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IDF says it killed Hamas terrorist who took part in kidnapping of Yarden Bibas

Former hostage, whose wife and 2 young kids were murdered in captivity, thanks security forces but stresses full closure will only come when all...

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Palestinians say 25 killed in Gaza strikes overnight as aid efforts stepped up

Ship carrying 1,200 tons of food supplies approaches Ashdod port; UN charges Israel still not letting enough aid in to avert famine; GHF trials new...

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Israeli activists briefly cross Syria border in bid to establish settlement

IDF brings families with children back, pans their ‘grave’ actions after they try to set up new community ‘Nave Habashan’;...

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‘Go out and make noise’: Family releases video of hostage Matan Zangauker in Gaza

‘Go out and make noise’: Family releases video of hostage Matan Zangauker in Gaza

During major hostage protests, family releases footage reportedly found by IDF in Gaza; unclear when clip, which was never released by Hamas, was...

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Gaza evacuee who died in Italian hospital had cancer, Israel says

Gaza evacuee who died in Italian hospital had cancer, Israel says

University Hospital of Pisa said Marah Abu Zuhri arrived in a ‘state of severe physical deterioration,’ leading publications to suggest...

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IDF offers one-time amnesty to thousands of draft dodgers, citing manpower shortage

Those facing jail time for desertion allowed to register in next 5 days to enlist without facing punishment; IDF says it will ramp up enforcement

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IDF intercepts missile from Yemen, hours after Israeli Navy hit Houthi power plant

IDF intercepts missile from Yemen, hours after Israeli Navy hit Houthi power plant

Katz says Yemeni rebels will ‘pay dearly’ for attacks on Israel, warns morning’s strikes near Sanaa only the start

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Zamir says IDF approving plans for war’s next stage ahead of Gaza City offensive

Zamir says IDF approving plans for war’s next stage ahead of Gaza City offensive

‘We will continue to strike until Hamas is defeated,’ says IDF chief during visit to Gaza; Hamas: Relocation of Gaza City residents is...

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Israeli Navy missile boats strike Houthi power plant near Yemen capital

Israeli Navy missile boats strike Houthi power plant near Yemen capital

Military says hits come in response to Iran-backed group’s repeated missile and drone attacks on Israel; marks 14th Israeli strike on Houthis,...

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Israel to resume supply of tents, shelter equipment to Gaza ahead of expanded op

Israel to resume supply of tents, shelter equipment to Gaza ahead of expanded op

COGAT says tents to be delivered to southern Strip as part of ‘preparations to move the population’ from Gaza City; IDF chief set to...

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Israel strikes Hezbollah, warns Lebanon it’s responsible for reining in terror group

Israel strikes Hezbollah, warns Lebanon it’s responsible for reining in terror group

Airstrikes come as Hezbollah threatens civil war if Lebanon tries to disarm it; Lebanese PM says threats unacceptable, Beirut will do whatever is...

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In fresh offensive on Gaza City outskirts, IDF says dozens of ‘terror targets’ destroyed

In fresh offensive on Gaza City outskirts, IDF says dozens of ‘terror targets’ destroyed

Pushing into Zeitoun, army says troops working to ‘locate explosives, eliminate terrorists’; IDF seals 7km of Hamas tunnels with cement;...

15.08.2025 10

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After public spat, Katz and IDF chief meet, vow to ‘act as one fist’ on Gaza City plan

After public spat, Katz and IDF chief meet, vow to ‘act as one fist’ on Gaza City plan

Zamir says cooperation between army, political leadership is crucial to ‘victory on the battlefield,’ following his meeting with defense...

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IDF downs latest Houthi ballistic missile; no sirens sound

IDF downs latest Houthi ballistic missile; no sirens sound

Iran-backed group in Yemen claimed Tuesday to have launched six drones at Israeli targets; one was shot down, others likely fell short on the way

14.08.2025 40

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Palestinian stone-thrower shot dead by off-duty soldier in West Bank altercation

Palestinian stone-thrower shot dead by off-duty soldier in West Bank altercation

IDF says ‘dozens of terrorists’ attacked off-duty soldier and civilian amid ‘civil engineering work’ near Duma; soldier fired...

13.08.2025 40

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IDF chief greenlights general outline of planned conquest of Gaza City

IDF chief greenlights general outline of planned conquest of Gaza City

Military says plan for capture of Strip’s largest city ‘presented and approved’ as Hamas reports heavy fighting, 123 dead; COGAT...

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IDF source: Some of the journalists killed with Al Jazeera’s Sharif were also terror operatives

IDF source: Some of the journalists killed with Al Jazeera’s Sharif were also terror operatives

In response to ToI query, army defends the strike, says ‘many’ steps taken to mitigate civilian harm; source doesn’t say who of the...

