Bracing for Israeli retaliation, Houthis raise combat readiness alert to highest levelThe Houthis ordered the evacuation of civilians from areas close to the major coastal city of Hodeidah and called troops to the front lines. December 25, 2024
Hamas, Netanyahu trade blame as hostage deal hits roadblockHamas accuses Israel of issuing new demands in hostage deal talks; Netanyahu accuses the terror group of lying and 'reneging on understandings already reached.' December 25, 2024
5 wounded in clashes between IDF and Syrians in Golan Heights buffer zoneSyrian monitor group says IDF demanding villages in Golan Heights buffer zone surrender their weapons to prevent their seizure by Islamist rebel group leading provisional government. December 25, 2024
American hostages must be freed first in any deal, say former Biden, Trump advisers“Hamas and their backers must hear the message loud and clear,” Democrat Tom Nides and Republican Robert O’Brien wrote in an op-ed. December 25, 2024
Hamas refuses to hand over list of living hostages – reportThe Gaza terror group is reportedly reversing course after appearing to soften its position in hostage deal talks with Israel. December 25, 2024
What Israel has just accomplished in SyriaIsrael cannot take chances with the jihadist threat from Syria, a country that has been at war with Israel ever since 1948. December 25, 2024
Revealed: IDF was unaware of six executed hostages in the area prior to discoveryOne assessment concluded that the likelihood hostages were in the area was 'medium to low.' December 24, 2024
IDF raids terrorist-embedded hospital in northern GazaAccording to the military and Israel's security agency (Shin Bet), at least one of the eliminated terrorists had taken part in the October 7 massacre. December 24, 2024
IDF reconstructs Syrian outposts in preparation for prolonged stayThe bases will include hypothermal rooms for independent medical treatment, kitchens, cooking gas, generators, dry, frozen, and dry foods, as well as special skiing equipment. December 24, 2024
Israeli defense chief threatens to assassinate Houthi leaders'Whoever supports Houthi terrorism in Hudaydah or Sana'a will pay the full price,' warns Defense Minister Israel Katz after latest Houthi missile attack on Israel. December 24, 2024
Hamas issues special Hanukkah message to Jerusalem MuslimsDefending the Al-Aqsa Mosque from 'Judaization' is a 'religious and national requirement,' the terror group said. December 24, 2024
IDF officer, two soldiers killed in northern GazaThe three men were members of the Shimshon Battalion in the Kfir Brigade and were carrying out operations in Beit Lahiya at the time of their deaths. December 23, 2024
Israeli officials know location of most of the hostages – reportThere is no indication that Hamas has yet provided a list showing which captives are alive. December 23, 2024
Images of PA forces with RPG rouse calls to step up security in Judea and SamariaAlthough the PA announced the photo was not taken in Jenin, Israeli security investigations concluded otherwise. December 23, 2024
Israelis much more open to Biden peace plan once Trump is president, poll findsSixty-three percent of Israeli Jews see Trump as more pro-Israel than Biden compared with the 15 percent who hold the opposite view, according to the poll. December 23, 2024
Iran said to be fearing Israeli attack in near-termBenny Gantz, leader of the opposition National Unity Party, stressed the importance for the entire Middle East to rally against Tehran’s malign influence as both a regional and aglobal challenge. December 23, 2024
Israeli forces arrest nine, seize weapons in Judea and SamariaPalestinian Authority security forces seized a vehicle loaded with locally made explosives as it was heading towards the Jenin camp in northern Samaria. December 23, 2024
Iraqi militias announce end to attacks on Israel – reportFearing blowback from the incoming Trump administration and wary of the new Sunni regime in Syria, Iran-backed paramilitary groups in Iraq announce a halt to military operations abroad, including against Israel. December 23, 2024
Mossad agent reveals how exploding pager plot was carried out against HezbollahThe operation was the 'tipping point' of the war against Hezbollah, said one agent. December 23, 2024
Hamas admits IDF neutralized most of its military capabilitiesIDF Arabic spokesman says the 'East Jabalia Battalion has collapsed,' adding that any claims otherwise are false boasts by Hamas. December 22, 2024
