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
‘Nobody’s visiting’ – Dubai tourism decimated after Iran attacks Foreign worker says fear and economic decline are replacing the city’s usual vibrancy. May 5, 2026
Lebanon’s president cancels planned meeting with Netanyahu Aoun rules out meeting with Israel's prime minister, despite reports of planned peace summit; demands Israel halt strikes on Hezbollah and agree to Lebanon's conditions for a security deal. May 5, 2026
Israeli cities open, inspect bomb shelters amid faltering Iran truce Tehran launched missile and drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates on Monday for the first time since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire took effect last month, moderately injuring three. May 5, 2026
Palestinian Authority’s ‘reforms’: Incitement in classrooms, empty promises to the West Palestinian students are being exposed to materials that delegitimize Israel's very existence, demonize Jews, and portray violence as heroic. May 4, 2026
Casualty cover-up: Hezbollah suffered massive losses during war with Israel Despite official Lebanese figures of 2,600 dead over two months of fighting with Israel, internal Hezbollah casualty reports point to vastly higher losses. May 4, 2026
From Jordan to Judea and Samaria: Israel uncovers drone-based gun-smuggling network Drones are used to smuggle guns from Jordan into Judea and Samaria, Israeli security agency warns. May 4, 2026
Hezbollah MK: ‘Israel-Lebanon peace negotiations are irrelevant’ A Hezbollah lawmaker said the group would not be bound by any future agreement between Israel and Lebanon. May 4, 2026
US watchdog links 4 more UNRWA staff with Hamas affiliation to Oct. 7 attacks The latest findings brings the number of individuals alleged to have participated in Oct. 7 attacks to seven and the number of Hamas affiliated employees to 14. May 3, 2026
IDF levels dozens of villages to create south Lebanon buffer zone Satellite images show that 26 small towns and villages near the Israeli frontier have been partially or totally demolished, as IDF works to establish a buffer zone in southern Lebanon. May 3, 2026
Trump is ‘stopping Israel’ from fighting Hezbollah, says senior Israeli official Senior Israeli official laments the IDF is hemmed in by American pressure and inability to retreat in the face of Hezbollah attacks. May 3, 2026
Israeli security cabinet to weigh resumption of Gaza war Israel mulls return to Gaza war as Hamas continues to rebuff calls to disaarm. May 3, 2026
Iran expected to ramp up chemical, biological weapons programs Tehran is also suspected of having used such agents to help suppress the nationwide anti-government protests earlier this year. May 2, 2026
Hezbollah fires rockets, explosive drones at IDF soldiers The troops also demolished the town’s stadium after discovering it was booby-trapped, the military added. May 2, 2026
IDF canine Bernie dies in Hezbollah attack after detecting terrorists O. said the dog’s actions prevented potential casualties among Israeli forces, including troops from the 890th Battalion operating alongside his unit. May 1, 2026
IDF: Hamas terrorist posing as paramedic killed in targeted airstrike He 'had planned to carry out an imminent terror attack against IDF troops,' the IDF stated. April 30, 2026
IDF soldier killed by Hezbollah drone This drone strike followed an earlier Hezbollah suicide drone strike on an artillery battery located near Shomera on the Lebanese border in which 12 soldiers were wounded, two moderately and 10 lightly. April 30, 2026
12 IDF soldiers wounded in Hezbollah strike in northern Israel Hezbollah suspected of using new drone system capable of evading Israel's electronic warfare systems in attack on northern Israeli town. April 30, 2026
Israel now controls nearly 2/3 of Gaza Strip – report The IDF has gradually expanded its control over the Gaza Strip, according to maps issued by Israel to aid groups, with a new 'Orange Line' established. April 30, 2026
Netanyahu pushes Trump to impose 2-3 week deadline on Lebanon talks Netanyahu uses phone call with Trump to press for the US to set a deadline for Lebanon talks, as IDF prepares to continue broad campaign against Hezbollah terrorists. April 30, 2026
US confirms Palestinian Authority continuing to pay terrorists under ‘pay-to-slay’ Despite reforms promising to end stipends for terrorists and their families, US State Department tells Congress the Palestinian Authority is continuing to pay benefits to terrorists under its 'pay-to-slay' program. April 30, 2026
Why missile attacks on Israeli cities rarely lead to prosecution In many cases, attribution does not require a complex investigation because the perpetrators not only identify themselves but also take credit for these attacks. April 29, 2026
Israel sets deadline for Lebanon deal, prepares for full-scale war 'We cannot wait forever,' a senior Israeli official said. April 29, 2026
IDF troops wounded in Samaria attack; terrorists neutralized Palestinian terrorists targeted Israeli Jews in Judea and Samaria at least 5,051 times in 2025, according to figures published by the Rescuers Without Borders (Hatzalah Judea and Samaria) NGO. April 29, 2026
Lebanese girl, 13, arrested after reporting alleged Hezbollah weapons at school to IDF In late March, the IDF described the discovery of a large cache of weapons hidden inside a Lebanese school. April 28, 2026
Israel destroys extensive 2-kilometer tunnel network in Lebanon The IDF said they are the longest tunnels it has identified in Lebanon during the current conflict. April 28, 2026
Exploiting international focus on other arenas, Hamas moves to consolidate rule in Gaza The threat profile emanating from Gaza has fractured into two distinct categories: immediate tactical threats and the internal governance that allows the terror group to survive. April 28, 2026
Netanyahu: Israel can strike Hezbollah north of Litani under US-Lebanon deal Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israel retains large degree of freedom of action in Lebanon, adds that Hezbollah's arsenal of rockets and missiles is down to 10% of pre-war level. April 28, 2026
