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Gaza:

Senior Nukhba operative killed in airstrike while walking

The IDF announced that Yahya Saeed Mohammad Hamdan, the head of a Nukhba cell that raided the Re'im military base during the October 7 massacre was killed in an airstrike in southern Gaza.

Senior Nukhba operative killed in airstrike while walking

IDF eliminates Nukhba commander who infiltrated Re'im on Oct. 7

IDF eliminates Yahya Saeed Mohammed Hamdan, Hamas Nukhba cell commander who infiltrated the Re'im military base during the October 7 massacre.

IDF eliminates Nukhba commander who infiltrated Re'im on Oct. 7

Civilian intelligence volunteer:

'I could have heard Hamas, my equipment was confiscated'

Refael Hayoun says he could have listened to the terrorists' communications in real time had his equipment not been confiscated months before the October 7 massacre.

'I could have heard Hamas, my equipment was confiscated'

Expected next UK PM threatens tougher action against Israel

Expected UK leadership contender Andy Burnham apologizes for Labour's early Gaza stance and pledges tougher measures against Israel if elected.

Expected next UK PM threatens tougher action against Israel

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad production commander

IDF strikes and eliminates Rashid Al-Qadhi, who played a central role in multiple processes within the terrorist organization’s production array.

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad production commander

COGAT answers Hamas:

Gaza received nearly triple required food aid

COGAT says humanitarian aid entering Gaza during the ceasefire exceeded international requirements, while blaming Hamas for distribution failures.

Gaza received nearly triple required food aid

Not waiting for Hamas

The new migration plan for southern Gaza

The Board of Peace is planning to move Gazans to areas not under Hamas control before next winter as forces on the ground have begun practical preparations.

The new migration plan for southern Gaza

Poll:

Israelis lose confidence in Trump after Iran deal

A new JPPI survey found record-low trust in President Trump, broad opposition to the US-Iran deal, and strong support for the Lebanon agreement.

Israelis lose confidence in Trump after Iran deal

Watch:

COGAT thwarts attempt to smuggle cigarettes in pineapples

Attempt to smuggle thousands of cigarettes into the Gaza Strip using pineapples thwarted; COGAT orders immediate suspension of company's authorization to deliver aid.

COGAT thwarts attempt to smuggle cigarettes in pineapples

Nukhba commander who infiltrated Kibbutz Nirim eliminated

IDF eliminates Hamas 'Nukhba' cell commander who infiltrated Kibbutz Nirim on the morning of the October 7 massacre.

Nukhba commander who infiltrated Kibbutz Nirim eliminated

In first reading

Knesset approves coalition’s bill to establish inquiry committee

Knesset approves in its first reading the coalition's bill to establish a national-state commission of inquiry into the events of October 7.

Knesset approves coalition’s bill to establish inquiry committee

IDF eliminates Hamas Nukhba terrorist

IDF strikes five terrorists attempting to restore underground terror infrastructure in northern Gaza , killing a Hamas Nukhba operative from the East Jabalia Battalion.

IDF eliminates Hamas Nukhba terrorist

Hamas resigns - but remains in power

Hamas' government declares its resignation to allow technocratic committee to take power - but will continue to rule Gaza. Israel warns: 'Political spin.'

Hamas resigns - but remains in power

Captivity survivor: This is how Hamas tried to get me to convert

Freed hostage Rom Braslavski says at least 60% of Jewish hostages converted to Islam in captivity, shares that he returned to religion on October 7.

Captivity survivor: This is how Hamas tried to get me to convert

He foresaw October 7th. Now he has a new warning

Civilian intelligence expert Refael Hayun says Hamas is getting stronger as it manages to smuggle weapons and drones into the Gaza Strip.

He foresaw October 7th. Now he has a new warning

Security officials oppose renewed Gaza offensive

Senior Israeli security officials believe Israel should prioritize Iran, Lebanon, threats, while holding off on broad offensive in Gaza.

Security officials oppose renewed Gaza offensive

IDF eliminates two Hamas commanders in Gaza

IDF kills two Hamas military commanders in separate airstrikes in Gaza, after the terrorists were involved in planning attacks against Israeli forces.

IDF eliminates two Hamas commanders in Gaza

How Sinwar planned a multi-front war against Israel

Newly analyzed documents reveal the plans Sinwar proposed to Hezbollah ahead of the October 7th Massacre, which included attacks from Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan.

How Sinwar planned a multi-front war against Israel

October 7th massacre

This is how the intelligence failure happened

Major General (res.) Roni Numa, tasked with investigating failures that led to the massacre, shares how the reliance on technology caused a real-time intelligence disaster.

This is how the intelligence failure happened

IDF week in review:

Tunnels destroyed in Gaza, Central Command arrests 60 terrorists

The IDF published a summary of the operations conducted by troops in Lebanon, Gaza, and Judea and Samaria.

