יום שלישי, ה׳ אלול תשפ״וTuesday, August 18, 2026
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Two people were injured in a mortar strike in the Eshkol region. One was hurt seriously, and the other was lightly injured. They were taken to Soroka hospital for treatment.
Hamas rockets exploded in the area, and there was heavy combat going on. UNRWA admits rockets hidden in their other schools have "gone missing."
Overnight clash leads dozens of Islamic heroes to surrender; many brought to Shin Bet for debriefing
By Rachel Levy
Did the U.S. allow Hamas terrorists rule Israel's skies? Why would the Obama administration do that?
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
The IDF has reportedly stabilized its lines and is now focusing on mapping out and destroying the terror tunnels they have uncovered.
2:22pm Yad Mordechai, Netiv Ha'Asara 2:04pm Ashkelon, Ashdod 2:02pm Kiryat Gat, Gedera 2:01pm Zikkim, Karmiya, Be'er Tuvia, Kiryat Malachi 12:30pm Netivot, Kfar Maimon and surrounds 11:35am Sderot and surrounds 11:18am metro Tel Aviv, Ramat Hasharon, Herzliya 10:59am Bnei Brak, Ramat Gan, Bat Yam, Holon, Elad, Petach Tikvah, metro Tel Aviv 10:58am Gan Sorek, Rishon Lezion, […]
Last night, the FAA lifted their travel ban on flights to Israel.
Sen Ted Cruz wants the administration to give straight answers to questions about the FAA ban on Israel.
Why is the ban on Israel's airport different from all other FAA bans?
Abbas adopts Hamas as peace partner, big brave Kerry scurries out of Israel despite FAA ban and Mashaal goes off his rocker.
Hamas terrorists fired mortar rounds Wednesday at an IDF field hospital on the Israeli side of the Gaza border, according to a report on Israel Radio. The Israeli army set up the hospital last week to treat Palestinian victims of Hamas’ “human shields” policy, but the report indicated that the terror gang has prevented wounded […]
The Al-Wafa hospital located near Shajuayia in Gaza City was a Hamas military compound.
US extends ban on flights to Israel despite lack of such precaution in similar or worse situations.
Hamas terrorists took over Waffa hospital in Gaza and were using it as a terror base. The IDF communicated with the medical staff to ensure no patients or staff were inside before blowing it up.
The "civilian" house was rigged with explosives.
Military spokesman: We've been trying for years to deal with tunnels, with no success.
Foreign Minister protests UNRWA storage of missiles, equipment in UN facilities.
Father of fallen soldier Max Steinberg stuns crowd, ends eulogy with simple cry: Am Yisrael Chai.
US Secy of State John Kerry told reporters in Jerusalem there is "still work to be done" in trying for a cease fire with Hamas.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
The IDF is continuing its mission to destroy Hamas’ terror infrastructure. Some 200 terror targets were attacked yesterday, 1833 since the beginning of the ground operation.
By Rachel Levy
Another UNRWA school is found to be a storage spot for untold number of Hamas missiles.
Golani brigade commander was hospitalized after being wounded, but he returned to the battlefield to complete the mission.
Israel's transportation minister said cancelling flights to Israel is like handing a prize to terrorists.
Ban ki-Moon and John Kerry might have some credibility if they would talk peace with terrorists in Syria.
"Like all mothers of soldiers, I pray that this ends peacefully, that all the boys come home safe-and-sound," Ruthie says.
UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon said Tuesday that he respects the legitimacy of Israel’s right to defend itself, but also called on Israel to limit its reaction to ongoing Hamas rocket fire at Israeli civilians. According to a report on the Hebrew-language Ynet website, Mr Ban also said his organization rejected the terror gang’s […]
Left-wing Justice Minister Tzipi Livni said Tuesday that no ceasefire is imminent between Israel and Hamas, and added that the current military operation in the Gaza Strip was “unavoidable.” Speaking to Army Radio, Livni said there is no substance to Palestinian reports earlier in the day that Israel and the terrorists were considering an additional […]
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Leading US paper interviews Hamas leader, shocked to 'discover' interview takes place in civilian hospital.
