IDF has killed half of Hezbollah commanders, says Israeli defense chief Half of Lebanese terror group's brigade commanders have been eliminated, says Defense Minister Gallant, while other half have gone into hiding. April 25, 2024
Parents respond to Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s hostage video – ‘Stay strong, survive’ On Wednesday, Hamas posted a video indicating that Hersh Goldberg-Polin was still alive, although it can't be confirmed when the video was recorded. April 24, 2024
Hamas releases propaganda video showing Hersh Goldberg-Polin alive Hamas periodically releases hostage videos as a tactic of psychological warfare. April 24, 2024
Qatari official says Oct 7 ‘only a prelude to annihilation’ of Israel 'There can be no negotiations with the Zionist entity... They only recognize one thing, which is killings; since they are killers of prophets.' April 24, 2024
US report accuses Israel of causing ‘severe’ human rights crisis in Gaza Among the sources cited in the report are harsh Israel critics that include Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, International Committee of the Red Cross and others. April 24, 2024
Israel intensifies strikes across Gaza, orders new evacuations in north The renewed shelling and bombing of northern Gaza comes almost four months after the Israeli army announced it was drawing down its troops there. April 24, 2024
Palestinian arrested in Israeli youth’s terror murder Arab aggression and terrorism against Jewish shepherds have been on the rise in recent months. April 22, 2024
WATCH: IDF reservist injured by terrorist-planted explosive in Samaria An IDF reservist on leave at home in Kokhav HaShahar was lightly injured after kicking a Palestinian flag with an explosive planted underneath. April 22, 2024
IDF soldier dies from injuries sustained in Hezbollah drone attack IDF reservist succumbs to injuries sustained in last week's Hezbollah attack on an Arab-Israeli border town. April 21, 2024
Netanyahu vows ‘painful blows’ to Hamas, compares terror group to Pharaoh 'In every generation they rise up to destroy us, and the Holy One, blessed be He, saves us from them.' April 21, 2024
Satellite pics show Iran air base damage after IAF strike The strike was intended to convey a message to Tehran saying Israel could hit any target and bypass air defense systems. April 21, 2024
Two terror attacks in Judea and Samaria since morning One injury was due to an explosion triggered by attempting to remove a roadside Palestinian flag rigged with explosives. April 21, 2024
A strike in an Iranian area with a long missile history Isfahan is also home to Iran’s largest missile assembly and production site. April 19, 2024
Minister demands UN provide matzah, wine to Israeli hostages for Passover Hamas has tightened its demands for a hostage deal, reducing the number of hostages it has agreed to free in exchange for higher numbers of violent convicted terrorists. April 19, 2024
Sister of Hamas chief Haniyeh to be charged with terror offenses Sabah Haniyeh (57) was arrested on April 1 on suspicion of contact with a foreign agent, sympathizing with terrorism and incitement. April 19, 2024
Hamas uncertain how many hostages are alive or their locations US officials said that although it is 'difficult to say for certain,' how many hostages are alive, there are likely more dead than have been previously reported. April 18, 2024
Iran orchestrating terror attacks in Judea and Samaria – Defense Minister 'Terrorism starts in Tehran, but reaches as far as Judea and Samaria,' says Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. April 17, 2024
Israeli farmer who lost his wife, son and leg on Oct. 7 returns to his fields 'I am coming home, I am coming back to my land,' Bachar said. April 17, 2024
Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli airstrike After Hezbollah attack on Israeli town leaves three injured, IDF kills terrorist commander in airstrike. April 16, 2024
Israel sets new standards for saving wounded troops in war The IDF has 670 doctors and paramedics embedded within combat groups in Gaza, providing immediate care. April 16, 2024
Three Israelis injured in drone attack from Lebanon Hezbollah claimed it hit an Iron Dome missile defense battery near Beit Hillel. April 16, 2024
Israel increases flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza Despite Israel's efforts to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza, 450 trucks are stalled until UN workers arrive to distribute the aid April 16, 2024
Hamas says it can release only 20 live hostages Hamas sources claiming only 20 hostages are alive may be a tactic to wage psychological warfare and force concessions from Israel. April 16, 2024
4 IDF soldiers injured, 1 seriously, inside Lebanese territory Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the blast and said it had placed explosive devices along its border. April 15, 2024
Sanctions on Iran now, Erdan tells UNSC “The number one world sponsor of terror has exposed its true face” said Israel’s ambassador, and "the gloves must come on." April 15, 2024
IAF strikes ‘significant’ Hezbollah weapons production site Hezbollah launched more than 100 rockets into the Upper Galilee. April 14, 2024
Batman creators urge Qatar to aid release of Bibas family The signatories to the letter include many of the most renowned comics creators, past and present. April 14, 2024
Unified Israeli coalition demands retaliation against Iran Cabinet members echoed support for a harsh retaliatory strike on Iran. April 14, 2024
Iran suffers a resounding strategic setback According to the IDF’s data, around 170 Iranian UAVs—a massive swarm—failed to cross into Israeli air space. April 14, 2024
Israel debates response to Iranian assault Biden reportedly told Netanyahu that Israel should see its defense against Iran as a 'win' and that Washington wouldn’t participate in an attack on Iran. April 14, 2024
