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US strikes against the Houthis help protect Israel's Home Front

US strikes in Yemen boost protection of Israel’s home front "We are prepared for attacks from Houthis and Iran," a former Israeli official says.

US strikes against the Houthis help protect Israel's Home Front

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New army chief ‘knows where the IDF needs to go’

Decisive victory the goal, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir says.

New army chief ‘knows where the IDF needs to go’

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Why the IDF is remaining in five key posts in Southern Lebanon

As questions remain over the Lebanese Armed Forces' ability to stop Hezbollah's entrenchment, the IDF is completing the remainder of its withdrawal.

Why the IDF is remaining in five key posts in Southern Lebanon

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IDF ready to rapidly re-enter Gaza if ordered

The timeline for an Israeli military return to the Strip is expected to be short.

IDF ready to rapidly re-enter Gaza if ordered

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What led to the IDF op in Jenin—and why it won’t be the last

The city is a magnet for weapons, Iranian and Hamas-fueled terrorism, and gunmen who are increasingly using deadly IEDs, and blatantly use mosques, schools and hospitals.

What led to the IDF op in Jenin—and why it won’t be the last

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Israel’s new AI initiative is set to enhance its military edge

The initiative will spearhead development of Israel's military AI systems and is expected to boost Israel's status as a strategic U.S. partner.

Israel’s new AI initiative is set to enhance its military edge

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Israel cannot again leave Gazan areas for any length of time

During the 8 months that the IDF left Jabaliya, Hamas and PIJ reestablished their terror infrastructure, including at Kamal Adwan Hospital.

Israel cannot again leave Gazan areas for any length of time

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Tehran will ‘reexamine options’ for arms supply lines

After losing Syrian supply routes, Iran could try shipping arms to Lebanon and gaining influence in Syria via Al Qaeda, according to Israeli analysts.

Tehran will ‘reexamine options’ for arms supply lines

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Implementation challenges in Lebanon ceasefire agreement

Concerns linger over Hezbollah's compliance and Israel's operational freedom.

Implementation challenges in Lebanon ceasefire agreement

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In Jabalia, ‘The land of explosive devices,’ Hamas is collapsing

The IDF has killed some 1,200 terrorists in northern Gaza and is adamant not to let others return.

In Jabalia, ‘The land of explosive devices,’ Hamas is collapsing

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Assessing Hezbollah’s severely depleted stockpile

Israel has spent weeks intensifying its efforts to interdict Hezbollah’s weapon supplies, an effort that will likely continue indefinitely, and although it can still terrorize northern Israel, the Lebanese group's arsenal is a shadow of its former self. Analysis.

Assessing Hezbollah’s severely depleted stockpile

The 1st direct Israel-Iran confrontation:

Interim conclusions, implications, and outlook for the future

Beyond damaging missile capabilities, the strike on October 26 places Israel in an active position against Iran. It clarifies that any direct attack by Iran will be met with a comprehensive response action. Analysis.

Interim conclusions, implications, and outlook for the future

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Iran’s missile program set back, but nuclear threat remains

Israel appears to be playing a longer game, seeking to degrade Iran’s immediate military threat while leaving room for future strikes.

Iran’s missile program set back, but nuclear threat remains

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Israeli strikes on banks seek to cripple Hezbollah’s shadow state

The targeting of Hezbollah’s financial foundations signals a strategic blow to its Iranian-funded terror network's grip on Lebanon.

Israeli strikes on banks seek to cripple Hezbollah’s shadow state

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IDF strikes wreck Hezbollah command structure and firepower

With Hezbollah's top commanders eliminated, and tens of thousands of rockets destroyed, the IDF has significantly reduced the terror army’s attack capabilities.

IDF strikes wreck Hezbollah command structure and firepower

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Iran-backed Shi’ite forces in Syria could play a weighty role

IDF Spokesperson: Tehran is funding terror in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Gaza, Yemen and Judea and Samaria.

Iran-backed Shi’ite forces in Syria could play a weighty role

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‘Whole of Hezbollah’s senior command level likely damaged’

Former defense official says beeper attack joins other strikes that appear to be "softening up" the terrorist group ahead of future developments.

‘Whole of Hezbollah’s senior command level likely damaged’

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Sinwar's brother - the next terror master?

The younger brother of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, Mohammad is considered a major planner of the Oct. 7 mass murder attack. Now that Deif is gone, is Mohammed Sinwar Hamas’s next terror master?

Sinwar's brother - the next terror master?

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Has Hamas partially restored capabilities in northern Gaza?

While Hamas is showing signs of limited resurgence, its new recruits are essentially "cannon fodder."

Has Hamas partially restored capabilities in northern Gaza?

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Israel unveils its preemptive capabilities

At the operational level, the Jewish state proved it can act quickly on intelligence warnings, but it must be remembered that there is a long way to go. Most of Hezbollah’s capabilities remain intact.

Israel unveils its preemptive capabilities

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A stinging blow designed to avoid war

Israel eliminated Hezbollah’s chief of staff but seeks to keep the focus on Gaza. War decision now rests with senior leader Hassan Nasrallah.

A stinging blow designed to avoid war

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How should Israel respond to Hezbollah’s rocket atrocity?

Israel must not opt for "more of the same" in the aftermath of Hezbollah's deadly attack on Majdal Shams, observers tell JNS.

How should Israel respond to Hezbollah’s rocket atrocity?

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Interception of Israeli Drones by Hezbollah

Why is Hezbollah intercepting Israeli drones and what does this mean for the future? Is Israel prepared?

Interception of Israeli Drones by Hezbollah

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‘At the level of Entebbe’

The military’s growing control of Gaza created conditions for the daring daylight hostage rescue in Nuseirat • Terrorists fired waves of RPGs at the extraction force from civilian areas.

‘At the level of Entebbe’

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Military aid unconditional, but US can ‘delay deliveries’

The $14.3b package pays for supplies already delivered, air defense systems, and precise attack capabilities.

Military aid unconditional, but US can ‘delay deliveries’

Israel's shift to domestic ammunition production

"The lesson from the war in Ukraine and against Hamas is identical: Israel must significantly increase its arsenal," said a former Israeli defense official. Opinion.

Israel's shift to domestic ammunition production

The IDF’s systematic approach to dismantling Hamas

Commanders, infrastructure, weapons production and field operatives: How the IDF is taking the terrorist group apart from the top down. Report.

The IDF’s systematic approach to dismantling Hamas

The Egypt border attack: Key questions

The first question is whether the terrorist acted on his own at this usually quiet border.Analysis.

The Egypt border attack: Key questions

If Israel strikes Iran, Nasrallah will obey Iranian orders

A highly religious man, Nasrallah sees Iran as the source of his Shi’ite Islamist ideology and also his funding and force build-up.Op-ed.

If Israel strikes Iran, Nasrallah will obey Iranian orders














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