Hostage deal talks 90% complete, says Palestinian officialIsrael and Hamas have made significant progress toward a ceasefire and hostage deal, says a senior Palestinian official, though several key points remain unresolved, including Israeli control of the Egypt-Gaza border. December 22, 2024
Israel will ‘crush Hezbollah’ if terror group breaks ceasefire, says defense ministerIsraeli defense minister vows to 'crush Hezbollah's head' if the terror group fails to withdraw from southern Lebanon or tries to attack Israel in violation of ceasefire. December 22, 2024
Jerusalem residents indicted for spying for Hezbollah during warSalam is accused of sending photos from Caesarea, while Asili reportedly shared news articles about Israel and its security situation. December 22, 2024
Several hostage families receive evidence loved ones are aliveThe report did not name the families contacted to protect their privacy and also did not indicate in what form this evidence was presented. December 21, 2024
Netanyahu: ‘Strikes against Houthis in Yemen are protecting entire world’Sixteen people were lightly wounded overnight on Friday when a ballistic missile fired by Houthis struck Tel Aviv's Jaffa neighborhood. December 21, 2024
Topography, security, and survival highlight Israel’s Syrian strategyThe Golan Heights’ mountainous terrain provides critical surveillance points overlooking Damascus, Beirut, and Jerusalem, and from a security perspective, this topographical advantage is invaluable. December 21, 2024
16 Israelis injured by supersonic ballistic missile fired from Yemen at Tel AvivThe Israel Defense Forces confirmed that the missile hit following 'unsuccessful interception attempts.' December 21, 2024
Lebanese sheik: ‘Israel has left nothing of Hezbollah’Mourab also criticized Iran for the destruction of its terror proxy. December 20, 2024
Former Mossad agents will reveal secrets behind Hezbollah beepers on 60 MinutesThe program will discuss previously unreleased information about the operation that was years in the making. December 19, 2024
Nazareth teen indicted for spying for HezbollahSaadi allegedly transmitted missile impact locations, aircraft movements, and the positioning of Israeli military units. December 19, 2024
IDF hits Tulkarem terror cell, reportedly killing Fatah commanderJudea and Samaria leaders on Sunday issued a letter to Israel’s Security Cabinet before its weekly meeting, calling on the government to take preventative military measures amid an uptick in terrorism. December 19, 2024
Israeli forces destroy Hezbollah compound in southern LebanonSeveral weapon-storage facilities were located, including one embedded inside a mosque, where hundreds of explosives, rifles, grenades, and more military equipment were being stored. December 19, 2024
Is a hostage deal really imminent?Hamas officials have told Arab outlets that the main issues have been resolved; diplomats say there’s a way to go. December 19, 2024
IDF Chief: Operations will pressure Hamas to release hostagesHalevi: 'We are dismantling Hamas and targeting its infrastructure and forces to ensure that there will never be another October 7.' December 18, 2024
Israeli activists established outpost inside Lebanon, says IDFIsraeli military acknowledges that Israeli settlement activists managed to cross the border into Lebanon and set up tents as part of a makeshift outpost 'settlement.' December 18, 2024
Palestinian gunmen wound Israeli near Joseph’s TombLast week, three Israelis were shot and lightly wounded on their way to pray at the Joseph’s Tomb compound. December 18, 2024
Too much technology? IDF securing Judea, Samaria with advanced border system that failed on October 7Hamas mostly neutralized those on the Gaza border on Oct. 7; army says the systems are now better protected. December 17, 2024
Two soldiers killed in Gaza, bringing IDF toll to 818The death toll among Israeli troops since the start of the Gaza ground incursion on Oct. 27 stands at 386, and at 818 on all fronts since the Hamas-led massacre on Oct. 7, 2023. December 17, 2024
Israeli troops reported outside of DamascusRussian report claims that Israeli ground troops were deployed via helicopter to an area outside the Syrian capital of Damascus, possibly in search of remains of executed Israeli spy. December 17, 2024
Community leaders want Israel to use ‘Gaza model’ to purge Judea and Samaria of terrorThis front against Israel is a danger that must be recognized and forceful action must be taken, they wrote to the security cabinet. December 17, 2024
