Israeli activists established outpost inside Lebanon, says IDF Israeli 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 Tomb Last 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 7 Hamas 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 818 The 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 Damascus Russian 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 terror This 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 force Gaza-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 minister Pushing 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 Yemen IDF: '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 deal Hamas 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 freed Both 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 Jew Synagogues are safe, and 'we are not afraid,' Jewish resident says. December 16, 2024
IDF downs Houthi drone launched from Yemen Earlier 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 Authority The 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 Hanoun A separate raid eliminated a Hamas squad planning attacks on Israeli forces. December 15, 2024
Rebel leader: Israel has no more ‘excuses’ to strike Syria Abu 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 Yemen The 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 – report Study 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’ – Netanyahu Netanyahu 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 Syria During 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 Syria The 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
IAF strikes Hamas terrorists planning to hijack aid trucks On Wednesday, the World Central Kitchen (WCK) NGO dismissed 62 of its local staff members in the Gaza Strip—more than 10% of its workforce—after Israel said they had links to terrorist groups. December 12, 2024
Report: Hamas prepared to make key concessions for hostage deal Gaza terror group reportedly tells Arab brokers that it is willing to accept two key Israeli demands for hostage deal and ceasefire - including allowing Israeli troops to remain in Gaza during the truce. December 12, 2024
Illegal Arab construction in Judea, Samaria plummets amid stricter enforcement Illegal Palestinian construction 'deterred' by sharp increase in enforcement actions against unauthorized buildings in Judea and Samaria, report finds. December 12, 2024
Israel to control Syrian buffer zone until new force deployed to prevent terrorist takeover, says Netanyahu Netanyahu defends IDF seizure of demilitarized zone on Syrian side of the Golan Heights, says Israel's military must remain there to prevent jihadi infiltration until a new 'force' can secure the area. December 12, 2024
IDF intercepts Houthi and Iraqi drones over southern Israel On Monday, a blast in a residential high-rise building in Yavne, northeast of Ashdod, was confirmed to have been caused by a drone launched from Yemen. December 12, 2024
IDF blocked Iranian planes sent to assist Assad – report This could be at least one reason why the Syrian regime folded so quickly. December 12, 2024
BBC reporter ridiculed for saying Jews form part of Syria’s ‘diverse population’ 'In the 1940s, Syria's Jewish community was 40,000 strong. Today just an estimated 3 remain.' December 11, 2024
Israeli defense minister says there’s a ‘good chance now’ for a hostage deal There are indications that Israel and Hamas may be approaching a hostages-for-ceasefire deal, with conflicting reports on whether Hamas has provided Egypt with a list of individual hostages. December 11, 2024
Report: Hamas ready to finalize hostage deal There are contradictory reports on whether Hamas gave Egypt a list of ill, wounded, female, and elderly candidates for the first stage of a deal. December 11, 2024
Three hasidim shot on the way to Joseph’s Tomb They fled after being fired on, later seeking medical attention at Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital, where police subsequently detained them. December 11, 2024
Gaza terrorists fire four rockets at southern Israel The IDF’s year-plus-long offensive in Gaza has greatly curbed rocket fire from the Strip, although terrorists in the enclave still intermittently target the Jewish state. December 11, 2024
Netanyahu says Israel wants good relations with Syrian rebels but will respond decisively to threats Netanyahu: 'We have no intention of interfering in Syria's internal affairs; however, we will do whatever is necessary to ensure our security.' December 10, 2024
IDF destroys 80% of Syrian military capabilities More than 350 Israeli fighter jets took art in the operation 'Bashan's Arrow' to neutralize military sites once controlled by the Assad regime. December 10, 2024
