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Israeli paramedic claims that Hamas is shooting Gazan civilians who try to evacuate from Jabaliya during the IDF offensive in northern Gaza.
The High Court of Justice in Israel has faced criticism from both the left and the right for its handling of cases related to civil rights and national security during the ongoing conflict.
Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs after Hezbollah accused of storing millions of dollars in a hospital bunker. Strikes targeted Hezbollah's financial infrastructure, causing significant damage to the hospital and resulting in casualties.
Pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested after occupying an administrative building at the University of Minnesota, causing property damage and restricting access.
The IDF intercepted a suspicious aerial target from Lebanon and another target landed in an open area in Israel without causing harm.
Blinken is visiting Israel and other countries in the Middle East to discuss the Gaza conflict and the plight of the Palestinian people.
Hamas is forming a Doha-based ruling committee to lead the organization following the death of Yahya Sinwar. The committee is authorized to make strategic decisions and govern the movement during the war and exceptional circumstances.
Experts warn that anti-Israel campus groups at Columbia University are becoming increasingly radical and using violent rhetoric and images in their online postings. Law enforcement agencies have not yet begun investigating these groups, as the calls for violence are not specific enough to warrant an official investigation.
US President Joe Biden expresses concern over leak of classified documents on Israel's preparations for a potential attack on Iran. The US is investigating the leak, but it has not impacted plans for an attack against Iran.
Explosions rock Beirut suburbs after IDF orders evacuations of buildings in response to Hezbollah presence.
The US has requested clarifications from Israel regarding the tank fire incident that destroyed a UNIFIL watchtower in southern Lebanon.
Thousands attend funeral of IDF colonel killed in Gaza, remembering him as a natural leader
IDF locates Hezbollah bunker under Beirut hospital with $500 million in gold and cash. Israel targets Hezbollah's financial institutions and vows to continue striking its financial operations.
Armed gangs are preventing trucks of humanitarian aid from entering Gaza, causing a delay in aid delivery. Israel has allowed some aid to enter, but more action is needed.
The White House confirms no hostage talks have taken place following the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. US special envoy Amos Hochstein is in Beirut discussing a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
White House spokesperson says US is investigating how Pentagon documents on Israel's planned attack on Iran were leaked.
The IDF says it has defeated Hezbollah's forces in southern Lebanon, with over 2,000 members of the terror group killed. Hezbollah is struggling to bring in reinforcements and carry out attacks due to seized weapons. The IDF aims to complete operations soon.
British Airways suspends flights to Tel Aviv until March 2025 amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
The death of a non-Jewish Hebrew Israelite soldier has reopened the debate about citizenship for the Hebrew Israelites Community. The community, which is not recognized as Jewish, has been campaigning for state recognition and citizenship. The soldier's citizenship status remains uncertain, and the community continues to fight for their rights.
Soldiers relocated to the northern border of Israel find housing in a children's nursery and a family's home. They start a Paybox account to reimburse their hosts and bake challah for Rosh Hashanah.
Reactions to Hezbollah's drone attack on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home focused on petty politics and the Netanyahus' public image rather than the seriousness of the attack.
Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar calls for the death penalty for treason in Israel, following the arrest of seven Israelis on suspicion of spying for Iran.
1,000 women and children in Gaza will be evacuated to Europe for urgent medical care, with Israel committing to facilitating 1,000 more evacuations to the EU in the coming months.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will kick off his Middle East trip with a visit to Israel to discuss the Gaza war and the conflict with Hezbollah.
United Torah Judaism party chairman Yitzhak Goldknopf supports draft exemption for Haredi men and discusses a solution for the removal of daycare subsidies for their children.
The brother of twins held hostage in Gaza discusses the uncertainty surrounding negotiations for a potential deal and expresses his desire to see them again.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin acknowledges uncertainty regarding an Israeli strike on Iran and its potential consequences. He emphasizes the US's efforts to de-escalate tensions and confirms the presence of a US missile defense system in Israel. Iran awaits retaliation after its recent attack on Israel.
The US military has deployed the THAAD missile defense system in Israel, according to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. The system is now 'in place' and adds to Israel's existing anti-missile defenses.
Northern residents in Israel have been forced to build their own shelters due to the absence of state funding.
Some US Jews in swing states are reconsidering their longtime support of the Democratic Party and considering voting for Republican Donald Trump due to concerns over the party's stance on Israel and rising acts of antisemitism in the United States.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's spokesperson says 'new ideas' regarding a deal to free hostages held in Gaza were discussed by high-level officials overnight.
A survivor of the Nova music festival massacre in Israel has taken her own life after struggling with PTSD. Her family blames the state for not providing the necessary treatment.
Rocket sirens blare in towns on Lebanon border as fighting continues overnight.
