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IDF names reservist killed in northern Gaza
Warrant Officer (res.) Sebastian Haion served as a commander in the 401st Brigade and fell in battles against Hamas terrorists in the Al Shifa Hospital
Yoav Zitun
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13:50 | 03.19.24
IDF concerned over possible West Bank tunnels
Special team composed of engineering personnel, intelligence, and civilian professionals formed to investigate suspicions of offensive tunnels although none found; military does not rule them out
Elisha Ben Kimon
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09:14 | 03.19.24
Syria says Israel attacked military targets around Damascus
Strike is second in as many days targeting Hezbollah assets in Syria; Saudi paper quotes source saying attack was on base used by military and Hezbollah; warns Damascus provides Iran-backed group with arms to use against Israel
Lior Ben Ari
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08:47 | 03.19.24
Officials hope to lower expectations in hostage talks, 'they are complicated and would take time'
Some officials say mandate given by cabinet to delegation to Qatar is enough to move negotiations forward while others believe ministers, including Netanyahu are missing an opportunity to bring hostages home
Itamar Eichner
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23:42 | 03.18.24
U.S. confirms Hamas number 3 killed in Israeli attack
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan says Marwan Issa was killed in an operation last week, adding justice is also coming for rest of the terror group's leaders, likely hiding in tunnels and that the U.S. is aiding in that effort
Daniel Edelson, New York
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21:35 | 03.18.24
IDF finds weapons, cash at Al-Shifa, military says
Troops find rooms located near the hospital administrators office, prepared for Hamas terrorists containing grenades, mortar shells and large amounts of cash
Yoav Zitun
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20:03 | 03.18.24
Biden Netanyahu speak amid growing tension
In the 45-minute call, the first in over a month, leaders discussed the war, Rafah and the need to increase aid deliveries into the Strip; earlier PM tells AIPAC there is deliberate spreading of falsehoods on his motives and the public support he enjoys
Itamar Eichner
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19:15 | 03.18.24
UN, EU berate Israel over allegations of hunger in Gaza
Antonio Guterres and Josep Borrell repeat claims of mass hunger in Strip laying blame on Israel, calling for more land deliveries of aid
Ynet, Agencies
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18:06 | 03.18.24
Senior Hamas commander killed in Al Shifa raid
Faiq Mabhouh senior member of the Hamas internal security police, believed responsible for the execution of a northern Gaza clan leader after reports Israel reached out to the clan to oversee food distribution
Einav Halabi
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16:36 | 03.18.24
Firefighters rescue 11 Torah scrolls from burning synagogue in central Israel
No one was hurt when Ohev Tzedek synagogue in Kfar Saba caught fire, but the building was seriously damaged; police say the synagogue may have been broken into and the cause of the fire is being investigated
Raanan Ben-Zur
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13:53 | 03.18.24
Commanders, soldiers, police officers: The names of the heroes who died defending Israel
Following Hamas's criminal invasion of southern Israel, brave men and women have stepped up to defend their homeland, with scores sacrificing their lives in the process; these are their names
ynet correspondents
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13:18 | 03.18.24
IDF names soldier killed in battle in northern Gaza; war death toll reaches 593
Army says Staff Sergeant Matan Vinogradov, 20, a soldier from the Nahal Brigade's 932nd Battalion, from Jerusalem, killed during raid on Gaza City's Al Shifa Hospital; IDF counts 250 dead since launch of Gaza ground operations
Ynetnews
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12:20 | 03.18.24
Hundreds line at Tel Aviv's Russian embassy to vote against Putin
Hundreds lined up at embassy to make their voices hear in Russian presidential election, some waiting for 7 hours or more; despite voters' determination, Putin will remain in office until 2030
Yael Ciechanover
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10:58 | 03.18.24
'You can't remain indifferent': the hostage exhibit that shook Europe
Exhibit on European tour constructed based on testimonies from released hostages, simulates harsh conditions of captivity
Itamar Eichner
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10:22 | 03.18.24
IDF troops clash with terrorists at Al Shifa hospital, 80 suspects arrested
Surprise IDF raid on Gaza's largest medical facility follows intelligence on senior Hamas officials using it for terror activities; one soldier lightly wounded, multiple terrorists killed, some via air strikes
Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi
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09:16 | 03.18.24
IDF launches surgical operation in Gaza's Al Shifa as Hamas terrorists regroup in hospital
Troops return to medical facility, acting on intelligence that senior Hamas terrorists are using it facility to carry out attacks against Israeli forces; 'IDF troops were instructed on the importance of operating cautiously, to avoid harm to civilians,' IDF spokesperson says