‘Israeli hostages are in grave mortal danger,’ warns Herzog Israel's president hosts emergency discussion on the medical condition of the hostages, amid fears their weakening condition could leave them vulnerable to infection, hypothermia, or starvation during the upcoming winter season. December 10, 2024
Netanyahu: Axis of evil is crumbling, ‘didn’t happen by accident’ 'We are dismantling the axis of evil. This didn't happen by accident or on its own ... we are determined to change the face of the Middle East.' December 9, 2024
UAV from Yemen avoids detection, smashes penthouse in central Israel The drone originated from Yemen and was thought to have come from the direction of the sea towards Sderot before heading north. December 9, 2024
Three soldiers killed in Gaza, bringing IDF toll to 816 Earlier on Monday, the IDF announced the deaths of four soldiers killed in Southern Lebanon despite the ceasefire currently in effect. December 9, 2024
Four IDF soldiers killed in Lebanon, bringing military death toll to 813 Israeli forces have killed some two dozen Hezbollah terrorists since the start of the Nov. 27 Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. December 9, 2024
‘Israel must reorganize presence on Golan Heights’ The Pereh unit will consist of highly trained reservists, described as reconnaissance and special unit members, who are locals. December 9, 2024
‘State of Optimism’ – Hamas drafts list of living captives to be freed in hostage deal – report Hostage deal talks are making progress and have moved to 'advanced stage,' report claims, to the point where Hamas has handed over a list of captives to be released in a possible deal - and a list of jailed terrorists it is demanding be freed in exchange. December 9, 2024
Drone from Yemen hits building in central Israel The mayor of Yavne, Roei Gabay, told the Ynet outlet that nobody was home when the drone hit the balcony of an apartment on the top floor. December 9, 2024
Israeli defense minister consolidates IDF control over Syrian Golan Heights Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar insists IDF's new security zone on Syrian side of the Golan Heights is 'limited, temporary,' and intended only to prevent incursions from the Syrian side. December 9, 2024
‘Hezbollah planned its own October 7th’ – Israeli intel officer 'Conquer the Galilee' - Lebanese terror group plotted massive invasion of northern Israel, including capturing towns and raiding cities. December 9, 2024
Trump says Gaza war must end, but only with Israel’s victory Trump said that he thought fewer hostages are alive 'than many people think.' December 9, 2024
Dozens of Hezbollah terrorists have been eliminated since start of ceasefire The Israeli Air Force has also struck dozens of Hezbollah positions during the same period, the military stated. December 8, 2024
Israel forces conquer Syrian side of Mount Hermon This is the first time Israel's military has established a presence in the area since the end of the Yom Kippur War in 1973. December 8, 2024
WATCH: Syrian rebels destroy Iranian embassy in Damascus Syrian rebels destroyed Iran's embassy in Damascus without resistance. December 8, 2024
Netanyahu: Israeli strikes on Hezbollah, Iran caused Assad’s downfall Netanyahu called Assad's ouster a 'historic day for the Middle East,' citing Syria's pivotal role in Iran's network. December 8, 2024
Israeli forces seize Golan buffer zone, bomb chemical weapons plant as rebels depose Assad IDF on high alert in the Golan Heights, entering demilitarized zone and warning rebel forces not to approach Israeli frontier. December 8, 2024
Three injured, one seriously, in Hebron car ramming attack A 30-year-old IDF soldier who was seriously wounded during the attack with injuries to his limbs was evacuated to Soroka Medical Center. By Vered Weiss, World Israel News On Saturday night, a terrorist wo... December 8, 2024
Hamas trying to locate living hostages ahead of potential deal Sources say there has been significant 'progress on the indirect talks for a hostage deal,' although Hamas says a ceasefire should precede release of hostages. December 7, 2024
IDF assists UN troops on Israel-Syria border as rebels advance IDF: 'We have deployed additional forces to the Golan Heights and will continue to take action to protect the State of Israel and its citizens.' December 7, 2024
IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons routes near Syria-Lebanon border, as fragile ceasefire holds Israeli defense officials stated that the military will continue to take proactive measures to neutralize potential threats, maintaining a clear message that any infrastructure supporting terrorist activities will be targeted. December 6, 2024
Israeli security services uncover Iranian espionage plot in northern Israel Tahrir collected detailed intelligence about IDF movements, including photographs of tanks, armed soldiers, equipment, and weapons. December 6, 2024
