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Alireza Sepahi, arrested for protesting in Iran, was executed on Monday after surviving a heart attack that halted his initial execution attempt. His case highlights concerns over…
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Photos of Iranian officials wearing smartwatches have sparked a scandal, highlighting a security vulnerability that Israel has allegedly exploited in the past to track targets. De…
Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant claims a deliberate leak sabotaged hostage release negotiations. He stated that revealing Israel's minimum acceptable terms to Hamas…
Gadi Eisenkot rejected calls to fire the Shin Bet chief without an investigation, instead criticizing the Transportation Minister and Prime Minister. Former Defense Minister Yoav…
Israeli Military Intelligence chief Shlomi Binder reported that 4,000 of the estimated 6,000 terrorists who attacked on October 7 have been eliminated, with efforts ongoing to fin…
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has called for elections on November 28, potentially reshaping Gaza's political future. Mohammad Dahlan, a former Fatah leader in exi…
Three Israeli drone attacks in Gaza since morning killed one person and injured ten. The strikes hit Khan Younis and eastern Gaza City, with one fatality reported in Khan Younis.
An aircraft conducted a targeted strike in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. The target and consequences of the strike remain unconfirmed.
Israeli forces committed multiple ceasefire violations in Gaza on Monday, October 13, 2025, including shelling, gunfire, and demolishing homes. These actions resulted in Palestini…
Palestinian sources reported Israeli military actions in Gaza over the past 24 hours, including airstrikes and artillery shelling, which resulted in four civilian deaths and other…
Three Palestinians, including a child, were killed and about 15 others injured in Israeli strikes across Gaza on Sunday. The attacks included drone strikes, artillery shelling, an…
A new book by historian Dr. Dror Grinblat warns that the national-religious movement in Israel has become an extreme messianic ideology. The book criticizes rabbis who interpret t…
Israel is observing the 1095th day of its war, with ongoing military operations in Judea and Samaria, Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria. The IDF reported arrests, strikes, and engagements…
The IDF reported killing Hamas Nukhba terrorist Saqr Nabil Musa Qaisi in Khan Yunis. The military stated Qaisi infiltrated Israel on October 7 and used his role in the Turkish aid…
The IDF announced the elimination of Maad Gamal Abu Nazira, a Hamas military commander, in Khan Younis. Additionally, Mahmoud Ibrahim Dib Alian, described as a terrorist in Hamas'…
The IDF reported eliminating a Hamas commander, Maad Gamal Abu Nasira, in Khan Younis and another terrorist, Mahmoud Ibrahim Dib Alian, who was involved in terror activities and c…
An exhibition titled "The Last Picture" opened at the Yehudit light rail station, showcasing the final photos and life stories of 22 fallen soldiers from the "Swords of Iron" war…
The war in Ukraine has highlighted the critical role of unmanned systems, especially drones, in modern conflict, driving a revolution in military affairs. Ukraine's success, achie…
Avigdor Liberman, chairman of Yisrael Beytenu, has proposed a plan where Jordan would manage Palestinian daily affairs and public order in the West Bank's Areas A and B, while Isr…
Angelina Jolie used Google Earth to show the extensive destruction in Gaza, citing UN data that 82% of buildings are damaged. She also highlighted the urgent humanitarian needs an…
Four drone attacks in Gaza since morning have killed two people and injured 16. The fatalities include the head of a Turkish aid group and a local municipality worker. The strikes…
An Israeli airstrike and shelling in Gaza on Sunday killed one Palestinian and injured 15 others. The attacks occurred as Israel continued demolishing buildings near its security…
Police in the Negev's Hura town dispersed a gathering of about 500 people intended to honor a recently released security prisoner. The prisoner had been jailed for attempting to m…
Arab sources report that Israel is intensifying strikes on Hamas's military and political infrastructure in Gaza, targeting leadership, tunnels, and financing networks. While thes…
