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Hostages were chained, starved, kept in pitch black; some return almost unresponsive

Hamas made 2 hostages not going free watch release ceremony from a vehicle near the stage; Omer Shem Tov, abducted from Nova festival, was held alone...

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IDF says captors murdered children Ariel and Kfir Bibas with ‘their bare hands’

IDF says captors murdered children Ariel and Kfir Bibas with ‘their bare hands’

Hamas professes surprise after body of Gazan woman sent to Israel in place of Shiri Bibas, says it will proceed with deal, names six living hostages...

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2 Jewish Israelis, Palestinian said arrested in connection with botched bus bombings

2 Jewish Israelis, Palestinian said arrested in connection with botched bus bombings

IDF says it’s bolstering West Bank presence with 3 battalions after apparent attempt at large-scale terror attack thought to have originated...

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Bodies believed to be of 4 slain hostages brought to Israel, 503 days after they were taken alive

Bodies believed to be of 4 slain hostages brought to Israel, 503 days after they were taken alive

Caskets said by Hamas to hold bodies of Shiri Bibas, young sons Ariel and Kfir, and Oded Lifshitz handed to Red Cross in Hamas propaganda ceremony;...

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Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas, Oded Lifshitz named as the slain hostages to return Thursday

Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas, Oded Lifshitz named as the slain hostages to return Thursday

IDF to hold small ceremony in Gaza when it receives remains; Hamas official says terror group prepared to release all remaining captives in single...

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Katz appoints outgoing IDF deputy chief as Defense Ministry’s next director-general

Katz appoints outgoing IDF deputy chief as Defense Ministry’s next director-general

Maj. Gen. Amir Baram to enter civilian role in coming weeks; Tamir Yadai to replace him as deputy under incoming chief of staff Eyal Zamir

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5 IDF reservists indicted for severe abuse of Palestinian detainee at Sde Teiman

5 IDF reservists indicted for severe abuse of Palestinian detainee at Sde Teiman

Indictment says soldiers broke prisoner’s ribs, caused internal tear in his rectum during assault at detention facility in July

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IDF strike kills Hezbollah member in southern Lebanon, day after withdrawal

IDF strike kills Hezbollah member in southern Lebanon, day after withdrawal

Military says operative was spotted handling weapons; Hezbollah supporters fly Iran-backed terror group’s flags in villages near border

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Lebanese army says it’s deploying in southern border villages as IDF withdraws

Lebanese army says it’s deploying in southern border villages as IDF withdraws

Pullout not yet confirmed by Israel, whose troops remain in 5 strategic posts in south Lebanon; Defense Minister Katz warns Israel will...

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Katz announces new panel tasked with advancing ‘voluntary’ emigration of Gazans

Katz announces new panel tasked with advancing ‘voluntary’ emigration of Gazans

Defense minister’s office says initial plan drawn up by COGAT calls for providing ‘extensive assistance that will allow any Gaza resident...

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IDF to remain in five strategic posts in south Lebanon after Tuesday withdrawal

IDF to remain in five strategic posts in south Lebanon after Tuesday withdrawal

Positions are located on hills outside Lebanese frontier villages; army also beefs up defenses on Israeli side of border as pullout deadline arrives

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IDF: Strike in Lebanon’s Sidon kills top Hamas commander planning terror attacks

IDF: Strike in Lebanon’s Sidon kills top Hamas commander planning terror attacks

Chief of Hamas operations in Lebanon, Mohammed Shaheen, was being funded by Iran to advance attacks on Israelis, military says

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IDF strikes Hezbollah sites deep in Lebanon’s Beqaa Valley as fragile truce holds

IDF strikes Hezbollah sites deep in Lebanon’s Beqaa Valley as fragile truce holds

Lebanese state media says Israeli fire kills woman near border, military says troops opened fire to disperse approaching suspects; source says IDF...

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IDF completes all October 7 probes, will start presenting them next week

IDF completes all October 7 probes, will start presenting them next week

Learning from aftermath of Be’eri report, military plans to offer context to individual battles by first publishing its broader investigations of...

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Cabinet confirms Eyal Zamir as Israeli army’s 24th chief of staff

Cabinet confirms Eyal Zamir as Israeli army’s 24th chief of staff

Former director of Defense Ministry will take over from Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, who is resigning on March 5 over IDF’s October 7 failures

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IDF drone strike hits gunmen in southern Gaza; three Hamas cops reportedly killed

IDF drone strike hits gunmen in southern Gaza; three Hamas cops reportedly killed

Military says it struck men who approached troops east of Rafah, again warns Gazans against coming close to soldiers as IDF still deployed in parts of...