The military is investigating a drone alert in the Jordan Valley after sirens were activated.
Videos on social media show a building in Beirut collapsing after an apparent strike.
Israeli strikes hit branches of Hezbollah-linked bank in Beirut and the Beqaa Valley, targeting the association accused of financing the Iran-backed terror group's operations.
Staff Sgt. Ofir Melman, a combat medic and Hapoel Tel Aviv superfan, was killed by Hamas terrorists while treating soldiers at the Sufa outpost.
Lebanon state media reports four Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, targeting Hezbollah-linked financial associations.
A survivor of the Supernova music festival massacre has died by suicide, with her family alleging a lack of support from the state for her PTSD.
The IDF has ordered the evacuation of 19 Hezbollah sites in Beirut and the Beqaa Valley before launching airstrikes.
The IDF bulldozer demolished a UN watchtower and fence in southern Lebanon, prompting UNIFIL to remind the IDF of their obligations and accuse Israeli forces of deliberately damaging UN positions.
A TV report reveals that the six Israeli hostages murdered in a Rafah tunnel were likely human shields for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and survived for months on energy bars until they were finally executed.
Israel is reportedly seeking to end the war in Gaza with a hostage deal, according to an Israeli official. The Prime Minister's Office has not confirmed the report and continues to pressure Hamas militarily.
President Isaac Herzog eulogizes fallen IDF commander, Col. Ehsan Daqsa, describing him as a hero of Israel and a loss to the country.
The US is investigating the leak of classified intelligence documents detailing Israel's preparations for a retaliatory strike on Iran. The leak has raised concerns, but it will not impact plans for an attack. Israel is taking the leak seriously, and the US has urged Israel not to strike Iran's nuclear or oil facilities.
Col. Ehsan Daqsa, commander of the IDF's 401st Armored Brigade, was killed in battle in northern Gaza. Another officer was seriously wounded.
Israeli fighter jets strike Hezbollah targets in Beirut and southern Lebanon. Hezbollah retaliates with rocket attacks on Israel.
Artist Zadok Ben-David's exhibit at the Tower of David Museum in Jerusalem explores the cycle of life and the two sides of every situation through sculptures made of steel.
Israel needs an ambitious approach to deal with the ongoing Houthi threat after a year of attacks.
New Hope chairman Gideon Sa'ar blames Lebanon for the Hezbollah attacks on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence and states that Lebanon cannot be absolved of responsibility.
Around 30 rockets fired from Lebanon towards northern Israel in latest attack.
Israeli jets hit Hezbollah command post and arms factory in Beirut, killing three operatives.
Iraq plans to revoke the license of a Saudi TV station after it referred to leaders of Iranian proxies as terrorists. Supporters of Iraqi militias stormed and looted the broadcaster's office in Baghdad in protest over the report.
London police kept anti-Israel activists and counterprotesters apart at Trafalgar Square to prevent clashes. Pro-Israel demonstrators displayed a banner and chanted slogans, while anti-Israel activists used a siren to disrupt the counterprotest.
The Military Police is investigating the death of a Hezbollah detainee in southern Lebanon while in IDF custody. Israel's military chief says 1,500 Hezbollah operatives have been killed since the start of the ground operation.
A man who shared a fake video of a hostage rescue has been released to house arrest as his case is transferred to prosecutors. The IDF has denied rumors of a rescue operation in Gaza.
Benny Gantz's National Unity party criticizes Netanyahu for focusing on 'embarrassing videos' instead of addressing the ongoing rocket attacks on Israel. The party also calls for increased strikes on Lebanon and Iran.
German authorities have arrested a Libyan national suspected of planning a terror attack on Israel's embassy in Berlin. The suspect, believed to be an ISIS supporter, was taken into custody after alerts from foreign intelligence services.
Israeli experts recommend striking all CERS facilities in Syria to weaken Hezbollah and send a signal to Iran. Cutting off the supply chain into Lebanon is another way to prevent weapons from reaching Hezbollah.
Israeli author Haim Be'er discusses the need for change in Israel and reflects on the Yom Kippur War, the failure of Zionism, and the rise of messianism in religious Zionism.
Lebanese citizens are leaving the country by sea to avoid the risk of Israel targeting Beirut's airport. Demand for sea trips to Turkey has soared since the conflict intensified in September.
Israeli politicians vow that Iran will 'pay a price' for a drone attack on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home by Hezbollah, while Iran distances itself from the attack.
The IDF released footage showing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar fleeing into a tunnel complex below his home in Khan Younis on the night before the October 7, 2023, onslaught he orchestrated. The footage contradicts attempts to portray Sinwar's final moments as proof of a heroic death. Sinwar hid underground for most of the past year and was killed by IDF troops on Wednesday.
