IDF chief signals readiness for intensified fighting along northern front Praising Israeli troops, Zamir said there is 'no power in the world comparable to the bravery of our fighters,' adding that forward leadership continues to drive battlefield performance. May 25, 2026
Hamas used Gaza border protests to map October 7 invasion routes Intelligence officials say those locations were later used simultaneously on October 7, when more than 6,000 Hamas Nukhba fighters and armed Gazans stormed into southern Israel. May 24, 2026
Israel formed secret task force to hunt Oct. 7 attackers The unit reportedly coordinates targeted strikes carried out primarily by the Israeli Air Force in Gaza and in neighboring countries. May 21, 2026
Seven IDF soldiers wounded in southern Lebanon drone strikes; female soldier seriously hurt Separately, two wounded IDF soldiers have regained full consciousness and were recovering after passing the danger stage. May 21, 2026
IDF pushes for expanded Lebanon operation as drone threat intensifies Unlike radio-controlled drones, fiber-optic variants maintain hardwired connections that render them virtually invisible to conventional electronic warfare systems. May 21, 2026
IDF chief says operations will continue ‘as long as necessary’ Zamir praised the commanders and soldiers for what he described as 'unprecedented fighting and sacrifice.' May 21, 2026
Israel says it has identified every Oct. 7 terrorist, is systematically hunting them down – report Israel has reportedly assembled a detailed intelligence list of thousands of people who took part in the Oct. 7 invasion and is working to arrest or kill each one of them. May 21, 2026
Netanyahu visits Jordan border, says ‘our enemies want to invade Israel’ Netanyahu and Smotrich previously toured the area to discuss plans for a fortified barrier. May 20, 2026
‘Devastating blows will crush you’: IRGC threatens war beyond Middle East 'You will receive crushing blows that will leave you devastated, and your humiliation will be recorded in history,' Vahidi warned. May 20, 2026
Israeli brigade commander seriously injured in Hezbollah drone strike All three were evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment, and their families have been notified. May 20, 2026
Lebanese people broadly support Hezbollah’s disarmament, peace with Israel, new poll finds The survey indicated relatively strong backing for a peace agreement with Israel among non-Shiite communities. May 20, 2026
Board of Peace rips Hamas for refusing to disarm, demands UN intervene The Board of Peace, led on the Gaza file by former UN Middle East envoy Nickolay Mladenov, was established under Trump’s 20-point ceasefire plan. May 20, 2026
Major (res.) Itamar Sapir killed in combat in southern Lebanon A terrorist fired at Israeli forces from the vicinity of a church while troops were operating in southern Lebanon. May 19, 2026
Israel holds 1,000 square km of buffer zones This expanded footprint reflects a revised post-October 7 defense doctrine aimed at creating deep buffer zones to prevent future surprise attacks. May 19, 2026
4 in 5 Gazans want to leave the Gaza Strip, survey shows Data collected by the Israeli Defense Ministry indicates nearly 80% of Gazans want to emigrate. May 19, 2026
Israel warns of escalating terror threat in Judea, Samaria as Iran, Turkey, Hamas seek to stoke extremism Israeli intelligence assessments have also warned that terrorists operating in Judea and Samaria are believed to possess weapons capable of breaching Israeli defenses. May 19, 2026
Netanyahu: IDF control of Gaza Strip expanded by 10% since October The premier spoke two days after the IDF targeted and killed the head of Hamas’ 'military wing,' Izz al-Din al-Haddad, in a precision airstrike in Gaza City’s Rimal neighborhood. May 18, 2026
‘Active pause’ – US quietly backing IDF operations against Hezbollah during ceasefire – report Officials say US declaration of 45-day ceasefire extension is a fiction, as the Trump administration quietly backs 'active pause' allowing Israel to continue large-scale operations against Hezbollah. May 18, 2026
Palestinian terrorists in Judea, Samaria now liable for death penalty 'Death Penalty for Terrorists Law' goes into effect in Judea and Samaria after IDF commander signs order enacting the measure beyond the Green Line. May 18, 2026
IDF strikes 30 Hezbollah terror sites in southern Lebanon Capt. Maoz Israel Recanati, 24, was killed in a Hezbollah drone strike in Southern Lebanon, the military stated. May 18, 2026
