Report: Hamas opens new sea-based smuggling routes Hamas reportedly replacingheavy reliance on tunnels for smuggling weapons and materials for assembling rockets and increasingly using sophisticated underwater methods to secretly funnel material into Gaza. February 24, 2026
Not just nukes: Iran producing ballistic missiles with chemical and biological warheads A regime insider told Iran International that the Islamic Republic’s leadership believes 'the use of unconventional weapons can be justified in situations of existential threat.' February 24, 2026
‘No way’ to disarm Hamas without Israel taking all of Gaza, former general says US officials and regional partners acknowledge that demilitarization would likely be a long-term process and that reconstruction carries political risk. February 24, 2026
Will Israel be able to screen future Gazan police officers? The nature of Gazan society after nearly two decades of Hamas rule makes the idea of a trustworthy police force nearly impossible. February 24, 2026
Smotrich: Hamas to disarm soon or IDF will retake Gaza with US backing However, the minister emphasized, the Jewish state is not expecting foreign soldiers to be deployed to the Gaza Strip anytime soon. February 23, 2026
Are tanks in urban warfare a burden or benefit? – Israel’s experience Israeli sources emphasize that tanks are not a standalone solution but a core component of combined‑arms warfare. February 23, 2026
Hamas disarmament to take six months – report Gaza's technocratic administrative committee to present Hamas with disarmament plan next month, calling for a phased handover of weapons over the course of half a year. February 23, 2026
Arab Israeli gang planned to gun down IDF soldiers in northern Israel Terrorist cell operating in northern Israel planned to gun down IDF soldiers, authorities say. February 23, 2026
Board of Peace to rebuild Rafah in 3 years, starting with homes for 500,000 Gazans At inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace, officials announce plans to rebuild the entire Rafah area in just three years, and build new homes to house half a million Gazans. February 22, 2026
IAF strikes Hezbollah, Hamas terror assets in Lebanon As Israel braces for retaliation by Hezbollah and the prospect of a wider confrontation with Iran, Jerusalem has made neutralizing missile launchers and weapons depots a central aim of its campaign in Southern Lebanon. February 21, 2026
Hamas reinforcing control over Gaza, putting effectiveness of Board of Peace in doubt Israeli officials reject any prospect of Hamas retaining power. February 19, 2026
Tehran’s terrifying new Khorramshahr‑4 ballistic missile and Israel’s Arrow‑4 solution The missile’s danger lies not only in its range and payload but in its maneuverable re‑entry vehicle, which allows it to alter its trajectory during descent, complicating interception. February 19, 2026
US to build military base in Gaza Strip to house 5,000 peacekeepers – report The Trump administration is reportedly planning to build a large military base inside the Gaza Strip to station troops deployed as part of the International Stabilization Force. February 19, 2026
Rubio plans to update Netanyahu on US-Iran talks in Israel next week, officials say Trump is weighing whether to take military action against Tehran as the administration surges military resources to the region, raising concerns that any attack could spiral into a larger conflict in the Middle East. February 19, 2026
Israel hits Hezbollah terror sites across southern Lebanon Lebanon’s government last year committed to disarming Hezbollah after a war with Israel in which the Iran-backed terrorist group suffered significant losses. February 19, 2026
IDF supercharges its F‑35I fleet with longer range and more firepower The newest upgrade involves conformal fuel tanks (CFTs) developed by Israel Aerospace Industries, designed to extend the aircraft’s range without compromising its low‑observable profile. February 18, 2026
Syrians back peace deal with Israel, resent Hezbollah’s presence – poll New poll shows vast majority of Syrians have a dim view of the Hezbollah terrorist organization while most back a peace deal with Israel. February 18, 2026
Miracle in Jerusalem: Terrorist crashes car on way to attack A quick inspection of the car revealed a concealed knife, a handwritten note pledging allegiance to a known terrorist organization, and personal items indicating he had left home prepared for a 'martyrdom operation.' February 18, 2026
Israeli minister pushes to annul Oslo Accords, promote Palestinian mass migration Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich laid out some of the Religious Zionist Party's goals for the next Knesset. February 18, 2026
Israel set to deploy Arrow 4, boosting interception capability The Arrow missile defense array is a central pillar of Israel’s multilayered air defense network, designed to counter ballistic missile threats. February 18, 2026
A look inside Gaza: More questions than answers as Israel remains vigilant, Hamas refuses to give up weapons Within Israel’s political and security leadership, the argument is not over whether Hamas must be weakened, but over how far that effort must go. February 18, 2026
Hamas rebuilding terror tunnels faster than Israel can destroy them – report Even with IDF engineering teams working around the clock to demolish Hamas tunnels in Gaza, security officials warn that the terror group can repair and restore tunnels at an even faster rate. February 18, 2026
How IDF troops detect tunnels and terrorists beneath the battlefield These technologies have become essential as Hamas’s underground network, sometimes called the “Gaza Metro,” is believed to stretch for hundreds of kilometers. February 17, 2026
IAF kills Gaza terrorist who threatened ground forces In a separate statement, the military said troops in the southern Strip discovered a Hamas weapons depot containing a 'large amount' of firearms, an RPG, and explosives. February 17, 2026
Released Gaza terrorist caught at entrance to mall in central Israel Gaza terrorist sentenced to prison and later released as part of the Shalit deal infiltrated into Israel and nearly entered an Israeli mall, before being arrested. February 17, 2026
Hamas responds to deadline for disarming Senior Hamas official denounces former UN official leading Board of Peace, says the US demand for Hamas to disarm has been rejected. February 17, 2026
‘If we don’t tell our story, the lies win’: Israeli soldiers share the human cost of war The 10-day visit began in Florida with meetings at the University of Miami and Florida International University and continued to Washington, D.C., and New York. February 16, 2026
Huge aid surplus funding Hamas terrorism By 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 invasion Emoji-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 aide Cabinet 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 stockpile Israel'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 Lebanon Over 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 – opinion Just 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 zones Behind 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 soldiers The 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 Gaza The 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 Geneva Araghchi 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 strike Israel 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 – opinion The 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 launchers Israel 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 protests In 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 Hamas Israel has previously acknowledged supporting militias opposing Hamas in Gaza. February 14, 2026
Israeli special forces nab suspect in deadly Samaria terror attack IDF 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 terrorists The 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 talks With 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 rise Trump 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 director El-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 UAVs Israeli 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 – opinion The 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 weapons Senior 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 town For 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 7 Palestinian 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 figures The 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 operational The 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 100 Israeli 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 Gaza For 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 arsenal Trump'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
