IDF forces eliminate 30 terrorists in recent operations
Soldiers directed an airstrike and killed terrorists transporting cargo on a motorcycle.
February 13, 2024Arab-Israeli Conflict
Top Israeli officials head to Egypt for hostage deal talks
Despite calling Hamas’ last proposal ‘delusional,’ the government engaged with the document and is suggesting a compromise.
February 13, 2024
Rockets from Hezbollah wounds two in Kiryat Shmona
A 15-year-old boy is in serious condition and a 47-year-old woman was moderately hurt.
February 13, 2024
The IDF arrested an attempted rammer and stabber near Gush Etzion
A knife was found during a search of the terrorist’s vehicle.
February 13, 2024
Arab media focus on Gazans killed in hostage rescue, counting Hamas fighters as civilians
Dr. Mordechai Kedar’s review also showed they fear a full IDF incursion into Rafah.
February 13, 2024
3 IDF soldiers killed by Hamas ambush attack in Rafah
Since 70% of IDF troops have been removed from Gaza, soldiers are staying in one place rather being moved around which makes them more vulnerable to surprise attacks by Hamas.
February 12, 2024
Hamas claims Israeli airstrikes killed 3 hostages, wounded 5
Several of Hamas's past reports on dead hostages turned out to be false when captives returned alive, and such announcements are often a strategy of psychological warfare.
February 12, 2024
Everyone said not to invade Rafah, the IDF did it anyway
The pressure on Israel not to go into Rafah intensified, Israel went in and brought out two hostages.
February 12, 2024
Netanyahu calls Rafah hostage release ‘one of the greatest rescue missions in Israeli history’
Netanyahu described the mission that brought Fernando Marman and Louis Har back to safety without injuries as 'a perfect operation.' By Vered Weiss World Israel News Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netany...
February 12, 2024
‘Hungry for days’: Hostages arrive home weak after release in gun battle showdown
IDF soldiers from the elite Yamam force shielded Har and Marman with their bodies while a heavy gun battle ensued.
February 12, 2024
Egypt can turn on Israel, warns former IDF general
“For years, they've been building highways into Sinai. We're the target,” says Maj. Gen. (ret.) Yitzhak Brik.
February 12, 2024
Hamas panics over Rafah operation, refuses to mention IDF’s release of hostages
The Hamas statement discusses only civilian casualties without acknowledging the large number of terrorists among the dead.
February 12, 2024
Egypt warns Hamas to accept latest hostage deal or IDF will invade Rafah
According to Israel, there are four Hamas battalions left in the city along the Egyptian border.
February 12, 2024
IDF raids Gaza hospital apprehending 20 Hamas terrorists
The IDF said its forces searched the hospital precisely and selectively,' without shooting or harming the patients or staff.
February 12, 2024
Al Jazeera journalist’s laptop exposes him as Hamas commander
Mohamed Washah is a 'prominent commander' in Hamas’s anti-tank missile unit.
February 12, 2024
Netanyahu: US response to Hamas would have been ‘at least as strong’ as Israel’s
'Look, we were attacked in the worst attack on Jewish people since the Holocaust,' said Netanyahu.
February 11, 2024
IDF reservist who was shot in head saved by helmet
IDF soldiers from the 7037th (Res.) Battalion operating at a military post near Nablus neutralized a terrorist who fired at the force.
February 11, 2024
Gallant – IDF intelligence work will lead to ‘realistic’ hostage deal
The weekly Cabinet meeting is taking place at the IDF's security division to show ministers a display of recent intelligence findings in Gaza.
February 11, 2024
Hamas warns attack on Rafah will ‘blow up’ hostage deal amid growing condemnation against IDF offensive
The U.S., Egypt and others in the international community have warned against an offensive in the Gaza border city.
February 11, 2024
Despite severe int’l opposition, Netanyahu forges ahead with Rafah operation
In recent days, the rhetoric in foreign capitals has ramped up in opposition to a Rafah military campaign.
