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IDF & Security / Iran / Ukraine / Russia

Control of the Skies: Israel Achieves in 48 Hours What Russia Couldn’t in 3.5 Years

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The two wars confirm what military planners have said for decades about the importance of air superiority.

Headline / IDF & Security / Iran

Israel Attacks Iran

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israelis all over the country were woken up just before 3AM to a nationwide alert.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

PA Arabs with IDF Uniforms Arrested at Tel Aviv Light-Rail Station

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Police forces and bomb disposal units were called to examine the bags and did not find weapons or hazardous materials.

Headline / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas

Israel Retrieves Bodies of Two Hostages from Gaza

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Terrorists murdered American-Israelis Judy Weinstein-Haggai and Gadi Haggai at Kibbutz Nir Oz, then carried their bodies to the Strip.

Headline / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Syria

Terrorists in Syria Fire Two Rockets at Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Both projectiles struck open areas, according to the IDF, causing no injuries or damage.

IDF & Security / Syria / News Briefs

Israel Strikes Surface-to-Air Missiles in Coastal Syria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The projectiles “posed a threat to international and Israeli maritime freedom of navigation,” the IDF said.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / United Nations (UN)

UN ‘Mafia-Like’ Shakedown Against Independent Aid Delivery in Gaza, Israeli Envoy Says

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

“Hamas knows if it loses control over the aid, it loses control over the people of Gaza,” Danny Danon told the United Nations Security Council.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / Holidays & Observances

IDF Officer Marks Bar Mitzvah in Rafah Synagogue

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The battalion commander, who had gotten engaged a few days earlier, had never celebrated the rite of passage.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / Interfaith Relations

Off to a Bad Start: Pope Urges End to Gaza War in First Sunday Address

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Pope Leo XIV said he was "deeply pained" by the situation in Gaza amid the war against Hamas.

IDF & Security / Syria

Israel Recovers Body of Fallen Soldier Tzvi Feldman, Missing Since 1982 Lebanon War

By Jewish Press News Desk

Prime Minister Netanyahu confirms return of Staff Sergeant Tzvi Feldman’s remains in joint Mossad and IDF operation

IDF & Security / Yemen / Houthis / News Briefs

IDF Intercepts Drone ‘From the East’ a Day After Strikes on Sanaa Airport

By Amelie Botbol

IAF strikes on Sanaa International Airport caused $500 million in damage, according to the airport's CEO.

Headline / IDF & Security / Yemen / Houthis

Israel Destroys Airport and Airplanes in Yemen

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Israeli attack is in response to the Houthi's ballistic missile attack against Israel the other day which targeted Ben Gurion Airport.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas

Israel to Launch New Gaza Aid Distribution Plan to Bypass Hamas

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Three designated distribution centers are to be established in Rafah, with each Gaza family being able to collect a weekly allotment. The distribution process is to be overseen by vetted NGOs and private U.S. contractors.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas

Hamas Terrorists Surrender, Give Up Location of Secret Terror Site

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Troops from the IDF’s 188th Brigade arrested a Hamas terror commander who participated in the Oct. 7 massacre.

IDF & Security / Syria

IDF Raids and Destroys Syrian Regime HQ on Mount Hermon

By Joshua Marks

Elite Israeli units uncovered bunkers and an arms cache in the cross-border strike, amid efforts to shield Druze villages from violence.

Featured / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas

4 Reasons Why Hamas Is Now Likely to Accept the Hostage Deal it Rejected

By JNS and the Jewish Press

Anti-Hamas demonstrations have emerged in recent weeks, fueled by frustration over the war, economic hardship and repression.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Arab Terrorist Shoots, Seriously Wounds IDF Reservist in Nablus

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The soldier was evacuated to the hospital for treatment and his family was notified.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas

Smotrich: Renewed Fighting in Gaza Will be ‘Completely Different’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"In the end, Gaza's governmental capabilities need to be destroyed," said the Israeli finance minister.