Tunnels destroyed in Gaza, Central Command arrests 60 terrorists

Terrorist who abducted soldier and held hostages eliminated

IDF eliminated Muhammad Na’im Jandiya, who oversaw the massacre in Kibbutz Nahal Oz, abducted Cpt. Daniel Perez, and held three Israelis hostage.

Terrorist who abducted soldier and held hostages eliminated

Smotrich looks to war-era figure ahead of election

Bezalel Smotrich reportedly offered Rabbi Avi Zarbiv, an IDF reservist, rabbinical court judge, and Gaza war figure, the second spot on his party's list.

Smotrich looks to war-era figure ahead of election

Released hostage:

'1000 days? I'm fighting a war of survival'

Hostage survivor Rom Braslavski says at an event marking 1,000 days since 10/7 that he has been battling PTSD every day since his release from Hamas captivity, and vows to continue sharing his story wherever he can.

'1000 days? I'm fighting a war of survival'

IDF warns:

Hamas building up its strength with Iranian financial support

Tzav 9 calls for an immediate halt to entry of trucks to Gaza after IDF warns that Iran is financing aid and Hamas is seizing control of hundreds of trucks every day.

Hamas building up its strength with Iranian financial support

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Iran continues to be the primary focus of our preparedness'

Marking 1,000 days of war, IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir says the military must remain prepared for rapid escalation on every front.

'Iran continues to be the primary focus of our preparedness'

1,000 days since massacre:

Police and protesters clash near Knesset

Anti-government protesters mark 1,000 days since October 7 massacre with demonstrations around the country, attempting to block roads and disrupt routine.

Police and protesters clash near Knesset

Southern Gaza:

IDF eliminates terrorist who advanced attacks against troops

Adel Jihad Mohammad Asfour, a Hamas platoon commander who advanced sniper and explosive device attacks against IDF troops, was eliminated.

IDF eliminates terrorist who advanced attacks against troops

Board of Peace:

'UNRWA has no place in the new Gaza'

The Board of Peace rejected the role of the UN aid agency, saying it is 'turning the page on the complex of perpetual aid dependency & conflict. The people of Gaza deserve better.'

'UNRWA has no place in the new Gaza'

Defense Ministry chief warns:

Iran threat demands new regional alliance

Addressing the Herzliya Conference, Baram calls for tailored force buildup, a broader alliance stretching from India through the UAE to Greece and Cyprus, and a new US-Israel security MOU built on hard interests and shared values.

Iran threat demands new regional alliance

Min. Eli Cohen: Israel on path to 100% control of Gaza

Energy Minister Eli Cohen says Israel increasing control of Gaza, will not allow Hamas to recover following war.

Min. Eli Cohen: Israel on path to 100% control of Gaza

Watch: Four terrorists eliminated in Gaza

Operating to remove active threats, IDF eliminates four terrorists, destroys Hamas launch shafts.

Watch: Four terrorists eliminated in Gaza

IDF warns:

Hamas preparing for next war

Hamas is actively recruiting youths, ramping up training for its Nukhba units, manufacturing hundreds of explosive devices and rockets each month, and working to expand its smuggling networks.

Hamas preparing for next war

Joint IDF and ISA announcement:

Series of eliminations in Gaza

Security officials report a series of targeted killings in Gaza in recent days, including a battalion commander in Hamas’s Rafah Brigade and two Palestinian Islamic Jihad operatives who took part in the 10/7 massacre.

Series of eliminations in Gaza

'Enjoy hell'

Rom Braslavski details brutal abuse by eliminated terrorist

Former hostage Rom Braslavski describes brutal torture by slain Islamic Jihad commander Talal Abd al-Aal, who held him captive in Gaza.

Rom Braslavski details brutal abuse by eliminated terrorist

COGAT:

Hamas delayed medical evacuation of more than 100 Gazans

COGAT says Hamas delayed the medical evacuation of more than 100 Gazans for over an hour, while Israel approved their exit for treatment abroad.

Hamas delayed medical evacuation of more than 100 Gazans

Settling the score:

Islamic Jihad terrorist who held hostages eliminated

The IDF eliminated Talal Jaber Mohammad Abd al-Aal who commanded a terrorist cell that infiltrated Israel and held hostages taken by the Islamic Jihad.

Islamic Jihad terrorist who held hostages eliminated

IDF strikes Hamas underground site in central Gaza

IDF strikes Hamas targets in underground infrastructure sites located near schools and international organizations.

IDF strikes Hamas underground site in central Gaza

1,000 days of war:

Zamir: 'Military is at a strategic crossroads'

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir marks 1,000 days of combat with a multi-arena commanders' forum, says military at strategic crossroads, remains committed to learning from October 7 massacre while preparing for challenges ahead.

Zamir: 'Military is at a strategic crossroads'

Security forces announce: October 7th terrorist eliminated

IDF, ISA, eliminate Zaher Brahim Khalil Abu Salem, Islamic Jihad terrorist who kidnapped Israelis during October 7 massacre.

