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Israel Continues Operations in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Judea and Samaria

On October 24, 2026, the 1114th day of the "Iron Swords War," the IDF conducted operations in Gaza, Judea and Samaria, and Lebanon. The conflict, initiated by Hamas's October 7, 2…

Culture1h ago

Be'er Sheva's Historic Market Undergoes Major Renovation

Be'er Sheva's historic municipal market has been significantly renovated with a NIS 65 million investment, completing its first phase and preparing to welcome merchants back to mo…

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Jerusalem Events Guide: October 23-29

Jerusalem is hosting a variety of events from October 23-29, including art exhibitions, a folk music charity event, and theatrical performances. The Khan Theatre is staging Shakes…

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Bar Tzabari's Caesarea Debut Features Tears, Sold-Out Crowd, and Amir Benayoun

Singer Bar Tzabari held a sold-out debut concert at the Caesarea Amphitheatre, marked by emotional moments and a strong audience connection. He was joined by Amir Benayoun for sev…

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Gaza: Israeli Shelling Kills One in Khan Younis, Army Expands Control

An Israeli shelling attack in Khan Younis, Gaza, killed one person and injured others on Friday. Simultaneously, the Israeli military expanded its control east of Al-Masdar villag…

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IDF Drone Strike Kills One in Khan Younis, Gaza

An Israeli military drone struck a target in western Khan Younis, southern Gaza, on October 23, killing one person and injuring others. Sources in Gaza reported the attack on Al-Q…

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Israel Engaged in Ongoing Operations in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Judea and Samaria

On October 23, 2026, the 1113th day of the "Swords of Iron" war, the IDF conducted operations in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Judea and Samaria. Two Israeli soldiers were killed near…

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IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Hamas-Linked Terror Leader in Khan Younis

The Israeli military and Shin Bet eliminated Ramadan Diab, head of the Popular Resistance Committees in Khan Younis, in an airstrike Wednesday night. Diab was accused of advancing…

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IDF Chief of Staff Sees No Need for Iran Strike Before Elections

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir stated there is no operational need to strike Iran before the October 27 Knesset elections, though the military is ready if required. Critics accuse…

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IDF Eliminates Gaza Resistance Committees Commander in Khan Younis Strike

The IDF reported eliminating Ramadan Muhammad Ashahada Diab, a senior commander of the Popular Resistance Committees, in an airstrike in Khan Younis, Gaza. Diab was accused of lea…

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Wikipedia's Biased Edits on Israel Remain Unchecked, ADL Report Finds

A new report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) found that biased edits on Wikipedia concerning Israel and the war remain largely uncorrected, despite editor bans. A new group of…

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IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Khan Yunis Terror Leader

The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Ramadan Muhammad Ashhada Diab, head of the Popular Resistance Committee in Khan Yunis, in a Gaza airstrike. Diab was accused of advancing terror pl…

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IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Hamas Military Operative in Khan Yunis

The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Ramadan Muhammad Ashahada Diab, the head of the Popular Resistance Committees in Khan Yunis, in an airstrike on Wednesday. Diab was reportedly invo…

Security1d ago

IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Hamas-Linked Terror Leader in Gaza

The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Ramadan Mohammed Ashhadeh Diab, head of the Popular Resistance Committees in Khan Younis, in Gaza yesterday. The IDF stated the organization is a t…

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IDF Kills Palestinian Resistance Committees Leader in Khan Yunis Airstrike

The Israeli military, using Shin Bet intelligence, killed Ramadan Muhammad Ashhad Diab, the leader of the Committees of Popular Resistance in Khan Yunis, in an airstrike on Wednes…

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IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Terror Leader in Khan Yunis

The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Ramadan Muhammad Ashhada Diab, head of the Popular Resistance Committees in Khan Yunis, in an airstrike on Wednesday. The organization participated…

Security1d ago

Gaza Health Ministry Reports 4 Dead, 12 Injured in 24 Hours Amid Ceasefire Violations

The Gaza Ministry of Health reported four deaths and 12 injuries in the past 24 hours due to alleged Israeli ceasefire violations. Since October 7, 2023, the total casualties have…

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Israel Returns Body of Palestinian Man Who Died in Detention

Israel returned the body of Rajaa Sammour to Gaza on Thursday, three years after he died in Israeli detention. Sammour, a father of four, was arrested after his work permit was re…

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Hamas Strategy Made Gaza Civilian Sites Military Targets, Opinion Piece Argues

An opinion piece by Micha Danzig asserts that Hamas deliberately used Gaza's civilian infrastructure, including hospitals and homes, for military purposes, thereby making them leg…

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European Parliament Awards Sakharov Prize to The Hague Court Amid US Sanctions

The European Parliament awarded its Sakharov Prize to the International Criminal Court in The Hague in response to U.S. sanctions. The prize recognizes the court's work and sends…

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Israeli Drone Strike Kills Two in Gaza City, One in Khan Younis

An Israeli drone strike in Gaza City killed two people near the Musa Arafat building in the Tel Al-Hawa neighborhood. Earlier, another strike in Khan Younis killed Ahmed Baraka. T…

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Gaza Displacement Camps Targeted in Israeli Strikes, Casualties Reported

The Israeli army violated the Gaza ceasefire on Thursday with shelling and airstrikes that hit displacement camps and shelters, causing casualties including children and women. In…

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Captain Devir Megido Survives Severe Injury, Returns to Combat

Captain Devir Megido survived a severe RPG attack in Khan Yunis that left him with hundreds of shrapnel wounds and a torn artery. Despite his critical injuries, he managed to stop…