As of this writing, Code Red rocket alerts were sounded in the following locations Tuesday: 10:28 pm Be'er Sheva Shoval, Rahat and surrounds 9:56 pm Be'er Sheva, Hatzerim, Tifrach, Meitar and surrounds 9:17 pm Lod, Yavneh, Kiryat Akron, Gedera, Ramle, Gan Yavneh, Kfar Bilu, Ashdod, Kiryat Malachi 9:00 pm Bat Yam, Rishon L'Tsion, Rechovot, Modi'in, Macabim […]
Ashkelon Mayor Itamar Shimoni said Tuesday that the funeral of Jordan Ben-Simon, a lone IDF soldier killed in Gaza yesterday, would be limited to 300 attendees due to the threat of rocket attacks. Following the outpouring of support for lone soldiers yesterday, when more than 20,000 people created a mass funeral for lone soldier Sean Carmeli, […]
Army finally forced to admit soldier is missing; efforts continue to identify seventh body from Sunday night attack.
Israel activists take the streets of New York on Sunday. For some reason, no rocks or Molotov cocktails were thrown at police.
By Rachel Levy
Israel needs an ally in talks over a premature cease fire with Hamas terrorists intent on wiping out the Jewish State.
One soldier's body is MIA, as IDF names remaining Golani soldiers killed in Shejaiya
10:03am Multiple Rocket Alerts Gush Dan...
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
The IDF is determined to destroy as many tunnels as possible, eliminating this imminent threat to the citizens of Israel. 23 terror tunnels have been uncovered by IDF forces since July 17th.
By Shalom Bear
IDF operations move forward as more tunnels and rockets are found and destroyed...
Members of congress should experience Israelis' lives. Bomb Shelter Museum will be in D.C. July 22.
By Shalom Bear
There was concern, since Carmeli was a lone soldier, that not many people would show up for his funeral. But more than 20,000 people showed up.
The IDF has released the names of the soldiers killed in today's attacks.
By Shalom Bear
7 IDF soldiers were killed in battles with Hamas since last night.
Palestinian Authority President Abu Mazen met Monday with his senior coalition partner, chief Hamas Terrorist Khaled Mashal, to discuss ceasefire options in Gaza. Meeting in Doha, Qatar, Israel Radio reported that Abu Mazen told Mashal that Hamas should accept the Egyptian ceasefire proposal. The report cited the Palestinian Ma’an newswire, which suggested the international community […]
Gen. Sami Tourjeman, commander of the IDF Southern Command, said Monday the tunnels from Gaza represent an existential threat to Israel, and that a country determined to survive must fight this infrastructure. According to a report on Israel Radio, Tourjeman added that soldiers have no “Iron Dome” to protect them, and that they must rely […]
Security forces continue to destroy Hamas infrastructure, unearth preparations to murder Jews
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Netanyahu said: "The IDF is making progress in the field according to plan and the operation will be expanded until the goal is achieved – restoring quiet to the citizens of Israel for a long period."
Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Louise Mushikiwabo toured the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council Monday, accompanied by Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman. The foreign ministers visited the situation room at the regional council, observed the Iron Dome missile defense system in action, met with soldiers at Kibbutz Zikkim, and visited a home damaged several days […]
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Father Gabriel Nadaf, head of Arab Christian community in Israel, says Israel had 'no choice' but to enter Gaza.
A young girl may have become the latest variant in the Hamas terrorist suicide show.
IDF Video: Terrorists shoot at the IDF from a home... for the last time ever.
Latest updates on Color Red incoming rocket alerts from The Jewish Press.com .
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
There was yet another attempted infiltration this morning and attempt to massacre Israeli civilians. B"H, all the terrorists were killed.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Since the beginning of the ground phase of the operation the IDF engaged and killed 110 terrorist, and targeted 1,032 terror sites, 341 of which were targeted since this morning.
Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Ron Prosor says no IDF soldier kidnapped. Hamas releases Facebook photo.
The terrorists are putting up a fight in this Hamas fortress, but the IDF is making progress in cleaning out this hornet's nest of terrorism.
The following names of fallen IDF Golani soldiers have been released for publication by the IDF...
The IDF soldiers were killed in heavy urban fighting in the Sajaiya neighborhood of Gaza.
Senior combat officer says IDF racking up series of successes in Gaza, says Hamas "fighters" quick to flee.
The tank opened fire with confirmed hits on the terrorists.
Lapid: Operation won't end until Israelis along Gaza border can sleep soundly at night with out fear of terror attack
IDF announces funeral times for Gaza casualties.
