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Houthi military chief dies, group says, and Israel claims responsibility

Houthi military chief dies, group says, and Israel claims responsibility

Israel ‘will reach everyone who has tried to harm us,’ PM boasts; Katz claims Muhammad al-Ghamari joins friends in ‘depths of...

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IDF mulls citations for October 7 and Gaza fighting, seeming to signal war’s end

IDF mulls citations for October 7 and Gaza fighting, seeming to signal war’s end

As military brass marks Hebrew anniversary of Hamas onslaught at Nahal Oz base, chief of staff vows to keep probing failures

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IDF receives two bodies from Red Cross; Hamas claims to have returned all dead hostages it could find

IDF receives two bodies from Red Cross; Hamas claims to have returned all dead hostages it could find

Defense minister threatens Israel will resume fighting if Hamas doesn’t comply with ceasefire deal; Trump advisers vow no hostage will be...

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Two said killed by Israeli fire in north Gaza; IDF: suspects crossed ‘Yellow Line’

Two said killed by Israeli fire in north Gaza; IDF: suspects crossed ‘Yellow Line’

Army says suspects approached forces, ‘constituting a violation of the agreement’; Rafah Crossing slated to reopen on Thursday, overseen...

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‘The moment we so feared’: Tamir Nimrodi, final hostage with fate unknown, confirmed dead

‘The moment we so feared’: Tamir Nimrodi, final hostage with fate unknown, confirmed dead

Before return of soldier’s body, Israel had expressed ‘grave concern’ about his fate; father says family ‘lucky’ to get...

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Hamas returns bodies of hostages Tamir Nimrodi, Uriel Baruch, Eitan Levy; 4th body a Gazan

Hamas returns bodies of hostages Tamir Nimrodi, Uriel Baruch, Eitan Levy; 4th body a Gazan

Forensic examination confirms fourth body transferred by terror group does not belong to any hostage; return of Nimrodi’s remains is first...

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In first since October 7 massacre, IDF reopening Zikim Beach near Gaza border

In first since October 7 massacre, IDF reopening Zikim Beach near Gaza border

Popular beach to be open to public during daylight hours, following major renovations; 17 civilians and 1 soldier killed during Hamas attack 2 years...

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4 bodies, purportedly of unnamed hostages, return to Israel after threat to limit aid

4 bodies, purportedly of unnamed hostages, return to Israel after threat to limit aid

Transfer occurs after Israel accuses Hamas of breaking ceasefire deal; bodies taken to forensic institution to be identified in coming days; 4 more...

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IDF: Troops fired at Gazan suspects who approached them after crossing ceasefire line

IDF: Troops fired at Gazan suspects who approached them after crossing ceasefire line

Israel launches pair of drone strikes ‘to remove threats,’ which Hamas charges breached the truce; Israel to restrict aid to Strip after...

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Israel won’t reopen Rafah crossing, will limit aid, to press Hamas for release of 24 slain hostages

Israel won’t reopen Rafah crossing, will limit aid, to press Hamas for release of 24 slain hostages

As IDs confirmed of returned hostages’ remains, families of captives still in Gaza demand deal be put on hold until their loved ones returned,...

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Israel receives 4 hostages’ bodies from Red Cross; demands Hamas hand over the other 24

Israel receives 4 hostages’ bodies from Red Cross; demands Hamas hand over the other 24

Hamas silent on fate of 24 other slain hostages; Katz: Any deliberate violation of deal to be ‘met accordingly’; IDF spokesperson says...

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All 20 remaining living hostages return to Israel, after over 2 years in Hamas captivity

All 20 remaining living hostages return to Israel, after over 2 years in Hamas captivity

Hostages and Missing Families Forum accuses Hamas of ‘blatant violation’ of Gaza ceasefire after terror group says it will release just 4...

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Hostages’ families assemble near Gaza border as nation anxiously awaits their return

Hostages’ families assemble near Gaza border as nation anxiously awaits their return

Crowds line road near Re’im military base, where captives are set to arrive after transfer to Israel; thousands gather at hostages square to...

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UN observer force in Lebanon say member lightly hurt by grenade from Israeli drone

UN observer force in Lebanon say member lightly hurt by grenade from Israeli drone

IDF says it had intended to disperse suspects from Hezbollah site; incident marks third time in just over a month that UNIFIL accused Israel of...

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Gaza aid deliveries appear to surge; GHF distribution sites close for hostage release

Gaza aid deliveries appear to surge; GHF distribution sites close for hostage release

Footage shows trucks, guarded by club-wielding men whose identity and affiliation are unclear, en route to Gaza City; Egypt says it’s sending...

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Reservist succumbs to wounds sustained in accidental grenade blast in Gaza this week

Reservist succumbs to wounds sustained in accidental grenade blast in Gaza this week

IDF has established panel of experts led by a colonel to examine incident, in which Master Sgt. (res.) Shmuel Gad Rahamim was killed, with 2 other...