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Israel Conducts Operations in Gaza, Lebanon, and West Bank on War's 1112th Day

On October 22, 2026, the 1112th day of the war, Israeli forces conducted operations in Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank. Key actions included eliminating a Hamas-linked militant i…

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Israeli Commander Reflects on Gaza War's Heavy Toll

Lt. Col. R. of the 401st Armored Brigade reflects on the three-year Gaza war, detailing the significant losses of 58 soldiers and the mission to create a buffer zone. His battalio…

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Iran Expects Israeli Attack Amid Security Concerns and US Sanctions

Iranian officials believe Israel may attack soon, potentially before elections, amid Israeli security concerns about miscalculation. The US highlighted the impact of its maritime…

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Mother-Daughter Duo Wins "The Winning Kitchen VIP" Finale

Stav Naftali and her mother Rachel Oron won the "The Winning Kitchen VIP" finale on Keshet 12, scoring 97 points. They defeated Itay Turgeman and Eli Mazoze, who had set a show re…

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IDF Brigade Holds Strategic Gaza Corridor, Prepares for Winter Operations

IDF's 9th Battalion of Brigade 401 is holding a strategic corridor eight kilometers inside Gaza, separating Rafah and Khan Younis. The forces are conducting defensive operations a…

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Gaza Conflict Intensifies With Airstrikes, Worsening Food Crisis Amid Aid Cuts

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have caused casualties and worsened the humanitarian crisis. The World Food Programme is cutting aid to 500,000 Palestinians due to funding shortfalls…

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US Sanctions Law Firm, Shipping Companies Aiding Iran's Evasion Efforts

The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned an international law firm, Karnakis and Karnakis, along with shipping companies and vessels, for allegedly helping Iran evade sanctions and fund i…

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Smotrich Offers Winter Cabinet Post to Exit Knesset Race

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is reportedly offering a Defense Ministry post and administrative powers to Ofer Winter, chairman of the 'Am Israel' party, in exchange for Winte…

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Gaza Under Fire Despite Ceasefire, Aid Shortage Fuels Humanitarian Crisis

Israeli military operations persist in Gaza despite a ceasefire, with heavy shelling reported in eastern and northwestern areas. Journalist Mustafa Jaarour described "yellow lines…

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Europe's Growing Opposition to ICC Threatens International Justice

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is facing a crisis of credibility due to US sanctions, European criticism, and allegations of misconduct. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio…

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Israeli Forces Bomb, Demolish Homes Across Gaza Amid Ceasefire Violations

Israeli forces conducted airstrikes, artillery shelling, and demolished homes across Gaza on Wednesday, violating a ceasefire and causing casualties. These actions, which have con…

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IDF Strikes in Gaza Kill 7 Since Morning, Say Palestinian Journalists

Seven people were killed in Gaza since the morning due to Israeli military strikes, according to Palestinian journalists. Casualties included a couple in western Gaza City, one pe…

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Smotrich Calls for PA Dismantling, Ambitious Settlement Expansion

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for the dismantling of the Palestinian Authority in a recent interview, citing its alleged support for terrorism and anti-settlement campa…

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Seven Gazans Killed Since Morning in IDF Strikes, Say Journalists

Seven Gazan journalists reported that seven individuals were killed in the Gaza Strip since morning due to Israeli military fire. The casualties occurred in various locations acro…

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Four Killed in Gaza Strikes Amidst Ceasefire Claims

At least four people were killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza on Tuesday, according to medical teams, including a couple in Gaza City and a teenager in Khan Younis. A relative of on…

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Netanyahu's Likud Party Faces Steep Decline in Polls Amidst Radical Right Influence

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party is experiencing a significant decline in voter support, according to recent polls, potentially losing up to half its voters from th…

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Palestinian Stabbed and Abducted in Khan Yunis; Abductor Unidentified

A special forces unit abducted Nabhan Abu Sha'ar, 35, from Khan Yunis after he was reportedly stabbed. It is currently unknown if Israeli forces or a Palestinian militia carried o…

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Four Palestinians Killed in Separate Gaza Incidents

At least four Palestinians, including a couple and a 17-year-old boy, were killed in separate incidents in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday due to Israeli fire. An Israeli airstrike in G…

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Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill Couple, Injure Displaced Persons

Israeli forces violated the Gaza ceasefire Tuesday with artillery, air strikes, and gunfire, killing Akram Yassin and his wife Dina Abu Bakr and injuring displaced persons. The co…

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Activist Asks US Supreme Court to Review Deportation Case

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil has asked the US Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that could lead to his deportation. Khalil was arrested in March 2025 and later ordered rel…

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Israel Resumes Gaza Goods Entry After Hamas Tax Dispute; 5 Killed in Strikes

Israel will gradually resume private-sector goods into Gaza after Hamas reportedly dropped demands for taxes and cash payments from merchants. The announcement came as Palestinian…

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Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Kill Five Palestinians

Five Palestinians were killed in four Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday. Among the dead were Muhammad Sha'sha'a, a former prisoner, and two others killed in a drone…

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Five Killed in Gaza Strikes Since Morning

Five people were killed and several injured in four separate strikes across the Gaza Strip since the morning. Attacks in Gaza City and Khan Yunis targeted tents and areas, resulti…

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Two Killed in Gaza Drone Strike, Palestinian Reports Say

Palestinian sources reported two people were killed in a drone strike in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. Details regarding the identities of the deceased and the exact tim…

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Two Palestinians Killed in Drone Strike in Southern Gaza

Palestinian sources reported that two people were killed in a drone strike in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. Details about the strike and the victims were not immediately…