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UNIFIL troops in Lebanon come under fire from IDF, which says it ‘misidentified’ them

Peacekeeping force says troops hid from machine gun fire from IDF tank, no injuries reported; IDF says it mistook UN forces for threat due to poor...

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IDF: Palestinian man throws explosive at forces in northern West Bank, is shot dead

Palestinian Authority health ministry identifies man as 19-year-old Hassan Ahmed Jamil Moussa, says he was killed at Askar refugee camp in Nablus

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Amid surging settler violence, Israeli civilian attacked two soldiers in Hebron, IDF says

Incident took place at Cave of the Patriarchs during annual pilgrimage, military says; soldiers lightly injured, given medical treatment

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UNIFIL says parts of new Israeli border wall violate Lebanese sovereignty

UNIFIL says parts of new Israeli border wall violate Lebanese sovereignty

Beirut cracks down on moneychangers in a bid to cut off Iran’s funding to Hezbollah; Israel says Hezbollah murdered Lebanese Christian...

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4 East Jerusalem Palestinians held for Islamic State ties, prepping for ‘end of days’ war

Pistol and other military equipment found in henhouse at home of one of the suspects, all of whom are in their 20s and live in the Beit Safafa...

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IDF says it shot dead 2 Palestinians en route to carry out West Bank ‘terror attack’

IDF says it shot dead 2 Palestinians en route to carry out West Bank ‘terror attack’

Army does not offer further details; Ramallah says the two were 15 years old

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IDF trainee dies on base after suffering apparent allergic reaction

IDF trainee dies on base after suffering apparent allergic reaction

Cpl. Ermias Bahata, 18, collapses at Logistics Corps training base; medical investigation, Military Police probe launched; panel of experts also...

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IDF receives casket with apparent body of hostage from Red Cross in Gaza

IDF receives casket with apparent body of hostage from Red Cross in Gaza

If body is confirmed as hostage, it would mean remains of three are still held by Hamas in Gaza; identification may take up to two days, officials say

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Israel detains 50 members of Hamas network in West Bank said to be planning attacks

Israel detains 50 members of Hamas network in West Bank said to be planning attacks

Suspects nabbed in 15 separate raids in Bethlehem area; Shin Bet says one cell was at ‘advanced stage of readiness’ to carry out shooting

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IDF says it killed several gunmen on Israeli-held side of Gaza’s Yellow Line

IDF says it killed several gunmen on Israeli-held side of Gaza’s Yellow Line

In separate incidents, military says soldiers spotted armed operatives near them in Rafah and Khan Younis, opened fire; Kushner, IDF both said working...

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Army chief vows to crackdown on settler attacks, even as suspects freed after mass riot

Army chief vows to crackdown on settler attacks, even as suspects freed after mass riot

Only one suspect from West Bank attacks remains in custody; military officials criticize police for lack of enforcement; Zamir says rise in settler...

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Katz announces closure of Army Radio, claims many feel it ‘harms war effort, morale’

Katz announces closure of Army Radio, claims many feel it ‘harms war effort, morale’

Defense minister says broadcasts will cease by March; IDF-controlled station chief says plans to shut it down is based on flawed committee report

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IDF’s iconic Arabic-language spokesperson retiring after 20 years

IDF’s iconic Arabic-language spokesperson retiring after 20 years

Col. Avichay Adraee was the military’s face in the Arab world for two decades, especially throughout the war

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External panel appointed by IDF chief finds most of army’s Oct. 7 probes inadequate

External panel appointed by IDF chief finds most of army’s Oct. 7 probes inadequate

Zamir says he supports external inquiry into failures, avoids calling for state commission; army chief also weighs making ‘personal...

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Katz okays Itai Ofir as next IDF legal chief, despite Netanyahu’s reported objection

Katz okays Itai Ofir as next IDF legal chief, despite Netanyahu’s reported objection

Likud’s Gotliv calls police chief an ‘idiot’ over purported refusal to hand over evidence to justice minister’s pick to lead...

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‘Hero of Israel’: After 11 years in Hamas captivity, Lt. Hadar Goldin’s body brought home

‘Hero of Israel’: After 11 years in Hamas captivity, Lt. Hadar Goldin’s body brought home

Lamenting years of inaction by government, parents thank ‘IDF and no one else’ for long-awaited return, which becomes a symbol of national...

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Hamas announces it will return body of IDF soldier Hadar Goldin, held since 2014

Hamas announces it will return body of IDF soldier Hadar Goldin, held since 2014

Remains set to be handed back at 2 p.m.; return reportedly linked to fate of some 200 Hamas operatives trapped behind Israeli lines, who terror group...

