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The IDF reported the elimination of Wael Mutrieh, a Nukhba platoon commander in Hamas’s Shati Battalion, citing his role in the October 7, 2023, assault and the infiltration of the Nahal Oz outpost bomb shelter. Briefing reporters, the spokesperson described intensified operations across Gaza City, with multiple divisions maneuvering alongside close air support striking hundreds of targets. The update also referenced humanitarian corridors and ongoing efforts to secure the release of the remaining hostages held by Hamas. Beyond Gaza, officials linked the current phase to a broader regional picture. Israeli aircraft struck Houthi command and intelligence sites after a UAV…

Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released official Hamas documents found by the IDF in the Gaza Strip that prove Hamas’s direct involvement in the funding and execution of the Sumud flotilla to Gaza. While Hamas in the Gaza Strip is responsible for what goes on within its borders, the terrorist organization also has internationally placed branches responsible for its activity abroad. The Palestinian Conference for Palestinians Abroad (PCPA) organization is one such branch, linked to Hamas and serving as a wing of the movement. The PCPA was established in 2018 and functions as Hamas’s representative body abroad, operating as…

After a prolonged political struggle, the Israeli government on Tuesday evening unanimously approved the appointment of Maj. Gen. (res.) David Zini as head of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) for a five-year term. Zini is set to assume his post on October 5, 2025. A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office highlighted Zini’s extensive military career, noting his service in elite IDF units and key command roles, including as a fighter in Sayeret Matkal, commander of Battalion 51 in the Golani Brigade, commander of the Egoz Unit, founder of the Commando Brigade, and head of multiple training commands. Prime…

Hamas officials want amendments to clauses in US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan including on disarmament, a Palestinian source close to the terror group’s leadership told AFP on Wednesday. Hamas negotiators held discussions Tuesday with Turkish, Egyptian and Qatari officials in Doha, the source said, requesting anonymity to discuss sensitive matters and adding that the group needed “two or three days at most” to respond after Trump stated it had “three or four days” to agree “or pay in hell.” Trump’s plan, which is backed by Israel and has received praise from a range of Arab states and other…

IDF troops of the 401st Brigade are operating in Gaza City as part of the effort to dismantle Hamas’ terror infrastructure in the area. Earlier on Thursday, during the operation, IDF troops located and dismantled a significant, manned Hamas combat compound. Inside, they found large quantities of weapons, including approximately 20 explosive devices of various types, dozens of grenades, and assorted firearms, as well as stolen humanitarian aid. In addition, the troops uncovered an underground passage that connected several operational apartments used by Hamas terrorists. Continue reading this article on israelnationalnews.com

Hamas has released a chilling image of the 48 remaining hostages, vowing that Israel will “never see them again.” As the Jewish New Year begins, this defiant message has sent shockwaves through Israel and the Jewish diaspora. The IDF warns of threats “from every direction” as war expands on multiple fronts — from Gaza rocket fire to Hezbollah in Lebanon, Houthi attacks from Yemen, and terror incidents from Jordan. Families of the captives are pleading with world leaders to intensify efforts to bring them home. Meanwhile, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham blasted Western nations for recognizing a Palestinian state, calling it…

A UAV launched from Yemen struck near a central tourist area in Eilat on Wednesday, leaving 24 people injured, including two in serious condition who were transferred to Soroka Hospital in Be’er Sheva. One person was moderately injured, while the remainder sustained minor injuries or were treated for anxiety. All victims were evacuated by Magen David Adom (MDA) teams to Yoseftal Hospital in the city. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack. The drone went undetected by Israel’s air defense systems until it approached the city’s shores and was first identified by Home Front Command systems. Attempts to intercept the…

The shooting attack at the Ramot Junction in Jerusalem, in which six Jews were murdered and dozens of others were wounded, has left families devastated and a community in shock. The attack struck at the heart of a community already living under the shadow of ongoing conflict. But terror’s goal of sowing fear and division will not succeed—not when we stand together. The need is immediate and urgent. Shomrei Yisrael has mobilized emergency assistance for affected families facing mounting medical bills, trauma counseling needs, and funeral expenses. These families didn’t ask for this tragedy, but they desperately need our help to rebuild…

Two Israeli divisions continued a slow but steady advance on Gaza City from different directions on the third day of Operation Gideon’s Chariots II, which aims to capture the entirety of the Hamas stronghold. Army Radio cited senior military officials who described the current fighting as a “probing stage,” where Israeli troops are advancing slowly while Hamas terrorists continue to entrench themselves in the city center, largely avoiding direct clashes so far. The Israel Defense Forces said Wednesday that the troops are “targeting and destroying terrorist infrastructure in the Strip and eliminating numerous militants.” “An Israeli Air Force aircraft, guided…

A drone launched from Yemen by the Houthi rebels crashed Thursday evening in the entrance courtyard of a hotel in the Red Sea resort town of Eilat, officials and eyewitnesses said. A fire broke out at the entrance courtyard of the Jacob Hotel as a result of the attack. The Magen David Adom emergency service said no injuries were reported. The incident came shortly after air raid sirens sounded in the city, sending residents and tourists into shelters. Witnesses described hearing a loud explosion and seeing smoke near the shoreline hotel district. Police said officers from the Eilat district were…