Huge aid surplus funding Hamas terrorismBy controlling distribution networks, Hamas can influence who receives aid, turning supplies into political leverage and occasionally diverting goods to its own institutions. February 16, 2026
Hamas used emojis to launch Oct. 7 invasionEmoji-filled WhatsApp messages were used by Hamas as a coded signal to launch the invasion of Israel on October 7, 2023. February 16, 2026
US asked Israel to give Hamas 60 days to disarm before resuming war – Netanyahu aideCabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs says Hamas will have two months to disarm or face a resumption of the war in Gaza, adds that small arms must be included in the demilitarization. February 16, 2026
Netanyahu rules out partial Hamas disarmament, says Iran must surrender uranium stockpileIsrael's prime minister lays out terms for implementation of phase two of Gaza plan and for Israel accepting a new nuclear deal with Iran. February 16, 2026
IDF strikes Hezbollah and Islamic Jihad terrorists in LebanonOver the past week, the IDF eliminated three additional terrorists engaged in rebuilding Hezbollah positions. February 16, 2026
Israel must legally sunset the ‘refugee’ myth by equating Gaza with Baghdad – opinionJust as there is no 'Right of Return' for a Jew to reclaim a confiscated villa in Baghdad or a shop in Tripoli, there can be no 'Right of Return' for the great-grandchildren of those who left Jaffa. February 16, 2026
New IDF system enables real-time medical response in combat zonesBehind this operational capability stands the Shachar Unit, an elite technological software development unit within the IDF’s Computer Service Directorate. February 16, 2026
Head of Trump’s Gaza committee admits attacking IDF soldiersThe Israel Defense Forces classifies stone throwing as a form of 'popular terror.' February 15, 2026
Trump Says ‘Board of Peace’ countries will send thousands of troops to GazaThe security forces are intended to work together to maintain order and ensure safety for Gaza’s civilian population, Trump said. February 15, 2026
Iran’s top diplomat to attend ‘indirect’ talks with US in GenevaAraghchi is also expected to meet with his Swiss and Omani counterparts, as well as the director general of the U.N.’s atomic watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency. February 15, 2026
IDF braces for extreme Iranian retaliation against US strikeIsrael is reportedly coordinating closely with U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) to synchronize defense layers ahead of what many fear is an inevitable escalation. February 15, 2026
Pro-Hamas Islamist countries have no place on Trump’s Board of Peace – opinionThe prospects of Hamas responding positively to Trump's demand to disarm now face the serious prospect of being undermined by the presence of so many pro-Islamist countries on his Board of Peace. February 15, 2026
IDF hits Hezbollah weapons storage facilities, rocket launchersIsrael has repeatedly warned that it will not allow Hezbollah to rebuild its 'military' capabilities near the border. February 15, 2026
Freed captive attempted suicide in Gaza until she saw footage of hostage protestsIn a separate interview, Yehoud said she endured sexual assault on an almost daily basis while being held alone. February 14, 2026
Gaza militia leader vows to destroy tunnels and fight HamasIsrael has previously acknowledged supporting militias opposing Hamas in Gaza. February 14, 2026
Israeli special forces nab suspect in deadly Samaria terror attackIDF troops also arrested dozens of terrorists; firearms and ammunition were confiscated, and a total of three million shekels ($970,000) in terror funds were seized. February 14, 2026
IDF chief visits Gaza, threatens Hamas, ‘terrorists in other arenas’Zamir vowed that the IDF would not give up on the objectives of the war, namely the disarmament of Hamas and the entire Gaza Strip. February 14, 2026
Palestinians’ proposed ‘constitution’ erases Jewish history, supports payments to terroristsThe document does not reference Jewish historical or religious connections to Jerusalem. February 13, 2026
Iran races to rebuild missile arsenal, Israel tests upgraded defenses amid fragile US nuclear talksWith the chances of a deal still uncertain, US President Donald Trump has simultaneously launched a massive military buildup in the Gulf. February 13, 2026
Second US aircraft carrier is being sent to the Middle East as Iran tensions riseTrump on Thursday warned Iran that failure to reach a deal with his administration would be 'very traumatic.' February 13, 2026