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Hamas claims to recover body of Hadar Goldin, IDF soldier killed and abducted in 2014 war

Hamas claims to recover body of Hadar Goldin, IDF soldier killed and abducted in 2014 war

No news yet of planned return, amid reports terror group demanding safe passage for trapped gunmen in return; IDF chief visits Goldin family to update...

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EU calls on Israel to respect ceasefire as IDF steps up strikes in southern Lebanon

EU calls on Israel to respect ceasefire as IDF steps up strikes in southern Lebanon

IDF says it killed two Hezbollah-allied operatives who were smuggling weapons for terror group; Lebanese media report two additional strikes

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Body of hostage returned from Gaza identified as Lior Rudaeff

Deputy security coordinator at Nir Yitzhak was killed battling Islamic Jihad terrorists in community on Oct. 7; family says ‘763 nightmarish...

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Hamas hands over body of presumed hostage to Israel, as 6 families await ID process

Hamas hands over body of presumed hostage to Israel, as 6 families await ID process

Body apparently held by PIJ, which was 1st to announce handover of remains that Israel hopes belong to one of Hadar Goldin, Meny Godard, Ran Gvili,...

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Ex-IDF legal chief sent to house arrest, as her missing phone is possibly found in the sea

Ex-IDF legal chief sent to house arrest, as her missing phone is possibly found in the sea

Judge bars Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi from contacting anyone involved in the Sde Teiman video leak case for 55 days; Personnel Directorate chief takes...

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IDF carries out wave of strikes on Hezbollah sites in south Lebanon, warns of more

IDF carries out wave of strikes on Hezbollah sites in south Lebanon, warns of more

Israel demands terror group be disarmed; Lebanese president condemns attacks as ‘despicable political crime,’ as Netanyahu discusses state...

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Deceased hostage returned by Hamas identified as Tanzanian national Joshua Loitu Mollel

Deceased hostage returned by Hamas identified as Tanzanian national Joshua Loitu Mollel

Mollel, 21, was at Kibbutz Nahal Oz as an agricultural intern on Oct. 7; Foreign Ministry says he was adopted into Israelis’ hearts: ‘We...

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Katz orders IDF to declare Egyptian border closed military zone over drone smugglings

Katz orders IDF to declare Egyptian border closed military zone over drone smugglings

Defense minister says he’s ‘declaring war’ on gun-runners, Shin Bet will define such acts as terror; Zamir instructs military to...

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IDF receives casket with apparent body of hostage from Red Cross in Gaza

IDF receives casket with apparent body of hostage from Red Cross in Gaza

Remains taken to forensic institute for identification; if confirmed to belong to a captive, six slain hostages will remain in the Strip

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FIFA announces new peace prize to be awarded at World Cup soccer draw in Washington

FIFA announces new peace prize to be awarded at World Cup soccer draw in Washington

Award’s announcement doesn’t name its recipients, but comes as US President Donald Trump, who has a close relationship with FiFA’s...

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IDF drone strike in southern Lebanon kills operative in Hezbollah’s Radwan force

IDF drone strike in southern Lebanon kills operative in Hezbollah’s Radwan force

Hussein Jaber Dib ‘advanced terror attacks against the State of Israel and its citizens,’ says military, after hitting car near town of...

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IDF brings casket with apparent body of hostage from Gaza to Israel

IDF brings casket with apparent body of hostage from Gaza to Israel

If hostage’s identity confirmed, 7 dead captives will remain in Gaza; IDF said to believe all can be found; army chief said to demand Hadar...

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‘Rest in peace, war hero’: Funeral held for slain officer, ex-hostage Col. Asaf Hamami

‘Rest in peace, war hero’: Funeral held for slain officer, ex-hostage Col. Asaf Hamami

IDF chief Zamir says commanders tell their soldiers to be like Hamami; bereaved father reveals son left will requesting no deals be made in exchange...

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Adam Sandler to receive seniors group’s Movies for Grownups career achievement award

Adam Sandler to receive seniors group’s Movies for Grownups career achievement award

AARP says Jewish actor is among Hollywood’s ‘most enduring and ever-evolving stars,’ with talents that ‘resonate across...

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Katz taps ex-Defense Ministry legal adviser as next military advocate general after scandal

Katz taps ex-Defense Ministry legal adviser as next military advocate general after scandal

Katz calls Itai Ofir right choice to ‘rehabilitate’ military justice system after Sde Teiman leak; Zamir not told in advance, but agrees...

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2 Hezbollah operatives killed in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, says IDF

2 Hezbollah operatives killed in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, says IDF

Military lists one target as commander in terror group’s elite Radwan Force, second as unnamed operative who carried out surveillance on Israeli...

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Hamas hands over purported remains of 3 hostages; one confirmed as Omer Neutra

Hamas hands over purported remains of 3 hostages; one confirmed as Omer Neutra

If all three confirmed, number of slain hostages still in Strip would drop to 8; Netanyahu vows to ‘eliminate’ last Hamas fighters in...

