IDF targets Hezbollah weapons routes on Syria border The IDF said Israeli jets struck four border crossings along the Syria-Lebanon border near Hermel. By World Israel News Staff Israel carried out a series of airstrikes on Hezbollah weapons-smuggling infra... January 22, 2026
Trump inaugurates Board of Peace, demands Hamas return last hostage President Trump says second phase of Gaza peace plan dependent on Hamas returning the remains of Israeli hostage Ran Gvili, emphasizes that only afterwards can Board of Peace 'get on to other things.' January 22, 2026
IDF launches campaign against Palestinian air pollution IDF Central Command chief signs order launching crackdown against unauthorized Palestinian garbage-burning sites; defense minister vows enforcement will begin immediately. January 22, 2026
Palestinian Authority balks at Hamas demands for place in Gaza police force, role in PA elections Hamas lays out conditions for disarming, including right to retain weapons for a smaller armed force, inclusion in Palestinian Authority elections, and the integration of hundreds of terrorists in Gaza police force. January 22, 2026
IDF strikes multiple Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon The IDF confirmed both strikes, saying it targeted a Hezbollah terrorist in the Sidon area and another in the Burj al-Shamali area. January 21, 2026
Hamas rebuilding Gaza leadership from Sinwar’s circle At the top of the military wing still stands Izz al-Din al-Haddad, a former Fatah member; he is the only Hamas brigade commander not eliminated in the war. January 21, 2026
Netanyahu says Turkey, Qatar will have no presence in Gaza, raises objections with Secretary of State Rubio The White House said over the weekend that Turkey and Qatar would be members of the Gaza Executive Board, a body expected to play a central role in overseeing postwar arrangements in the enclave. January 19, 2026
‘Gaza is ours’ – Israeli minister denounces Trump plan, calls to shutdown US army base in Israel Israel's finance minister openly challenges President Trump's Gaza plan, calling for Israel to annex the Gaza Strip, promote Arab emigration and Jewish resettlement. January 19, 2026
IDF pounds Hezbollah terror sites across southern Lebanon The military emphasized it will continue operating to remove any threat to the State of Israel. January 19, 2026
Israel issues final ultimatum to Hamas – report With Trump's backing, Israel gives Hamas a deadline for disarming, warning that the IDF is preparing to restart Gaza war if the terror group refuses. January 19, 2026
Terror cell nabbed after attacks on Jewish neighborhood in central Israel Two Arab Israeli terrorists arrested for string of shooting, grenade, and arson attacks in central Israeli city, along with plans for bombings. January 19, 2026
IDF reveals details of recovery of fallen soldier Oron Shaul The operation to recover his body was carried out by troops of the General Staff Reconnaissance Unit (Sayeret Matkal). January 19, 2026
IDF launches counterterror operation in Hebron Last week, the army demolished the Hebron home of the terrorist who carried out a deadly attack at Judea’s Gush Etzion Junction on Nov. 18. January 19, 2026
Report: Trump puts billion-dollar price tag on Gaza Board of Peace membership President Trump reportedly trying to raise money for Gaza peace plan, reconstruction by charging member states $1 billion each for permanent place on the administrative board. January 18, 2026
Hezbollah leader issues defiant threat, warns ‘everything has a limit’ 'We will not surrender,' Qassem said. 'We will not accept continued strikes in the country without doing anything. Everything has a limit.' January 18, 2026
Parents of last hostage in Gaza condemn establishment of Board of Peace Family says moving to Phase Two violates promises President Trump made to them in person. January 18, 2026
IDF uncovers Hamas plans for invasion of Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria Israel seizes Hamas documents in Gaza Strip revealing details of plans to invade Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria and along the border, similar to the Oct. 7 attacks. January 18, 2026
Trump launches ‘Board of Peace’: Who are the members and what is the goal? The framework includes multiple executive bodies and foreign advisers to support the furutre technocratic Palestinian government. January 18, 2026
Arab Christian woman who sought to convert to Judaism arrested for aiding Hamas Northern Israel resident Rania Dandan, 51, said she acted on Hamas' behalf out of a desire to support 'resistance against the State of Israel.' January 18, 2026
Why Gaza should be placed under US and Israeli control – opinion US and Israeli control of the Gaza Strip would also enable the peaceful Gazans to gain ground against Gaza's radical elements. January 15, 2026