Hamas chief broke his own security rules before IDF killed him Izz ad-Din al-Haddad was regarded as one of the principal architects of the Oct. 7h massacre and a longtime builder of Hamas terror infrastructure. May 17, 2026
4 soldiers wounded, one seriously, overnight in southern Lebanon The incident occurred as Israeli forces continued operations in southern Lebanon amid ongoing cross-border hostilities. May 17, 2026
US mulls pressing Israel to give withheld Palestinian taxes to rebuild Gaza The Trump administration is reportedly considering pushing Israel to hand over frozen Palestinian tax revenue to help fund the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. May 17, 2026
The chilling letter Hamas chiefs’ sent Nasrallah on October 7 One of the most revealing sections of the letter addressed Hamas's decision to completely exclude Nasrallah from their planning. May 16, 2026
Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire by 45 days as Washington talks conclude Lebanon’s delegation, which is attending despite objections from Hezbollah, has prioritized a cessation in hostilities in the talks. May 16, 2026
IDF eliminates senior Hamas commander, Oct. 7th architect Izz al-Din al-Haddad in Gaza strike Images circulating from Gaza after the strike appeared to show flames continuing to burn inside the targeted apartment for an extended period following the attack. May 16, 2026
Inside the IDF’s desperate fight to stop Hezbollah drones The success of such strikes has forced the IDF to seek immediate physical solutions to supplement their electronic warfare and air defense systems. May 15, 2026
Israel to extend F-35 flight range in push to build up military force Israel is expected to increase defense spending over the next decade by roughly $95 billion. May 15, 2026
IDF soldier KIA by Hezbollah mortar fire in southern Lebanon Combat medics attempted to treat him at the scene but were forced to pronounce him dead. May 15, 2026
Midnight barrage: 6 rockets fired from Lebanon target Kiryat Shmona The government has authorized the IDF to maintain a 7 to 8-kilometer buffer zone within Lebanon to prevent anti-tank missile fire and ground infiltrations. May 15, 2026
Lebanon to UN: Iran ‘blatantly violated’ diplomatic norms In a letter of compliant filed with the UN, Beirut accuses the IRGC of carrying out unauthorized operations in Lebanon. May 14, 2026
Three civilians wounded as Hezbollah drone hits near Rosh Hanikra in the Galilee Overnight, the IDF said it intercepted another aerial target in Southern Lebanon without activating air-raid sirens. May 14, 2026
Board of Peace preparing ‘Plan B’ for Gaza reconstruction as Hamas refuses to disarm As Hamas refuses to disarm, stalling Trump's peace plan, US-backed Board of Peace reportedly eyeing Gaza reconstruction in areas under IDF control. May 14, 2026
IDF eliminates Hamas commander who infiltrated Nahal Oz on Oct. 7 Sharbatsi was among the first terrorists to breach the border fence on the morning of Oct. 7th. May 13, 2026
Palestinian to be indicted over Samaria car-ramming that killed Israeli teen Twenty-four Israelis were murdered in Judea and Samaria in 2025, and more than 400 others were wounded, per the group’s annual report. May 13, 2026
Lebanon to demand IDF withdrawal and permanent ceasefire with Israel As temporary ceasefire with Israel set to expire, Beirut drafts list of demands for talks in Washington. May 13, 2026
Hamas blocks Rafah reconstruction, halting Gaza rebuilding effort amid ceasefire stalemate The UAE has also conditioned progress on the project on Israel providing assurances that reconstruction infrastructure would not be damaged if fighting resumes. May 13, 2026
Hezbollah leader urges Lebanon to quit direct Israel talks Qassem also said the dispute over Hezbollah’s possession of weapons was an internal affair and shouldn't be part of the talks with Israel. May 12, 2026
Board of Peace backs expansion of Israeli control in Gaza as Hamas violates ceasefire US-backed Board of Peace grants approval for IDF's widening control of Gaza, as Hamas continues to violate ceasefire deal and refuse to commit to disarmament. May 12, 2026
IDF troops seize Litani River, cross into central Lebanon Israeli military reveals large-scale covert operation during which IDF ground forces crossed into central Lebanon after seizing part of Litani River, marking one of the deepest ground raids of the campaign. May 12, 2026
