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New details emerge on death of Hamas moneyman in Lebanon
Iranian opposition outlet report claims killing of Muhammad Ibrahim Surur allegedly orchestrated by Mossad agents who instructed he was to be interrogated and shot
Itamar Eichner
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18:39 | 04.24.24
Sign of life from Israeli American hostage in chilling Hamas propaganda video
Clip of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23, serves as first proof of life since his abduction during October 7 massacre at Nova rave, where he also lost his hand
Einav Halabi
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17:35 | 04.24.24
Gallant: Half of Hezbollah commanders killed, others hiding
Military says some 40 targets of Iran-backed group came under Israeli strikes in recent hours after dozens of rockets land in Israel and one home on the border takes a direct hit
Yoav Zitun
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15:51 | 04.24.24
Hamas claims holding more live hostages than Israel says
Terror group source tells Arab news outlet at least 30 IDF soldiers remain kept in far away locations and adds Sinwar has left underground tunnels
Einav Halabi
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15:08 | 04.24.24
US unlikely to sanction Haredi IDF battalion, officials say
Biden administration urged by broad section of political spectrum and Israeli public outcry to reconsider decision which Netanyahu called 'most absurd and a moral outcry'
Itamar Eichner
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14:35 | 04.24.24
Hikers find Iranian missile in desert
IDF says location of missile known although no action taken to prevent civilians from approaching the projectile; similar missile fragment found in Dead Sea collected by military, disabled and exhibited to press
Ilana Curiel
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12:06 | 04.24.24
Israeli minister criticizes Biden, says would support Trump
Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli says Biden policies project weakenss, harmful to Israel after warning both Hezbollah and Iran not to attack and being ignored
Ynet
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10:38 | 04.24.24
UN Secretary-General excludes Hamas from conflict-related sexual violence list
Despite acknowledging the findings of Pramila Patten, António Guterres refrained from blacklisting the terrorist organization and called for further investigation into allegations of sexual violence against Palestinian detainees
Itamar Eichner
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23:10 | 04.23.24
IDF names soldier killed in battle in northern Gaza
Sergeant first class Salm Alkreshat fell during an operation with the Netzah Yehuda Brigade, leaving behind 12 children and a wife
Yoav Zitun
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21:23 | 04.23.24
IDF to raid Gaza neighborhoods amid rockets fire, warns civilians
IDF cautions the Gazans, describing the area as a dangerous combat zone, urging them to relocate to safer areas
Yoav Zitun
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18:59 | 04.23.24
Hezbollah deepens rocket, drone attack on northern Israel after commander axed
Sirens blare on shores of Acre in first since December as Hezbollah claims responsiblity for recent wave of attacks in retaliation for assassination of elite commander Mohammad Khalil Atiyeh
Ynetnews
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16:56 | 04.23.24
Hezbollah elite commander killed in strike on southern Lebanon, reports say
Terror group confirms death of Mohammad Khalil Atiyeh, a high-ranking member of Hezbollah's elite Radwan force, according to Lebanese media; 1 dead in strike on car north of Tyre
Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun
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11:24 | 04.23.24
Injured soldiers who lost friends in Gaza learn to walk again: 'Just like the movies'
Master sergeant (res.) Yinnon Ben Ami and Sergeant first class (res.) Eyal Cohen were seriously injured in Gaza and are both in rehabilitation, sharing their war story like thousands of IDF soldiers
Alexandra Lukash
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23:32 | 04.22.24
Israeli woman ordered to pay damages for outing relative’s affair in family group chat
Court orders woman to pay NIS 60,000 ($16,200) in damages for slander after revealing sister's husband cheated in group with 23 members, including their children
Assaf Danieli
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16:19 | 04.22.24
Israel restrained extensive strike on Iran to avoid war, report says
Senior Israeli officials tell New York Times diplomatic pressure exerted by Biden and French and German foreign ministers effective, resulting in much smaller response to Iran than initially planned; strategy helped confuse Islamic Republic's air defenses
Ynet
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15:28 | 04.22.24
Displaced Israeli school students falling behind academically, report finds
Kiryat Shmona school principal reveals only 45% of 12th graders expected to finish high school with matriculation, compared to 90% pre-war
Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad, Yair Kraus
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12:20 | 04.22.24
IDF intelligence chief steps down over October 7 debacle
Military Intelligence head Major General Aharon Haliva becomes first Israeli official to step down over failures leading up to Hamas attack, calls for state inquiry; 'I will forever carry the terrible pain of the war'
Yoav Zitun
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11:57 | 04.22.24
Security forces arrest Palestinian suspect in murder of Israeli teen
Ahmad Duabsha, 21, from West Bank Palestinian village of Duma, links himself during interrogation to murder of Binyamin Achimeir, 14, near Malachei Hashalom Farm
Yoav Zitun
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10:14 | 04.22.24
Israel launches international campaign to highlight plight of Hamas hostages
Campaign to be launched in North America hours before Passover Eve, consisting of five different videos, each featuring five hostages within family photos taken on the last Passover Eve
Itamar Eichner
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09:52 | 04.22.24
3 wounded in car-ramming attack outside Jerusalem synagogue
Capital on high alert after two attackers run over worshippers near Romema synagogue during leaven removal, assailants captured after short manhunt; axe and unused Carlo submachine gun found at scene
Liran Tamari, Gilad Cohen
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09:06 | 04.22.24
Mother of hostage, chosen among 100 most influential: We chose to hope every day
Rachel Goldberg-Polin says being named among Time Magazine's 100 most influential people is important advocacy for the release of the Israeli captives held in Gaza; Pessach will be brutal, she says
Nir (Shoko) Cohen
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20:57 | 04.21.24
Soldier succumbs to wounds from Hezbollah fire
Captain (res) Dor, a deputy platoon commander was wounded in an attack on the Western Galilee and has been in critical condition ever since; was to marry next month
Raanan Ben-Zur
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19:26 | 04.21.24
U.S. no longer tolerant of alleged IDF human rights violations
Explainer: First time application of Leahy Law on IDF indicates shift in policy; law requires suspension of military aid to foreign force found in violation, until local authorities take disciplinary measures against perpetrators of alleged crimes
Daniel Edelson, New York
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18:08 | 04.21.24
Ismail Haniyeh's Israeli sister indicted for praising October 7 massacre
Sister of Hamas leader sent messages glorifying terror group's invasion of Israel, including prayers for attackers' success; 'Bring their end near and cut off their lives," she wrote to relatives
Ilana Curiel
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17:08 | 04.21.24
Israeli home struck by gunfire from nearby West Bank Palestinian village
Terrorists fire from Jalbun at house in Kibbutz Merav, shattering glass door; no injuries reported; 'The children were right in the line of fire; had the window been open, someone would have been hurt'
Israel Moskovitz
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13:27 | 04.21.24
Shin Bet believes only 40 Hamas hostages still alive, report says
Daily Mail reports figure based on intelligence gathered by security agency; Shin Bet flatly denies report; 'The numbers presented in the report are solely the author's opinion and are not based on information provided by the Shin Bet'
Yoav Zitun
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12:51 | 04.21.24
Shiri Bibas will mark her 33rd birthday in Hamas captivity
Passover Eve marks the birthday of Shiri Bibas, kidnapped to Gaza with her two small children, Ariel and Kfir; along with her husband Yarden, the family has been in captivity for nearly 200 days; Shiri shares her birthday with her nephew Alon
Yael Ciechanover
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12:00 | 04.21.24
Israeli lightly injured after removing booby-trapped Palestinian flag in West Bank
Footage shows man approaching flag and kicking it, setting off an explosive device near northern West Bank settlement of Kokhav HaShahar
Elisha Ben Kimon
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11:31 | 04.21.24
Israel is concerned about Russia's next step
Russia has distanced itself from Israel, not condemning Iranian attack or October 7 attack; Moscow demands sanctions on Israel for breaking UN resolution calling for Gaza cease-fire during Ramadan, deviating from past support for Israel's security
Itamar Eichner
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10:50 | 04.21.24
Report: US set to sanction IDF unit in historical first; Netanyahu: 'Absurd'
Axios reports U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says sanctions against Netzah Yehuda Battalion expected 'very soon'; Israeli officials criticize Biden administration
Itamar Eichner, Daniel Edelson, New York
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23:51 | 04.20.24
