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Stav Levaton

The Times of Israel

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With IDF hurting for manpower, children of foreign workers step up fight to enlist

With IDF hurting for manpower, children of foreign workers step up fight to enlist

A High Court petition on behalf of 50 teens born and raised in Israel, but barred from serving in the army, argues that the law requires they be...

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After 843 days, 12 hours, 6 minutes, Hostages Square clock goes dark with Ran Gvili’s return

After 843 days, 12 hours, 6 minutes, Hostages Square clock goes dark with Ran Gvili’s return

Emotional Tel Aviv ceremony, heavy with symbolism, commemorates end of digital count-up marking hostages’ time in Gaza after return of final...

27.01.2026 0

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A nation under strain: Official data tracks rise of depression, stress in year after Oct 7

A nation under strain: Official data tracks rise of depression, stress in year after Oct 7

Government statistics highlight worsening mental health, declining trust and rising emigration among general population in months after Hamas’s...

26.01.2026 30

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Voter registration closes for West Bank municipal elections

Voter registration closes for West Bank municipal elections

Ballots for 420 local councils to be cast on April 25, Central Election Commission says; vote also to be held in central Gaza’s Deir al-Balah

26.01.2026 50

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Northern Command chief: IDF ready on all fronts if US attack on Iran sparks retaliation

Northern Command chief: IDF ready on all fronts if US attack on Iran sparks retaliation

With tensions high as US sends warships to region, Civil Aviation Authority head said to warn foreign airlines of a ‘more sensitive...

26.01.2026 77

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New recordings indicate Haredi rabbis see conscription law merely as way to buy time

New recordings indicate Haredi rabbis see conscription law merely as way to buy time

In leaked conversations, ultra-Orthodox leaders admit bill will eventually be canceled by High Court, but insist no members of community will be...

22.01.2026 74

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High Court nixes autopsies of babies found dead at daycare as Haredim riot in protest

High Court nixes autopsies of babies found dead at daycare as Haredim riot in protest

Elderly man assaulted as ultra-Orthodox rage against ‘desecration’ of infants who died at unlicensed Jerusalem daycare; teen protester run...

20.01.2026 36

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Hamas operative behind 1995 terror attack among those killed in Gaza strikes, says IDF

Hamas operative behind 1995 terror attack among those killed in Gaza strikes, says IDF

Army says recent airstrike killed Muhammad Hamed Muhammad al-Hawli, who was responsible for shooting death of Israeli Yevgeny Gromov more than 30...

18.01.2026 31

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Israeli strike on vehicle in south Lebanon kills one, Beirut says

Israeli strike on vehicle in south Lebanon kills one, Beirut says

IDF says Hezbollah operative killed in strike on Thursday was violating ceasefire; UNIFIL says Israeli troops threw grenade at patrol, military says...

17.01.2026 55

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Israel says Gaza strikes hit senior terrorists in response to truce violation

Israel says Gaza strikes hit senior terrorists in response to truce violation

Hamas commander Muhammad al-Hawli and PIJ commander Ahraf al-Khatib killed in separate strikes; Israel says attacks were reaction to Tuesday exchange...

16.01.2026 55

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Woman in northern Israel indicted for allegedly aiding Hamas disinformation network

Woman in northern Israel indicted for allegedly aiding Hamas disinformation network

Shin Bet and police say 51-year-old Rania Dandan from Kiryat Motzkin assisted terrorist group spread ‘false information’ through...

16.01.2026 58

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Anger in UK as police chief blames AI for false evidence used to ban Israeli soccer fans

West Midlands top officer admits to lawmakers that content citing nonexistent Maccabi Tel Aviv game was generated by Microsoft Copilot; findings on...

14.01.2026 30

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IDF says 6 gunmen killed Tuesday in Rafah firefight after ‘serious violation’ of truce

Weapons found on bodies of suspects after they approached forces on the Israel-controlled side of the Yellow Line, sparking a clash and airstrikes in...