Yoav Zitun
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04:10 | 03.18.24
'It was like October 7': Witness recounts shooting attack in Hebron
Amichai Melamed says he was certain someone was shooting fireworks at his neighborhood right before he saw the terrorist aiming his rifle toward him and a child that stood nearby; 'It could have turned into a massacre'
Elisha Ben Kimon
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23:49 | 03.17.24
More than 2.5 km long: IDF destroys longest tunnel in northern Gaza
Destroyed tunnel was underground route that crosses battalions and brigades and connects northern and southern Gaza. Watch the activity from the discovery of the tunnel area until its destruction
Yoav Zitun
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22:57 | 03.17.24
IDF confirms officer Daniel Perez killed on October 7, body held in Gaza
He made aliyah from South Africa, commanded a tank in Nahal Oz and fell alongside Sergeant Itay Hen; Declared dead after an examination of 'reliable information,' the IDF announced; 'Did everything to save as many as possible'
Yoav Zitun
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21:56 | 03.17.24
Trump tells Netanyahu to 'finish it up' in Gaza
In Fox News Interview former U.S. president says Biden 'dumped Israel' and claims Israel wouldn't have been attacked under his presidency; he calls on Israel to take care of Hamas 'quickly' and 'get back to a world of peace'
Daniel Edelson, New York
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21:25 | 03.17.24
'No sign of life from him': Oldest hostage spends 86th birthday in captivity
Shlomo Mansour, who immigrated to Israel at the age of 13 after the Farhud riots in Iraq, is one of the founders of Kibbutz Kissufim, from where he was kidnapped on October 7; 'It hurts me that, on this day, the man who is always the first to greet everyone on their birthday because he always remembers everyone, is not here with us,' says his sister Hadassah
Yael Ciechanover
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20:08 | 03.17.24
Netanyahu attacks Schumer as 'totally inappropriate' in interviews with US news outlets
Prime minister objects to Jewish Senate majority leader's calls for Israeli elections and says his government isn't a 'banana republic', dodges questions on Israeli elections after war
Itamar Eichner, Nina Fox
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19:21 | 03.17.24
Government taps Ofir Akunis as new consul general in New York
Unanimous decision made after government moves to shut down the Intelligence Ministry and appoint its outgoing head as Science, Technology and Space Minister in place of Akunis
Itamar Eichner
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18:34 | 03.17.24
Government approves national day of remembrance for October 7 massacre, Gaza war
The Hamas attack and massacre will be remembered annually on the 24th day of the Hebrew month Tishrei with ceremonies and state events; This year, a state ceremony will be held to commemorate the massacre and the war in Gaza on October 7; The day is 'etched in the public consciousness in Israel and around the world'
Itamar Eichner
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18:23 | 03.17.24
Netanyahu blasts Biden and Schumer: 'Have you forgotten October 7 so quickly?'
Netanyahu rebuffs US criticism at Cabinet meeting; 'The international community calls for elections because they know that will stop the war'
Itamar Eichner, Moran Azulay
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15:21 | 03.17.24
Israeli F-35 crews soar to top as world's most operational pilots
During the war, Adir F-35 pilots emerged as the most operational globally, with one making history by intercepting a Yemeni cruise missile aimed at Eilat; 'I was thrilled,' the pilot reflected on the landmark defense with the advanced aircraft
Yoav Zitun
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14:12 | 03.17.24
Iran stirs the pot with attempts to introduce new explosives into West Bank
Security officials warn of growing trend of terrorist organizations globally using explosives, such as lure attack where seven IDF soldiers were injured near Homesh last week
Elisha Ben Kimon
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12:58 | 03.17.24
Marwan Issa hurt in Israeli strike, Gaza insiders reveal, but fate remains unclear
Palestinian sources confirm to Asharq Al-Awsat Hamas bigwig was present at site struck by IDF in central Gaza's Nuseirat but stop short of confirming his demise
Einav Halabi
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11:39 | 03.17.24
PA-affiliated gunmen seen securing Gaza aid trucks
Amid peak tensions and exchanges of accusations between Hamas and Fatah, Palestinian Authority-linked gunmen observed guarding distribution of flour in Gaza City and Jabaliya; 'We'll ensure aid truck not attacked or hijacked'
Einav Halabi
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10:46 | 03.17.24
'He preyed on the vulnerable': priest accused of sexually abusing minors in Jerusalem monastery
Notre Dame de Sion, once a sacred haven, now tainted with allegations of misconduct by priest Thiago Cardoso against five minors; mother of victim shares distressing experiences her son endured
Liran Tamari
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09:28 | 03.17.24
How should Israel bring to justice the perpetrators behind the worst attack in its history?
