Herzog counters former DM Yaalon’s claims: ‘The IDF does not commit genocide’ President Herzog: 'The IDF is a morally responsible army that adheres to the highest international legal standards and humanitarian principles, with each unit supported by thorough legal guidance.' December 2, 2024
Israel has 20,000 traumatized troops and not enough rehab staff A survey by Maccabi showed that only 18% of its clients said they required mental health treatment in 2023, but 30% said they needed it in 2024. December 2, 2024
Hezbollah fires first missiles since ceasefire took effect The Israel Defense Forces on Monday confirmed carrying out airstrikes on a Hezbollah missile production facility in the Beqaa Valley and other sites in the Hermel area of the Lebanon-Syria border used for weapons smuggling. December 2, 2024
IDF announces American-Israeli hostage was murdered Oct. 7 Omer Neutra was an IDF officer who was abducted with his tank crew, two of whom have already been declared dead. December 2, 2024
France accuses Israel of violating ceasefire in Lebanon – report Paris warned both Israel and Hezbollah 'against actions that endanger the implementation of the ceasefire agreement.' December 1, 2024
IDF soldier killed in Gaza, two others seriously wounded The fatality was identified as Staff Sgt. Zamir Burke, 20, a squad commander in the 401st Brigade’s 601st Combat Engineering Battalion, from Beit Shemesh. December 1, 2024
IDF laying groundwork for long-term control of Gaza Strip – report Two military bases and a north-south buffer strip have joined the Netzarim and Philadelphi roads over the last several months. December 1, 2024
IDF strikes Syria and Lebanon citing ceasefire violations The IDF vowed to deal swiftly with any violations of the ceasefire agreement, including the transfer of weapons. November 30, 2024
Hamas may give up on crucial demands for hostage release – NYT According to reports, Hamas might allow the IDF to occupy the Philadelphi corridor temporarily, something that was a key demand of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but Hamas considered a non-starter. November 29, 2024
Terrorist fires at bus stop near Ariel wounding at least nine, three seriously Initially, security forces believed two terrorists were involved in the attack, but later it was confirmed that the terrorist who was eliminated was the sole assailant. November 29, 2024
Hezbollah believed to have lost as many as 4,000 fighters According to World Bank estimates, Lebanon suffered $8.5 billion in damages and economic losses during the war—$3.4 billion in physical infrastructure damage and $5.1 billion in economic losses. November 28, 2024
IDF carries out drone strike, opens fire on terrorists after Lebanon ceasefire violated Suspects approach IDF positions in southern Lebanon, violating ceasefire for the third time in 24 hours, prompting Israeli soldiers to open fire. November 28, 2024
‘Colossal Failure’ – Mayor of northern Israeli town says Lebanon ceasefire will led to ‘disintegration’ of border towns Margaliot’s Eitan Davidi said that there was no victory in Lebanon because Israel’s residents will not be safe and they should not return home. November 28, 2024
Egyptian negotiators head to Israel with plans for limited Gaza ceasefire Egyptian delegation set to arrive in Israel Thursday, and will reportedly present proposal for a scaled-down hostage deal and Gaza ceasefire plan, lasting two months. November 28, 2024
IDF thwarted Hezbollah’s efforts to produce chemical weapons – report The source said that Hezbollah's Radwan force were planning to use the weapons against civilians in Israel. November 27, 2024
Hezbollah violates ceasefire twice in first 12 hours 'The IDF remains deployed in southern Lebanon and will take action against any violation of the ceasefire agreement.' November 27, 2024
IAF destroyed secret Hezbollah rocket factory ahead of ceasefire The strike disabled Hezbollah’s capacity to produce mid-range rockets in Lebanon, according to the report. November 27, 2024
After Lebanon deal, Hamas ‘ready for ceasefire’ Hamas official says that in the wake of the truce between Israel and Hezbollah, and amid efforts by Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar to reboot talks, the terrorist group is 'ready' for a 'serious' deal with Israel. November 27, 2024
Israelis sharply divided over ceasefire with Hezbollah Channel 12's survey showed that 20% even say Israel 'lost' in Lebanon, while a whopping 61% of Channel 13's respondents said Israel 'did not win.' November 27, 2024