US House passes first slice of $95 billion Israel aid package in majority vote
Biden administration advances initial step in major move to aid Israel in arming air defense systems including Iron Dome alongside delivery of additional military equipment
Reuters
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20:35 | 04.20.24
Just a taste: Israel marks precise strike near Iranian nuclear facility
Israel attacked a base in Isfahan with a specially-equipped missile from a fighter jet, far from Iran's borders; reports say cruise missiles were launched from Iranian territory
Ynet
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16:10 | 04.20.24
Target of Israeli attack in Iran was a military base near Natanz, report says
Senior US military sources say Israel hitwhat they intended to strike, indicating that a single primary target was struck multiple times, proving Iran's Russian-made air defense system ineffective
Ynetnews
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22:15 | 04.19.24
Islamic Jihad battalion commander killed in West Bank operation, Palestinians report
Four IDF soldiers were injured during the ongoing widescale West Bank operation to suppress terrorism in the al-Shams refugee camp
Elisha Ben Kimon, Einav Halabi, Yoav Zitun
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18:49 | 04.19.24
US sanctions fundraisers for extremist West Bank settlers
Treasury Department imposes sanctions against two entities - Mount Hebron Fund and Shlom Asiraich - accused of raising funds for sanctioned settlers Yinon Levi and David Chai Chasdai
Associated Press
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17:28 | 04.19.24
How did the Gaza Strip become a Hamas stronghold?
Explainer: October 7 massacre stems from strategic missteps post-Oslo Accords, but Gaza's history extends far beyond; what led to Hamas gaining control in Gaza?
Dr. Jacob Rimer
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14:37 | 04.19.24
Tehran plays down reported Israeli attacks, signals no further retaliation
Limited scale of attack and Iran's muted response both appear to signal successful effort by diplomats who have been working round the clock to avert all-out war since Iran's attack on Israel
Reuters, Lior Ben Ari
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12:47 | 04.19.24
'China is not an enemy of Israel, it uses Iran against US'
Expert says China not Israel's enemy or ally of Iran and Russia, only using those countries to challenge US hegemony; Gaza war part of US-China race for dominance in the Mideast
Yuval Sade, Calcalist
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08:56 | 04.19.24
Israel launches retaliatory strike on Iran, reports say; explosions heard in Isfahan
Explosions heard in Iraq and Syria; Israel notifies Washington ahead of attack according to US officials; Israel makes no official comment while Home Front Command makes no changes to civilian conduct
Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun, agencies, Itamar Eichner
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06:44 | 04.19.24
US vetoes Palestinian full membership bid in UN Security Council
Israel's UN envoy criticized the international body, and said that member states' willingness to vote on the request rewards Hamas for terrorism, calling it 'the vilest reward for the vilest crimes'; 12 member states supported the resolution and 2 abstained
Itamar Eichner, AP
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00:34 | 04.19.24
Haredi lawmaker asks UN to deliver matzah and wine to Gaza hostages
Jerusalem Affairs and Heritage Minister Meir Porush sends urgent letter to UN Middle East envoy Tor Wennesland asking for his help in coordinating the delivery on 'humanitarian basis' after apparently confusing UN and Red Cross
Itamar Eichner
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21:36 | 04.18.24
Gallant slams Smotrich over refusal to fund humanitarian aid to Gaza
Defense Minister in letter to Netanyahu claims Smotrich in 'non-compliance' over funding War Cabinet decision to deliver 600 million shekels from budget to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza
Itamar Eichner
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21:26 | 04.18.24
Qatar funds more terrorism than Iran, former Mossad official says
Dr. Udi Levi tells Ynet that Qatar is dancing at two weddings by complying with the West while funding widespread terrorism across the globe
Nir (Shoko) Cohen
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20:16 | 04.18.24
Police arrest Hebrew U professor who denied October 7 atrocities
Court issues arrest and search warrant against lecturer after she made comments calling to 'cancel' the State of Israel and casting doubt on the events of Hamas' attack
Liran Tamari
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19:12 | 04.18.24
Iranian commander says Tehran to review 'nuclear doctrine' amid Israeli threats
Tehran's head of nuclear security says signs of possible retaliation following assault on Israel could move nuclear program away from 'peaceful tpurposes'; 'Our missiles are aimed at your sites'
Reuters, Ynetnews
