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Tech Entrepreneur Oren Dobronski Faces Multi-Million Dollar US Exit Tax If Elected to Israeli Knesset

Israeli tech entrepreneur Oren Dobronski, placed 11th on Likud's list, may owe millions in US exit tax if he renounces his American citizenship to join the Knesset. His wealth acc…

IDF Confirms Hamas Rebuilding Control in Gaza Amid Delays in Ceasefire Implementation

The IDF confirmed that Hamas is rebuilding its control in Gaza by using public facilities for military purposes during the ceasefire. UN coordinator Nikolay Mladenov denied any fi…

IDF Confirms Hamas Rebuilding Control in Gaza Amid Delays in Multinational Force Deployment

The IDF confirmed Hamas is rebuilding control in Gaza, using civilian facilities for military purposes despite the ceasefire. Nikolay Mladenov denied any financial deal with Hamas…

Otzma Yehudit Condemns Likud Slogan, Accuses Netanyahu of Planning Government with Gadi Eizenkot

Otzma Yehudit criticized Likud's new slogan, accusing Netanyahu of planning a government with Gadi Eizenkot that would halt judicial reforms and empower left-wing figures. The par…

Israel Resists US Pressure to Advance 15-Point Gaza Plan Amid Tough Talks

Israel is resisting strong US pressure to implement a 15-point Gaza plan, vetoing partial disarmament of Hamas amid tough talks. Meanwhile, Israel views Iran's worsening economic…

Fortissimo Sells Ketzat Pharmaceuticals to Dexel Pharma for NIS 250 Million

Fortissimo Fund has sold Ketzat Pharmaceuticals' drug division to Dexel Pharma for about NIS 250 million, excluding real estate and other business units. The deal reflects Fortiss…

Tech Entrepreneur Oren Dobronski Joins Likud List at No. 11 to Lead AI Initiatives

Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that tech entrepreneur Oren Dobronski will join Likud's list at number 11 to lead AI initiatives, amid his strong statements on Gaza and Hamas d…

US and Israel Freeze Major Fronts Until After November Elections Amid Iran Tensions

The US and Israel have agreed to a temporary freeze on military and diplomatic actions against Iran and in Gaza until after the November US midterms and Israeli elections. Preside…

Energy Minister Eli Cohen Rejects False Peace Deals, Vows No Withdrawal Without Hamas Disarmament

Israeli Officials Say Israel Complies with Gaza Agreement Despite Public Denials

Israeli Peace Council officials say Israel is implementing the Gaza ceasefire agreement despite public denials by Prime Minister Netanyahu, causing diplomatic costs. Discussions o…

IDF Shifts to Defensive Posture in Gaza with Stricter Fire Authorization

The IDF has stopped proactive strikes in Gaza, moving to a defensive posture requiring Chief of Staff approval for most fire actions. This shift follows Netanyahu’s rejection of a…

Israeli Defense Establishment Surprised by Netanyahu's Sudden Rejection of Gaza Withdrawal Plan

Israeli defense officials were caught off guard by Prime Minister Netanyahu's sudden rejection of a planned partial withdrawal from Gaza, learning of the decision through the medi…

Yotam Zamir Criticizes Left-Wing Views and Yair Golan's Detachment from Netanyahu Trial

Yotam Zamir criticized left-wing politics and Yair Golan's lack of attention to Netanyahu's trial, emphasizing support for leaders beneficial to Israel like Donald Trump. He sugge…

Peace Council CEO Details Gaza Disarmament Plan and Israeli Withdrawal Conditions

Nikolay Mladenov, CEO of the Peace Council, explained a Gaza disarmament plan requiring Hamas to surrender weapons and governance to an international body, enabling a phased Israe…

Netanyahu Publicly Responds to Trump, Reaffirms Firm Stance on Iran and Security Threats

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly refuted claims of Israeli weakness and reaffirmed a firm stance against Iran's nuclear ambitions and threats from Lebanon. He praised U…

US Takes Control of Concrete Plants Sealing Gaza Tunnels Along Israel Border

Concrete plants near Gaza, initially operated by Israel to seal tunnels, are now under US control and funding, signaling increased American involvement in Gaza affairs and raising…

