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IDF planning for at least 1-2 more weeks of Iran ops; over 5,000 bombs dropped

IDF planning for at least 1-2 more weeks of Iran ops; over 5,000 bombs dropped

Air force officer says Israeli strikes have killed thousands of Iranian troops; IDF officials describe conflict as first full-scale joint military...

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Hezbollah, Iran launch simultaneous strikes on Israel; 2 soldiers wounded in Lebanon

Hezbollah, Iran launch simultaneous strikes on Israel; 2 soldiers wounded in Lebanon

Terror group claims ‘direct combat’ with Israeli troops as IDF ground forces advance and army urges all Lebanese to evacuate north of Litani...

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Iran’s cluster missiles scatter bombs and destruction across Israel

Iran’s cluster missiles scatter bombs and destruction across Israel

Missile’s warhead opens up on descent, spreading some 20 submunitions, each with 2.5kg of explosives, indiscriminately threatening a much wider area

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In world 1st, Israeli F-35 shoots down Iranian jet in air-to-air combat over Tehran

In world 1st, Israeli F-35 shoots down Iranian jet in air-to-air combat over Tehran

Incident also 1st time in some 40 years that Israeli Air Force engaged in air-to-air combat with manned aircraft; IAF expected to mark jet with decal...

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IDF carries out ‘extensive’ strikes on regime targets; Iran fires missiles at Israeli towns

IDF carries out ‘extensive’ strikes on regime targets; Iran fires missiles at Israeli towns

Katz: Khamenei’s successor an ‘unequivocal target for elimination’; Israeli military says it’s carrying out ‘systematic, round-the-clock...

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IDF says it destroyed secret underground site where Iran moved nuclear project after June war

IDF says it destroyed secret underground site where Iran moved nuclear project after June war

Israeli jets have dropped over 4,000 munitions on Islamic Republic in four days of US-Israeli bombing campaign, more than in all 12 days of previous...

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Israel strikes Iranian clerics gathering to elect new supreme leader

Israel strikes Iranian clerics gathering to elect new supreme leader

Israeli defense source confirms Air Force struck building in Qom where Assembly of Experts had gathered; unclear how many of its 88 members were in...

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IDF says it hit Iran’s ‘leadership complex’ in Tehran overnight

IDF says it hit Iran’s ‘leadership complex’ in Tehran overnight

Iranian retaliatory strikes injure 12 in Israel, damage US embassy in Riyadh and other sites in Gulf; satellite images show Natanz nuclear site hit by...

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IDF sends troops further into south Lebanon and strikes Beirut amid Hezbollah attacks

IDF sends troops further into south Lebanon and strikes Beirut amid Hezbollah attacks

Navy strike on Lebanese capital kills top IRGC man; rockets fired at north, injuring one; Beirut doubles down on banning Hezbollah’s military activity

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As war widens, Trump says US has yet to launch largest strikes on Iran

As war widens, Trump says US has yet to launch largest strikes on Iran

On third day, Tehran increases attacks on region; US president doesn’t rule out ground troops; IDF targets Iran’s air defense, leadership,...

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19 injured, one moderately, as Iranian missile hits Beersheba amid multiple barrages

19 injured, one moderately, as Iranian missile hits Beersheba amid multiple barrages

PM’s office denies Revolutionary Guard’s ‘fake’ claim it came under attack; salvos send millions to shelters, including MKs at Knesset and...

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IDF strike kills Hezbollah intel chief; Lebanon to ban terror group’s military activity

IDF strike kills Hezbollah intel chief; Lebanon to ban terror group’s military activity

Beirut demands organization hand over weapons and tells army to prevent it from attacking Israel, after rocket attacks prompt aggressive response by...

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IDF: Over 2,000 bombs dropped on Iran in 30 hours, air supremacy achieved on 1st day

IDF: Over 2,000 bombs dropped on Iran in 30 hours, air supremacy achieved on 1st day

Jets able to drop munitions on targets rather than use ranged missiles; IDF says it destroyed HQ of Iran’s internal security forces, Revolutionary...

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3 American soldiers killed, 5 seriously injured in war with Iran — US military

3 American soldiers killed, 5 seriously injured in war with Iran — US military

Central Command announces first US casualties; Saudi Arabia downs Iranian missiles as explosions reported over Dubai, Doha; 2 injured by debris from...

