Nitzan Shapira
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Nitzan Shapira, translated into English and compared across sources. 26 recent stories.
Iran Recruiting Young Citizens to Fill Hezbollah's Ranks
Iran is recruiting young locals in Tehran to join Hezbollah in Lebanon, offering $1,000 a month and training in Iran, Syria, and Lebanon. Israeli intelligence says the move reflec…
IDF Soldier Found Handcuffed in Palestinian Town, Rescued by Police
An active-duty IDF soldier was found handcuffed overnight in Tarqumiya, west of Hebron, and rescued by police. He was handed over to Military Police investigators and said the epi…
Reserve Master Sergeant Basel Suweid Killed in Operational Accident in Southern Lebanon
Reserve Master Sgt. Basel Suweid, 32, from Peki'in, was killed overnight in an operational accident in southern Lebanon. Another soldier was injured, and the IDF is investigating…
Defense Ministry Contractor Killed in Building Collapse in Gaza
A Defense Ministry contractor was killed Tuesday in a building collapse in Jabalia, Gaza. He was working with an excavator during demolition operations. The IDF said it was an ope…
Netanyahu and Katz Promise Free Rein in Lebanon as Troops Describe Tighter Fire Rules
Netanyahu and Katz said Israel has full freedom of action in Lebanon, but soldiers in southern Lebanon described tighter fire rules and more limited operations. The gap between th…
Paratroopers in Gaza Say Hamas Is Regrouping Despite Ongoing IDF Pressure
Israeli paratroopers in northern Gaza say Hamas is still active, rebuilding, and trying to attack IDF forces despite the ceasefire. Officers say they are systematically destroying…
IDF and Shin Bet Kill Hamas Militant Who Held Omer Shem Tov Captive
The IDF and Shin Bet said they killed Hamas Nukhba fighter Sabai Abu Hasna in northern Gaza. He took part in the October 7 attack and in holding Omer Shem Tov captive, and he appe…
Israel Weighs Handing Hezbollah Tunnel Case to Lebanese Army
Israel is considering transferring responsibility for a Hezbollah tunnel complex in Tebnine to the Lebanese Army as a test of its willingness to confront Hezbollah. The issue may…
IDF Exposes Strategic Hezbollah Underground Site in Southern Lebanon
The IDF says it uncovered a 29-meter-deep Hezbollah underground compound in Majdal Zoun, southern Lebanon, used for drone launches toward Israel. More than 20 militants were kille…
IDF to Halt Fire in Lebanon but Keep Forces in Place
The IDF said it will honor the ceasefire in Lebanon but will keep forces in southern Lebanon and not withdraw for now. Troops are still operating in Tibnin, Beaufort Ridge and oth…
IDF Sergeant Nir Ben Ari Killed in Southern Lebanon Clash; 13 Soldiers Wounded
Sgt. Nir Ben Ari, 21, from Kerem Maharal, was killed overnight in combat in southern Lebanon. Thirteen other soldiers were wounded when his Commando Brigade unit was hit by mortar…
How IDF Drones Became a Frontline Weapon Against Hezbollah in Lebanon
IDF officers say drones have become central to combat in northern Israel and southern Lebanon, both for intelligence and attack. They describe a fast-moving race with Hezbollah ov…
Former Israeli intelligence chief says U.S.-Iran framework heavily favors Tehran
Tamir Hayman said the new U.S.-Iran framework largely serves Tehran and does not secure Israel’s war goals. He argued it preserves the Iranian regime, broadens its regional role…
Reservist Master Sgt. Alexander Filin Killed in Southern Lebanon Blast
The IDF announced that Reserve Master Sgt. Alexander Filin was killed in an explosive blast in southern Lebanon. Seven other soldiers were injured in the same incident, following…
Five IDF soldiers wounded by two explosive drones in southern Lebanon
Five IDF soldiers were wounded Wednesday morning by two explosive drones in southern Lebanon, one seriously. The first drone hit a Givati Brigade force, and a second struck a resc…
Rafael unveils Iron Wasp interceptor for drone and air threats
Rafael and SpearUAV announced Iron Wasp, a new vehicle-mounted interceptor for explosive drones and other aerial threats. The system is built for immediate launch while moving and…
Southern Lebanon troops face uncertainty as ceasefire terms remain unclear
Israeli troops in southern Lebanon are still fighting up to the “yellow line” while ceasefire diplomacy advances abroad. Soldiers and commanders say they have received no new orde…
South Lebanon Fighters Left in the Dark as Ceasefire Talks Shift
Iran says the US ceasefire deal also includes Lebanon, but Israeli troops in southern Lebanon say they have received no new orders and continue operating normally. US officials sa…
Armed Israeli youths confront Palestinian police in Salfit near Tulkarm
An Israeli car carrying armed hilltop youths entered Salfit near Tulkarm last Thursday and reached the Palestinian police station. The group confronted Palestinian police, with at…
Ex-Intel Officer Returns From Ukraine to Push New Anti-Drone Tactics Into the IDF
Lt. Col. V., a reserve officer and former high-tech executive, says his combat experience in Ukraine is helping him push new IDF anti-drone methods. He argues the main threat is n…
Israeli Forces Scale Back Offensives in Lebanon as New Deployment Is Considered
The IDF has cut offensive activity in Lebanon and is preparing for a possible change in its force deployment after a U.S.-Iran agreement was announced. Israeli forces are still ho…
Why Nabatieh Has Become a Strategic Hezbollah Target
Israel has stepped up attacks around Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, with reports that troops are about 3 kilometers from the city. Hezbollah is reinforcing defenses and moving figh…
Home Front Command caps gatherings at 5,000 nationwide as major shows are canceled
Israel’s Home Front Command limited public gatherings to 5,000 people nationwide and canceled major performances over fears of an Iranian attack. Officials kept the skies open aft…
Cabinet Ministers Demand a Strike on Beirut's Dahieh, but Israel Holds Back
Cabinet ministers demanded a heavy Israeli response after two drones fell in the Western Galilee on Sunday. Israel had not yet retaliated broadly, while Lebanese reports described…
IDF Dismantles Tunnel Network Under Beaufort Ridge in Lebanon
The IDF said it is destroying an underground tunnel network beneath Lebanon’s Beaufort Ridge. Army footage showed maps and other finds, and the IDF said the tunnels were planned a…
Hezbollah Drone Video Shows How Close Israeli Troops Came to Being Hit
Exclusive footage from southern Lebanon shows a Hezbollah explosive drone striking near an IDF unit. The article also reports recent drone-related deaths and injuries, including S…