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The Hamas terror group released a propaganda video on Saturday, January 4, showing signs of life from 19-year-old hostage Liri Albag, the latest in a series of clips it has released of Israeli captives taken in the October 7, 2023, attack. The three-and-a-half-minute-long video was not dated, although Albag stated in it that she has been held for over 450 days, indicating that it was filmed recently. Albag, a surveillance soldier, was stationed at the Nahal Oz military base close to the Gaza border when thousands of Hamas-led terrorists poured into Israel from the Palestinian enclave. Fifteen surveillance soldiers were…

In an annual report published on Tuesday, December 31, summarizing its activities over the past year, the Shin Bet said it interrogated more than 650 suspects from the Gaza Strip, thwarted 1,040 major terror attacks in Judea and Samaria, and Jerusalem, busted 20 terror cells among Arab Israeli citizens and foiled a record 13 Iranian espionage plots. The internal security agency also said it assisted in several missions to rescue hostages from Gaza and unveiled audio from the rescue of Cpl. Ori Megidish last October. Additionally, the agency said it helped thwart hundreds of cyberattacks on Israel; secure hundreds of…

Israel has the wherewithal to reduce the ‘ideologically toxic’ jihadists just as it has done to Hamas, Hezbollah and other enemies that attacked it since Oct 7, official tells i24NEWS The Houthis are more technologically advanced than credited and must not be underestimated, an Israeli official told i24NEWS, adding that the jihadist movement operating out of Yemen was “ideologically toxic.” The Yemeni terrorists have displayed the relentless will to fight in campaigns against the Saudis and others, the official added. “The Houthis’ flag spells out their goals: destroy America, destroy the Jews, destroy Israel. They get most of their support from…

US intelligence services have identified a complex supply chain set up by the Houthis in China since the beginning of the attacks in the Red Sea—i24NEWS has the scoop A secret collaboration between Beijing and the Houthis has been uncovered, revealing a vast network of supply of sophisticated armaments that threatens the stability of the Red Sea. According to American intelligence sources speaking to i24NEWS, the Iran-backed Yemeni terror group is using Chinese-made weapons in their attacks, in exchange for immunity for ships flying the Chinese flag. US intelligence services have identified a complex supply chain set up by the Houthis…

As Israeli forces conclude operations, Hamas terrorists have been seen fleeing en masse to the south in proportions not seen since the beginning of the conflict The IDF reported on Wednesday that groups of terrorist have been flowing south from the north of the Gaza Strip, after a day marked by three IDF losses. The Nahal brigade forces have intensified their operations in Beit Hanoun in recent days, according to information obtained on Wednesday by N12. The troops have eliminated dozens of terrorists and destroyed numerous weapons, including mortar launchers and various weapons. This area is currently where the most intense…

The body of hostage Youssef Ziyadne, 53, who was abducted by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, was recovered by the Israeli military from a tunnel in the southern Gaza Strip on Tuesday night, the Israel Defense Forces announced on Wednesday. Members of Ziyadne’s family said that the military had informed them that the body of his son, Hamza Ziyadne, 22, was also recovered from Gaza, though the IDF said that this was not yet confirmed. Youssef was abducted by Hamas terrorists during the October 7, 2023, onslaught, along with three of his children, Hamza, Bilal, 18, and Aisha, 17,…

Analysis: The IDF’s recent attack in Yemen was impactful and well executed, but Israel will be required to take further steps to make sure the Yemeni threat won’t become more serious After being postponed twice, the IDF’s operation against the Houthis was launched on Thursday. It marked Israel’s most extensive and significant operation since its responses to missile fire from Yemen began. However, it hasn’t prevented subsequent incidents where the Houthis have startled hundreds of thousands of Israelis, forcing them into shelters in the dead of night with missile and drone launches. Against an extremist organization located 2,000 kilometers (1,243…

With the most serious attacks on Israel in recent weeks originating from the Houthi terror group in Yemen, the northern front has seemingly quieted down. However, despite appearances, the IDF continues to closely observe the threats—and to strike hard when the need arises. During a visit to the Syrian border on Thursday, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar stated, “We don’t know how and when the situation in Syria will stabilize.” He stressed, “The activity of our forces at the border is important for the protection of our settlements and for preventing hostile elements from establishing themselves near the border.” Late…

‘Iran built a ring of fire on Israel’s borders – we hit both the ring and its head’ Unconfirmed reports in September first drew the world’s attention to the possibility that the Israeli army had conducted an incredibly dangerous and complex operation approximately 200 km (125 miles) north of the nation’s borders, deep within Syrian territory. After confirming earlier this week that Israeli forces were responsible for the raid, the IDF has now released a slew of detailed information explaining how its troops were able to infiltrate the secret factory hidden under a mountain. The newly released information also clarified earlier reports, revealing that…

Israel’s 2024 war explained: Seven fronts, shifting tactics, divided enemies, and lessons for 2025. One of the main challenges for Israel in 2024 was the multi-front war it was fighting. Hamas launched the October 7 massacre in 2023, but the multi-front war became the major challenge in 2024. In November and December 2023, Israel initially focused on fighting Hamas, the most intense months of fighting in Gaza. After Hamas launched its attack, Hezbollah joined in, launching thousands of rockets at Israel. By this past August, the terrorist group had launched around 7,500 rockets and 200 drone attacks. Continue reading this article on jpost.com