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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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’...

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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...

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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...

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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 40

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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 30

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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’;...

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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 40

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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 40

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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

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 30

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

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

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 40

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Hezbollah fires rocket salvo at northern Israel shortly before ceasefire extended

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...

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

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

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 50

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

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

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...

22.04.2026 80

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

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

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

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

21.04.2026 70

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

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 50

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

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 40

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Several military and police officers charged with corruption in multiple cases

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 40

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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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IDF confirms strikes on Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon, in first since ceasefire

Army says it acted in accordance with deal, which allows Israel to strike in ‘self-defense’; Hezbollah official says terror group ‘not...

18.04.2026 40

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Macron, UNIFIL blame Hezbollah for killing of French peacekeeper in Lebanon

French president directly accuses terror group of ambush, as it issues a denial; Lebanon’s president vows to prosecute those responsible

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Palestinian armed with knife breaches West Bank settlement, is shot dead — IDF

Suspect from nearby village spotted climbing over community’s entrance gate; local guard opened fire after assailant rushed at him with knife, probe...

18.04.2026 40

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IDF on high alert amid fragile, temporary ceasefires in Iran and Lebanon

Military ready to return to fighting with force on both fronts; officials assess Iran will quickly start to rebuild capabilities, despite estimated...

17.04.2026 50

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Navy says commandos conducted unprecedented op amid war, thousands of kilometers away

Military also says submarines operated at farthest-ever distance from Israel during recent conflict with Iran; Vice Adm. Eyal Harel takes over from...

16.04.2026 40

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One hurt as Hezbollah fires over 40 rockets at northern Israel

IDF says it hit over 200 targets in Lebanon over past day; foreign press group urges vigilance after IDF posts altered image of slain Hezbollah-linked...

15.04.2026 50

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IDF soldier killed as vehicle crashes in south Lebanon; 10 hurt in clash with Hezbollah

Sgt. Maj (res.) Ayal Uriel Bianco, 30, named as deceased, three others injured in apparent accident; terror group keeps up sporadic rocket fire on...

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IDF eases home front limits in parts of north, tightens rules elsewhere amid Iran truce

Educational activities allowed in bomb shelters only along Lebanese border; cap of 5,000 at gatherings reintroduced in Jerusalem area and south

14.04.2026 50

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High Court orders IDF to allow women in Armored Corps tanks by November 2026

Military twice delayed pilot program during war; justices cite legal obligation to give equal opportunities when assigning men and women to combat...

13.04.2026 50

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IDF says close to capturing Hezbollah’s historic Bint Jbeil stronghold

Over 100 terror operatives killed during battles in south Lebanon town, military claims; official estimates it will take several more days to complete...

13.04.2026 60

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IDF says Hamas terrorists who abducted, held hostages were killed in Gaza strike

Strike in Strip’s center targeted cell of Hamas gunmen planning ‘imminent’ attack on troops, military says; Hamas authorities report 7 killed

12.04.2026 40

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IDF says it raided hospital used by Hezbollah in terror group’s Bint Jbeil stronghold

‘Fierce clashes’ reported as army advances in southern Lebanese town; military says troops killed Hezbollah gunman responsible for killing soldier...

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