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‘A beacon of humanity’: Nitzan Alon, IDF’s hostage point man, to leave role after 2 years

‘A beacon of humanity’: Nitzan Alon, IDF’s hostage point man, to leave role after 2 years

Relatives of freed captives praise Alon for persistence and accountability; ‘When I was taught in the army what an IDF commander should look...

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Ex-IDF legal chief Tomer-Yerushalmi found alive after frantic beachside search

Ex-IDF legal chief Tomer-Yerushalmi found alive after frantic beachside search

Former military advocate general, who resigned over Sde Teiman abuse video scandal, had been unreachable for hours and her car was found near beach,...

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4 said killed in IDF strike in Lebanon targeting member of elite Hezbollah unit

4 said killed in IDF strike in Lebanon targeting member of elite Hezbollah unit

Beirut says 3 others injured, as Israeli military sources say drone attack on car in Kfar Roummane targeted operative in terror group’s Radwan...

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US military publishes drone video of Hamas looting aid truck in Gaza

US military publishes drone video of Hamas looting aid truck in Gaza

Footage shows suspected Hamas operatives stealing from humanitarian convoy near Khan Younis; top US general meets Zamir and Katz, flies over Strip

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Red Cross says it transferred partial remains of three bodies from Hamas to Israel

Red Cross says it transferred partial remains of three bodies from Hamas to Israel

It’s unclear if the remains belong to any of the 11 dead hostages still held in Gaza, with neither Israeli authorities or the terror group...

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4 Gazans said killed after Israeli deadline passes for gunmen to leave IDF-held zone

4 Gazans said killed after Israeli deadline passes for gunmen to leave IDF-held zone

Yellow Line not fully enforced to date, and Israel believes some fighters holed up in territory it holds; at same time, Hamas said allowed to resume...

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Lebanon accuses Israel of responding to negotiation offer by ‘intensifying’ attacks

Lebanon accuses Israel of responding to negotiation offer by ‘intensifying’ attacks

Meanwhile, Wall Street Journal reports that as Hezbollah rearms, Israel is losing patience with Beirut’s inaction

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IDF’s top lawyer quits; says she approved leak of detainee abuse video

IDF’s top lawyer quits; says she approved leak of detainee abuse video

Katz had said Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi would be ousted over leaked Sde Teiman footage; new military advocate general to be selected soon

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Remains of deceased hostages Amiram Cooper 84, and Sahar Baruch, 25, returned to Israel

Remains of deceased hostages Amiram Cooper 84, and Sahar Baruch, 25, returned to Israel

Cooper, an economist and poet, was a founder of Kibbutz Nir Oz; Baruch was an engineering student; both were kidnapped from their border kibbutzim in...

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Hamas hands over apparent remains of two dead hostages to Israel

Hamas hands over apparent remains of two dead hostages to Israel

Bodies taken for identification; if confirmed to belong to captives, number of deceased hostages in Strip would drop to 11

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IDF troops raid southern Lebanon town before dawn, kill municipal employee

IDF troops raid southern Lebanon town before dawn, kill municipal employee

Military says soldiers fired on suspect who ‘posed immediate threat’ during operation in Blida; Lebanese president tells his army to...

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Criminal probe launched into leak of detainee abuse video; IDF’s top lawyer goes on leave

Criminal probe launched into leak of detainee abuse video; IDF’s top lawyer goes on leave

Investigation ordered by AG looking into involvement of individuals at Military Advocate General’s office in distribution of leaked footage from Sde...

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IDF reservist killed in Tuesday attack in Rafah; retaliatory strikes said to kill 60

Master Sgt. (res.) Yona Efraim Feldbaum hit by sniper fire targeting excavator; armored vehicle hit by RPGs, with no casualties; Hamas denies...

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IDF strikes said to kill 7 in Gaza, as Israel vows Hamas will ‘pay’ for violations

IDF strikes said to kill 7 in Gaza, as Israel vows Hamas will ‘pay’ for violations

Strikes come after terror operatives fire at soldiers in Rafah, fake ‘unearthing’ hostage remains; Hamas denies involvement, nixes planned...

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Casket returned by Hamas had partial remains of hostage whose body IDF had recovered, Israel says

Casket returned by Hamas had partial remains of hostage whose body IDF had recovered, Israel says

Drone video shows Hamas staged ‘discovery’ of remains of Ofir Tzarfati, whose body was recovered nearly 2 years ago; Israel weighs...

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3 terror operatives are killed by snipers, airstrike in West Bank, IDF says

3 terror operatives are killed by snipers, airstrike in West Bank, IDF says

Police’s Yamam counter-terror unit acts on intelligence provided by Shin Bet; military carries out rare airstrike against cave in Kafr Qud, from...

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