Two Israelis arrested for smuggling ammunition to Palestinian terror contacts The Central District Attorney’s Office is expected to file indictments against the two Israeli suspects. January 15, 2026
IDF strikes Hezbollah in response to ‘repeated’ truce violations Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly received a green light from U.S. President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla. on Dec. 29 to restart the military campaign against Hezbollah. January 15, 2026
IDF combat deaths drop by over 70% in 2025 Most of the 88 operational fatalities occurred in Gaza, where troops continued to face ambushes, explosive devices, and booby‑trapped structures long after the major phases of the war had ended. January 14, 2026
Trump activates Phase 2 of Gaza plan, demanding Hamas disarmament and final hostage return Hamas is expected to immediately return the final deceased hostage, and failure to comply will bring 'serious consequences.' January 14, 2026
IDF chief preparing multi-year plan that marks major shift The Hoshen plan derived its name from the breastplate worn by the High Priest in the Jerusalem Temples, which carried 12 stones representing the tribes of Israel, symbolizing a unified entity. January 14, 2026
IDF eliminates six terrorists in Rafah firefight The IDF can now confirm that all six terrorists were killed during the clashes. January 14, 2026
Despite denials, Israel says terror group knows the location of Ran Gvili’s remains An Israeli official said the PIJ’s knowledge has been conveyed repeatedly to mediators. January 13, 2026
Syrian Druze man says ‘95% of residents’ want Israel to secure area He described the area as being under the domination of al-Qaeda-linked groups and cited a major attack on July 15, 2025, saying that children were killed, women were raped, and there had been an effort 'to harm the entire district.' January 13, 2026
Lebanon makes shocking admission about Israel’s right to fight Hezbollah Lebanese foreign minister urges Hezbollah's leadership to accept US demands that the terror group disarm, adding that Israel is entitled to continue to strike Hezbollah positions in Lebanon as long as it refuses to surrender its arsenal. January 13, 2026
IDF eliminates armed terrorists in southern Gaza Three of the terrorists were eliminated in the strike and a fourth was neutralized, removing the immediate threat. January 13, 2026
Knesset backs Oct. 7 tribunal that could execute terrorists under genocide law The Knesset passes first reading of bill setting up special tribunal to prosecute October 7th terrorists, empowering court to charge those involved in massacres with genocide and impose death penalty. January 13, 2026
Ex-hostages recount learning IDF killed Sinwar The two women replied with what they described as a flat, 'Oh, cool.' January 12, 2026
Military official: IDF is monitoring Iran developments However, the more pointed message in the official’s statement was the threat of offensive action: 'We will be equipped to respond with power if need be.' January 12, 2026
IDF strikes Hezbollah in southern Lebanon Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has received a green light from the Trump administration to restart the Israel Defense Forces’ campaign against Hezbollah. January 11, 2026
Report: Israel preparing for new Gaza ground offensive IDF drafts plans for operation to forcibly disarm Hamas, with experts predicting it could be 'easier and faster' that previous rounds of fighting. January 11, 2026
IDF Alpinist Unit completes training on Syrian Hermon Israel’s only ski resort on the southeastern slopes of Mount Hermon was shuttered for 16 months due to the war against Hezbollah in Lebanon. January 11, 2026
IDF strikes in Gaza, kills at least six Hamas terrorists In addition, the military struck eight launch-tunnel shafts, two weapon production facilities and three weapon storage facilities belonging to Hamas. January 10, 2026
It’s a matter of when, not if, Israel steps up its war on Hezbollah Hezbollah committed 1,920 violations of the ceasefire in 2025, in the framework of its efforts to rebuild its strength, according to a figure issued by the IDF and published widely in Israeli media. January 9, 2026
Israeli FM Sa’ar rejects Lebanon’s claim that it has disarmed Hezbollah The foreign ministry noted that some cases there have been instances of cooperation between LAF elements and Hezbollah. January 8, 2026
Unauthorized Egyptian vessel enters Israeli waters; IDF responds IDF officials said the encounter ended without clashes and required no follow-up engagement. January 8, 2026
Civilian defense goes military-grade with Arad rifle rollout Oct. 7 exposed a brutal gap: in multiple communities, volunteer-based security squads were the first line of defense against Hamas terrorists and were often outgunned and undertrained. January 8, 2026