IDF & Security

Israel to Deploy Cutting-Edge Iron Beam Laser Defense System by Year’s End

By Jewish Press News Desk

Defense Minister Katz described it as "the weapon of the future," capable of eliminating entire categories of threats with unmatched precision.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / United Nations (UN)

IDF Discovers UNRWA Vest in Weapons Cache During Samaria Raid

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

More than 60 wanted suspects were arrested during counterterror operations in Judea and Samaria.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah

IDF Targets Hezbollah Terrorist in Southern Lebanon

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel and Lebanon have been talking directly about issues of shared interest.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / Antisemitism / United Nations (UN)

‘Unverifiable Testimonies’: Flawed UN Report on Gaza ‘Doesn’t Serve Justice

By Sveta Listratov

Since October 7, the COI has outrageously accused Israel of committing crimes against humanity in Gaza, while refusing to say the same about Hamas.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / Antisemitism / United Nations (UN)

Getting it Backwards: UN Report Smears Israel with False Genocide, Sexual Violence Allegations

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel's U.N. mission in Geneva slammed the report as baseless and biased, while Prime Minister Netanyahu called the U.N. Human Rights Council "an antisemitic, terrorist-supporting body."

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Health and Medicine

Nearly Half of Young Israelis Show Signs of War-Related PTSD

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Individuals ages 18-30 were particularly affected due to their high rate of military service, personal losses, and displacement from their homes.

IDF & Security / Syria / Druze

Israel Delivers 10,000 Humanitarian Aid Packages for Syrian Druze

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The IDF is coordinating the deliveries with Sheikh Mowafaq Ṭarīf, spiritual leader of the Israeli Druze community, the Druze Religious Council and “other regional partners.”

IDF & Security / Gaza / Government / Palestinian Authority

PA Managing Gaza’s Rafah Crossing, Smotrich says

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

According to Smotrich, the Israel Defense Forces and the security establishment “did not tell us the truth, and said it wasn’t the P.A.”

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

IAF Selects Settlement Targets in Event of Oct. 7-Style Massacre

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Under the defensive plan, fighter jets, drones and helicopters would bomb access roads to Jewish communities to slow down the advance of terrorists.

IDF & Security

IDF Chief of Staff Cancels Holiday ‘Shutdowns’

By David Isaac

"The IDF will be ready the entire year,” said Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir.

IDF & Security / Haredim & Hassidim / History / Lebanon / Sovereignty

They Did It! 800 Jews Pray at Rav Ashi's Grave on Lebanon Border with IDF Escort

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

The tomb of Rav Ashi, a Babylonian sage, is located inside an IDF military outpost on the Blue Line between the two countries.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

New IDF Chief to Soldiers: ‘Difficult Days Ahead—and Better Ones, Too’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir vowed to "strike a decisive blow" against those who attacked Israel and committed atrocities on Oct. 7.

Featured / IDF & Security / US / Gaza / Hamas

Witkoff Warns of Joint US-Israel Action Against Hamas

By Andrew Bernard

“We estimate 22, maybe 24 live bodies,” the U.S. Middle East envoy said. “We want them all back.”

Headline / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / India

Israel Rescues 10 Indian Workers Held Captive in Arab Village near Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

The captors used the foreign workers' passports to bypass the security checkpoints, for over a month.

Terrorism / IDF & Security

Terrorist Behind Bat Yam Bus Bombing Arrested

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Israeli driver who transported the illegal resident who planted the explosive device faces an indictment.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

Israel Air Force Eliminates Hezbollah Naval Commander

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The IDF stated that Hezbollah's Khader Hashem continued plotting attacks against Israel "even during the ceasefire."

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Hamas / The Knesset / Judea & Samaria

Israeli MK Not Notified about Release of Her Husband’s Killer in Hamas Hostage Deal

By Joshua Marks

"This morning, I woke up to the news that the terrorist who murdered my husband was released," said Knesset member Limor Son Har-Melech.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas

Israel Extends Ability to Call Up 400,000 Reservists Until End of May

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The move comes amid reported preparations to resume the war against Hamas in Gaza.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas

Report: Israel to Conquer Gaza with Overwhelming Force to Defeat Hamas

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The incoming IDF chief is devising a plan to “eradicate Hamas” with more than 50,000 soldiers and a reduction of aid, Israeli sources say.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Lebanon / Hezbollah