Gaza aid surplus fueling Hamas efforts to regroup, IDF document warns Israeli documents warn that the amount of aid flowing into the Gaza Strip each day greatly exceeds the area's actual humanitarian needs and is being used to strengthen Hamas. May 12, 2026
Hamas deliberately used gang rape, sexual torture and mutilation, probe finds The 302-page report, titled 'Silenced No More: Sexual Terror Unveiled,' is based on a two-year investigation. May 12, 2026
Hezbollah threatens residents of Kiryat Shmona in chilling phone calls The messages are part of a psychological warfare campaign by the Iran-backed Lebanese terror group. May 11, 2026
Three IDF soldiers wounded in southern Lebanon drone assault IDF Command Sgt.-Maj. (res.) Alexander Glovanyov, 47, from the central city of Petah Tikvah, was killed when an UAV launched by the Iranian-backed terrorist organization impacted inside Israeli territory. May 11, 2026
IDF faces tough choices in Gaza as Hamas works to build fiber-optic drone fleet Amid fears that Hamas is trying to copy Hezbollah's fiber-optic drones, IDF mulls escalating pressure on the terror group in the Gaza Strip. May 11, 2026
IDF launches new wave of strikes in southern Lebanon Israel has carried out regular strikes against Hezbollah weapons depots, launch sites, command positions, and terrorists. May 11, 2026
Israeli army struggles to find defense against cheap Hezbollah drones Lebanese terror group using bomb-laden drones controlled via fiber-optic cables to evade Israel's electronic warfare systems, leaving the IDF soldiers to use makeshift defenses against drone attacks. May 10, 2026
Coalition MKs push nullification of Oslo Accords, settlement of areas allotted to PA Members of the ruling coalition push bill which would cancel the Oslo Accords and subsequent agreements with the PLO, paving the way for Jewish settlement of Areas A and B in Judea and Samaria. May 10, 2026
Three IDF soldiers wounded by Hezbollah drone as war rages despite ‘ceasefire’ The military said Hezbollah continued carrying out drone attacks against Israeli troops operating in southern Lebanon throughout the day. May 9, 2026
IDF attacks Islamic Jihad arms production factory in Gaza On Thursday, Hamas confirmed that Azzam al-Hayya, the son of Hamas leader in Gaza Khalil al-Hayya, died of wounds sustained in an Israeli airstrike. May 9, 2026
Hezbollah fires rockets at Haifa area, Nahariya and Acre Earlier on Friday, an explosive drone launched by Hezbollah penetrated Israel and wounded two soldiers, one severely and the other moderately. May 8, 2026
Hezbollah drones wound three IDF soldiers, one seriously and two moderately The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit described the incident as 'another violation of the ceasefire understandings by the terrorist organization.' May 8, 2026
IDF accelerates tests of new anti-Hezbollah technology The goal is to create a multi-layered shield that protects both frontline soldiers and civilians in northern communities. May 8, 2026
IDF says it killed former hostage Mia Schem’s captor The French-Israeli citizen was abducted from the Nova music festival near Re’im after being shot in the arm during the attack. May 7, 2026
Northern Israel braces for retaliation after Beirut strike kills Hezbollah commander The IDF Northern Command ordered the cancellation of special exemptions that had allowed large open-air events. May 7, 2026
Resumption of Gaza war inevitable, Israel’s top brass fears – report Hamas using unexploded IDF ordnance to build bombs and rockets, Israeli officials warn, as the terror groupsstrengthens its hold over parts of Gaza not under IDF control. May 7, 2026
Newly elected Palestinian officials openly push anti-American, pro-terror propaganda Newly elected Palestinian Authority officials denounce America as the "great Satan" while lauding terrorists who massacred civilians. May 7, 2026
Son of senior Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya reported killed in Gaza strike The source said he was considered a supporter and assistant to terrorist activity but was not specifically targeted by the IDF. May 6, 2026
Hezbollah drone wounds two IDF soldiers Hezbollah fired multiple rockets, suicide drones, and mortar shells at IDF troops in Southern Lebanon on Wednesday morning. May 6, 2026
‘Iranian regime is weakest it’s been in all my years of service’ IDF Spokesman Shoshani also acknowledged a corresponding rise in global antisemitism, fueled by hostile propaganda that demonizes the Jewish state and its self-defense actions. May 6, 2026