Ceasefire tested as Israeli forces engage suspects near Lebanese border Residents of southern Lebanon began returning to their homes on Wednesday morning, prompting Israeli warnings not to do so until the army withdraws from Lebanon. November 27, 2024
Hezbollah not required to disarm under ceasefire deal 13-point Lebanon truce allows Hezbollah to continue to function, with no explicit requirement to disarm, while Israel commits to avoiding military action in most of Lebanon unless Lebanese army found to be unable to remove threats to Israel. November 27, 2024
Israeli Security Cabinet approves truce with Lebanon The ceasefire is set to go into effect at 10 a.m. local time on Wednesday and last for sixty days. November 26, 2024
IDF soldier, 21, killed in northern Gaza Strip In a separate incident on Tuesday, a reservist non-commissioned officer from the 8163rd Battalion of the Combat Engineering Corps was severely wounded during combat in the central Gaza Strip. November 26, 2024
Netanyahu announces intention to accept ceasefire with Hezbollah Latest version of ceasefire deal reportedly allows Israel to remain in Lebanese territory for 60 days - followed by full withdrawal, with no security buffer zone south of the Litani River. November 26, 2024
Israeli combat medic on life support since Oct. 7 attacks dies of injuries Brief was on life support for 413 days before succumbing to his injuries. November 26, 2024
IDF soldier seriously hurt in Hezbollah drone attack on Hermon The IDF also announced on Tuesday morning that Sgt. First Class Yona Betzalel Brief, 23 had succumbed to wounds incurred on Oct. 7th, 2023, while fighting terrorists during the Hamas-led invasion of southern Israel. November 26, 2024
Senior Israeli minister pushing to resettle Gaza, encourage voluntary transfer of Palestinians Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says Israel must occupy the Gaza Strip and promote the voluntary transfer of the Palestinian Arab population out of the coastal enclave - and out of Judea and Samaria as well. November 26, 2024
Nighttime Hezbollah rocket attack wounds two in Nahariya A fire was also reported in the northwestern coastal city, though it was unclear whether it was sparked by a rocket impact or interception debris. November 26, 2024
As Hezbollah ceasefire emerges, so does Israeli public opposition 'The agreement with Lebanon is a big mistake. A historic missed opportunity to eradicate Hezbollah. I understand all the constraints and reasons, and it is still a grave mistake,' National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said. November 26, 2024
Biden and Macron expected to announce a Lebanon ceasefire on Tuesday Netanyahu has reportedly agreed in principle to the ceasefire deal and is now mulling how to present the decision to the Israeli public. November 25, 2024
Hezbollah rocket wounds one in Nahariya On Sunday, Israel marked one of the most intense days of rocket fire from Lebanon since the start of the war. November 25, 2024
Israel hits 12 Hezbollah command centers in Beirut Hezbollah escalated its rocket attacks on Israel on Sunday, with some 250 rockets triggering more than 540 alarms across northern and central Israel, wounding at least eight people and damaging several structures. November 25, 2024
Israel signals agreement to ceasefire proposal in Lebanon Multiple reports indicate Jerusalem has signaled its approval of an American-backed truce between Israel and Hezbollah, accepting the core provisions of the draft deal. November 25, 2024
Israeli police thwart large ammo transfer to Samaria terrorists The majority of the weapons smuggled into Judea and Samaria are small arms and assault rifles, analysts said. November 24, 2024
IDF apologizes after Lebanese army post hit amid fighting against Hezbollah The LAF post in the Southern Lebanese village of Al-Amiriya on the Al-Qalila-Tyre road was severely damaged by the strike, the LAF claimed in a statement. November 24, 2024
9 injured as Hezbollah pounds central and northern Israel 160 rockets and missiles launched at major Israeli cities in central and northern Israel, with hits reported in Petah Tikva, Kfar Blum, and Haifa. November 24, 2024
Israel strikes Hezbollah assets at Syria-Lebanon crossing The Israeli Air Force struck the crossing last month and has conducted several other attacks on the Syrian-Lebanese border in recent months in an attempt to prevent Hezbollah from rearming. November 24, 2024
Two wounded as Hezbollah fires salvos at northern, central Israel Hundreds of thousands of Israelis were sent running to shelters by the attack, which occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m. November 24, 2024