Israeli Defense Minister Orders Urgent Probe into Alleged Abuse of Wounded IDF Soldiers at Rambam Hospital

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered an immediate investigation into allegations that Rambam Hospital staff mistreated severely wounded IDF soldiers from Lebanon. Katz…

Netanyahu and Defense Minister Approve Infrastructure Work in Gaza's Rafah Area

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz approved infrastructure work in Gaza's Rafah area under Israeli control, aiming to build a Palestinian residential complex outsi…

Outgoing IDF Combat Engineering Commander Reflects on Tunnel Threats and October 7 Failures

Lieutenant Colonel H, outgoing commander of the IDF's elite Yahalom combat engineering unit, led efforts to neutralize Hezbollah tunnels near Bofor and reflected on the lasting im…

Israeli Government Halts Targeted Killings in Gaza Amid Regional Pressure, Raising Security Concerns

Israel has halted targeted killings in Gaza under regional and US pressure, despite prior military successes. This shift raises security concerns as Hamas rebuilds and hostile reg…

IDF Arrests Hamas Terrorist Who Crossed Gaza Border Under Humanitarian Cover

The IDF arrested a Hamas Nukhba terrorist who crossed into Israeli-controlled Gaza on October 7 under the guise of a humanitarian aid driver. The suspect was detained and handed t…

Israeli Security Proposes New City for Anti-Hamas Militias in Gaza Strip

Israeli security agencies propose relocating Palestinian militias opposing Hamas to a new city in Gaza, built by the UAE and secured by a multinational force, as part of future Ga…

Moroccan Troops to Establish First International Stabilization Outpost in Gaza Strip

The Trump Peace Council is preparing to establish a Moroccan-led international military outpost in Gaza to support stabilization efforts near the Israeli border. The outpost will…

Hamas Plans 210-Day Second Phase of Gaza Ceasefire Agreement in Five Stages

Hamas announced the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire will last 210 days across five stages, contingent on Israel meeting prior commitments. The plan includes Israel's withdrawal…

Morocco Sends Troops to Gaza for First Arab Military Deployment Amid Regional Tensions

Morocco has deployed 200 troops to Gaza as part of an international stabilization force, marking the first Arab military presence there. The move reflects Morocco's diplomatic eng…

Israel Warns Against Egypt Reopening Rafah Crossing Without Israeli Oversight

Egypt is pressuring to reopen the Rafah crossing for goods into Gaza without Israeli inspections, but Israel warns against this due to security risks and smuggling concerns. Israe…

IDF Intensifies Targeted Killings in Gaza Under Southern Commander's Initiative

The IDF, led by Southern Command's Major General Yaniv Asor, has escalated targeted killings in Gaza, pressuring Hamas amid cautious U.S. non-intervention tied to broader regional…

Israeli Hostage Rom Braslavski Meets IDF Arabic Spokesman Who Gave Him Hope in Captivity

Rom Braslavski, held captive for over two years, met IDF Arabic spokesperson Abihai Adraee, whose broadcasts gave him hope during captivity in Gaza. Braslavski expressed deep grat…

Analysis Reveals New York Times Underreports Hamas Fighter Casualties in Gaza War Coverage

The IDF confirmed killing a Hamas terrorist linked to recent attacks amid criticism of the New York Times for biased Gaza war casualty reporting. Analysis shows the Times underrep…

IDF Skeptical of Hamas Commitment to Disarmament Agreement Amid Gaza Tensions

The IDF doubts Hamas will honor a new disarmament deal brokered by international mediators, viewing it as a tactic to regroup. Israeli military leaders continue operations to cont…

Conflicting Interpretations Cloud Trump’s Gaza Agreement Claims

Despite optimistic statements from President Trump about a Gaza agreement, Hamas, Israel, and international mediators present conflicting interpretations. Hamas seeks to retain li…

Conflicting Interpretations Stall Gaza Disarmament Talks Despite Trump Optimism

Despite optimistic statements from President Trump, negotiations to disarm Hamas in Gaza reveal deep contradictions. Hamas seeks to retain light weapons and civilian influence, wh…