Harsh consequences of Trump’s slow, faltering Gaza ‘peace’ plan – opinion Hamas, according to Palestinian sources, has set up a number of armed units whose main mission is to hunt down and silence its political rivals. January 8, 2026
US planning weapons ‘buy-back’ program to gradually disarm Hamas – report Trump administration reportedly planning to move forward with Phase 2 of the Gaza plan even without Hamas disarmament and return of last hostage's remains. January 8, 2026
Lebanese army claims south disarmed; Netanyahu responds Israeli assessments indicate that Hezbollah continues to maintain military infrastructure and observation posts near the border, with armed terrorists still present in the area. January 8, 2026
ISIS suicide bombing plot foiled in northern Israel Arab Israeli teen who swore allegiance to the Islamic State arrested. January 8, 2026
Netanyahu tells ministers Trump gave Israel green light for Lebanon operation Israel has received a green light from President Trump for a major air campaign against Hezbollah forces in Lebanon, as Beirut declares it partially disarmed the terror group. January 8, 2026
Pro-terror riot erupts near Birzeit University; Israeli forces step in IDF forces acted using crowd-dispersal measures and carried out targeted fire toward central violent instigators. January 7, 2026
Report: Syria-Israel security deal nearly complete after Paris talks Hotline to be set up to prevent ‘misunderstandings,’ while Al Jazeera journalist says Israel dropped autonomy demands for Syria’s Druze. January 7, 2026
IDF launches wave of airstrikes on Hezbollah, Hamas targets in Lebanon According to the military, many of the targeted sites were embedded within civilian areas. January 6, 2026
Lights off for UNRWA: Israel’s Energy Minister cuts electricity and water for terror-linked organization Israeli officials say the legislation was driven by findings from the Israel Defense Forces in Gaza indicating that roughly 10% of UNRWA employees there had ties to Hamas. January 5, 2026
Report: Hamas using ceasefire to expand arsenal, despite Trump’s demand it disarm Israel's military establishment concerned that Hamas may not only be flouting US demands to disarm but also expanding its arsenal, using undetonated ordinance to build bombs, rockets and even missiles, while also smuggling weapons in from abroad. January 5, 2026
No Gaza reconstruction until hostage body returned, Trump tells family Father of the last hostage held in Gaza says President Trump promised that no reconstruction work will be done until Hamas has returned the body of Ran Gvili. January 5, 2026
Israel accepts US plan for Palestinian committee to govern Gaza – report Trump administration moving forward with plans to place the Gaza Strip under the governance of a Palestinian technocratic committee, with Israel reportedly approving a list of candidates for the body. January 5, 2026
Israel releases damning report linking international NGO to Hamas, Islamic Jihad 'Weaponizing humanitarian credibility for terror' - Report alleges systemic ties between the Doctors Without Borders organization and Gaza terrorist groups including Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. January 5, 2026
Report: IDF aids anti-Hamas militia in Gaza City clash across Yellow Line Saudi paper says Israeli drones struck targets as fighting erupted in the Tuffah neighborhood. January 5, 2026
Syria and Israel to restart security talks after two-month delay According to Axios, the renewed diplomatic push came at the direct initiative of Donald Trump, who urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reopen the channel. January 4, 2026
Two Doctors Without Borders staffers identified as terrorists On Jan. 1, Jerusalem began enforcing a new regulatory framework for NGOs working in Gaza, Judea and Samaria, suspending licenses of groups that 'failed to meet required security and transparency standards.' January 4, 2026
‘Hamas commander offered me a deal to buy my silence,’ says former hostage Former Gaza hostage Romi Gonen says the top Hamas commander in Gaza tried to pressure her into a deal aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities. January 4, 2026
Police close down 7 businesses housing 50 illegal Palestinian workers Over the course of the operation, authorities said they detained hundreds of people who were in the country illegally, along with suspects accused of employing, harboring, or assisting them. January 3, 2026
Hamas officials downplay remaining weapons as Israel presses for disarmament The statements come as Israel continues to demand the dismantling of Hamas’ military infrastructure as a prerequisite for moving to phase two of the ceasefire. January 3, 2026