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US shipment of heavy bombs held up by Biden administration arrives in Israel

US shipment of heavy bombs held up by Biden administration arrives in Israel

1,800 munitions weighing 2,000 lbs apiece unloaded at Ashdod Port, taken by trucks to Israeli airbases, weeks after Trump lifts hold on delivery

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2 said killed as IDF strike targets prominent Hezbollah operative in south Lebanon

2 said killed as IDF strike targets prominent Hezbollah operative in south Lebanon

Army says Abbas Ahmad Hamoud was involved in launching drones, which Katz calls ‘a red line and blatant violation of the ceasefire’

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A new daughter, a murdered father, a brother captive: Joy and anguish as hostages released

A new daughter, a murdered father, a brother captive: Joy and anguish as hostages released

Emotional reunions as Sagui Dekel-Chen, Sasha Troufanov and Iair Horn freed after 498 days in captivity in Gaza, reunited with families and airlifted...

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Police: 25-year-old from Jenin detained for allegedly attacking Israeli with a hoe

Police: 25-year-old from Jenin detained for allegedly attacking Israeli with a hoe

Man in his 60s said lightly wounded after assault in backyard of his West Bank-adjacent home, as IDF counterterrorism operation rages on across...

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Released hostages Dekel-Chen, Troufanov and Horn in Israel after 498 days in captivity

Released hostages Dekel-Chen, Troufanov and Horn in Israel after 498 days in captivity

Three men paraded on stage by Hamas and Islamic Jihad gunmen in a propaganda-laced ceremony in southern Gaza before being handed over to Red Cross

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IDF chief apologizes to freed surveillance soldiers for failing them on and before Oct. 7

IDF chief apologizes to freed surveillance soldiers for failing them on and before Oct. 7

Agam Berger, Liri Albag, Naama Levy, Karina Ariev tell Halevi of attack on Nahal Oz post, 15 months of captivity; chief of staff: ‘It was wrong to...

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IDF strikes Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon, citing ‘direct threat’ to Israel

IDF strikes Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon, citing ‘direct threat’ to Israel

Military says fighter jets hit terror group’s weapons storage sites and rocket launchers, operated in ‘blatant violation’ of agreements, as row...

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Ukraine: Russian drone hit radiation shield ‘protecting the world’ at Chernobyl nuclear plant

Ukraine: Russian drone hit radiation shield ‘protecting the world’ at Chernobyl nuclear plant

IAEA: Radiation levels at site normal and stable, despite explosion; Kyiv says Moscow sent swarm of over 100 UAVs; Zelensky says drone hit cover built...

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Maj. Gen. Tamir Yadai tapped as next IDF deputy chief of staff under Zamir

Maj. Gen. Tamir Yadai tapped as next IDF deputy chief of staff under Zamir

Yadai, a former Golani commander, has served in three top roles already; will replace Maj. Gen. Amir Baram at end of month

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Lebanon tells Iranian flight it can’t land, after IDF’s Hezbollah smuggling claim

Lebanon tells Iranian flight it can’t land, after IDF’s Hezbollah smuggling claim

Israel accused Iran of sending cash to Lebanese terror group via passenger flights — shortly thereafter, Mahar Air flight reportedly denied...

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Troops neutralize explosive-laden car, Palestinian shot near army base, in West Bank

Troops neutralize explosive-laden car, Palestinian shot near army base, in West Bank

Military says troops have killed over 60 Palestinian terror operatives, detained over 210, amid ongoing counter-terrorism operation expected to last...

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IDF says Iran smuggling cash to Hezbollah on civilian planes through Beirut airport

IDF says Iran smuggling cash to Hezbollah on civilian planes through Beirut airport

Military has passed information to US-led committee supervising Lebanon ceasefire, assesses some transfers succeeded, vows to ‘use all tools at its...

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Vetting panel okays Eyal Zamir as next IDF chief

Vetting panel okays Eyal Zamir as next IDF chief

Cabinet still to vote on appointment; Zamir, former director of Defense Ministry, will take over for Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, who is resigning over Oct....

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IDF strikes 2 Palestinians in Gaza allegedly picking up a drone flown from Israel

IDF strikes 2 Palestinians in Gaza allegedly picking up a drone flown from Israel

UAV, apparently used by smugglers, was tracked as it flew into Palestinian enclave’s south; IAF drone hits men as they try to retrieve it

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IDF hits Hezbollah sites in Lebanon, including smuggling tunnel on Syrian border

IDF hits Hezbollah sites in Lebanon, including smuggling tunnel on Syrian border

Military says tunnel in Beqaa Valley had been struck in the past, latest attack was to prevent its restoration; other facilities belonging to Lebanese...

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IDF fires at Palestinians who approached northern Gaza border, three said killed

IDF fires at Palestinians who approached northern Gaza border, three said killed

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns: ‘Anyone who enters the buffer zone puts their life at risk’; separately, Gazan woman reportedly killed east of...

