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פעילות כוחות צה"ל ברצועת עזה
Five Israeli divisions maneuver inside Gaza as IDF strikes terror financing hub
Operation Gideon’s Chariots intensifies as Israeli forces target Hamas and Islamic Jihad infrastructure; airstrike hits Gaza money exchange used to funnel millions to terrorist groups, military says; sirens sound around border region
Ynet correspondets | 19:53 | 05.23.25
כתב האישום נגד אלמוג אטיאס ורועי מזרחי החשודים בריגול לטובת אירן בבית משפט המחוזי בבאר שבע
Spy suspect sought swingers, found Iranian agents instead: Indictment filed in espionage plot targeting Katz
According to indictment, Roy Mizrahi and Almog Atias accused of spying for Iran, including attempt to install camera near Defense Minister Katz’s home; Mizrahi also filmed Tel Aviv promenade, planted cameras; handler allegedly threatened to turn him over to authroties
Ilana Curiel | 19:43 | 05.23.25
תקיפה אווירית בחאן יונס
Sinwar killed in Israeli strike on high-level Hamas meeting, buried in secrecy: report
Arab sources say senior Hamas commanders met in Khan Younis in breach of security protocols, enabling Israel to target multiple high-ranking figures; Sinwar’s body recovered and buried in secrecy the next day
Ynet | 10:01 | 05.23.25
Sirens warn of missiles from Yemen
Houthi rebels launch third missile attack on Israel in 2 days
Air raid sirens sound in Tel Aviv metropolitan area and Ben Gurion Airport as air defenses intercept ballistic missile fired from Yemen; flights briefly halted; no injuries reported
Ynetnews | 04:27 | 05.23.25
אטיאס חשוד ב פרשת ריגול לטובת איראן שכלל פגיעה ב שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ
Suspected teen spy for Iran posed as Bennett’s relative to photograph hospital room
Moshe Atias was charged with contact with a foreign agent and intent to harm state security after working with Iranian operatives; His tasks included burning IDF uniforms and writing 'Sinwar lives'
Roi Rubinstein | 22:51 | 05.22.25
סרן (מיל') רון פיינר נשלח ל-20 ימי כלא על סירוב מצפוני להמשיך בלחימה
IDF captain who served 270 reserve days jailed for refusing to return to duty
Captain (res.) Ron Feiner, jailed after refusing reserve duty, says the war—not dissent—is harming Israel’s security: 'Once enough people speak out against it, the war will end'
Gal Ganot | 22:50 | 05.22.25
ראש הממשלה נתניהו עם האלוף זיני, ראש השב"כ החדש
Netanyahu defies attorney general, moves to appoint new Shin Bet chief
Day after High Court ruled conflict of interest and attorney general said Netanyahu cannot name a successor to Ronen Bar, prime minister moved ahead, announcing he had chosen Maj. Gen. David Zini, current head of the General Staff Corps
Ynet | 21:27 | 05.22.25
הזירה בוושינגטון
Netanyahu thanks Trump for condolences, slams Western nations after Washington shooting
Israeli ambessador to U.S. reveals that gunman, idenitfied as Elias Rodriguez, had been seen inside the museum before the shooting and was removed after acting suspiciously
Itamar Eichner | 21:01 | 05.22.25
כוחות צה"ל בכניסה לעזה
IDF tank commander severely injured in northern Gaza fighting
Military Arabic-language spokesperson calls on residents in northern parts of the enclave to evacuate south ahead of expanding military operations
ynet correspondents | 18:59 | 05.22.25
הפגנה בדרך בגין
Hostage talks falter: Israel refuses Hamas demands for guarantees, recalls delegation
As indirect negotiations stall, Hamas pushes for UN resolution and U.S. guarantees; Israel pulls entire team from Doha, warning deal possible only if Hamas accepts Witkoff outline
Itamar Eichner | 15:57 | 05.22.25
לוחמים מאבטחים את החמ"ל במוצב כיסופים
IDF probe: Military failed defending Kissufim, cleared of terrorists only after 5 days
Some 150 Hamas terrorists infiltrated community and neighboring military base during the Oct. 7 massacre, killing of 17 civilians—including foreign workers and members of the local security team—and 27 IDF soldiers
Elisha Ben Kimon | 15:00 | 05.22.25
דגל האיחוד האירופי
'How many times can we tell the Bibas story?': Israeli EU envoy says world tired of war
Haim Regev warns of dwindling European support for Israel amid France’s push for recognition of a Palestinian state, worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza and increasing public and diplomatic criticism of Israel
Daniel Bettini, Brussels | 14:15 | 05.22.25
מסיבת עיתונאים עם גדעון סער בעקבות הפיגוע האנטישמי בוושינגטון
Blood libels spread against Israel pave the way for terror attack, Sa'ar says
Foreign minister calls on world leaders to stop the incitement and the attacks on Israel, he says make Israelis and Jews fair game for attack from antisemites, terrorists; 'Words that are modern-day blood libel,' he says
Itamar Eichner, News Agencies | 12:20 | 05.22.25
Sirens in the Jerusalem area following Houthi launch
Houthi missile launch sends millions of Israelis to shelters
Sirens sound across central Israeli cities including Jerusalem, as Houthi terror group continues its assault on the country; IDF intercepts threat
Ynet | 12:00 | 05.22.25
ירון לישינסקי ובת זוגתו שרה מילגרים נרצחו בפיגוע הירי בוושינגטון
Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim identified as victims of DC terror attack
Israeli embassy identifies the couple murdered in the shooting attack outside Washington's Jewish museum; 'We are heartbroken and devastated,' embassy says in a statement, 'They were our friends and colleagues.'