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Amid feud, Katz suggests IDF chief working with ‘pot-stirrers’ to flout hierarchy

Amid feud, Katz suggests IDF chief working with ‘pot-stirrers’ to flout hierarchy

Defense minister incorrectly claims law puts him in charge of approving promotions; Ben Gvir demands PM fire Zamir if he doesn’t get rid of...

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IDF chief said convinced he’s been ‘marked’ for dismissal by Netanyahu and his family

IDF chief said convinced he’s been ‘marked’ for dismissal by Netanyahu and his family

Mistrust comes amid standoff between Zamir and Israel Katz over IDF promotions, reports that military chief was barred from defense minister’s...

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IDF clip shows terror operatives posing as World Central Kitchen staff in central Gaza

IDF clip shows terror operatives posing as World Central Kitchen staff in central Gaza

Humanitarian aid group confirmed supposed employees had no affiliation with NGO, military says; More aid flows into Gaza by air, land, but it remains...

12.08.2025 10

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Israel says review shows Hamas inflating Gaza hunger data in ‘orchestrated campaign’

Israel says review shows Hamas inflating Gaza hunger data in ‘orchestrated campaign’

COGAT says Hamas figures lack credibility, and most people who died of malnutrition had pre-existing conditions — though experts say this is...

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Katz publicly spars with Zamir over senior military appointments

Katz publicly spars with Zamir over senior military appointments

Defense minister says meeting held by military chief wasn’t coordinated with him; IDF subsequently insists that promotions were carried out...

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After soccer star killed in Gaza, IDF says it’s unaware of casualties in the area that day

After soccer star killed in Gaza, IDF says it’s unaware of casualties in the area that day

Fans and family honor ‘Palestinian Pele’ Suleiman al-Obeid, 41, who was reportedly killed last week while waiting in line for aid in...

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IDF strike on Gaza City kills Al Jazeera reporter accused of being a Hamas cell leader

IDF strike on Gaza City kills Al Jazeera reporter accused of being a Hamas cell leader

4 more journalists and 2 others said killed in strike targeting Anas al-Sharif, who posted on X minutes before his death; groups pan Israel;...

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IDF assessing how many troops needed for new Gaza offensive as Security Council convenes

IDF assessing how many troops needed for new Gaza offensive as Security Council convenes

Hamas says 11 Palestinian died in past day as a result of starvation or IDF fire; Israel says close to 1,900 truckloads of aid distributed in Gaza...

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Katz: IDF to remain in north West Bank refugee camps until year’s end at least

Katz: IDF to remain in north West Bank refugee camps until year’s end at least

‘Today there is no terror in the camps,’ says defense minister; Israel nabs 3 suspects accused of planning major terror attack; Arab...

10.08.2025 30

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IDF chief: Army will carry out Gaza City occupation plan in ‘best possible way’

IDF chief: Army will carry out Gaza City occupation plan in ‘best possible way’

At least 17 said dead as a result of bombing, starvation or being hit by airdropped aid across Strip; Egypt, Qatar working on comprehensive...

09.08.2025 10

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IDF says strike on Lebanon-Syria border killed senior commander in PFLP terror group

IDF says strike on Lebanon-Syria border killed senior commander in PFLP terror group

Mohammed Wishah and his bodyguard killed in Thursday strike, Palestinian group says; separately, Friday drone attack in south kills alleged journalist...

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IDF chief says dissent ‘vital,’ ahead of fateful meeting on Gaza occupation plan

IDF chief says dissent ‘vital,’ ahead of fateful meeting on Gaza occupation plan

Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, who reportedly said Netanyahu’s plan would ‘drag Israel into a black hole,’ set to warn security cabinet, as...

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New Haredi brigade finishes combat training amid ongoing schism over enlistment

New Haredi brigade finishes combat training amid ongoing schism over enlistment

Hasmonean Brigade troops are meant to demonstrate that military service can go hand in hand with ultra-Orthodox observance: ‘There is nothing...

06.08.2025 10

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Aiming to boost aid, Israel to allow gradual flow of goods to Gaza’s private sector

Aiming to boost aid, Israel to allow gradual flow of goods to Gaza’s private sector

COGAT says plan will let items in via local merchants for first time in almost a year, reduce dependence on UN and international groups; UN admits 88%...

05.08.2025 10

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IDF intercepts missile from Yemen, 68th launched by Houthis since March

IDF intercepts missile from Yemen, 68th launched by Houthis since March

No injuries reported; last missile attack was four days ago; drone was intercepted on Sunday

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IDF to stop extending deployment of conscripts, will keep special operators on for longer

IDF to stop extending deployment of conscripts, will keep special operators on for longer

Army to address resulting shortfall in troop numbers by bringing in more reserve soldiers, who government announces new tax benefits for amid growing...