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Palestinians return to eastern part of Gaza’s Netzarim Corridor after IDF withdrawal

Palestinians return to eastern part of Gaza’s Netzarim Corridor after IDF withdrawal

Sources in the Strip confirm troops fully pull out of key buffer zone, though military does not immediately comment

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IDF strikes Hezbollah operatives in eastern Lebanon; 6 reported killed, 2 wounded

IDF strikes Hezbollah operatives in eastern Lebanon; 6 reported killed, 2 wounded

Military says targets were seen at weapons manufacturing site in Beqaa Valley, ‘blatantly’ violating the ceasefire agreement

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IDF says it carried out airstrike on Hamas arms depot near Damascus

IDF says it carried out airstrike on Hamas arms depot near Damascus

Military says weapons at facility in town outside Syrian capital were intended to be used in attacks on Israeli forces

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Katz orders reprimand of IDF intel chief for warning of risks of Trump’s Gaza plan

Katz orders reprimand of IDF intel chief for warning of risks of Trump’s Gaza plan

Maj. Gen. Shlomi Binder clarifies to defense minister he didn’t speak out against plan, only warned of potential West Bank violence, as his role...

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IDF fighter jets hit Hezbollah weapons depots that Israel says violated ceasefire

IDF fighter jets hit Hezbollah weapons depots that Israel says violated ceasefire

Military confirms airstrikes in Nabatieh and Beqaa Valley areas late Thursday; separate strike reported by Lebanese media on Friday morning

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Shin Bet says it foiled Jerusalem bus bombing late last year

Shin Bet says it foiled Jerusalem bus bombing late last year

Five-person cell composed of Fatah and Hamas members arrested before they could put plan into action; security officials seize bomb and submachine gun

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IDF reservist gets 7 months behind bars for abuse of Palestinian detainees

IDF reservist gets 7 months behind bars for abuse of Palestinian detainees

Yisrael Hajbi also to be demoted to rank of private in plea deal on charges he beat blindfolded and handcuffed detainees while serving as guard at Sde...

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2 soldiers killed, 8 wounded in Gaza as winds bring surveillance platform down on troops

2 soldiers killed, 8 wounded in Gaza as winds bring surveillance platform down on troops

Initial probe finds machinery used by army to provide troops with mobile observation was blown over, crashed down onto tent with soldiers inside;...

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Defense Ministry carries out tests on new anti-drone systems in development

Defense Ministry carries out tests on new anti-drone systems in development

Nine companies display technologies during ‘contest’ attended by defense minister, other officials; successful systems to be further developed

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Trump administration opens antisemitism probes into 5 colleges, including Columbia

US Department of Education investigating Columbia, UC Berkeley, Northwestern, University of Minnesota, and Portland State University, says it’s...

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8 hurt, 2 critically, in shooting attack at IDF checkpoint in northern West Bank

Palestinian gunman breaches military post near Tayasir, exchanges fire with troops for several minutes until he is killed; Palestinians later report...

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IDF says 50 terrorists killed in West Bank since offensive started two weeks ago

IDF says 50 terrorists killed in West Bank since offensive started two weeks ago

More than 100 wanted Palestinians detained, some 40 weapons seized and 80 explosives neutralized during ‘Operation Iron Wall’ in Jenin, Tulkarem,...

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IDF says drone strike hit vehicle heading to north Gaza that violated ceasefire terms

IDF says drone strike hit vehicle heading to north Gaza that violated ceasefire terms

Military stresses it took measures to mitigate civilian injures; vehicle was moving along coastal road designated for pedestrian traffic only,...

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Eyal Zamir named next IDF chief, set to take over from Herzi Halevi in March

Eyal Zamir named next IDF chief, set to take over from Herzi Halevi in March

Halevi ending term early over Oct. 7 failures; former general to leave post as Defense Ministry director general to become 24th chief of staff, first...

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Defense minister warns freed terrorist Zubeidi: ‘One mistake and you’ll meet old friends’

Defense minister warns freed terrorist Zubeidi: ‘One mistake and you’ll meet old friends’

Katz says ‘we will not accept support for terrorism’ after released prisoner says ‘resistance will lead us to freedom’; PA cancels celebration...

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IDF carries out two drone strikes in Jenin area; Palestinians claim 14-year-old killed

IDF carries out two drone strikes in Jenin area; Palestinians claim 14-year-old killed

Military says both strikes targeted armed terrorists; PA health ministry reports two killed in attack in Jenin, another two killed in nearby city of...

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Hostages Yarden Bibas, Keith Siegel, Ofer Calderon freed after 484 days in Hamas captivity

Hostages Yarden Bibas, Keith Siegel, Ofer Calderon freed after 484 days in Hamas captivity

3 civilian men forced to parade on stage as they’re freed in Khan Younis, Gaza City port; cousin of Yarden Bibas says the deal must continue...

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IDF troops operating in Syria buffer zone come under fire in 1st such incident

IDF troops operating in Syria buffer zone come under fire in 1st such incident

No Israeli injuries; group apparently affiliated with Assad regime claims responsibility, says it has begun operations against both the IDF and the...

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