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Witkoff visits Gaza base as ceasefire holds and displaced Palestinians return home

Witkoff visits Gaza base as ceasefire holds and displaced Palestinians return home

US envoy, CENTCOM commander reportedly make trip to confirm IDF pullout; US troops begin arriving to monitor truce, as Gazans make their way back to...

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IDF says strikes in Lebanon destroyed hundreds of Hezbollah construction vehicles

IDF says strikes in Lebanon destroyed hundreds of Hezbollah construction vehicles

1 reportedly killed, some 300 vehicles blown up; Israeli military says heavy machinery used by Hezbollah to rebuild infrastructure; Lebanese president...

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Gaza ceasefire starts as IDF completes partial withdrawal; Hamas has 72 hours to return hostages

Gaza ceasefire starts as IDF completes partial withdrawal; Hamas has 72 hours to return hostages

Solider killed by Hamas sniper hours before deal goes into effect; IDF, Hamas warn Gazans not to approach troops in new positions; coastal road opens...

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IDF carries out airstrike in Gaza City as cabinet meets to approve ceasefire deal

Military says strike hit Hamas cell posing threat to troops; 4 Palestinians reported killed, over 40 trapped under rubble of targeted building

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From Hamas to Red Cross to the IDF in Gaza: How the hostage releases will be handled

From Hamas to Red Cross to the IDF in Gaza: How the hostage releases will be handled

IDF says ready to manage simultaneous release of all 20 living captives if Hamas frees them together; IDF to retain control of 53% of Gaza following...

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Manchester synagogue terrorist pledged allegiance to ISIS in call during rampage

Manchester synagogue terrorist pledged allegiance to ISIS in call during rampage

UK police say phone call was made in initial stages of attack; Herzog says King Charles wrote ‘heartfelt’ letter on commitment to fight...

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Leveraging long-nurtured Hamas ties, Turkey in the thick of efforts to end Gaza war

Leveraging long-nurtured Hamas ties, Turkey in the thick of efforts to end Gaza war

Since 2011, Erdogan has provided a place of refuge for leaders of the terror group, which he considers a resistance movement

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Hamas attempts raid on army post in Gaza City outskirts; IDF says 3 gunmen killed

Hamas attempts raid on army post in Gaza City outskirts; IDF says 3 gunmen killed

Five operatives emerge from tunnel, approach encampment before being struck by air force; military scanning for 2 who fled; special probe launched...

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Shin Bet says it seized advanced Iranian arms destined for West Bank terrorists

Shin Bet says it seized advanced Iranian arms destined for West Bank terrorists

Shipment included claymores, explosive-laden drones, RPGs, and other weapons; IRGC behind plot, agency says

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Latest Gaza flotilla intercepted by Navy, 150 activists set to be deported

Latest Gaza flotilla intercepted by Navy, 150 activists set to be deported

Naval commandos rappel onto large passenger ship, board 8 other sail boats in Mediterranean; Israel says ‘futile attempt’ to breach...

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Three IDF reservists wounded, two seriously, in apparent grenade accident in Gaza

Three IDF reservists wounded, two seriously, in apparent grenade accident in Gaza

Grenade explodes inside Israeli post near Khan Younis amid pause in offensive operations, as talks are held on ending the war against Hamas

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Pope Leo to visit Lebanon and Turkey on first overseas trip since becoming pontiff

Pope Leo to visit Lebanon and Turkey on first overseas trip since becoming pontiff

Pontiff will make first papal visit to Lebanon since Benedict XVI in 2012, after receiving invitation from the country’s Maronite Christian...

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IDF says two Hezbollah operatives killed in southern Lebanon drone strikes

IDF says two Hezbollah operatives killed in southern Lebanon drone strikes

Separate attacks target official tasked with seizing property for terror group’s use, excavator operator who army says was ‘attempting to...

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Syrian government declares ‘comprehensive ceasefire’ with Kurds after Aleppo clashes

Syrian government declares ‘comprehensive ceasefire’ with Kurds after Aleppo clashes

Announcement comes after Syrian defense minister meets SDF leader amid tensions over local autonomy that devolved into deadly fighting

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IDF soldier on leave killed after police officer apparently accidentally fires gun

IDF soldier on leave killed after police officer apparently accidentally fires gun

Military Police and Justice Ministry’s internal affairs department launch joint investigation into deadly incident in Kiryat Arba settlement

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Dubai Airshow bars Israeli defense firms after ‘technical review’

Dubai Airshow bars Israeli defense firms after ‘technical review’

Biennial November arms show won’t feature 6 companies that were set to present, organizer says, without giving reason, in latest snub of Israeli...

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IDF downs four Houthi drones over Eilat within an hour

IDF downs four Houthi drones over Eilat within an hour

Iran-backed terror group in Yemen keeps up attacks on Red Sea resort city; no injuries or damage

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Zamir puts IDF on highest alert for Sukkot, coinciding with 2nd anniversary of Hamas invasion

Zamir puts IDF on highest alert for Sukkot, coinciding with 2nd anniversary of Hamas invasion

Military chief stresses defensive operations will be ‘the main effort’ during holidays, amid pause on offensive activity in Gaza; army...