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Nine people killed in Iranian missile strike on residential area in Beit Shemesh

Nine people killed in Iranian missile strike on residential area in Beit Shemesh

Impact destroys synagogue and causes extensive damage to public bomb shelter; IDF investigating failure to intercept missile and integrity of shelter

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Trump threatens Iran with force ‘never seen before’ as missiles bombard Israel for second day

Trump threatens Iran with force ‘never seen before’ as missiles bombard Israel for second day

Iran says Jerusalem and Washington ‘will suffer the consequences’ after killing of Khamenei, though morning salvos cause little damage; US bases...

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After months of quiet, sirens wail again: Israelis spend Shabbat running in and out of shelters

After months of quiet, sirens wail again: Israelis spend Shabbat running in and out of shelters

Initial warning of US-Israeli assault had many jumping out of bed; millions repeatedly rush to protected spaces as Iran launches dozens of ballistic...

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US and Israel launch major joint assault on Iran; Trump indicates goal is to topple regime

US and Israel launch major joint assault on Iran; Trump indicates goal is to topple regime

Blasts heard throughout Islamic Republic after weeks of American military buildup; US president announces ‘massive’ operation to ‘raze their...

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IDF says it struck Hamas operatives after gunmen emerged from tunnel in Rafah

IDF says it struck Hamas operatives after gunmen emerged from tunnel in Rafah

Terror group says several of its police officers killed in strikes that targeted stations in central and southern Gaza, accuses Israel of ceasefire...

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IDF to relocate 11 bases from central Israel to free up land for real estate

IDF to relocate 11 bases from central Israel to free up land for real estate

Defense Ministry says move will free up more than 3 square km of land for housing, commerce; authorities to also mull moving IDF HQ out of Tel Aviv;...

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IDF strikes Hezbollah military compounds in eastern Lebanon; teenager said killed

IDF strikes Hezbollah military compounds in eastern Lebanon; teenager said killed

Military says strikes targeted eight sites belonging to terror group’s elite Radwan Force; Lebanese health ministry reports 29 people injured,...

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Shin Bet chief rejects conspiracy theories of Israeli collaborators on October 7

Shin Bet chief rejects conspiracy theories of Israeli collaborators on October 7

Zini tells security agency’s leadership there was no betrayal or cooperation with the enemy, as Netanyahu remains publicly silent on pervasive,...

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Israel delivers unmanned spy submarine to German military

Israel delivers unmanned spy submarine to German military

Dubbed BlueWhale, the Israeli-made underwater drone was made specifically for Germany and tested in the Baltic Sea, which has been a flashpoint for...

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Iranian FM arrives in Geneva for talks as US demands any nuclear deal not ‘sunset’

Iranian FM arrives in Geneva for talks as US demands any nuclear deal not ‘sunset’

Dutch airline KLM suspends flights between Amsterdam and Israel starting March 1; more F-22 fighter jets en route to Israel; US issues fresh round of...

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F-22 jets deploy at Israeli Air Force base as US builds up forces for Iran strike

F-22 jets deploy at Israeli Air Force base as US builds up forces for Iran strike

Israeli officials reportedly believe US strike is ‘unavoidable’; Iran said to okay counterproposal for next round of nuclear talks on Thursday as...

25.02.2026 60

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US refuelers, cargo planes spotted at Ben Gurion Airport as Iran tensions ramp up

US refuelers, cargo planes spotted at Ben Gurion Airport as Iran tensions ramp up

USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, arrives in Crete; India urges citizens to leave Iran, as American buildup of forces in the...

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Formal complaints by career soldiers jumped 40% in last year – report

Formal complaints by career soldiers jumped 40% in last year – report

Defense Ministry says 6,621 reports of alleged abuse, negligence and incompetence filed in 2025, including 965 from career servicemembers — a...

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IDF escalates strikes on Hezbollah as fears grow of Iran-directed assault on Israel

IDF escalates strikes on Hezbollah as fears grow of Iran-directed assault on Israel

Army steps up efforts to degrade missile capabilities, no longer assessing proxy will stay out of fight should US strike Tehran, thanks to heavy...

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Israel says it targeted Hamas command center in Lebanon strike

Lebanese media say drone hit Palestinian refugee camp killing two, in latest in series of IDF strikes against terror groups in Lebanon

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Settler activists, including far-right MK, illegally cross into Gaza

‘Gaza will always be ours,’ declares Otzma Yehudit lawmaker, as settlement group announces ‘giant march’ in Strip over Passover; troops...