Hamas documents show efforts to obstruct trial of World Vision’s Gaza directorEl-Halabi was released in February 2025 as part of an Israel-Hamas hostage and prisoner exchange. February 12, 2026
Israel’s new threat: Terrorist invasion via UAVsIsraeli security forces foil only about 30% of smuggling attempts across the Sinai border, of which there are 10 to 15 per day. February 12, 2026
What is ‘Hybrid Warfare’ and how does it apply to Israel?This intelligence‑driven model enables Israel to hit weapons convoys in Syria, disrupt Iranian entrenchment, or target rocket engineers in Gaza without escalating into a full war. February 12, 2026
Why an international force won’t disarm Hamas – opinionThe path to eventually leaving Gaza may require Israel to return fully to it. February 12, 2026
Board of Peace official defends plan to allow Hamas to retain some weaponsSenior official in the US-backed Board of Peace denies claims that the Gaza ceasefire is floundering, confirms reports that Trump administration is considering allowing Hamas to retain some weapons during first stage of disarmament. February 12, 2026
IDF rushes forces to Egyptian border after trucks gather near Israeli townFor two days in a row, white pickup trucks spotted on Egyptian side of the border just yards away from the Israeli frontier, close to the town of Shlomit, prompting IDF to rush forces to the scene. February 12, 2026
Palestinians to sue Israel for wages lost after October 7Palestinian labor union demands Israel pay Arab workers $9 billion in compensation for wages lost as a result of jobs lost in the wake of October 7 invasion. February 12, 2026
Authorities foil hundreds of Iranian cyberattacks on senior Israeli figuresThe cyberattacks involve 'targeted phishing,' in which attackers impersonate familiar figures to lure victims into revealing personal information or downloading malicious files. February 11, 2026
‘You can be religious and a warrior’: Israel declares first Orthodox battalion operationalThe establishment of the Hasmonean Brigade is part of the IDF’s broader effort to expand enlistment of Haredi men amid personnel shortages and ongoing social debate. February 11, 2026
Shabak: Another Guardian of the Walls operation is ‘only a matter of time’While Israel has disrupted networks, intercepted weapons shipments, and degraded command structures, the core drivers of conflict remain firmly in place. February 11, 2026
IDF kills terror mastermind behind attack that killed 16 civilians, injured 100Israeli security forces confirm that Basel al-Haimoni, the mastermind behind a double suicide bombing attack in southern Israel in 2004, was killed in an airstrike in the Gaza Strip. February 11, 2026
Israel to strip 2 Arab terrorists of citizenship, expel them to GazaFor the first time ever, Israel to use law passed three years ago to strip Arab Israeli terrorists of citizenship and expel them to the Gaza Strip. February 11, 2026
Report: US to allow Hamas to keep some of its arsenalTrump's negotiating team and former United Nations official working with the Board of Peace reportedly drafting plan allowing Hamas to retain some of its weapons. February 11, 2026
Israel to present ‘uncompromising position’ on Iranian threatsWhile diplomacy continues, activity on the ground inside Iran suggests preparations for further confrontation. February 11, 2026
IDF kills Hamas sniper commander behind deadly attacksHasan led the attack plan in which five soldiers were killed and two others seriously wounded. February 11, 2026
Hamas leader tells Norwegian TV group is proud of Oct. 7, denies killing civiliansOsama Hamdan argued that one of the main outcomes of the attack was Israel’s diplomatic isolation, which he described as a deliberate objective. February 10, 2026
Report: Senior IDF and Lebanese army officers held secret meeting in FloridaWashington has been pushing hard to prevent a broader Israel–Hezbollah war, and a discreet U.S.‑hosted meeting would fit within that diplomatic effort. February 10, 2026
Israel hits Hamas terrorists in Gaza after ceasefire violationNo Israeli casualties were reported in Monday’s incident in southern Gaza, in which troops killed four Palestinian terrorists who had opened fire on them. February 10, 2026
IDF claims few Hamas terrorists remain underground — some experts disagreeCritics argue that even if major routes have been destroyed, smaller branches or deeper levels may still be operational. February 10, 2026