The IDF disputes Hamas-claimed casualty figures in Gaza strike, calling them exaggerated and inconsistent with their own information.
Hamas claims 73 dead in Israeli strikes in northern Gaza; IDF investigating incident.
Idan Dor, 25, was murdered by Hamas terrorists while trying to flee the Supernova music festival. He was described as a humble but competitive person who cared for his older brother with special needs.
Cpt. Iftah Yavetz, an elite unit commander, was killed while battling Hamas terrorists near Kibbutz Nahal Oz. He was known for his poetic soul and deep outlook on life.
Iraq moves to revoke Saudi broadcaster's license after protesters storm and loot its office in Baghdad over a report on Iran-backed terrorists.
Cpl. Ofir Davidian, an 18-year-old logistics soldier, was killed in an attack on the Urim IDF base by Hamas terrorists. She was remembered as a loving sister and a bright presence in her family.
The G7 defense ministers met in Naples to discuss the Middle East escalation and the Ukraine war, including recent strikes in Lebanon and Ukraine's call for NATO membership.
Turkey's Erdogan and Germany's Scholz clash over the Middle East crisis, but progress is made on defense contract and trade relations.
Relatives of hostages speak at a rally in Tel Aviv, hailing the IDF for killing Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar and urging the government to bring the hostages home.
Former war cabinet minister Benny Gantz warns that Iran is seeking regional hegemony by pursuing a role in Lebanon diplomacy.
Two Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza, bringing the toll to 357. Officer wounded by drone in Lebanon.
The IDF denies rumors of hostage rescue in Gaza for the third time, urging the public to refrain from spreading false information.
Israel's race to dismantle UNRWA without a viable alternative could backfire and make the country less safe. Shutting down the agency could ignite chaos, strain resources, disrupt vital procedures, and have severe economic consequences. Instead, efforts should focus on internationally-driven reform and introducing more robust vetting and screening procedures.
This article argues against retiring the word 'Zionism' and instead calls for reclaiming and defining it by the Jewish community to combat hatred and preserve Jewish pride.
The IDF has warned civilians to evacuate a third building in Beirut's southern suburb due to an upcoming airstrike near Hezbollah facilities.
A Palestinian driver rams into a police vehicle in a suspected car-ramming attack in the West Bank, resulting in the death of the driver. No casualties reported.
Pro-Iran protesters in Iraq attack Saudi TV channel's offices after it labeled Hamas and Hezbollah as 'terrorists'.
Thousands of Israelis will protest for the release of hostages in Gaza following the killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar. Talks to secure their release are on hold until Hamas selects new leadership.
US indicts two Sudanese brothers linked to cyberattacks on Israeli alert apps during Hamas onslaught.
A man in his 50s dies from injuries in rocket attack near Acre. IDF reports over 100 rockets fired from Lebanon at northern Israel.
Hamas-run health authorities claim IDF raided northern Gaza hospital at dawn.
Lebanese health ministry confirms two deaths in alleged Israeli strike on car in Jounieh, north of Beirut.
PMO confirms Netanyahu's home in Caesarea targeted in drone attack; PM, wife weren't home at the time
Iran's Foreign Minister calls for accountability for anyone with knowledge of Israel's plans to attack Iran, in response to US President Joe Biden's comments.
A drone fired from Lebanon targeted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's private residence in Caesarea, according to a report. No injuries were reported in the attack.
Israel fears Hamas may kill hostages in revenge for the death of its leader Yahya Sinwar. Talks for a hostage deal and ceasefire may be delayed until Hamas selects new leadership. Israel is considering using Sinwar's body as a bargaining chip in negotiations.
Pro-Iran armed group supporters in Iraq attack Saudi TV station for calling Iran-backed commanders 'terrorists'.
The IDF announced that Hamas commander Mahmoud Hamdan, previously believed to be dead, was actually killed on Friday. Hamdan was responsible for guarding Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and the Israeli hostages who were murdered in August.
Donald Trump believes that the death of Yahya Sinwar will make peace in Gaza easier. He praises Benjamin Netanyahu and criticizes Joe Biden's administration.
Netanyahu orders increase in aid trucks entering Gaza after US threat. Ministers to discuss using private security contractor for humanitarian assistance.
The PLO and Turkey express condolences over the death of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, while Hamas vows not to release hostages unless Israel withdraws from Gaza.
US President Joe Biden says he has a good understanding of how and when Israel plans to respond to Iran's recent ballistic missile attack. The US has dispatched a THAAD air defense battery to Israel to protect the country in case of an Iranian reaction to Israel's reprisal.
The elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by the IDF opens up new options for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in dealing with the hostage situation in the Gaza Strip.
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