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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
Israeli Arab social media influencer barely escapes murder attempt
Two nephews of the woman's former husband suspected of attempting to murder her over her social media activity
Hasn Shalan
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16:10 | 04.17.24
18 injured, 4 seriously, in attack on northern Israel community center
Hezbollah says launched missiles and drones on Israeli military facility in Arab al-Aramshe in response to the recent assassinations of Hezbollah members and commanders in Lebanon; car hit by rocket, injuring passenger
Yair Kraus
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13:38 | 04.17.24
Israeli mayor says will name neighborhood after Joe Biden
Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav announces he will name neighborhood in honor of US president as token of appreciation for his uncompromising support for Israel
Eitan Glickman
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12:44 | 04.17.24
Amid tensions with Iran, northern front heats up
Foiled Iranian attack on Nevatim Air Base prompted Israeli military leaders to push for action against Tehran; with Gaza hostage deal stalling, tensions with Hezbollah escalate, raising prospect of imminent combat in Lebanon
Yossi Yehoshua
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11:02 | 04.17.24
Israel balances firm response and global alliance stability in Iran retaliation
Israel plans measured response to unprecedented attack, balancing desire for retaliation with avoiding war; US and Europe push for restraint, proposing sanctions instead; UK PM Sunak urges calm, while US official highlights need to consider strategic impacts
Itamar Eichner, Daniel Edelson, New York
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08:38 | 04.17.24
Israel conducts over 900 West Bank counterterror raids in Ramadan crackdown
IDF, Shin Bet and Border Police data show 300 terror suspects arrested, 10 terrorists eliminated in airstrikes and another 15 terrorists arrested en route to execute attacks
Elisha Ben Kimon
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08:09 | 04.17.24
This is what the IDF control room looked like during the Iranian attack
Watch: Military releases exclusive footage from the IDF's Control Desk and Southern Aerial Control Unit that worked relentlessly to counter Tehran's drone and missile swarms
Ynetnews
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00:13 | 04.17.24
Iran-Russia alliance deepens as Moscow backs Tehran's attack on Israel
Cooperation between Moscow and Tehran has grown throughout the war in Ukraine, and this week the close alliance was further seen in Russia's steadfast support for Iran's massive attack on Israel ; This new relationship is a challenge to Israel's ties to Russia
Lior Ben Ari
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21:00 | 04.16.24
US worries Israel may not give warning before retaliation against Iran
American officials tell domestic news outlets 'no guarantee' Jerusalem will inform Washington on its plans to respond to the unprecedented assault; Israel would likely carry out a “limited strike inside Iran,” according to US intelligence
Ynet
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19:42 | 04.16.24
IDF launches counterterrorism operation in West Bank
Security force including troops and Shin Bet arrest 23 wanted suspects, operate in terror hotbeds and seize funds meant for to be used for terror
Elisha Ben Kimon
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18:40 | 04.16.24
Israel kills senior Hezbollah field commander after attack drones penetrate border from Lebanon
Watch the video of the strike on Ismail Yusaf Baz; The 2 drones did not raise any alarm and exploded in the Galilee, injuring 3 Israelis; IDF responds by bombing a vehicle in southern Lebanon and killing an important terrorist commander
Elisha Ben Kimon, Lior Ben Ari, Yair Kraus
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18:05 | 04.16.24
Gazan journalist says he is 'sick of Hamas dictating his life'
Sami Obeid sheltering in Rafah after leaving the northern Strip says Hamas does not care about the suffering of Gazans or about the hostages, cares only about remaining in power; says Gazans and not Israel will remove them from power
Alexandra Lukash, Einav Halabi
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14:47 | 04.16.24
U.S. prepares new sanctions on Iran after attacking Israel, report
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expected to announce U.S. to use its sanctions authority to respond to Iranian regime's 'malign and destabilizing activity'
Ynet, Reuters
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14:01 | 04.16.24
Pro-Iran militia chiefs flee north-east Syria bases fearing Israel strike
UK based human rights group, opposing Assad regime says commanders in all bases in the area of the province of Deir ez-Zur have given themselves the week off and have left
Lior Ben Ari
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13:51 | 04.16.24
Saudi Arabia provides helpful intel to thwart Iran attack, report
Although not allowing use of its airspace to counter the Iranian drones and missiles targeting Israel, actions of Gulf kingdom are first example of successful regional defense alliance established to respond to Iran threat to region
Ynet, News Agencies
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08:54 | 04.16.24