The Israeli Ground Forces are integrating the "Arrow-Spear" active protection system onto heavy engineering vehicles, including bulldozers, to enhance their defense against anti-t…
The IDF is equipping its heavy combat engineering vehicles and bulldozers with the Elbit Systems' Iron Fist active protection system to counter anti-tank threats. This move is par…
Displaced Palestinians in Gaza are appealing for urgent humanitarian aid, including tents and food, as winter approaches. They highlight dire living conditions, inadequate shelter…
The Israeli military reportedly targeted senior Hamas official Ali al-Amawi in a Gaza City airstrike that killed five people. While Hamas sources doubt al-Amawi was killed, he is…
The IDF reportedly targeted Ali al-Amoudi, a key Hamas figure and close associate of Yahya Sinwar, in Gaza. Al-Amoudi has risen in influence post-war, controlling political appara…
An investigation reveals Hamas employed a multi-year strategy of deception, including staged drills, a false "settlement" narrative, and misleading tunnel construction, to lull Is…
Senior Hamas official Ali al-A'amoudi, who developed a close relationship with Yahya Sinwar in Israeli prison, has become a key operational leader in Gaza and head of Hamas's info…
Israeli airstrikes and shelling killed five Palestinians in Gaza on Saturday, targeting a residential apartment and other areas. The World Health Organization also reported that I…
Nine Palestinians were killed in Gaza on Saturday due to Israeli shelling and fire, while the Israeli military confirmed an unsuccessful attempt to assassinate Hamas leader Ali al…
Israeli security forces have raised their alert levels for the Sukkot holiday due to concerns of a Hamas attack, while also continuing efforts to eliminate militants involved in t…
An Israeli drone strike west of Gaza City killed one Palestinian and injured another. In southern Gaza, two people were wounded by Israeli gunfire in Khan Younis, and a child was…
A resident of Nativ HaAsara near the Gaza border details how her and others' repeated warnings about Hamas's preparations for the October 7th massacre were ignored by the Israeli…
The Israeli military, using Shin Bet intelligence, conducted an overnight airstrike in Khan Younis, Gaza, eliminating Tamer Hamaida, a Hamas sniper. The IDF stated Hamaida was pla…
U.S. Representative Chuy Garcia has called for the release of Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti, citing claims of an unfair trial and torture. Barghouti, a former Fatah leader…
Israeli shelling and drone strikes in Gaza killed at least seven people and injured several others on Friday and Saturday. The Gaza Ministry of Health reported a cumulative toll o…
Israel eliminated a Hamas sniper in Khan Younis and reported that a killed Hamas commander held hostages. A Flydubai pilot was hailed as a hero for thwarting an attempted sabotage…
British MP Ayoob Khan has caused public outrage by questioning an attempted terror attack on a Flydubai flight and expressing distrust in Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Khan ha…
A detailed report reveals Hamas's extensive deception campaign, orchestrated by Yahya Sinwar, to conceal its preparations for the October 7 attack. The campaign involved staged mi…
IDF Gaza Division commander Brig. Gen. Liron Batito reported that the IDF now controls 63% of Gaza, has built nearly 40 new outposts, and has eliminated a significant portion of H…
The IDF has published evidence alleging that 170 journalists killed in Gaza were operatives for Hamas and Islamic Jihad. The military presented specific cases, including Hassan As…
Morocco's 2026 legislative elections resulted in the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) winning the most seats, leading to the appointment of Fatima Ezzahra Mansouri as the co…
Palestinian sources report an Israeli strike on a tent in Khan Younis, Gaza, killing Hamas officer Tamer Hamaideh and injuring three others. The tent belonged to the al-Zatmah fam…
The Commander of the Gaza Division, Brigadier General Liron Batito, stated that the IDF controls 63% of Gaza, has destroyed most of Hamas's underground infrastructure, and elimina…
Former US President Donald Trump expressed disbelief that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ignored warnings about the October 7 Hamas attack, a statement Netanyahu publicly suppo…
