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Israeli security forces have, thus far, struck four commanders and additional terrorists from the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorist organizations across the Gaza Strip. In response to a violation of the ceasefire agreement yesterday on Friday, that saw eight terrorists exiting the underground terror infrastructure in eastern Rafah. Israeli security forces have, thus far, struck four commanders and additional terrorists from the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorist organizations across the Gaza Strip. In addition, the IDF struck a weapons storage facility, a weapons manufacturing site, and two launch sites belonging to Hamas in the central Gaza Strip. “The terrorist organizations…

The IDF struck several Hezbollah tunnels used as weapons storage facilities across Lebanon, the military announced on Thursday. According to an IDF statement regarding the operation, “following the strikes, secondary explosions were identified, indicating the presence of weapons in the area.” Hezbollah terrorist activity, “constituting a violation of the ceasefire understandings between Israel and Lebanon,” had been observed at the sites prior to the strikes. Continue reading this article on jpost.com

A senior Iranian official vowed that the regime would launch massive attacks against Israel if the U.S. decides to strike Iran, after U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday renewed his threats, as well as his calls for the regime to return to the negotiating table. Writing on 𝕏 both in Persian and in Hebrew, Ali Shamkhani, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and one of the Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s closest aides, said, “A limited [US] strike is an illusion. Any military action by America, of any kind and at any level, will be considered the start of…

Hamas’ surprise attack on Oct. 7 and the murderous massacre carried out by its terrorists left the IDF and security services stunned. Reports of atrocities and the takeover of civilian communities and military bases shook the country, compounded by an unprecedented wave of kidnappings into the Gaza Strip. Within a short time, under a cloud of mourning, shock and uncertainty, the IDF established a Hostages and Missing Persons Command under the leadership of Maj. Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon, a retired senior officer recalled to service. This week, the body of the last fallen hostage, Sergeant First Class Ran Gvili, was…

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the identity of a man accused of infiltrating IDF command facilities in the immediate aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attack may be published, marking a significant shift in a case that has raised acute concerns over wartime security breaches at the heart of the military command structure. The ruling relates to criminal proceedings underway at the Beersheba District Court against Assaf Shmuelovitz, who is charged with a series of serious security offenses, including aggravated espionage, unlawfully obtaining and transmitting classified information, fraud under aggravated circumstances, and unauthorized entry into military facilities. Continue reading this article on www.jpost.com

Following a failed projectile launched toward the Israel from the Gaza City, the Israeli military eliminated terrorists affiliated with Hamas and other terrorist groups in the Palestinian enclave. On Friday, the IDF named the terrorists eliminated as Kamal Abd al-Rahman Muhammad Awad, who served as Hamas’s head of the anti-tank missile operation; Ahmad Thabet, a key figure in Hamas’s weapons manufacturing operation. In addition, the IDF said it targeted Ahmad Abd al-Fattah Saeed Maghdalawi, a terrorist with the Nukhba brigades, who infiltrated Israel and took part in the deadly October 7 massacre, including the butchery at site of the Nova music festival.…

Following weekend situation assessments led by IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir, the IDF emphasized that it is closely monitoring developments in Iran while maintaining high operational readiness. The army’s message was clear: while the protests are an internal Iranian matter, Israel is prepared to defend itself and respond with strength if necessary to protect its citizens. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced solidarity with the Iranian people, expressing hope for a future of freedom and better relations between the nations. Israel’s defense posture blends vigilance with restraint—keeping forces ready, refining air-defense and intelligence coordination, and ensuring rapid response capabilities…

The Israel Defense Forces announced on Tuesday that its troops had been attacked by a group of Hamas terrorists in the area of Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, in a violation of the ceasefire agreement. Two Israeli soldiers were wounded in the ensuing firefight, but the IDF wasn’t sure whether the terrorists had managed to escape or not. On Wednesday morning, the military said that after conducting searches in the area of the firefight, six Hamas gunmen were found to have been killed during the engagement, and that multiple weapons were found on the fighters. The incident occurred on…

The IDF announced on Thursday that it had launched a wave of airstrikes in several areas in Lebanon. According to the military, the strikes are in response to Hezbollah’s repeated violations of the ceasefire understandings. Local media outlets reported that the strikes targeted the village of Sahmar in the western Bekaa valley, publishing footage of explosions in the village. Shortly before the strikes, IDF Arabic Language Spokesman Avichay Adraee issued a warning to residents of Sahmar, stating that the IDF “will attack in the near term infrastructure belonging to the terrorist Hezbollah and that to deal with its prohibited attempts…

The Lebanese army announced Thursday that it had completed the first phase of its plan to disarm Hezbollah, covering the area in the country’s south between the Israeli border and the Litani River. The announcement marked a potential milestone more than a year after a ceasefire ended a year-long war between the terror group and Israel. For decades, Hezbollah had been the most powerful force in Lebanon’s south. But Israel, which maintains a troop presence in a number of key locations in southern Lebanon to defend the border, was skeptical about the Lebanese claim. Continue reading this article on timesofisrael.com