Pro-Palestinian Group Files Criminal Complaint to Detain Israeli Academic in Netherlands

A pro-Palestinian group filed a criminal complaint in the Netherlands against Israeli academic L.H., accusing him of war crimes during his IDF service in Gaza. L.H. is currently j…

Israel Opposes Peace Council's Gaza Disarmament Plan Amid Regional Pressure on Hamas

Israel opposes a Peace Council plan to disarm Hamas in Gaza, insisting on full disarmament as a precondition. Despite progress and regional pressure from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey…

IDF Plans Expanded Engineering Operations to Destroy Hamas Tunnels in Gaza

The IDF is expanding engineering operations in Gaza to destroy Hamas tunnels and prevent their reconstruction, while continuing a manhunt for Hamas commanders who crossed into Isr…

Israeli Border Communities Demand Hamas Disarmament Before Gaza Reconstruction Begins

Israeli border communities oppose the Security Cabinet’s approval for international forces to enter Gaza for reconstruction without Hamas disarmament. Local leaders and ministers…

Palestinian Boy from Khan Younis Endures Torture to Convert to Judaism in Israel

Dor Shachar, born Ayman Abu Tsubukh in Gaza, endured childhood trauma and torture before fleeing to Israel and converting to Judaism. After imprisonment and rejection by his famil…

Israel's War Cabinet Balances Ideology and Pragmatism to Secure Hostage Release and Military Gains

Israel's war cabinet faced intense pressures during the 2023-2025 Gaza conflict, balancing ideological stances and political pragmatism to secure hostage releases and military gai…

Benny Gantz Acknowledges Netanyahu's Political Edge and Calls for Broad Unity Government

Benny Gantz praised Netanyahu's political and military leadership while accepting responsibility for security failures before the October 7 massacre. He called for a state inquiry…

Widow of Israeli Victim Binyahu Malt Urges Soldiers to Act Without Hesitation Against Terrorists

Esther Malt, widow of Binyahu Malt who was killed near Tel in the West Bank, called for harsher military responses and criticized current rules of engagement that she says cause d…

Israeli Security Officials Warn International Stabilization Force in Gaza Could Weaken IDF and Empower Hamas

Israeli security officials warn that the international stabilization force entering Gaza could limit the IDF's operational freedom and strengthen Hamas, despite political approval…

Israeli Security Cabinet Sets Strict Conditions for International Peace Council Entry to Gaza

Israel's Security Cabinet approved the deployment of an international peacekeeping force to Gaza under strict conditions, requiring full disarmament of Hamas and no IDF withdrawal…

Israeli Security Cabinet Approves Deployment of Multinational Stabilization Force in Gaza

Israel's Security Cabinet has approved the initial deployment of an international stabilization force in Gaza, starting with a control outpost in Rafah. The plan includes rehabili…

Friend Recalls Final Embrace From Benyahu Malat Before Deadly Attack in West Bank

Yosef Frisman, a friend of the late Benyahu Malat from Yitzhar, recalled their decades-long friendship and Malat’s final words of encouragement before his death. Malat was a key f…

MK Tzvi Sukkot Demands Harsh State Response to Village After Deadly Terror Attack

MK Tzvi Sukkot called for a severe state-led response against a Palestinian village near the site of a deadly terror attack that killed Benyahu Malat. He stressed that revenge sho…

IDF Soldiers Complain About Poor Conditions at Southern Gaza Outpost Amid Rodent Infestation and Infrastructure Issues

IDF soldiers at the Southern Gaza outpost complain about poor living conditions, rodent infestations, and logistical issues. Despite partial renovations, many problems persist, in…

Israeli Reservist Develops Support Platform for Families of PTSD Sufferers After Combat Service

Alexander Furman, an Israeli reservist diagnosed with PTSD after extensive combat service, developed a digital platform called "Ketef" to support families of PTSD sufferers. Prese…

US and Israel Clash Over Post-Conflict Plans for Gaza Amid Rising Hamas Influence

The US and Israel are at odds over accelerating construction of a new city in Gaza to be overseen by a multinational force, amid Hamas's strengthening influence. The US has establ…