IDF Eliminates Hezbollah Operative Responsible for Lebanon Weapons Smuggling

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Shahin worked with various traders or smugglers who operate on the Syria-Lebanon border.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Hamas / Judea & Samaria

Hamas Plotted Major Attack in Judea and Samaria, Defense Minister Says

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Hamas’s attack plans, Katz said, were discovered in files seized by the Israel Defense Forces.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

Mossad Chief Praises Netanyahu for Hezbollah Pager Operation

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Countering claims by former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, the Mossad chief said that the operation was far more effective than it would have been if conducted months earlier.

IDF & Security / Iran

Tehran Fears US-Israeli Strikes Could Put its ‘Existence in Danger’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The regime's air defenses "may not be effective in the event of a large-scale strike," one Iranian official told The Telegraph.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas

IDF: Body Hamas Returned is NOT Shiri Bibas

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We demand that Hamas return Shiri home along with all our hostages,” the Israeli military said.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

A Closer Look at the Six Hostages to Be Released on Saturday

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Israeli officials confirmed that Hamas will release six hostages on Saturday as the terror group seeks to expedite the handovers of the ceasefire’s first phase.

Terrorism / IDF & Security

Ari Fuld’s Murderer to be Freed in Hostage Deal

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

Khalil Jabarin is set to be deported and permanently banned from re-entering Israeli territories.

IDF & Security / Haredim & Hassidim / History / Lebanon

IDF Arrests 20 Men Crossing Lebanon Border to Visit Talmudic Rabbi’s Grave

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Rav Ashi was laid to rest in the Upper Galilee near the present site of Kibbutz Manara.

IDF & Security / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

IAF Kills Hezbollah Drone Force Commander

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“As I warned, if there are drones, there will be no Hezbollah,” said DM Katz.

Headline / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas

Three Israeli Hostages Released After 498 Days in Hamas Captivity

By Jewish Press News Desk

After 498 days in brutal Hamas captivity, Israeli hostages Sagui Dekel-Chen, Alexandre (Sasha) Trufanov, and Yair Horn were freed on Saturday and reunited with their families."

IDF & Security / US / Gaza / Jordan / Egypt

Trump Plan ‘Shook System’ of Arab Views on Gaza, Former IDF General Says

By Andrew Bernard

“The entire region is shaken now, and it's good,” Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Effie Defrin told reporters. “Because for more than seven decades, eight decades, we have repeated the same mistakes.”

Featured / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

Lebanon Bans Iran Airlines, Israel Targets Hezbollah Weapons and Launchers

By Joshua Marks

Lebanon barred Iranian airlines Mahan Air and Iran Air from flying to Beirut because they are used to transfer funds to Hezbollah.

IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

IDF Takes First Step in Regularizing Two Young Settlements in Judea and Samaria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The military order that establishes the municipal boundaries is the first step in legalizing Adorayim and Ahiya.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Growing Concern in Southern Israel: Hamas Prepares for the Next Attack

By Sveta Listratov

“Hamas is not what it was before October 7, but it still has the capacity to harm our forces, plant explosives, fire a certain number of rockets, and achieve tactical successes.”

Featured / IDF & Security / Sinai

Cairo Ups Sinai Military Presence in Violation of Peace Treaty

By Shirit Avitan Cohen

"The presence of tanks near Israel's border is a blatant violation of the peace agreement," says IDF Lt. Col. (res.) Eliyahu Dekel.

Headline / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas

Netanyahu: Ceasefire Ends Unless Hostages are Freed on Saturday

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Echoing the demand by U.S. President Donald Trump, the Israeli prime minister issued Hamas an ultimatum and threatened its “total defeat.”

Headline / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas

Hamas Freezes Next Hostage Release

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

DM Katz, "We will not allow a return to the reality of October 7.”