Security experts: Israel, US will likely strike Iran togetherThe complexity of reaching hardened Iranian targets, such as the Pickaxe Mountain facility, dictates a joint approach. February 10, 2026
Major terror attack on Israeli town in Samaria thwartedLebanese-run terror cell photographed Israeli town in Samaria, carried out firearms training, and sought to purchase weapons for planned attack. February 10, 2026
Hamas using women, children to test IDF forces in Gaza for weak spotsIDF soldiers say Hamas is working to bolster its position along the ceasefire line, using women and children to probe Israel's border security for weaknesses while becoming increasingly daring in its infiltration attempts. February 10, 2026
Hamas works to replenish military arsenal as Trump admin demands it disarmThe uptick in Hamas activity across Gaza threatens to upend the Trump administration's peace plan just weeks after it entered its second phase, which depends heavily on Hamas laying down its weapons. February 10, 2026
A Hezbollah terrorist’s despairThe IDF has battered Hezbollah so relentlessly that it can no longer withstand even the once-scorned Lebanese National Army that has been attacking its bases south of the Litani River. February 10, 2026
Israeli AI turns standard rifles into drone killersArbel can intercept drones at ranges of up to 450 meters during daylight conditions and approximately 250 meters at night, giving infantry units meaningful standoff capability using their existing weapons. February 9, 2026
Jerusalem-area brothers charged with spying for IranThe suspects, who live in separate cities near Jerusalem, were arrested last month. February 9, 2026
Khamenei calls on Iranians to drive the enemy to despairIran’s foreign minister vowed that Tehran will never abandon uranium enrichment, even if it means war with the United States. February 9, 2026
YATAR – Israel’s rapid response counterterror ATV forceTheir ATVs are equipped with medical kits, communication systems, protective gear, and space for transporting wounded civilians. February 9, 2026
Israeli strike kills Hezbollah artillery commander in southern LebanonThroughout the war, Salami advanced multiple artillery and rocket-fire plans targeting IDF forces and Israeli territory. February 9, 2026
Families of Majdal Shams victims file suit against HezbollahThe rocket killed 12 boys and girls and wounded at least 42 others. February 9, 2026
Israel gearing up for terrorist executionsIsrael's prison system is preparing to implement bill mandating the execution of terrorists convicted of murder, with gallows dubbed the 'Israeli Green Mile' being prepared. February 9, 2026
4 Hamas terrorists ambush IDF soldiers in latest Gaza ceasefire violationIDF forces kill four Hamas terrorists who emerged from tunnel in Rafah, ambushing soldiers in yet another violation of the fragile Gaza truce. February 9, 2026
IDF captures senior terror commander in LebanonIsraeli forces carried out a secret operation inside Lebanese territory, breaking into a senior terrorist's home, capturing him, and seizing documents. February 9, 2026
Hamas leader’s Freudian slip blesses Israel at Al Jazeera ForumA video clip appeared to capture senior Hamas figure Khaled Mashaal saying, in translation, 'To a free Israel, with God’s help,' before immediately correcting himself. February 8, 2026
Hamas offers counterproposal to Trump: 10-year truce instead of disarmamentHamas leader says the terror group will never disarm, offering 'guarantees' and a long-term truce with Israel instead of demilitarization. February 8, 2026
Terrorist who took part in Oct. 7 invasion killed in GazaTerrorist who infiltrated Israel during Oct. 7 invasion killed in the Gaza Strip, IDF announces. February 8, 2026
Six hostages recall faith, brotherhood in captivityFormer captives describe the strength Jewish acts of faith gave them amid terror and deprivation. February 8, 2026
IDF soldiers were just a few meters away from where hostages were confined, Hamas revealsSome hostages, the sources claimed, were kept in tunnels located beneath areas where Israeli forces later assembled. February 7, 2026
Palestinian terror suspect attacks female soldier, eliminated at the sceneA second female soldier at the scene responded according to protocol and opened fire, killing the suspect. February 7, 2026
Jerusalem stalls permission for hotel after bereaved Oct 7 families expose developer’s Hamas tiesThe suit claims that Hamas constructed tunnels and maintained operational infrastructure beneath properties, using them in attacks that resulted in the deaths of civilians and soldiers. February 5, 2026