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Israel PT cycling team to drop ‘Israeli identity’ from brand after mass protests

Israel PT cycling team to drop ‘Israeli identity’ from brand after mass protests

Lamenting ‘very painful moment,’ private team’s owner Sylvan Adams says he will ‘step back,’ can’t play active...

06.10.2025 10

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IDF closes Military Police high-profile probe into dismissed reserve officer

IDF closes Military Police high-profile probe into dismissed reserve officer

Probe clears Brig. Gen. (res.) Oren Solomon — who was removed from duty a year ago — of suspicions he removed secret documents from army...

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IDF dismisses soldier caught on camera repeatedly kicking Palestinian in West Bank

Surveillance footage from town of Dura shows soldier showing man something on mobile phone, before kicking him repeatedly while second soldier stands...

06.10.2025 20

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IDF says it killed key Hezbollah air defense operative in south Lebanon strike

IDF says it killed key Hezbollah air defense operative in south Lebanon strike

Hassan Atwi, reportedly blinded in pager blast last year, killed alongside wife in drone attack; military also strikes terror group’s military...

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Doctors Without Borders ‘outraged’ after 15th staffer killed in Gaza

Doctors Without Borders ‘outraged’ after 15th staffer killed in Gaza

Military looking into incident, says target of strike was Hamas operative; four said killed while seeking aid in southern Gaza, at least 8 killed in...

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Eilat deploys 10 new public bomb shelters as Houthi drone shot down over resort city

Eilat deploys 10 new public bomb shelters as Houthi drone shot down over resort city

Shelters placed in sports fields, on beaches, after drone attack last month wounded 20 people; no injuries caused in latest attack

05.10.2025 10

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All parties seem eager for deal to end war as teams head to Egypt for crucial talks

All parties seem eager for deal to end war as teams head to Egypt for crucial talks

Hamas team to be led by man Israel just tried to kill; cautious optimism takes hold despite reported split in Hamas, potential snags; Arab countries...

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IDF intercepts Houthi ballistic missile; no injuries reported

IDF intercepts Houthi ballistic missile; no injuries reported

Sirens sound in central Israel, southern West Bank, Dead Sea area, sending hundreds of thousands to bomb shelters

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IDF strikes in Gaza City ‘significantly subside,’ but dozens said killed in past day

IDF strikes in Gaza City ‘significantly subside,’ but dozens said killed in past day

Palestinians say Israeli troops haven’t advanced in besieged city since Saturday morning, when the IDF switched to purely defensive operations;...

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Over 130 Gaza flotilla ‘provocateurs’ deported to Turkey, says Israel

Over 130 Gaza flotilla ‘provocateurs’ deported to Turkey, says Israel

Activists from 14 nations, including 36 Turks and 24 Italians, flown to Istanbul; Foreign Ministry says several countries ‘have shown...

04.10.2025 10

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Woman lightly hurt in suspected West Bank car-ramming attack

Woman lightly hurt in suspected West Bank car-ramming attack

Border Police detain suspect as he tries to flee after accelerating his vehicle into checkpoint near Jerusalem

04.10.2025 10

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IDF halts Gaza City offensive as Trump pushes to end war; negotiators prepare for talks

IDF halts Gaza City offensive as Trump pushes to end war; negotiators prepare for talks

Netanyahu said to view Hamas response as negative, but sees no option other than to go along with Trump’s efforts; negotiators said preparing...

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Israeli air strikes thwart Hamas attack on rival armed Gazan group in Strip’s south

Israeli air strikes thwart Hamas attack on rival armed Gazan group in Strip’s south

IDF: 20 terror operatives who raided ‘humanitarian zone’ killed in strikes, some used kids as human shields; armed group tells ToI it...

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Israel seizes last flotilla boat, readies to deport hundreds, as more ships set sail for Gaza

Israel seizes last flotilla boat, readies to deport hundreds, as more ships set sail for Gaza

New 9-boat flotilla currently off coast of Greece; navy has intercepted 42 ships, detained 470 activists who tried to breach blockade, including Greta...

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Hamas fires 5 rockets from Gaza on Yom Kippur, triggering sirens in Ashdod; no injuries

Hamas fires 5 rockets from Gaza on Yom Kippur, triggering sirens in Ashdod; no injuries

IDF says 4 projectiles intercepted, 1 hit open area; Gazan health authorities say dozens killed by Israeli strikes, gunfire; military says it...

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Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla, detains Thunberg and others, says ‘she and her friends are safe’

Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla, detains Thunberg and others, says ‘she and her friends are safe’

Navy begins boarding the dozens of ships in anti-Israel armada after it rejects final call to change course; Foreign Ministry says detainees will be...

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