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IDF ends testicular examinations for new recruits

As part of overhaul of medical screening process, military cancels several ‘inefficient’ tests

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Israel strikes Hezbollah weapons depots, military sites in Lebanon

Military says weaponry and military sites violated US-brokered 2024 ceasefire deal

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Israeli troops raid Hebron, nab suspects for questioning after reports of gunfire

IDF demolishes home of terrorist accused of carrying out deadly attacks; 19-year-old Palestinian succumbs to wounds after he was seriously hurt by...

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In first, IDF says female officer to command Navy warship

Lt. Cdr. ‘Resh’ will lead Sa’ar 4.5-class missile boat, in move military says ‘constitutes significant milestone’ amid calls against women...

18.02.2026 60

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IDF soldier killed in ‘friendly fire’ incident in southern Gaza

Initial military probe finds Staff Sgt. Ofri Yafe was killed near Yellow Line in Khan Younis area around 2 a.m. after being mistakenly identified as...

18.02.2026 60

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Top religious Zionist rabbis urge Netanyahu to keep women out of IDF tanks

Rabbis say army ‘capitulating to foreign social agenda’ with Armored Corps pilot for female troops; warn it would put Orthodox soldiers in...

18.02.2026 60

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IDF, police nab four ISIS-linked jihadists in West Bank said to plan terror attack

Three suspects arrested last week, then another on Monday in raids on Jericho; separately, commandos detain Palestinian arms dealer in Ramallah

17.02.2026 50

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Settler rabbis warn against ‘violence of any sort,’ amid attacks on Palestinians

Leaders from settlements in northern West Bank praise new outposts, but say misguided youth and bad actors are harming reputation of all settlers,...

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IDF says Palestinian child killed in West Bank while playing with unexploded ordnance

Army says ammunition exploded as kids handled it in shooting range, troops treated two others hurt in incident

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Hamas used emojis to signal operatives to prepare for Oct. 7 assault

IDF investigation finds same string of pictograms sent to phones of terrorists on two prior instances when Hamas had intended to launch onslaught

16.02.2026 50

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IDF strike targets Islamic Jihad operatives in Lebanon; 4 reported killed

Strike on members of Gaza-based terror group occurs nearly 25 miles north of Lebanon’s border with Israel; wave of airstrikes on Saturday night...

16.02.2026 60

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At least 12 said killed in IDF Gaza strikes, including senior Islamic Jihad commander

No comment from army on strikes that come after IDF reported ceasefire violations; Nasser Hospital warns MSF of consequences if it doesn’t retract...

15.02.2026 60

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Two indicted for using classified info to place online bets on military operations

Reservist and civilian charged with ‘severe offenses’ for actions on Polymarket; Kan had reported major bets were made on Israeli strike...

12.02.2026 20

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IDF sends troops, aircraft to Egyptian border after pickup trucks approach

Army says Israelis face no threat from ‘unarmed civilians in sovereign Egyptian territory,’ following most recent spotting of trucks near...

12.02.2026 30

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IDF says it killed Hamas terrorist behind 2004 bus bombings that killed 16 civilians

In separate strike, military says, it killed sniper commander behind several deadly attacks on troops; both strikes come in response to Hamas...

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Eyeing future missile threats, Israel successfully completes ‘complex’ David’s Sling tests

Defense Ministry says drills were based on ‘operational lessons’ learned during the June 2025 war with Iran and included scenarios in line...

11.02.2026 20

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Defense officials say hundreds of Iranian cyberattacks foiled in past months

Shin Bet, National Cyber Directorate say attempts by Iranian intelligence to hack Israelis’ private Google accounts have risen since June war,...

11.02.2026 20

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IDF dismisses soldiers filmed beating detained Palestinian in West Bank

Military Police launches probe into incident near Ramallah last week, in which footage showed troops hitting apparently handcuffed man

11.02.2026 30

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IDF readying new Gaza offensive to disarm Hamas by force

Plans being drawn up for large-scale op, with terror group seen as unlikely to give up weapons otherwise; for now, IDF holding tight on Yellow Line,...

10.02.2026 50

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IDF says cutting back superfluous reservists, will reduce duty time

Under routine call-up orders, reservists to serve up to 55 days in 2026, military says; emergency situations could still require more service

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