14.01.2026 32

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IDF kills 2 gunmen in Rafah firefight, search for additional suspects

Senior government official says Islamic Jihad knows where last slain hostage Ran Gvili is located

14.01.2026 63

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4 suspects who impersonated IDF troops in West Bank heist nabbed by Israel Police, PA

Authorities say 2 Israeli Bedouins and 2 Palestinians drove into Dahariya with vehicle flashing emergency lights, robbed a jewelry store and fled

13.01.2026 36

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IDF says it’s on alert for ‘surprise scenarios’ as US mulls military strikes on Iran

Israel said to believe Trump will make good on threat to attack in support of anti-regime protesters; US president puts 25% tariff on countries doing...

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Zamir unveils multi-year plan for reinvigorating IDF after two years of war

Five-year framework shaped by lessons of October 7, political guidance and a $111 billion budget focuses on war readiness, rehabilitation and future...

12.01.2026 32

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Saved from the street, an ex-lone soldier works to lend a hand to IDF vets in her shoes

Drawing on her own experience, Moriya Azulay established Lone Front to fill gaps faced by female combat troops lacking a family support system during...

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Defense chiefs condemn violent disruption of Bnei Brak conference for Haredi brigade

IDF chief says violence against soldiers ‘crosses red line,’ while defense minister says ‘extremist fringe’ of rioters have...

12.01.2026 45

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Israel hits Hezbollah sites in two waves of major strikes across southern Lebanon

After evacuation warnings, Lebanese media says targets hit in several towns, most north of the Litani; separately, IDF says it hit Hezbollah operative...

12.01.2026 19

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IDF troops shoot Palestinian who accelerated car toward them; unclear if deliberate attack

Military says no soldiers hurt, attacker ‘neutralized’; initial probe of incident in West Bank’s Hebron doesn’t find clear...

11.01.2026 79

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IDF strikes Hezbollah, day after Lebanese army said it had disarmed terror group in south

No immediate reports of casualties; as Araghchi visits Beirut, Lebanon FM urges Iran to find ‘new approach’ on Hezbollah

09.01.2026 15

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IDF detects failed rocket launch from Gaza, amid diplomatic moves toward phase 2 of truce

Rocket falls short of Israel, army says; Gazan woman, boy said hurt by IDF fire; Herzog, PM meet Board of Peace rep; Spanish PM wants to send...

08.01.2026 31

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2 reported killed as IDF says it hit ‘senior’ Gaza terrorist after Hamas fired at troops

Army doesn’t immediately identity target, says strike was in response to ‘blatant violation’ of truce; Palestinian media reports...

08.01.2026 82

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Families of soldiers who died by suicide petition High Court for IDF recognition

Petitioners challenge committee ruling, saying mental wounds deserve the same acknowledgment as physical injuries and combat trauma continues after...

07.01.2026 52

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Zamir: IDF building strategy around ‘surprise war,’ civilian resilience key to success

Top general vows ‘there will be no more containment,’ says that since Oct. 7 the military has ‘made changes to readiness, to...

07.01.2026 65

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IDF raids West Bank’s Birzeit University, says it aimed to disrupt pro-terror gathering

Palestinians report 11 injured, including five from live fire; military says hundreds violently clashed with troops, who shot at key instigators...

07.01.2026 32

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Two IDF soldiers seriously hurt in separate accidents in Gaza, northern Israel

Cadet from IDF officers’ school injured during training, Golani soldier falls from height in Strip; military official says army taking steps to...

06.01.2026 52

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IDF OKs tracking bracelets to enforce West Bank restraining orders as settler attacks spike

Move comes after Shin Bet chief reportedly told government devices would be effective way to limit extremists’ movement in territory; one minor...

06.01.2026 106

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Israelis stranded in Gaza blocked from returning due to bureaucratic stalemate

Report says six citizens and one East Jerusalem resident stuck in Strip since before Oct. 7 remain blocked as government bodies pass responsibility

06.01.2026 51

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IDF strikes Hamas, Hezbollah targets deep in eastern and southern Lebanon

Attacks come after Israel issues evacuation warnings in Kfar Hatta, Ain al-Tinah, Annan and Al-Manara; Lebanese media says one strike targeted home of...