February 11, 2024Families of hostages to file suit against Hamas at Hague
Thousands of Jews from across the Netherlands are expected to rally in The Hague, in solidarity with the families pursuing legal means against Hamas.
February 11, 2024Israeli delegation to Cairo hopes for a ‘change of direction’ in hostage deal
Egypt has said that it will cancel its objection to the IDF's operations in Rafah if Hamas refuses to soften its demands in a hostage deal.
February 11, 2024
IDF airstrike kills senior Hamas leader in Rafah
Eliakubi provided security services for senior Hamas leaders and was a leading commander in Rafah.
February 10, 2024
‘Absurd’: UNRWA denies knowledge of tunnel under its own headquarters although it was paying Hamas’ electric bill
UNRWA claims its staff evacuated the headquarters in October and had not used the compound since.
February 10, 2024
Hamas commander tells troops it’s time to surrender to the IDF
'We came to the decision that we don't want to fight and as soon as the army comes we will turn ourselves in.'
February 9, 2024
Israeli official says pressure on Hamas, not compromise, will free hostages
In addition to demanding a permanent ceasefire for the release of hostages, Hamas would require Israel to release 1,500 prisoners, including those serving life sentences for murdering Israelis.
February 9, 2024
IDF reveals how Sinwar pocketed millions in Iranian funds designated for Hamas
Defense Minister: 'Hamas is fighting a war of crime and murder, and Yahya Sinwar is off celebrating with his family.'
February 8, 2024
Gaza death count ‘systematically manipulated’ by Hamas, report shows
Significant discrepancies were recorded even among Hamas-run ministries themselves, the report by The Washington Institute for Near East Policy reveals.
February 8, 2024
Hamas, Hezbollah at loggerheads as Lebanon-based terror group leaks hostage deal demands
The leaked document outlining Hamas' demands forced the Qatari and Iranian foreign ministers to convene an emergency meeting.
February 8, 2024
Three IDF soldiers wounded by Hezbollah missile
All three were evacuated to the hospital for treatment and their families were notified.
February 8, 2024Netanyahu says ‘delusional’ Hamas demands in hostage deal would ‘be refused by anyone’
Hamas's terms included the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, the withdrawal the IDF from Gaza and ultimately a permanent ceasefire.
February 7, 2024
Details revealed of Hamas hostage deal proposal
Hamas wants 4.5 months' ceasefire leading to an end to the war and the release of 500 high-profile terrorists from Israeli prisons.
February 7, 2024
IDF eliminates dozens of terrorists as offensive presses on
The soldiers also located large quantities of weapons including AK-47 rifles, grenades, and explosive devices.
February 7, 2024
Iranian cyberattacks on Israel have skyrocketed since Oct. 7th
Western traffic to Iranian media sites remains 28% above pre-war levels.
February 7, 2024
Secret documents seized by IDF prove Iran-Hamas link
The IDF released photos of envelopes of U.S. dollars, Israeli shekels, and Jordanian dinars intended for Sinwar.
February 7, 2024
Gaza border residents demand to return home as war enters 5th month
Israelis from Gaza frontier towns pressuring government to allow them to return home as war continues into 5th month.
February 7, 2024
Hamas demand for permanent ceasefire in hostage deal a ‘non-starter’ for Israel
President Joe Biden remarked that he thought Hamas's response was 'over the top' but indicated negotiations were ongoing.
February 6, 2024
Israeli officials confirm the death of 32 hostages, 20 more reported dead
Jerusalem was also assessing unconfirmed reports indicating that at least 20 additional captives may no longer be alive.
February 6, 2024
Breakthrough agreement may halt Hezbollah attacks, allow evacuees to return
The proposed agreement requires a withdrawal of Hezbollah to 8 to 10 kilometers from the border with Israel.