Israel is holding hundreds of Palestinians from Gaza accused of taking part in the Oct. 7 attack that sparked its war with Hamas; it's grappling with how to prosecute suspects and offer closure to Israelis, including victims' families; none of the available legal options seem to fit
Associated Press
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07:44 | 03.17.24
Fatah blasts Hamas leaders: you're staying in '7-star hotels' while Gazans suffer
Abbas’ party responds to Hamas criticism over appointment of new PM; ‘Does Hamas expect us to appoint a prime minister from Iran, or for Tehran to appoint one for us?’
Einav Halabi
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23:33 | 03.16.24
Undercover agents with drawn guns snag terror suspect at falafel stand
Footage released by Palestinians shows moment suspect apprehended while standing at falafel stand in Dheisheh refugee camp near Bethlehem
Einav Halabi
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23:15 | 03.16.24
US slow-rolling military aid amid Gaza crisis, Israeli official claims
Official says military aid shipments become increasingly sluggish while no clear reason given
i24NEWS
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22:40 | 03.16.24
Hamas' rigid stance could derail hostage deal, Israel warns
Ahead of restart of talks in Qatar, officials say Hamas' demands for return of civilians to northern Gaza and release of high number of terroists convicted of murdering Israelis remain among major sticking points
Itamar Eichner
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21:54 | 03.16.24
'We will impose a new military equation': Houthis raise stakes in maritime war against Israel
After months of attacks on ‘Israel-linked' vessels in Red Sea, Yemeni rebels announce expanding operations into Indian Ocean, as well as alternative shipping route in Atlantic Ocean as it tightens cooperation with Palestinians
Lior Ben Ari
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19:47 | 03.16.24
Israeli who joined Hamas dies after being found unconscious in jail cell
Jumaa Abu Ghanima spent 8 years in Gaza, training with Hamas before being imprisoned in 2021; fleeing prison after start of war, he attempted to return to Israel and was arrested
Meir Turgeman, Hassan Shaalan, Ilana Curiel
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18:40 | 03.16.24
Hamas imam fires on Hebron Jewish settlement from adjacent cemetery, neutralized
Hamas operative Sheikh Mahmoud Nofal arrives under guise of visiting old Muslim cemetery, opens fire on Jewish quarter and shot by security forces; no casualties reported
Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi
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16:14 | 03.16.24
Israel's ace in the hole as Hamas hostage negotiations set to restart
Despite Israel dismissing Hamas’ demands as ‘delusional,’ Jerusalem set to dispatch team to fresh round of talks in Doha; terror group continues to insist on end to war, while Washington expresses cautious optimism amid criticism of Netanyahu
Itamar Eichner
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14:49 | 03.16.24
Watch: Palestinian gunmen open fire on Gazan civilians before humanitarian aid arrives
IDF states Palestinian gunmen opened fire about an hour before the entry of the aid convoy into the strip
Dennis Bihler
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22:54 | 03.15.24
Biden backs Schumer after senator calls for new elections in Israel
Joe Biden says Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer 'made a good speech and expressed serious concerns shared not only by him but by many Americans'
Associated Press
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19:45 | 03.15.24
Netanyahu approves plans for Rafah operation
PM office says the IDF is preparing for the invasion and population evacuation in Rafah; adds that Hamas hostage deal demands remain unacceptable
Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi
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17:19 | 03.15.24
Palestinian gunmen, not Israeli forces, behind Gaza aid convoy deaths, IDF finds
Army says incident under investigation, with preliminary findings indicating Israeli forces did not fire upon Gazans gathered near aid trucks entering Gaza City
Yoav Zitun
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14:09 | 03.15.24
Israel issues US letter committing to use arms according to international law
Defense Minister Gallant signs document required by the Biden administration to allow continued supply of American military aid to Israel amid war in Gaza
Itamar Eichner
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12:57 | 03.15.24
Over 250,000 Israelis evacuated their homes amid war, report says
Government report presents data on Israeli evacuees after October 7, showing uptrend in leaving of hotels and noting gradual return to communities across the country
Itamar Eichner
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10:34 | 03.15.24
Israel reviewing Hamas's answer to new hostage release deal
Reuters reports Hamas proposal involves several stages including the release of Israeli women, children, elderly, and ill in exchange for up to 1,000 Palestinian prisoners; conditions include release of 100 prisoners serving life sentences