Jordan allowed IDF to operate over kingdom in Iran attack, report
U.S. officials say Israel response to Iranian attack expected to be limited to avoid risk of regional war; Austin tells Middle East counterparts U.S. supports Israel
Ynet, News Agencies
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08:18 | 04.16.24
IAEA chief worried Israel could strike Iran nuclear facilities
Grossi urges extreme restrained after Iran closes its nuclear facilities on Sunday citing 'security concerns' and since although reopening them, continues to keep IAEA inspectors away
05:30 | 04.16.24
Biden won't stop Netanyahu from striking Iran, senior US official says
War Cabinet discusses potential responses to Iran, while European nations summon Iranian ambassadors to condemn attack and urge Israel to exercise restraint
Itamar Eichner, News Agencies
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21:47 | 04.15.24
Half of Iran's ballistic missiles fell short en route to Israel, report says
Several nations urge Israel to avoid escalation, though Israeli officials contend attack warrants a response
ynet correspondents
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19:53 | 04.15.24
East Jerusalem Palestinians celebrate Iranian attack on Israel with fireworks
Experts say Iran gained influence in East Jerusalem through front organizations supported by pro-Iranian coalition in Iraq
Gilad Cohen
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19:38 | 04.15.24
Palestinians return to northern Gaza en masse amid uncertainty
IDF warns northern Gaza 'dangerous combat zone'; meanwhile; aid continues to flow into Gaza as bakeries reopen throughout Palestinian enclave
Einav Halabi, Elisha Ben Kimon
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18:09 | 04.15.24
Rafah operation pushed back, Israel could soon respond to Iran attack, reports say
Sources reveal Air Force was set to drop leaflets over Rafah, indicating readiness for operations, but plans postponed; Israeli official tells CNN, 'Israel is determined to carry out ground operation' but timing unclear
Ynet
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17:24 | 04.15.24
Hezbollah claims responsibility for blast that injured 4 IDF soldiers on northern border
IDF later reports that the explosion was inside Lebanese territory; one soldier with serious injuries and two more in moderate condition transferred to hospital for treatment
Elisha Ben Kimon, Yair Kraus
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13:56 | 04.15.24
Israel to extend water agreement with Jordan
Jordan actively helped thwart the Iranian threat against Israel and now it appears Israel is prepared to thank the Hashemite Kingdom by granting a year's extension, despite previous reluctance
Itamar Eichner
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13:46 | 04.15.24
Dershowitz: Trump 'can call me crazy American Jew,' but he may vote for Biden
Jewish Harvard law professor says US not doing enough to support Israel and only regime change in Iran can bring peace to Mideast; says Israel legally justified if chooses to retaliate
Nir (Shoko) Cohen
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13:15 | 04.15.24
'Ayatollah regime acts like Nazi regime,' Erdan tells UN Security Council
Israeli ambassador to the UN calls on United Nations to reinstate sanctions on Tehran and recognize the Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terror organization
Daniel Edelson, New York
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11:43 | 04.15.24
Study finds public opinion on Israel, Palestinians unchanged after October7
HU-EF Barometer also surveys Israelis, finds Germany seen as friendliest country to Israel, France as most antisemitic; author of study says result highlights need for continuous dialogue between Israel and Europe
Itamar Eichner
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10:35 | 04.15.24
These are the senior Iranian officials behind historic attack on Israel
Iran's supreme leader, president and heads of military all had their hands in the planning and execution of the unprecedented assault against Jerusalem
Lior Ben Ari
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09:32 | 04.15.24
Ministers disagree over Israel's response to Iran strike
After PM hints a counter strike would be coming, US makes clear it would not join; Israel faced with options including holding its fire and allowing diplomatic move to exact a price from the Tehran regime
Itamar Eichner
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06:58 | 04.15.24
West urges Israel not to respond to Iran's attack
After assault, foreign minister Katz receives urgent calls from British and French counterparts, expressing concerns about immediate response and potential escalation in the region
Itamar Eichner
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23:51 | 04.14.24
Foiled Iranian strikes would have leveled two key IDF bases, officials estimate
Israel shot down some 350 drones and missiles with a combined payload of over 60 tons with 99% success rate—a major win for its air defenses and allies
Itamar Eichner, Elisha Ben Kimon
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21:48 | 04.14.24
Watch: Israeli fighter jets hunt down Iranian drones and cruise missiles
IDF releases footage showing Israeli aircraft zeroing in on incoming threats before intercepting and neutralizing them in historic operation
Ynetnews
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17:40 | 04.14.24
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