Hamas claims female hostage killed during Gaza strike, IDF warns of psychological terror The IDF later stated that it is 'currently assessing the information' and cannot 'confirm or deny its authenticity.' November 23, 2024
Houthi missile triggers alarms in Judea In July, a Houthi drone killed a civilian in central Tel Aviv, in response to which Israel struck Yemen’s Hodeidah Port in a major aerial attack. November 22, 2024
UNRWA official met with Palestinian terror groups secretly, declared ‘We are one’ The former commissioner emphasized a 'spirit of partnership' and said UNRWA's decisions could be challenged or even reversed at the terror group representatives' requests. November 21, 2024
Hamas has given up demand to end the war before freeing hostages – report The official indicated that Israel may be closer to reaching a hostage release agreement with Hamas than at any time in the past year. November 21, 2024
IDF forces capture Syrian infiltrator in Golan He reportedly did not breach the Israeli security fence in the area. November 21, 2024
Massive Israeli airstrike kills 68 in Syria Bombings hit three positions in Palmyra used by Hezbollah and other pro-Iranian groups. November 21, 2024
Hezbollah rocket barrage hits park in northern Israel, killing one Lebanese terrorists fire 10 rockets at northwestern Israel, with one direct hit scored on public park in Nahariya, killing an Israeli man. November 21, 2024
Ceasefire deal is ‘in Israel’s hands’ says Hezbollah as Biden envoy arrives Amos Hochstein arrives in Israel following truce talks in Beirut, as top Hezbollah official says the ball is now in Israel’s court. November 21, 2024
Israeli commando killed in building collapse in Lebanon Three soldiers have been killed in the last two days while fighting Hezbollah. November 21, 2024
Convicted terrorists threaten to continue war against Israel inside prisons A convicted Hamas terrorist said, 'You will end the war outside; we will start it in prison.' November 20, 2024
Israeli forces destroy bomb-making labs in Jenin as terror crackdown enters second day A camera warehouse used by terror groups and dozens of explosives were also destroyed. November 20, 2024
Reservist KIA in Gaza is 800th IDF war casualty A senior officer in the battalion was seriously wounded in the same incident, which occurred in the Beit Lahiya area. November 20, 2024
Hezbollah rockets hit UN bases in Lebanon The peacekeeping force refrains from blaming Hezbollah, instead saying that 'non-state actors' were 'probably' behind the attacks. November 20, 2024
Despite Biden’s objections, Netanyahu said Israel ‘followed its own view’ on the Gaza war Netanyahu suggested Biden 'suggested that we not go in on the ground...he also said he would stop important arms shipments.' November 19, 2024
Israel to back lifting US sanctions on Syria, Russia – report Israel reportedly proposes deal under which Jerusalem would back lifting of US sanctions on Syria, in exchange for cutting off weapons supply to Hezbollah. November 19, 2024
7 injured in Hezbollah rocket attacks as US envoy arrives in Beirut Amos Hochstein makes final push for ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah, as the Iran-backed terror group pounds northern Israel with rocket barrages. November 19, 2024
Hamas hijacks over 100 aid trucks over the weekend A whopping 113 trucks were looted of their humanitarian supplies in the Gaza Strip in two takeovers. November 19, 2024
Hezbollah missiles kill one woman in the north, injures 5 in central Israel 'Central Israel is on fire because of Hezbollah’s indiscriminate rocket fire,' the Israel Defense Forces stated. November 18, 2024
Hezbollah rocket hits Israeli Arab city, killing woman Earlier on Monday, a 65-year-old woman was lightly wounded by shrapnel from a Hezbollah rocket attack on Israel’s Galilee, and a 34-year-old man was lightly injured in another barrage less than two hours later. November 18, 2024
In historic first, female combat soldiers deployed in Lebanon Their roles included intelligence gathering, identifying terrorist threats, and directing fire for ground and air forces. November 18, 2024
Israel will not allow Hamas to govern Gaza again, Netanyahu vows Netanyahu reportedly said he ordered officials to prepare a plan aimed at replacing Hamas in the distribution of humanitarian aid by Nov. 21. November 18, 2024
Report: Lebanon accepts US ceasefire deal disarming Hezbollah Hezbollah reportedly sending its response to an American ceasefire proposal which would require the terror group be demilitarized and Israel given the right to retaliate in Lebanon for any ceasefire violations. November 18, 2024