February 6, 202460% of Israelis support total victory against Hamas even if not all hostages are returned
Only 5% of Israelis said they thought the Palestinian Authority should rule Gaza after the war.
February 6, 2024
IDF heard about Hamas invasion a week before October 7th, security head reveals
The security head of the Nova music festival received a warning about an invasion and passed it on to IDF authorities.
February 6, 2024
French FM decries ‘settler violence,’ demands ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza
Séjourné said he was compelled to say things 'that our Israeli partners may have a hard time hearing.'
February 5, 2024
Vowing ‘total victory,’ Netanyahu declares Israel has destroyed half of all Hamas forces
Israeli premier says half of Hamas terrorists are dead or wounded, vows strike a 'mortal blow' against 'axis of evil' led by Iran.
February 5, 2024
Hezbollah-affiliated group sends death threats to top Israelis, including the PM
The “Galilee Forces” published a video with Benjamin Netanyahu, Internal Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and others in their crosshairs.
February 5, 2024
Egypt threatens end of treaty with Israel if even ‘a single Palestinian refugee’ crosses border
Egyptian officials are angered over an Israel Intelligence Ministry memo recommending the relocation of Gazan refugees into Egypt.
February 5, 2024
Number of aid trucks entering Gaza hits all-time high
Among these trucks, 7 packages of medical supplies were airdropped by Jordan and the Netherlands.
February 5, 2024
Reports suggest Hamas rejected latest hostage deal
Hamas is reportedly demanding a complete cessation of operations in the Strip, a demand that Israel has repeatedly refused.
February 5, 2024
IDF uncovers Hamas training facility used for October 7th invasion
The office belonged to Mohammad Sinwar—the brother of Hamas leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar.
February 5, 2024
Freed child hostage still speaks in code, has nightmares about Hamas captivity
A terrorist said to her 'Uskut' [Arabic for be quiet] or I’ll kill you with this knife.'
February 4, 2024
Israel has its limits in hostage talks, Netanyahu says, rejecting deal ‘at any price’
Israel's prime minister hints Hamas demands could be too steep, saying the country 'will not agree to every deal at any price.'
February 4, 2024
IDF seizes nearly a million dollars from Hamas affiliates
The money, in shekels, dollars, and other Arab currencies, was confiscated from money changers affiliated with Hamas.
February 4, 2024
IDF spokesman says Israel is ‘ready to attack immediately’ if Hezbollah starts war
Gallant: 'Until we reach a situation in which it’s possible to restore security for residents of the north, we will not stop.'
February 4, 2024
Hamas sexually mutilated Israeli women, then booby-trapped their bodies
During October 7th, Hamas booby-trapped victims' bodies in an attempt to kill anyone attending to them.
February 4, 2024
Israeli offensive in Khan Yunis continues
Soldiers found Kalashnikovs, cartridges, military equipment, and technological gear.
February 4, 2024
IDF has apprehended 3,000 terrorists across Israel since the start of war
In the latest operation, IDF forces arrested 16 terrorists and confiscated illegal material.
February 4, 2024Hamas set to respond on hostage deal conditions
Fifty percent of Israelis are opposed to a deal that includes a mass prisoner release and an extended pause in combat.
February 4, 2024
Iran claims it arrested multiple Mossad agents in ‘the largest operation against the Israeli regime’
The announcement has not yet drawn a response from the Israeli government.
February 3, 2024
Hamas grabbing power in places IDF controlled early in war
Hamas police officers were seen around stations, government offices and at Shifa Hospital, where the IDF discovered armories and terror tunnels.
February 3, 2024
Hamas divided over accepting a hostage release deal – WSJ reports
'Their families are being killed,' one of the officials said, explaining why Haniyeh and Sinwar are even discussing a possible hostage deal.
February 3, 2024
Soldier who lost both legs implores Netanyahu: ‘Don’t let our sacrifice be in vain’
Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with wounded soldiers at Sheba Hospital.
February 2, 2024