Itamar Eichner, Reuters
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08:56 | 03.15.24
Israeli terrorist in southern stabbing attack was raised in Gaza
Fadi Abu Eltaif, resident of the Bedouin city of Rahat was born to an Israeli mother and a Palestinian father living in the Gaza Strip, moved to Israel 4 years ago
Ilana Curiel
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22:30 | 03.14.24
Chief Warrant Officer Uri Moyal, victim of southern Israel stabbing attack, dies
Moyal managed to shoot the assailant dead before collapsing; 51-year-old father of three succumbs to wounds sustained in terror attack in southern Israel; he is survived by his wife and three children
Yoav Zitun, Ilana Curiel
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22:10 | 03.14.24
Nasrallah rejoices at ultra-Orthodox threat about leaving country over military draft
In his Ramadan speech, Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah addressed Israel's draft bill crisis; Nasrallah was thrilled with Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's threat: 'This is a huge thing, let them pack their bags and leave'
Lior Ben Ari
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20:53 | 03.14.24
Jewish Republicans: Senate leader Chuck Schumer 'knifed the Jewish state in the back'
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer claims the prime minister is an obstacle to peace, calls for Israel to hold new elections; in response the Minority leader says Democrats don't have a Bibi problem but an Israel problem
Itamar Eichner, Reuters, Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York
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19:41 | 03.14.24
US imposes sanctions on two Jewish settler outposts in West Bank
US Treasury Department adds 2 farming outposts and 3 Israeli settlers to the 4 Jewish settlers sanctioned earlier as administration reverses Trump-era policies and again considers West Bank settlements illegal
Reuters, Itamar Eichner, Daniel Edelson, New York
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18:29 | 03.14.24
How a tip to the Shin Bet saved the lives of dozens of soldiers in Gaza
A caller warned that terrorists were hiding underground beneath an encampment of troops and were about to emerge from a shaft and attack the force; quick action got the soldiers out of danger
Yoav Zitun
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18:06 | 03.14.24
Bearing legacy of 11 fallen IDF soldiers, repaired APC returns to Gaza battlefield
In war's early stages, armored vehicle struck by anti-tank missile, killing 11 of 12 troops onboard; refurbished, it's now fully operational; sole survivor shares harrowing tales of disaster and its aftermath
Yossi Yehoshua
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16:37 | 03.14.24
Man critically wounded in stabbing attack in southern Israel
Victim in his 50s, who managed to shoot and neutralize terrorist, rushed to hospital amid resuscitation efforts; another man lightly wounded in attack
Ilana Curiel
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14:40 | 03.14.24
'Endless sirens' haunting Israelis on the northern border at war
Israeli communities close to the Lebanon border have been suffering constant rocket barrages barring them from leading their lives, and now want answers for their future
Yair Kraus
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14:15 | 03.14.24
Hamas executes Gaza clan leader accused of collaborating with Israel
Terror group accuses Doghmush clan chief of negotiating with Israeli authorities on aid distribution in Palestinian enclave, raising concerns among other families about being target of next reprisal
Einav Halabi
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12:10 | 03.14.24
IDF's electric eye: a sky-high hunt in Gaza
Seasoned reserve lookouts play a vital role in locating traps and terrorists, providing tactical guidance to ground units engaging high-value targets
Yoav Zitun
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12:00 | 03.14.24
US favors surgical strikes in Rafah over broad offensive, Politico reports
Biden administration signals may shield Israel from global criticism if Netanyahu opts for targeted strikes on 'high-value Hamas targets,' avoiding a full-scale attack to protect civilians; no plan yet in place
Ynet
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10:51 | 03.14.24
Netanyahu turns down plan to train Hamas' Gaza rivals in exile
According to US-backed plan, Palestinian spy chief to pinpoint thousands of Fatah operatives for Israel to vet, ensuring they had no ties to terrorism, and receive training in Jordan to administer post-war Gaza
Nadav Eyal
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07:59 | 03.14.24
U.S. held secret talks with Iran over Houthi Red Sea attacks
Oman officials mediated between American and Iranian delegations in January in effort to reduce regional tensions; Talks also dealt with Iran's expanding military nuclear program, according to report citing U.S., Iranian officials
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York
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00:09 | 03.14.24
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