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Operation ‘Gideon’s Chariots’ comes to a close, with promised goals unfulfilled

Operation ‘Gideon’s Chariots’ comes to a close, with promised goals unfulfilled

Israel failed to attain objectives of ‘conquering Gaza,’ moving Palestinian population south, preventing Hamas from taking control of aid,...

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Palestinians report 23 killed near Gaza aid sites, 6 starvation deaths in past day

Palestinians report 23 killed near Gaza aid sites, 6 starvation deaths in past day

Palestinian Red Crescent Society says 1 worker killed, 3 wounded in airstrike on Khan Younis HQ; Egyptian state media reports rare delivery of diesel...

03.08.2025 10

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IDF says soldiers questioned suspected dealers, seized arms in overnight Syria raid

IDF says soldiers questioned suspected dealers, seized arms in overnight Syria raid

Numerous weapons captured during operation in Hader, army says; over 300 ‘routine operations’ conducted in southern Syria in recent months

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Belgian politician apologizes after compromising photo shows him draped in Nazi flag

Belgian politician apologizes after compromising photo shows him draped in Nazi flag

Nivelles town councillor says photograph of him in his underwear with flag around him was ‘crass mistake’ during a ‘far too...

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Hamas vows not to lay down arms after Witkoff reportedly says it’s ready to demilitarize

Hamas vows not to lay down arms after Witkoff reportedly says it’s ready to demilitarize

Accusing US of complicity in ‘genocide and starvation,’ terror group pledges to continue violent resistance ‘as long as the...

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IDF declares defeat of Hamas battalion in Beit Hanoun, as operatives shown surrendering

IDF declares defeat of Hamas battalion in Beit Hanoun, as operatives shown surrendering

Hamas men seen surrendering to troops in northern Gaza; after deaths reported at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation sites, GHF says ‘nothing’...

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IDF intercepts latest Houthi missile; 67th launched since March ceasefire collapse

IDF intercepts latest Houthi missile; 67th launched since March ceasefire collapse

No injuries reported; missile attack comes three days after last one on Tuesday

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In Beit Hanoun for 5th time, officers say Hamas battalion to be destroyed ‘within a week’

In Beit Hanoun for 5th time, officers say Hamas battalion to be destroyed ‘within a week’

ToI joins Givati Brigade in northeast Gazan town, where terror operatives have remained holed up for nearly 2 years; inside tunnel, troops kill Hamas...

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Policeman shoots, wounds masked Israeli teen throwing rocks at cars in West Bank

Policeman shoots, wounds masked Israeli teen throwing rocks at cars in West Bank

Officer fired warning shot at suspects stoning cars caught in traffic jam on Route 60; they then pelted him with rocks, prompting him to fire at them

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IDF intercepts ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Houthis; no injuries

IDF intercepts ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Houthis; no injuries

Missile launch, the 66th by the Iran-backed rebels since Gaza truce ended in March, comes day after Israel targeted Houthi-controlled port

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IDF assesses successes against Hezbollah since ceasefire could lead to it disarming

IDF assesses successes against Hezbollah since ceasefire could lead to it disarming

Over 500 strikes launched on terror group, killing 230 operatives and taking out infrastructure since November; 1,280 complaints lodged with US-led...

29.07.2025 10

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Palestinian death toll in Gaza war tops 60,000, according to Hamas-run health ministry

Palestinian death toll in Gaza war tops 60,000, according to Hamas-run health ministry

Report says majority of Egyptian aid trucks Sunday were looted as IDF shares video of alleged Hamas gunmen commandeering truck; more Gazans said to be...

29.07.2025 10

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IDF commutes jail time for three soldiers who refused to return to Gaza combat

IDF commutes jail time for three soldiers who refused to return to Gaza combat

After public outcry, military says Nahal Brigade commander met with the troops to ‘hear their claims’; says they won’t face prison...

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3 IDF soldiers dismissed and jailed for refusing to return to Gaza fighting

Report says that four Nahal soldiers refused to serve in Gaza due to ‘a deep internal crisis’; IDF sentences three of them to seven to 12...

27.07.2025 10

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IDF announces 10-hour Gaza ‘humanitarian pauses’ amid mounting famine concerns

Egypt sends aid into Gaza during active combat for first time since war began; Jordan, UAE resume airdrops; four IDF soldiers wounded in Rafah...

27.07.2025 40

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Two IDF soldiers killed when armored vehicle hit by explosive in Khan Younis

Cpt. Amir Saad and Sgt. Inon Nuriel Vana served as technology and maintenance troops in Golani recon unit; terror operatives apparently emerged from...

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IDF airdrops aid into Gaza for 1st time, vows to implement ‘pauses’ for UN deliveries

In apparent shift under heavy international pressure, army says series of steps aimed at improving humanitarian situation in Strip, refuting...

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