Hamas leader says he's going to Cairo for talks; Egyptian leaders say 'no, you're not'
IDF reportedly attacked the Hamas stronghold of Shajaiya overnight and throughout the morning. The IDF has been warning Shajaiya residents for two days to leave the area. Reports indicate most did. Hamas is trying to milk the reported battle, and rewrite the narrative as a one-side massacre. In a PR move, Hamas asked for a […]
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Netanyahu has been speaking with world leaders, to strengthen Israel's diplomatic position.
The Druze Golani Brigade Commander was lightly wounded in Gaza fighting...
It is the largest and longest terror tunnel uncovered so far...
Massive terror tunnel found exiting into Israeli town...
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
The IDF said Hamas terrorists have fired at least 1,705 rockets out of an estimated stockpile of about 10,000.
By Shalom Bear
UNRWA didn't dispose of the Hamas rockets stored in their school. They transferred them to Hamas.
IDF surge, Hamas getting hit hard, 2 additional soldiers killed yesterday. 20 terrorists killed on Saturday.
By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency
Hundred attended the prayer rally at the Kotel.
A Gazan terrorist popped out of a tunnel and opened fire on a Paratrooper unit...
2 additional IDF soldiers have been seriously injured in Gaza battles on Saturday.
The IDF discovered that Gazan homes have been rigged with explosives, in order to kill IDF soldiers.
By Shalom Bear
Gazan terrorist, dressed as IDF soldiers, managed two kill 2 soldiers in an infiltration into the Be'eri region.
Not an altogether terrible day for Israel at the UN, given there were no riots or demands that Israel surrender unilaterally.
CNN reporter believes she was justified in referring to Sderot Israelis as "scum."
The terrorists are using human shields to travel safely.
Signing off now for (early) Shabbat. Shabbat Shalom. May all of Israel be safe this Shabbat, and may our IDF soldiers be victorious. Shabbat Shalom. 6:10pm At least 10 Iron Dome intercepts over Tel Aviv. 6:05pm Ashdod 6:02pm Hof Ashkelon 6:00pm Otef Aza 5:59pm Sirens on Gush Dan, Petach Tikva Ramat HaSharon, Ramat Gan, Bnei […]
The Palestinian Envoy to the UNHRC says the Palestinian Authority can't go to the ICJ to sue Israel for crimes against humanity, because its only the Palestinians who are guilty of it.
IDF video of 1st day in Gaza, Operation Protective Edge
Wartime instruction for the country...
IDF released a video of the entry ground into Gaza to destroy the tunnels and Hamas.
CNN journalist refers to some Israelis as "scum," then deletes tweet.
Netanyahu has decided that the lives of Israeli are more important than looking good for Obama, U.N. and the NY Times.
11:40pm Hof Ashkelon (Ashkelon Coast) 11:35 Hof Ashkelon (Ashkelon Coast) 11:19 Hof Ashkelon (Ashkelon Coast) 11:08pm Foreign Journalists ordered/requested by Israel to leave their hotel in central Gaza....for their own safety. GROUND OP HAS BEGUN 11:00pm Shafir, Sderot 10:48pm Majdal Shams (Golan Heights) 10:29pm Hof Ashkelon 10:25pm Hof Ashkelon (Ashkelon Coast) 10:00pm Massive barrage on: […]
Netanyahu has given the order to send in ground troops and destroy the tunnels.
Hamas has chosen to be humiliated by an IDF ground incursion instead of a ceasefire.
If you're from Gaza, the answer is, not only do you kill chickens and cows (and of course people), but now you also kill horses...
If this is what Hamas does during a “humanitarian ceasefire,” what is in store with a non-humanitarian ceasefire?
By Rachel Levy
UNRWA discovered 20 rockets stashed in one of its schools in Gaza on Wednesday during a routine inspection.
IDF does not permit publication more than...
Gush Etzion now only has a minute to get into the bomb shelter.
One Israeli soldier was injured Thursday in shelling by Hamas terrorists along the border with southern Gaza.
Watch the terrorists scurry back into their hole, and then the IDF blows it up. That's how you play Whack-a-Mole.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
The three were publicizing the exact locations of Gaza rocket strikes in Ashdod, which helps Hamas better aim their rockets.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Overview on the war, on the morning of Day 10 of Operation Protective Edge.
By Shalom Bear
A fierce battle ensued when a large Gazan terror cell infiltrated into Israel via a terror tunnel...
The US State Department press briefings often end up being 'Palestinian' advocacy sessions.
The Hamas rocket exploded in he Kibbutz's cowshed, massacring 56 dairy cows.
August 14, 2026 
