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

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

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

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...

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

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...

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

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

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

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 50

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

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

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...

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

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 60

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

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’

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...

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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...

15.05.2026 60

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3 civilians hurt in Hezbollah attack on north as Israel, Lebanon set for 3rd round of talks

3 civilians hurt in Hezbollah attack on north as Israel, Lebanon set for 3rd round of talks

Drone attack seriously wounds two; IDF strikes several towns after issuing warning; Israel to present framework for disarmament, long-term ties at...

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Soldier jailed, commanders penalized after IDF chief calls out ‘Messiah’ patch

Nahal Brigade commander, after handing soldier 30-day sentence, tells subordinates ‘discipline is a basic value’; right-wing politicians assail...

14.05.2026 60

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Israeli strikes on highway south of Beirut kill 8, including 2 children, Lebanon says

Israeli strikes on highway south of Beirut kill 8, including 2 children, Lebanon says

Lebanese state media also reports strikes in south Lebanon as IDF says it’s targeting Hezbollah in the area following evacuation warnings for seven...

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IDF says it carried out weeklong raid on Hezbollah sites beyond Lebanon’s Litani River

IDF says it carried out weeklong raid on Hezbollah sites beyond Lebanon’s Litani River

Terror group’s leader says weapons not a subject of Israel-Lebanon talks; IDF censures commander for letting civilians into Bint Jbeil to say...

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IDF jails soldiers for photo of cigarette in mouth of Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon

IDF jails soldiers for photo of cigarette in mouth of Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon

Soldier seen in picture given 3 weeks, photographer given 2 weeks; army says it ‘respects freedom of religion’ after several incidents involving...

11.05.2026 50

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IDF reservist killed in Hezbollah explosive drone attack in northern Israel

IDF reservist killed in Hezbollah explosive drone attack in northern Israel

Terror group carried out several drone attacks on Monday morning in areas targeting troops; IDF investigating strike that killed man and his...

11.05.2026 60

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Five reported killed, including girl, in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon

IDF issues evacuation warning to nine villages; says it hit 85 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon over the past day and an underground weapons site...

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Hezbollah fires rockets at Haifa area; drones wound 2 troops in north Israel, 1 in Lebanon

Soldier seriously wounded, another moderately by explosive UAV in north, 3rd soldier injured in south Lebanon attack; 4 killed in IDF Lebanon strike...

08.05.2026 50

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US strikes Iran following clash in Strait of Hormuz; Trump says ceasefire still in effect

Iran accuses US of violating truce but says situation ‘back to normal’; Trump calls strikes ‘love tap’ but says Iran ‘led by LUNATICS’ and...

08.05.2026 60

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IDF cancels events in north amid concern over potential Hezbollah revenge attacks

Three said killed in villages across southern Lebanon as military targets Hezbollah infrastructure; Netanyahu warns no terrorist is safe after Radwan...

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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

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

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

05.05.2026 40

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

03.05.2026 50

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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

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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 50

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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

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

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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 50

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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

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 50

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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

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

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 60

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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 60

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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 60

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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

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 70

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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 80

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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 70

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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...

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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

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 60

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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...

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