says it targeted and destroyed some 50...

02.05.2026 50

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Settlers fire at Israeli paraglider, Palestinian homes, in separate incidents

Settlers fire at Israeli paraglider, Palestinian homes, in separate incidents

Both are members of West Bank ‘area defense force’ units, made up of reservists; paraglider mistaken for terrorist infiltration; second settler...

02.05.2026 50

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IDF official says Iran war will be ‘one big failure’ if enriched uranium not removed

IDF official says Iran war will be ‘one big failure’ if enriched uranium not removed

Top officer says Islamic Republic ‘can pounce on nuclear program’ if talks don’t see stockpile taken away; says IDF’s ‘hands tied’ in...

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Hezbollah drones wound 4 troops; IDF urges civilians to leave south Lebanon town

Hezbollah drones wound 4 troops; IDF urges civilians to leave south Lebanon town

Home Front Command tightens security guidelines in border communities amid continued attacks; Lebanese state media reports four, including a woman,...

01.05.2026 60

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Detained Gaza-bound flotilla members will be transferred to Greece, Sa’ar says

Detained Gaza-bound flotilla members will be transferred to Greece, Sa’ar says

Foreign Ministry says IDF acted early against Global Sumud Flotilla because it tried to block an Israeli merchant ship; European nations slam pre-dawn...

30.04.2026 40

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Palestinian man and teen shot dead in separate IDF altercations, as West Bank roils

Palestinian man and teen shot dead in separate IDF altercations, as West Bank roils

Suspect stabbed 2 soldiers during Silwad raid before being neutralized; troops use live-fire on Hebron rock-throwers; Palestinian father, daughter...

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IDF major allegedly smuggled $2.3m of contraband into Gaza, charged with aiding enemy

IDF major allegedly smuggled $2.3m of contraband into Gaza, charged with aiding enemy

Officer effectively in charge of Kerem Shalom area charged with sneaking truck into Strip containing items barred by IDF, including two tons of...

30.04.2026 40

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12 soldiers injured by Hezbollah drone in northern Israel; IDF strikes in Lebanon

12 soldiers injured by Hezbollah drone in northern Israel; IDF strikes in Lebanon

Terror group targets artillery position near border; two troops moderately hurt, with the rest in good condition; Lebanon says 9 killed by strikes,...

30.04.2026 50

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Navy begins intercepting Gaza flotilla hundreds of miles from the Strip

Navy begins intercepting Gaza flotilla hundreds of miles from the Strip

Tracking data shows vessels near Crete as they are confronted by Israeli forces while attempting to breach naval blockade on Hamas-run Gaza

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IDF chief says there’s ‘no ceasefire’ in south Lebanon amid continued fighting with Hezbollah

IDF chief says there’s ‘no ceasefire’ in south Lebanon amid continued fighting with Hezbollah

Trump reportedly pushing back on Israeli efforts to limit talks with Beirut, return to large-scale war; 1 million Lebanese to face food insecurity in...

29.04.2026 50

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Lebanese soldier said killed in Israeli strike, Hezbollah fires 2 rockets at north amid truce

Lebanese soldier said killed in Israeli strike, Hezbollah fires 2 rockets at north amid truce

Fire on Galilee is latest ceasefire violation by Iran-backed terror group; Lebanese media reports dozens of strikes, home demolitions across south...

29.04.2026 50

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IDF says senior Hamas intel operative who helped plan Oct. 7 killed in Gaza strike

IDF says senior Hamas intel operative who helped plan Oct. 7 killed in Gaza strike

Iyad Shambari served as operations chief in terror group’s intelligence division; separately, 9-year-old killed in strike targeting man who ‘posed...

29.04.2026 50

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Israeli contractor killed, his son wounded by Hezbollah drone in southern Lebanon

Amer Hujirat hit by explosive UAV while operating excavator in area where IDF is demolishing Hezbollah infrastructure; PM says ‘special project’...

29.04.2026 60

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IDF blows up 2 vast Hezbollah attack tunnels built with ‘direct guidance’ from Iran

IDF blows up 2 vast Hezbollah attack tunnels built with ‘direct guidance’ from Iran

Underground systems in Qantara, spanning 2 km and reaching depths of 25 meters, are demolished with 450 tons of explosives; terror group continues...

28.04.2026 60

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IDF soldier severely wounded as Hezbollah drones target troops in southern Lebanon

IDF soldier severely wounded as Hezbollah drones target troops in southern Lebanon

Army fires interceptors at drones as ceasefire sees continued attacks on Israeli soldiers; IDF probing officer who let soldiers into combat zone to...

28.04.2026 70

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IDF chief slams ‘unethical’ conduct by soldiers; cites smashing of Jesus statue, inciteful insignia

IDF chief slams ‘unethical’ conduct by soldiers; cites smashing of Jesus statue, inciteful insignia

Zamir says discipline eroded in recent wars, warns ‘IDF must not compromise our values’; also raises alleged looting, social media misdeeds;...

27.04.2026 60

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Fatal Hezbollah attack exposes gaps in IDF preparedness for first-person view drones

Fatal Hezbollah attack exposes gaps in IDF preparedness for first-person view drones

No proper defense exists yet for explosive drones guided by fiber optic cable, which can’t be jammed electronically; Israel only began looking into...

27.04.2026 50

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IDF strikes Lebanon’s Beqaa Valley for first time in 3 weeks as some towns in north cancel school

IDF strikes Lebanon’s Beqaa Valley for first time in 3 weeks as some towns in north cancel school

Raids deeper in country follow continued Hezbollah fire; Lebanese president pans terror group for waging war serving ‘foreign interests’;...

