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Panelist Accuses Former IDF Chief of Staff of Claiming Betrayal

On Channel 14's 'HaPatriotim,' panelist Yotam Zimri interpreted MK Gadi Eisenkot's statement about the Shin Bet's prior knowledge of the October 7th attack as an accusation of bet…

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Residents Neutralize Armed Terrorist After Attack Attempt in Benjamin

Residents of Hanania Farm in the Benjamin region neutralized an armed terrorist who attempted to stab them and set a vehicle on fire. Security forces later arrested a second suspe…

Gaps in Gaza Border Community Defenses Raise Security Concerns

Gaza border communities are experiencing a significant shortfall in defense forces, with local officials warning of serious security gaps. The IDF acknowledges a need to adapt res…

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Philanthropist Donates $500 to Each Haredi Draft Dodger in Military Prison

A philanthropist, Rabbi Ari Schwartz, has provided $500 grants to 96 Haredi yeshiva students imprisoned for refusing IDF enlistment to continue their Torah studies. The funds are…

Israeli Journalist Warns of Long-Term Trap in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria

Journalist Ruvik Drucker warned that Israeli buffer zones in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria could become a long-term trap. He urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to plan for negotiated withd…

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Bereaved Families Challenge IDF Chief of Staff Over October 7th Failure Assessment

Bereaved families are protesting IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir's statement that the IDF failed in its October 7th defense. They argue that the failure lies with the leadership, no…

Israeli Military Issues 17-Page Rebuttal to "Naza" Film

The Israeli military has released a detailed response to the film "Naza," rejecting its claims of lenient targeting of civilians during the Gaza conflict. The IDF argues the film…

Mysterious Objects Filmed Over Kiryat Ye'arim Spark Speculation

Two unidentified round objects were filmed flying at low altitude over Kiryat Ye'arim, Israel. The sighting has prompted speculation about their identity, with possibilities inclu…

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Gaza Residents Flee Shejaiya Amid Reports of Booby-Trapped IDF Robots

Gaza City residents fled the Shejaiya neighborhood today due to reports of booby-trapped robots from the IDF entering the area. The IDF has not yet commented on the incident.

Calls for Investigation Into "NezA" Film Creator Over Alleged Terrorist Ties

Following a report alleging ties between "NezA" film creator Yuval Abraham and terrorist groups, Israeli officials are calling for a comprehensive investigation by the Shin Bet. T…

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Bar Ilan Professor Charged with Planning Mass Murder of Arab Israelis

A Bar Ilan University professor has been indicted for allegedly planning a mass terror attack against Arab Israelis, East Jerusalem residents, and Palestinians. The plan, named "A…

Retired IDF Combat Dogs Attend Brad Pitt Film Screening

Retired combat dogs from the IDF's Oketz unit attended a special screening of Brad Pitt's film "Heart of the Beast" in Kfar Saba with their former handlers. The event, organized b…

Shin Bet Chief Threatens Return of Administrative Detention for Jewish Extremists

Shin Bet chief David Zini has threatened to reinstate administrative detention for Jewish extremists if violence against Palestinians in the West Bank continues unabated. The meas…

Shin Bet Chief Threatens Resumption of Administrative Arrests for Settler Violence

Shin Bet chief David Zini threatened to resume administrative arrests for Jewish extremists if settler violence against Palestinians continues unabated. The statement came amid ri…

Settlers Attack Palestinian Villages in West Bank, Reports Say

Palestinian media reported that settlers attacked two villages in the West Bank, throwing stones and setting fires. Three people were reportedly injured in one of the villages, Ja…

Israel Returns Body of Palestinian Killed Attempting IDF Infiltration

Israel returned the body of Muhammad Ayman Daabour, a 22-year-old Palestinian-Syrian, to Syrian authorities after he was killed attempting to infiltrate an IDF post in southern Sy…

Herzog Recalls Warning on Terror to Congress Before Oct. 7, Discusses Flydubai Incident and Iran

President Isaac Herzog revealed he warned the U.S. Congress three months before the October 7th attacks that terrorism undermines Middle East peace. He also discussed the investig…

IDF Captures Second Suspect in Attack Near Hanania Farm

The IDF and Shin Bet arrested a second suspect involved in an attempted stabbing and arson attack near Hanania Farm on October 5. The incident, which involved a vehicle being set…

Leaked Recordings Reveal Police Command Center Chaos on October 7

Exclusive recordings from the Israel Police command center on October 7 expose the chaos and critical resource shortages faced by commanders during the Hamas attack. The tapes rev…

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Israeli Defense Minister Says 4,000 Hamas Terrorists Killed Since Oct. 7