Daniel Edelson, New York, Sharon Kidon | 11:05 | 05.22.25
יאיר גולן, עמיחי אליהו
Ministers blame government opponent for D.C. terror attack
Members of Netanyahu's coalition say Yair Golan's comments criticizing the war and that 'a sane country doesn't kill babies for fun,' unleash antisemitism and hate; the blood is on your hands, they tell the decorated IDF general 
Sharon Kidon, Moran Azulay | 10:44 | 05.22.25
מסיבת עיתונאים בין נשיא צרפת לקנצלר של גרמניה
France pressures Western allies to recognize Palestinian state
Macron leads efforts to secure international recognition of a Palestinian state at a UN summit with Saudi Arabia, while the EU debates suspending trade agreements and sanctions, leaving Israel increasingly isolated
Itamar Eichner | 09:18 | 05.22.25
Second 6.0-magnitude tremor in Crete in week, felt in Israel
Quake sends tremors rippling across Israel, marking the second such event in a week, with GFZ data confirming its regional seismic impact
Reuters | 08:40 | 05.22.25
Terror attack outside the Jewish museum in D.C.
Two Israeli embassy staffers killed in suspected terror attack in D.C.
Suspect, 30, in custody after shooting outside Washington's Jewish Museum; engaged couple among victims; Israel’s envoy says Trump vowed to fight hate, incitement and Israel's delegitimization
Daniel Edelson, New York, News Agencies | 07:01 | 05.22.25
יירוט
Missile launched from Yemen intercepted over central Israel, sending over a million residents to shelters
IDF confirms Arrow 3 defense system intercepts missile; flights at Ben Gurion Airport briefly halted; no casualties reported
Ynetnews | 03:12 | 05.22.25
ירושלים הר הבית
Jerusalem home to over 1 million, half of all Jews are ultra-Orthodox
Latest data reveals overwhelmingly young population, with 31.7% of residents under the age of 15, but city does see negative growth, with more leaving the capital than move in
Yaron Drukman | 23:06 | 05.21.25
‘Why did they take him so young?’: Hundreds mourn Staff Sgt. Danilo Mocanu, killed in Gaza
Mocanu, who was killed when explosive device detonated and caused a building to collapse, is the second Israeli soldier to die during the current stage of the military operation in the enclave
Meir Turgeman | 22:04 | 05.21.25
יירוטים באזור אשקלון
Rockets fired from Gaza at southern Israel for 2nd time in hours
IDF Arabic Language spokesperson warns residents of northern Gaza of imminent attack after a rocket fired from the area is intercepted over Ashkelon earlier
Ynet | 21:46 | 05.21.25
צאלה גז שנרצחה בפיגוע - והזירה
IDF: We killed the terrorist who murdered Tzeela Gez
IDF troops shot and killed Nael Samara, Hamas-affiliated gunman behind the deadly May 14 West Bank attack
Elisha Ben Kimon | 21:22 | 05.21.25
ראש הממשלה נתניהו במסיבת עיתונאים
Netanyahu: At least 20 hostages are alive, Israel ready for temporary ceasefire
In first press briefing since December, PM signals readiness for short-term truce if it brings more home and outlines conditions for ending the war, including Hamas disarmament and leadership exile
Ynet | 20:22 | 05.21.25
ICC prosecutor tells court not to withdraw Netanyahu, Gallant arrest warrants
Nazhat Khan, who replaced ICC chief prosecutor put on forced leave over sexual misconduct allegations, says there is no legal basis to cancel warrants and there are reasonable grounds for suspicion of war crimes 
Itamar Eichner | 19:43 | 05.21.25
Attorney general forbids Netanyahu from appointing next Shin Bet head following High Court verdict
In landmark decision sought by attorney general, justices say Shin Bet's head is not a political appointee and must remain free of loyalty expectations from elected officials
Netael Bandel | 19:40 | 05.21.25
תקיפת צה"ל בג'באליה
Rocket fired from Gaza intercepted over Ashkelon; no injuries reported