27.04.2026 70

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Israel restores some restrictions in north amid Hezbollah fire, nixes major pilgrimage

Israel restores some restrictions in north amid Hezbollah fire, nixes major pilgrimage

After 9 days without restrictions nationwide, Home Front Command caps gatherings in Lebanon border towns at 1,500; PM orders Lag B’Omer festivities...

27.04.2026 50

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Kibbutz Holit was left to fight Hamas alone for hours on October 7 — IDF probe

Kibbutz Holit was left to fight Hamas alone for hours on October 7 — IDF probe

Military investigation finds 60 terrorists attacked border community, killing 16 and abducting 9 to Gaza; troops left to fight elsewhere, backup...

27.04.2026 50

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IDF soldier killed in south Lebanon drone attack as Israel, Hezbollah trade fire and blame

IDF soldier killed in south Lebanon drone attack as Israel, Hezbollah trade fire and blame

6 Israeli troops wounded in strike inside Israeli-declared security zone; Netanyahu says Hezbollah ‘dismantling ceasefire’ as terror group defends...

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IDF probes soldiers seen damaging solar panels in south Lebanon Christian village

IDF probes soldiers seen damaging solar panels in south Lebanon Christian village

Lebanese media says IDF also damaged water infrastructure in Debel, the same village where a soldier destroyed a Jesus statue; military says actions...

26.04.2026 60

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IDF says Gaza strike killed Oct. 7 attacker; local officials report 13 dead in attacks

Military says series of strikes targeted imminent threats to troops; Palestinian officials say woman, pregnant with twins, and two children killed in...

25.04.2026 40

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PM instructs IDF to strike Hezbollah targets ‘with force’ after repeated truce violations

None hurt as terror group targets Israeli communities; military says it killed several gunmen who posed a threat to troops in southern Lebanon

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Amid truce, Hezbollah attacks IDF in south Lebanon; troops kill 6 gunmen in Bint Jbeil

IDF also strikes buildings from which terror group launched rocket barrage at north shortly before Trump announced ceasefire extension; Israeli drone...

24.04.2026 50

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Hezbollah fires rocket salvo at northern Israel shortly before ceasefire extended

Rocket attack by Iran-backed terror group, the first since start of truce, comes as Israeli and Lebanese envoys meet at White House; IDF reservist in...

24.04.2026 60

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Palestinian teen shot dead, Israeli child lightly hurt in rock-throwing as West Bank roils

IDF thwarts attempted car-ramming attack on troops; French FM warns that EU might impose sanctions on Israelis linked to violent settler attacks ‘in...

23.04.2026 40

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2 IDF aircraft mechanics charged with spying for Iran, leaking fighter jet info

Pair, serving at Tel Nof Airbase, sent diagram of aircraft engine, photos of aviation instructor to Iranian handler in one of the most serious...

23.04.2026 60

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Body of journalist for pro-Hezbollah daily pulled from rubble of Lebanon home struck by IDF

Military says it targeted building ‘to which terrorists fled’ after striking one of their cars in Israeli-held security zone; photographer...

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Dozens of settler activists cross into Syria and Lebanon, are escorted out by IDF

Incidents are latest attempts by fringe groups to establish settlements in territory held by Israeli military beyond its borders; IDF condemns...

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Honoring soldiers, Herzog says they have fought ‘battles future generations will study’

Freed hostage performs, another is celebrated at Independence Day ceremony for outstanding soldiers; IDF chief: Israel ready ‘to return immediately...

22.04.2026 40

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Settler arson attack reportedly wounds 8 Palestinians, including baby; police launch probe

IDF says troops arrived in Nablus-area village but found no suspects, following reports that house and cars were set on fire, amid failure to stem...

22.04.2026 50

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IDF says Hezbollah breached truce by launching rockets at troops, drone at Israel

Terror group takes responsibility, claims attacks come in response to Israeli violations of ceasefire; military says it struck launcher

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2 troops dismissed, jailed for smashing statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon

Soldier who took sledgehammer to the statue and another who photographed the act given 30 days in military prison; 6 troops who ‘did not act to stop...

21.04.2026 60

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Mossad agent ‘Mem,’ who died in 2023, contributed to Iran war success, spy chief reveals

Agent was on boat that capsized in Italy’s Lake Maggiore, during reported meeting between Israeli and Italian spies

21.04.2026 50

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Several military and police officers charged with corruption in multiple cases

7 IDF and police officers accused of money laundering as cops seize NIS 50 million; IDF officer charged for smuggling goods to Gaza

20.04.2026 50

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As IDF maintains hold on south Lebanon, residents of over 50 villages told to stay away

Amid truce, Lebanon’s President Aoun says he has chosen to negotiate with Israel ‘to save’ his country

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IDF says photo of soldier destroying Jesus statue in Lebanon is genuine, vows action

Military says it views incident with ‘great severity,’ that it will be handled ‘through the chain of command’ and that IDF will help restore...

20.04.2026 50

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26 years later, IDF restores its south Lebanon security zone — with key changes

While the military avoids calling it a ‘security zone,’ the boundaries are nearly the same; commanders say this time troops won’t face same threats

19.04.2026 30

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IDF reservist killed, nine wounded by explosive in southern Lebanon amid truce

Sgt. First Class (res.) Lidor Porat, 31, dies as engineering vehicle rolls over bomb; military carries out strikes after incident; Lebanon reports...

19.04.2026 40

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Two water delivery contractors killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, UN says

Military says troops opened fire after ‘armed terrorists’ were seen approaching the ceasefire line in north Gaza; two others killed in separate...

19.04.2026 50

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IDF reservist killed by Hezbollah explosive in Lebanon amid truce, 3 troops hurt

Barak Kalfon, 48, engineer at defense giant Rafael, is survived by wife and 2 daughters; bomb that went off was not remotely detonated, initial IDF...

18.04.2026 40

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