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18:12 | 04.18.24
Iran ship linked to Houthi attacks goes home amid Israel tensions, report says
Behshad ends Red Sea expedition during which it allegedly provided support for Houthi rebels in attacks on shipping vessels
Ynet
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15:46 | 04.18.24
'The missiles did not miss,' Iran says in Hebrew propaganda push
Iranian pro-regime newspaper publishes Hebrew article claiming Israeli defenses 'have been exposed' against Iranian missiles; Iran expert says projection of power and crafting of events more crucial to Tehran than actual results
Lior Ben Ari
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15:30 | 04.18.24
War toll mounts for Hezbollah with key figures among hundreds killed
Since joining the fighting on October 8, the Shiite terror group has confirmed losing 280 fighters, but the IDF says the real number is significantly higher
Lior Ben Ari
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14:15 | 04.18.24
Gaza journalist who captured October 7 horrors makes Time's 2024 most influential
Journalist and UNRWA employee Motaz Azaiza, who shared videos of Israelis being abducted during Hamas attack and compared Netanyahu and IDF to Nazis, named to Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People
Daniel Edelson, New York
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12:39 | 04.18.24
EU leaders back new Iran sanctions after attack on Israel
New sanctions against Islamic Republic would target companies involved in production of drones and missiles; Italy supports also sanctioning arms suppliers linked to attacks on ships in Red Sea
Reuters
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12:10 | 04.18.24
Israeli forces foil Islamic State terrorist plot, one suspect detained
Shin Bet, Police and IDF say suspect apprehended near Ramallah after trying to flee and snatch a weapon from an officer
Ynet
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11:27 | 04.18.24
Israeli strike on Iran unlikely until after Passover, report says
ABC reports, citing Israeli sources, Israel had prepared but canceled at least two planned retaliatory actions in the four days since Tehran sent over 350 munitions toward it
Itamar Eichner
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09:08 | 04.18.24
Qatar mulls ending role as mediator in Israel-Hamas talks
Qatari prime minister claims leaders 'exploited' the country's willingness to oversee hostage deal negotiations to further own political agenda
Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari
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23:56 | 04.17.24
Online influencers in Gaza spread images of destruction on social media
Kuwait NGO recruits two high-profile online activists to film themselves working on humanitarian aid missions in the Strip; Other clips show Gazans enjoying summer on shoreline
Einav Halabi
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22:28 | 04.17.24
Harrowing footage shows moments of Yarden Bibas' kidnapping
New video shows Yarden surrounded by Hamas terrorists, Gazan's beating him bloody as they lead him toward the Gaza Strip at gunpoint; viewer discretion advised
Ynet
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22:11 | 04.17.24
'Be smart,' visiting ministers tell Israeli leaders
Netanyahu tells German, UK foreign ministers Israel to make its own decisions about how to defend itself; David Cameron says hopes Israeli response to Iran attack would not deteriorate region into war
Reuters
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20:56 | 04.17.24
Biden: Congress must approve aid to Israel, Ukraine; 'Now is not the time to abandon our friends'
' It’s unthinkable that we would stand by if Israel's defenses were weakened and Iran was able to carry out the destruction it intended this weekend,' president writes in editorial
Ynet
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19:27 | 04.17.24
Iranians leaving Syria bases fearing Israeli attack, report
IRGC enacts emergency measures for its facilities in Syria; Iranians leaving under cover of darkness while Hezbollah scaling back presence of senior members
Ynet
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18:16 | 04.17.24
Israeli mother of hostage in Time Magazine's 100 most influential
Rachel Goldberg-Polin, mother of Hersh abducted by Hamas to Gaza during the October 7 massacre, described as one of the most visible advocates for the hostages and their families; 'hope is mandatory,' she says
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York
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17:38 | 04.17.24
Hostage negotiations 'almost completely frozen': After six months 'Sinwar is still mocking us'
Senior Arab diplomat said that Hamas' refusal of the latest proposal led to a suspension of contacts, while an official in the terrorist organization's leadership claims the US proposal 'fully adopted the Israeli position'
Alexandra Lukash, Moran Azulay, Einav Halabi
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16:31 | 04.17.24
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