Female Israeli Border Police officer wounded in Samaria terror attack As Iran launches hundreds of missiles and war drones at Israel, Palestinian terrorist opens fire at Israeli Border Police officer. April 14, 2024
Israeli teenager murdered in terror attack, riots break out in Judea and Samaria Benjamin Achimeir, 14 disappeared while shepherding at his outpost on Friday, and his body was found on Saturday after he was murdered by terrorists. April 14, 2024
Women’s enlistment numbers surge after Oct. 7th Girls enlisted en masse to the light infantry battalions the Border Police, and the Artillery Corps. April 12, 2024
Hamas confesses that one-third of the death count is missing data Six months into the war, the number of Palestinian casualties has still not been independently verified. April 12, 2024
Israeli Arab indicted after plotting to contaminate the Sea of Galilee Fahmi Kittani declared his allegiance to ISIS in 2015 and planned assaults on Israel Defense Forces soldiers and suicide bombings. April 12, 2024
Hamas leadership pleased with direction of the war Hamas's strategy now is to pressure Israel globally to end conflict before Gaza collapses. April 11, 2024
Suspicions grow that Hamas may not have 40 live hostages to swap for prisoners US officials familiar with intelligence have said that most of the hostages are no longer alive. April 11, 2024
IDF soldier finds stolen seder plate in Khan Younis Any information regarding the owners of the seder plate should be sent to info@worldisraelnews.com. April 11, 2024
IDF expands war into central Gaza’s Nuseirat district The joint operation including, air force units and ground troops, was launched based on intelligence of terrorist infrastructure in the Nuseirat area. April 11, 2024
IDF killed Hamas chief’s sons without Netanyahu’s approval Netanyahu was reportedly 'taken by surprise' when informed about strike that killed Hamas politburo head's sons. April 11, 2024
Israeli airstrike eliminates three sons of Hamas chief Haniyeh Hazem, Ameer, and Mohammed Haniyeh were all members of Hamas. April 10, 2024
IDF to implement targeted raids in Khan Yunis Much of Gaza City further north has been under the third-stage operational pattern for months. April 9, 2024
New study reveals mental health struggles among Israeli children 53 percent of Israeli high school students are dealing with mental or emotional distress. April 9, 2024
Iranian propaganda fuels divisions within Israel Iran’s online disinformation activities and cyberattacks on Israel have soared since October 7. April 9, 2024
Leader of Hamas’ central Gaza ’emergency committee’ killed in airstrike Hatem Alramery 'was a Hamas military-wing operative in the field of projectile launches,' according to the IDF. April 9, 2024
Gaza hospitals serve as terror hubs, Islamic Jihad spokesman confesses Tarik Salame Uda Abu Salouf noted that hospitals have the convenience of 'internet and electricity 24 hours a day' and are good places to coordinate attacks on Israel. April 9, 2024
Netanyahu declares ‘there is a date’ for Rafah operation 'This victory requires entering Rafah and eliminating the terrorist battalions there. This will happen; there is a date.' April 8, 2024
Captured Gaza terrorists confess to deceitful propaganda, embedding in hospitals One confessed that the explosion at the Al-Ahli Al-Ma'mdani Hospital, initially blamed on Israel, was actually caused by an Islamic Jihad rocket. April 8, 2024
Israel to allow partial return of Palestinians to north Gaza as part of hostage deal – report Under US proposal now under consideration, Israel would permit 6,000 Gazans per day to return to the northern Gaza Strip during 6-week ceasefire. April 8, 2024
‘Opportune moment’ for hostage deal, but war will resume after ceasefire, says Defense Minister 'We have the utmost obligation to bring our hostages back home,' April 8, 2024
IDF destroys rocket launchers located in Khan Yunis humanitarian zone The IDF emphasized that it confirmed that noncombatants were evacuated from the area before the precision strikes were conducted. April 8, 2024
Ministers furious, threaten to topple Netanyahu gov’t over war effort Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called on Netanyahu to immediately convene the Security Cabinet, which he argued had been sidelined. April 8, 2024
IDF eliminates top Hezbollah terrorist Ali Ahmed Hussein, a brigade commander in the elite Radwan Force, was killed by an airstrike on a house in southern Lebanon. April 8, 2024
Paraglider terror: Israeli communities on alert for aerial invasion 'We have to change our outlook immediately and prepare for an aerial incursion,' says community leader. April 8, 2024
Israeli withdrawal from southern Gaza a prelude to Rafah operation, says Defense Minister IDF preparing to enter Rafah, says Defense Minister, as Israel withdrawals from Khan Yunis. April 7, 2024
IDF strikes deep in Lebanese territory after Hezbollah shoots down unmanned IDF aircraft Israel struck military targets in Hezbollah's stronghold in the Beqaa Valley and other sites in southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah launches another wave of rockets at the north. April 7, 2024
Six months of war in Gaza, by the numbers 604 IDF soldiers and security members killed, 3,193 wounded. Over 12,200 rockets and other projectiles have been fired into Israel, and some 13,000 Hamas terrorists eliminated. April 7, 2024
IDF withdraws all ground troops from southern Gaza A significant force led by the 162nd Division and the division’s Nahal Brigade continues to operate in the Gaza Strip. April 7, 2024
Terrorist gunman wounds two Israelis in roadside shooting attack in Samaria 19-year-old female soldier fighting for her light after being seriously wounded in terrorist shooting attack on bus and private car. April 7, 2024