IDF & Security / US / Government / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Israeli FM, Trump Deputy Mideast Envoy Discuss Lebanon, Region

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"[T]here is an opportunity for a better future in Lebanon, and maybe even for better relations between our countries," said Gideon Sa'ar.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas

IDF Withdraws from Netzarim Corridor, Bolsters Gaza Border

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The redeployment was conducted as part of the implementation of the truce struck with the Hamas terrorists in January.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Sinai

Egypt’s Large Military Presence in Sinai Raises Questions and Concerns

By Yaakov Lappin

While Israel's defense establishment touts ongoing cooperation with Cairo, observers have concerns.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Hamas / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria

Israel Foils Plot to Blow Up Bus Remotely in Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Security forces arrested five alleged terrorists from Ramallah, who are facing trial for conspiring to commit murder and gun offenses.

IDF & Security / US / Gaza

White House: Trump 'Not Yet’ Committed to US Boots on the Ground in Gaza

By JNS and the Jewish Press

“I think it’s actually quite evil to suggest that people should live in such dire conditions,” Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, told reporters about life in Gaza.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Hamas / News Briefs

37 Terrorists Released in 2023 Hostage Deal Rearrested or Killed

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

At least 82% of the Arab terrorists freed in November 2023 returned to terror.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Police and Crime / Judea & Samaria

Fallen Israeli Police Officer’s Belongings Found in Jenin

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Border Police said troops found a wallet, cell phone, ID card and driver’s license belonging to 19-year-old Sgt. Shay Germay of Karmiel.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria

After Jordan Valley Attack, Calls Grow for Ending Terrorist Releases

By Pesach Benson / TPS

While some of the terrorists have been deported to Gaza or abroad, most are returning to their homes in Judea and Samaria.

IDF & Security / Haredim & Hassidim / The Knesset

Over 1,200 Haredim Face Arrest for IDF Draft Notices, MKs Told

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Of the 3,000 religious Haredi men who received army conscription notices during the summer, only 461 complied.

IDF & Security / Lebanon / Ukraine / Hezbollah / Russia

Foreign Ministry Claims Israel Not Sending Hezbollah’s Russian-Made Weapons to Ukraine

By Anna Epshtein

“I’ve heard all these ideas of not provoking Russia. But given everything, Russia hosting Hamas leaders, supplying Hezbollah with weapons, and more, what else can you provoke?”

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Released Terrorist Killed on Way to Commit New Terror Attack

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Abdel Hadi Kamil was released in November 2023 as part of a deal to release of some of the hostages taken during the October 7 massacre.

Featured / IDF & Security

Eyal Zamir Appointed as Next IDF Chief of Staff

By Jewish Press News Desk

Eyal Zamir has been appointed as the next IDF Chief of Staff, succeeding Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi following his resignation.

IDF & Security / Syria / News Briefs

IDF Troops Come Under Fire in Syria Buffer Zone

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Israeli soldiers shot back toward the area from which the attack came.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords

Defense Minister Katz Threatens Released Jenin Terrorist

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Zakaria Zubeidi was one of six prisoners who briefly escaped from Gilboa prison in 2021.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Israeli Soldier Killed in Jenin, Four Wounded

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Hazi’s unit was conducting house searches when it encountered a group of armed terrorists who opened fire on the troops at close range, the report said. The terrorists escaped.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Syria / Sinai

IDF Downs Drone Carrying 13 Rifles, Ammo near Egypt Border

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The drone and weapons were handed over to security forces for examination.

IDF & Security / Syria / News Briefs

Defense Minister: Israeli Forces to Remain in Syrian Buffer Zone ‘Indefinitely’

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Israel considers the 1974 ceasefire agreement void until order is restored in Syria.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Israel Halts Northern Gaza Return Amid Ceasefire Breach by Hamas

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Israel says it will not allow Gazans to go north in response to Hamas's violation.

Featured / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

IDF Continues to Uncover Hezbollah Weapons Cache, Rocket Launchers, and Underground Infrastructures in Southern Lebanon

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The 769th Brigade continues its missions in southern Lebanon to eliminate threats while adhering to the ceasefire understandings between Israel and Lebanon.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Israeli Forces Fire on Suspected Terrorist Attackers in Gaza

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The IDF is again calling on the Gazan residents to obey its instructions and not to approach Israeli forces deployed in the area.

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