IDF says single projectile launched from northern Gaza Strip was intercepted by the air defense after crossing into Israeli territory
Ynet | 19:20 | 05.21.25
אילוסטרציה אזיקים אזוק עצור מעצר
Israeli teen charged with attempted terror attack after consulting ChatGPT
According to indictment, 16-year-old Tira resident sought revenge for what he described as the 'Jewish occupation' and ongoing war in Gaza
Ynet | 17:52 | 05.21.25
חצאים אלי כהן, במבצע חשאי של המוסד הובאו לישראל כ-2,500 מסמכים, תמונות וחפצים אישיים של לוחם המוסד, אלי כהן ז"ל
Spy Eli Cohen's widow dismisses claims documents were given by Syrian regime
Nadia Cohen describs shock and emotion she felt upon receiving over 2,500 items; 'My body went into shock'; she still hopes his body will be returned for burial in Israel
Nina Fox, Alexandra Lukash | 17:11 | 05.21.25
משלחת של שגרירים ודיפלומטים ערבים ואירופאים נתקלה בירי מצד כוחות צה"ל, במהלך ביקור בג'נין
IDF troops mistakenly fire near diplomats in Jenin: 'Delegation deviated from approved route'
Italy and France summon Israei ambassadors after incident, calling gunfire unacceptable and demanding answers as military investigates how high-level diplomatic visit strayed into active combat zone without alerting nearby troops
Noa Lutzky, Elisha Ben Kimon | 16:49 | 05.21.25
דונלד טראמפ
Stopping the war? Israel shrugs off fears of US shift at UN over Gaza war
Despite reports of Trump’s frustration, Israeli officials trust US will veto any UN move to halt the war; Washington is still pushing for a hostage deal; officials believe global pressure over Gaza aid may soon begin to ease
Ynet correspondents | 16:04 | 05.21.25
מרדף אחר סוחר אמל"ח החשוד בייבוא של כ- 81 כלי נשק מירדן
Watch: Suspected arms dealer nabbed after high-speed police chase
Salem al-Tuhi, wanted in a major arms smuggling case tied to 80 weapons from Jordan—some used in deadly attacks—fled police in the Negev and allegedly tried to run over an officer
Ilana Curiel | 14:23 | 05.21.25
נוסייראת
IDF helicopter accidentally drops bomb inside Israel for fourth time in a month
Military says attack helicopter dropped munition near border fence in Western Negev due to technical malfunction; no injuries reported; incident under review
Elisha Ben Kimon, Roni Green Shaulov | 13:49 | 05.21.25
הפגישה של נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ עם נשיא סוריה אחמד א-שרע ובן סלימאן
Friend or foe? Israel risks 'self-fulfilling prophecy' in Syria, expert warns
With US backing Syria’s new regime and al-Sharaa’s motives unclear, Israel must tread carefully militarily while boosting diplomacy, says Syria scholar; questions remain over al-Sharaa’s break from terror, impact of lifted sanctions and implications for Israel
Sharon Kidon | 10:34 | 05.21.25
רועי מזרחי ואלמוג אטיאס, חשודים בריגול לטובת מדינת אויב
Recruited in a swingers' group: Inside the alleged spy plot against Israel’s defense minister
Roy Mizrahi and Almog Atias, suspected of spying for Iran, planned to install cameras near Defense Minister Katz’s home, but Atias claims mission aborted after spotting security patrol; 'He’s brought shame on his family'
Liran Tamari, Lior El-Hai | 09:17 | 05.21.25
ביג מיוחד טראמפ בלם תקיפה ישראלית
New intelligence suggests Israel preparing to strike Iranian nuclear facilities: report
Strike on Iran could mark sharp break with Trump, sources tell CNN, noting it hinges on nuclear talks; no decision yet, but intel includes Israeli communications, military activity; Israeli source says Jerusalem won’t accept a 'bad deal'
Ynet | 07:59 | 05.21.25
סמ"ר דנילו מוקנו
IDF soldier killed in southern Gaza battle, second casualty in ongoing operation
Staff Sgt. Danilo Mocanu, a combat support soldier in the 7th Armored Brigade's 82nd Battalion, killed when an explosive device detonated, causing the collapse of the building where his unit was operating; another soldier lightly wounded in the incident