Security forces announce: October 7th terrorist eliminated

Report:

IDF told Hamas is rebuilding, readying for war

According to a report, senior IDF officers warned Hamas is rebuilding its forces while US opposition is delaying renewed military action.

IDF told Hamas is rebuilding, readying for war

IDF settles score:

Terrorists infiltrated Israel and looted IDF vehicle, eliminated

The IDF updated that in strikes carried out last week, two senior terrorists in Hamas’s military wing were eliminated, including a Nukhba cell commander who took part in the October 7 massacre and the head of the tunnel unit in the Khan Younis area.

Terrorists infiltrated Israel and looted IDF vehicle, eliminated

Walid Haniyeh, deputy Nukhba company commander, is eliminated

IDF and ISA eliminate Walid Haniyeh, Deputy Commander of an elite Nukhba company, who commanded a terror cell infiltrating Israel during the October 7th massacre.

Walid Haniyeh, deputy Nukhba company commander, is eliminated

A year after plea for his freedom, Alon Ohel performs on stage

Talking with Arutz Sheva, Kobi Ohel reflects on watching his son Alon perform on the same stage where the family pleaded for his release from Hamas captivity a year ago.

A year after plea for his freedom, Alon Ohel performs on stage

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad weapons production commander

In Khan Yunis strike, IDF eliminates terrorist Adam Muhammad Ibrahim Abu Hadid, commander in Islamic Jihad's production array.

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad weapons production commander

Engineering worker killed in operational accident in Gaza

Ra'ed Abu al-Qiyan, an employee working for a contractor company carrying out engineering projects on behalf of the Ministry of Defense, was killed as a result of an operational accident in the Gaza Strip.

Engineering worker killed in operational accident in Gaza

IDF eliminates terrorist who infiltrated Israel on October 7th

According to the IDF, Hamas terrorist Mahmoud Abu Mazi was eliminated as he operated to restore the terrorist organization's capabilities and advance terror attacks.

IDF eliminates terrorist who infiltrated Israel on October 7th

Defense Minister promises: We won't leave

Defense Minister Israel Katz speaks at expo, noting Hamas tunnels would have remained intact had the October 7 massacre not happened, and promising that Israel will remain in Syria and Lebanon.

Defense Minister promises: We won't leave

Sa’ar:

Hezbollah launched over 7,000 missiles at Israel since March

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar says Hezbollah launched over 7,000 rockets, missiles and drones from Lebanon into Israel since March, says Hezbollah a threat to both nations. 'No country would tolerate such attacks.'

Hezbollah launched over 7,000 missiles at Israel since March

Unusual security incident on Gaza border

Two Hamas terrorists cross into Israeli territory; security forces still searching for one of them.

Unusual security incident on Gaza border

IDF reveals: Hamas built rocket launchers during ceasefire

IDF destroys four rocket launch positions established by the Hamas terror group following the 2025 ceasefire agreement.

IDF reveals: Hamas built rocket launchers during ceasefire

Hamas confirms:

'Journalists' killed in Gaza were really terrorists

Recent Hamas and Islamic Jihad disclosures have identified several slain “journalists" as members of their military wings while CPJ revises records.

'Journalists' killed in Gaza were really terrorists

Netanyahu responds to Trump

'What would the US do?'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells JNS International Policy Summit that Israel shattered Iran’s terror axis, changed its security doctrine, and will continue fighting antisemitism worldwide.

'What would the US do?'

Nukhba commander who abducted child eliminated

The terrorist infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7th massacre and attempted to train terrorists at a Gaza hospital.

Nukhba commander who abducted child eliminated

IDF targets Hamas's financial lifeline

Hussein Qadra and Mohammed Farah were eliminated in a strike in southern Gaza, who according to the IDF, were involved in transferring hundreds of millions of shekels used to pay salaries to terrorists and finance terrorist activities.

IDF targets Hamas's financial lifeline

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist posing as photojournalist

IDF eliminates a Hamas terrorist who posed a threat and served as an Al Jazeera photojournalist.

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist posing as photojournalist

IDF eliminates two October 7th terrorists in Gaza

Hamas terrorists Ahmad Abu Hin and Mahmoud Walid Jabr Abu Hin, who infiltrated Israel during the October 7th Massacre, were eliminated after posing a threat to IDF troops.

IDF eliminates two October 7th terrorists in Gaza

IDF eliminates October 7 terrorists

IDF eliminates two Hamas terrorists involved in October 7 massacre; one of them held numerous hostages.

IDF eliminates October 7 terrorists

IDF to utilize ceasefire for refreshing forces

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir issues instructions to allow soldiers to take more vacations, undergo additional trainings.

IDF to utilize ceasefire for refreshing forces

Huckabee proposes: Deport Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee proposes deportation of terrorists to give Middle East a chance at peace.

Huckabee proposes: Deport Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists

Haaretz demands release of doctor accused of being Hamas member

An editorial in Haaretz criticized the continued detention of the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital. Israeli officials say he is suspected of involvement in Hamas activities.

Haaretz demands release of doctor accused of being Hamas member