05.01.2026 13

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Shin Bet, police foil 2nd Iran spy plot targeting Bennett in past month; 1 arrested

Security services say Tehran recruited 30-year-old Lekacho Demsash of Rishon LeZion to take pictures near former PM’s house

05.01.2026 52

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IDF strikes Hezbollah Radwan Force training site, weapons depots in southern Lebanon

Military says area was used for planning attacks against Israeli, including live-fire drills; in false alarm, missile interceptor fired and sirens...

02.01.2026 16

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Amit Saar, top IDF intelligence officer on Oct. 7, dies of cancer at 47

Brigadier general, considered to be among those who failed to prevent Hamas invasion, stepped down in April 2024 to undergo treatment for malignant...

01.01.2026 56

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IDF kills stone throwing assailant in northern West Bank

Military says soldiers came under attack by several suspects, opened fire, killing one and injuring two; Palestinian media identifies fatality as...

01.01.2026 51

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Katz urges IDF to ready for potential ‘Oct.7-style’ attack on West Bank settlements

Defense minister calls to reestablish northern West Bank military bases evacuated as part of US-backed deal, as top commander in territory tells army...

31.12.2025 20

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IDF punishes troops who vandalized vehicles during rogue raid in Palestinian village

Military prison sentences handed down at end of year that saw spike in extremist violence in West Bank; separately, assailant who IDF says attempted...

31.12.2025 34

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IDF to enact new guidelines for recognizing suicides linked to military service

Defense Ministry will decide on a case-by-case basis whether circumstances of a suicide are linked to trauma from military service, and will increase...

30.12.2025 13

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IDF to launch comprehensive probes into Gaza ground operations, broader war

After completing investigations into Oct. 7 failures, army to address war’s operational, strategic downfalls; Zamir emphasizes need for...

30.12.2025 12

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IDF chief ousts senior officer over Lebanon incident that killed civilian, soldier

Citing ‘grave operational failure,’ Zamir orders severe reprimand of Col. (res.) Yoav Yarom, alongside his dismissal from reserve duty

29.12.2025 42

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Amid threats of fresh bout with Iran, experts warn missile defenses may not be ready

With Tehran rebuilding its arsenal and US interceptor supplies depleted and slow to replenish, analysts say another war may prove more of a challenge...

29.12.2025 53

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Somali president: Israel’s recognition of Somaliland ‘threat’ to regional stability

Amid wave of condemnations of Israeli move, Taiwan welcomes decision, calling Jerusalem, Taipei and Hargeisa ‘like-minded democratic...

28.12.2025 39

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Defense Ministry hands IDF first combat-ready Iron Beam laser interception system

High-power aerial defense system has successfully intercepted rockets, mortars and drones in testing, set to be absorbed by the Israeli Air Force

28.12.2025 50

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2 brothers of terrorist arrested after deadly attack in north; IDF seals West Bank home

Army says full curfew remains in effect in Qabatiya day after ramming-stabbing attack that killed two; attacker released from hospital and transferred...

27.12.2025 55

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In first, IAF helicopter gunship downs two arms smuggling drones from Egypt

Military investigating fatal overnight incident along border, in which Bedouin man was shot and killed; survivor of incident arrested, but denies he...

26.12.2025 70

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Key panel said set to probe Netanyahu’s Mossad chief pick over social media op

Advisory committee reportedly ‘astonished’ over Gofman’s testimony on use of minor for online influence campaign while in IDF, will...

26.12.2025 18

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Army Radio staff claims civilian jobs frozen; Defense Ministry issues denial

Employees say ministry gave order to terminate contracts by Jan. 1, effectively dismantling station; ministry says contracts will be extended to Feb....

25.12.2025 33

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Cabinet votes to shutter Army Radio, overriding legal and press freedom concerns

Following unanimous vote, defense minister orders IDF to wind down station operations by March 2026, amid condemnation from AG, opposition,...

22.12.2025 26

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Israeli Gefen Bitton in critical condition after confronting Bondi Beach terrorist

Bitton was shot three times after rushing toward gunmen at Hanukkah massacre; friends later identified him in footage

20.12.2025 34

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Katz, Smotrich declare West Bank waste fires a security issue, unveil emergency plan

Plan allows for seizure of Palestinian waste trucks, large-scale waste removal, the establishment of a new waste disposal site in the central West...

18.12.2025 34

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