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that 4,000 of the estimated 6,000 terrorists who infiltrated Israel on October 7 have been killed. The ongoing efforts to eliminate…

Shin Bet Warns of Hamas Attack, Hospitals Becoming Terror Hubs

Israel's Shin Bet chief warned of a potential major Hamas attack or abduction around the upcoming elections and cautioned that Gaza hospitals might become terror hubs again. The m…

Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs Responds to Security Officials' Claims

Yossi Fuchs, Secretary of the Government and the Political-Security Cabinet, responded to senior security officials who claimed all hostages could have been released earlier. Fuch…

IDF Arabic Spokesperson Warns of Israeli Strategic Failures in Gaza

IDF Arabic Spokesperson Avichai Adraee warns that Hamas has not internalized defeat and that Israel's current strategy in Gaza is improvisational. He criticizes Israel's public di…

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Lawyer Who Met With Bar-Ilan Lecturer Now Regrets Not Reporting Him

A lawyer, Tamir Dortal, is expressing regret for not reporting a Bar-Ilan University lecturer who proposed a plan to incite fear and emigration among Arabs. The lecturer has since…

Second Terrorist Captured After Attempted Attack in Benjamin Region

Israeli forces captured the second terrorist involved in an attempted stabbing and arson attack near Ramun in the Benjamin region. A third suspect was also arrested after the init…

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Shin Bet, IDF Urge Reinstatement of Detentions, New Task Force Against Settler Violence

Israel's Shin Bet and IDF are calling for the reinstatement of administrative detentions and the creation of a task force to combat settler violence in the West Bank. The security…

Second Terrorist Captured After Attempted Stabbing Near Ramon Village

Israeli security forces arrested the second terrorist involved in an attempted stabbing near Ramon village, along with a third accomplice, after an intelligence-led pursuit.

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Second Terrorist Arrested in Attempted Attack in Benjamin Region

Israeli forces arrested a second suspect involved in an attempted terrorist attack near the village of Ramun in the Benjamin region, following intelligence from the Shin Bet.

IDF Captures Second Terrorist in Ramon Area Attack Attempt

Israeli forces, guided by the Shin Bet, arrested a second terrorist and an additional suspect involved in a stabbing attempt near the village of Ramon. The IDF vowed to counter an…

Israel Security Forces Warn of Kidnapping Attempts Across All Fronts

Israeli security forces are warning of potential soldier kidnapping attempts across all borders, including Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Judea and Samaria. They are also concerned abo…

Activist Vows to Pursue Filmmaker Abroad Over War Crimes Film

Israeli activist Mordechai David announced plans to track down filmmaker Yuval Abraham internationally, citing Abraham's film alleging IDF war crimes in Gaza. David is fundraising…

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Father Recounts Agonizing Week of Uncertainty After Daughter's Nova Party Murder

Muriel Zagdon, father of a Nova party massacre victim, described the agonizing week of uncertainty about his daughter's fate and the ongoing struggle to process the trauma three y…

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New Footage Shows Hamas Leader Sinwar Hiding in Gaza Ruins

New footage shows Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar hiding in Gaza's ruins, disguised in women's clothing and surrounded by armed guards. He was killed on October 16, 2024, in a chance en…

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IDF Soldiers Kill Suspect, Wound Another Near Syrian Border

IDF soldiers killed one suspect and wounded another in two separate incidents near the Syrian border within a 24-hour period. Both suspects were unarmed and came from within Syria.

New Footage Shows Hamas Leader Sinwar Amidst Gaza Ruins

Hamas-affiliated media released new footage of leader Yahya Sinwar in Rafah amidst destroyed buildings. The report also details his reported death in October 2024 during an IDF op…

Hamas Prepares for Renewed Fighting and Kidnapping Attempts, Israel Marks 7/10 Anniversary

Israel is on high alert due to intelligence indicating Hamas is preparing for renewed fighting and kidnapping attempts, while also marking the anniversary of the October 7th attac…

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IDF Kills Attacker Near Syrian Border, Neutralizes Second Suspect

The IDF reported neutralizing one armed individual attempting to infiltrate an Israeli post from Syria and apprehending two others, one of whom was injured, after they approached…

Seven Unanswered Questions Linger Three Years After October 7th Massacre

Three years after the October 7th massacre, a Kan News project explores seven lingering questions about the events and their aftermath. Topics include the possibility of earlier h…

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IDF on High Alert After Two Border Incidents in Southern Syria

The IDF has increased its alert status after two separate incidents in southern Syria where individuals approached military posts, leading to concerns about testing Israeli defens…