Hamas calls to escalate civil war in Palestinian Authority as US pushes to beef up PA forceGaza-based terror group looks to enlist support of other organizations as internecine battle between Palestinian factions continues in Jenin, while the US urges Israel to allow upgrading of Palestinian Authority’s paramilitary force. December 17, 2024
Israel to retain control over Gaza after war, says defense ministerPushing back on report claiming he told US that Israel had no interest in controlling post-war Gaza, Israel Katz says IDF will remain in charge of security in the coastal enclave even after Hamas is defeated. December 17, 2024
IDF downs Houthi missile fired at central Israel from YemenIDF: 'One missile that was launched from Yemeni territory was intercepted and shot down before it crossed into Israeli territory.' December 16, 2024
Israel and Hamas ‘closer than ever’ to hostage dealHamas official and Israel's defense minister say negotiations are now closer than ever to a breakthrough on a ceasefire and hostage deal. December 16, 2024
Report: Israel and Hamas close to deal but can’t agree on number of hostages to be freedBoth Israel and Hamas reportedly prepared to compromise in order to reach a ceasefire and hostage deal, with the sole major stumbling block being the number of hostages to be released during the truce. December 16, 2024
Syria’s Jewish community not targeted since takeover, says Damascus JewSynagogues are safe, and 'we are not afraid,' Jewish resident says. December 16, 2024
IDF downs Houthi drone launched from YemenEarlier this month, a Houthi drone hit a residential high-rise building in the central Israeli city of Yavne, northeast of Ashdod. December 16, 2024
IDF Chief responds to Syrian rebel leader’s accusation of Israeli ‘aggression’Halevi emphasized that the primary reason for the IDF's actions in Syria was the protection of Israeli communities in the Golan Heights. By Vered Weiss, World Israel News The IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Ha... December 15, 2024
US asks Israel to approve military aid to the Palestinian AuthorityThe aid is intended to assist the PA in an operation against a terrorist group in Jenin consisting of members of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. December 15, 2024
Does Syrian rebel leader envision a ‘Greater Syria’ that includes Israel?Al-Julani said the IDF's ground incursions into Syria 'threaten unjustified escalation in the region.' December 15, 2024
Israel eliminates dozens of Hamas terrorists in Beit HanounA separate raid eliminated a Hamas squad planning attacks on Israeli forces. December 15, 2024
Rebel leader: Israel has no more ‘excuses’ to strike SyriaAbu Mohammad al-Julani said, 'We are currently working to meet Syrians’ primary needs. We are not seeking to engage in any conflict given Syria’s fragile state, and we are addressing the international community.' December 15, 2024
Israel prepares to strike Houthi targets in YemenThe Houthis have been provoking the IDF, which has been preoccupied with more immediate and pressing conflicts; however, with Syria largely stabilized, the IDF can now redirect its focus to Yemen. December 15, 2024
Gaza civilian death toll massively inflated – reportStudy finds Western media outlets unquestioningly accepted Hamas statistics that massively inflated the number of civilian casualties in order to 'vilify Israel.' December 15, 2024
‘Whoever harms our hostages will pay’ – NetanyahuNetanyahu warns Gaza terror group after it released its latest psychological warfare video showing an unidentified Israeli captive with tattoos. December 15, 2024
Hezbollah leader says terror group lost its supply route in SyriaDuring the Assad regime, weapons and other military supplies were brought through Syria into Lebanon. December 14, 2024
Syrian rebel leader: ‘We don’t want to fight Israel but they must leave Syria’al-Julani: 'Israel is using the presence of Iranians as a pretext to invade Syria. Once the Iranians depart, there will be no justification for foreign interference in Syria. December 14, 2024
Trump says Middle East peace ‘can take different forms’ than a Palestinian state'It can't go on where every five years you end up in tragedy,' says president-elect. 'There are other alternatives.' December 13, 2024
Israeli Air Force declares total air superiority over SyriaThe near-total elimination of Syrian air defenses has enabled the IAF to operate freely over Syrian airspace, including directly above Damascus. December 13, 2024
US Security Adviser to Hamas: ‘No one is coming to rescue you’Kirby also urged Hamas to agree to a hostage release deal. December 13, 2024