Yoav Zitun, Elisha Ben Kimon | 07:14 | 05.21.25
שורד השבי עידן אלכסנדר עם שרשרת שהעניק לו סטיב וויטקוף שהיתה שייכת לבנו המנוח
Edan Alexander was held alongside top Hamas leaders, including Sinwar
Hamas likely used the Israel-American as a human shield and kept him away from potential strike zones due to his U.S. citizenship
Moran Azulay | 21:40 | 05.20.25
הרמטכ״ל, רב-אלוף אייל זמיר בהערכת מצב וסיור ברצועת עזה עם מפקד פיקוד הדרום, אלוף יניב עשור, מפקד אוגדה 98, תת-אלוף גיא לוי ומפקדים נוספים
IDF chief: Gaza operations expanding to dismantle Hamas 'decisively'
Reaffirming military's conduct, Zamir says forces operate according in accordance with its core values and Israeli and international law; 'any statement that casts doubt on morality of our soldiers is baseless'
Elisha Ben Kimon | 21:23 | 05.20.25
קאיה קאלאס בביקור בישראל
EU to discuss suspension of trade agreement with Israel over Gaza war
Foreign Ministry official warns of growing global isolation, describing the diplomatic fallout as worse than a catastrophe; 'World has been seeing dead Palestinian children, flattened homes on TV since 2023 and they’ve had enough'
Reuters, Itamar Eichner | 20:26 | 05.20.25
הפגנה בדרך בגין
Israeli delegation to leave Qatar as hopes for hostage deal stall
Despite no breakthrough, officials say one Mossad representative may remain in Doha; Hamas claims that no substantive talks have taken place since Saturday
Itamar Eichner | 20:14 | 05.20.25
מתן צנגאוקר
Barely standing, mute and starving: New testimonies reveal condition of hostage Matan Zangauker
New details from captivity reveal that Matan Zangauker, who suffers from muscular dystrophy, is enduring severe physical and psychological abuse, malnutrition and isolation, with his health rapidly declining after nearly two years in Hamas captivity
Hagar Kochavi | 20:04 | 05.20.25
אלוף במיל' יאיר גולן, יו"ר הדמוקרטים בהצהרה לתקשורת
Yair Golan defends 'baby killing' remarks: 'Ministers celebrate death and starvation'
Retired major general and chair of the Democratic Party says comments were direct solely at government, adds that Gaza war 'began as a justified and necessary response' turned into a war 'with no clear security or national goal'
Dan Raban, Israel Moshkovitz, Gal Ganot | 18:35 | 05.20.25
מצעד תמיכה בישראל לאורך השדרה החמישית במנהטן
US 'frustrated' with Israel over stalled talks: 'Everybody pursuing deal - except them'
Despite apparent impasse, Palestinian media reports that last-minute agreement is still possible, with negotiations ongoing in Qatar
Itamar Eichner | 17:29 | 05.20.25
ראש ממשלת בריטניה קיר סטרמר
UK suspends free trade talks with Israel over new Gaza offensive
London also summons Israel’s ambassador and announces sanctions against three individuals, including prominent settler leader Daniella Weiss
Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 17:01 | 05.20.25
יוסף יהודה חיראק ז"ל
Fallen IDF soldier killed in friendly fire incident, military probe finds
Preliminary probe finds Sgt. Yosef Yehuda Chirak entered a building to investigate and destroy a tunnel shaft which additional forces were securing, leading to his death; 'He only did good,' family mourns
Elisha Ben Kimon, Alexandra Lukash, Shilo Freid | 15:27 | 05.20.25
ועדת החוץ והביטחון
Two northern Israel men arrested in alleged Iranian plot to spy on Defense Minister Katz
Shin Bet says the pair, driven by gambling debts, transferred a suspected explosive and tried to install cameras near Katz's home
Elisha Ben Kimon, Liran Tamari | 15:06 | 05.20.25
תקיפות צה"ל בג'באליה
IDF: Hundreds of Gaza targets rejected to protect civilians and hostages
As military strikes escalate in Gaza under Operation Gideon's Chariots, defense officials reject criticism, including from Yair Golan, saying the army’s rules of engagement remain unchanged and targeting is 'moral and precise'
Elisha Ben Kimon | 14:33 | 05.20.25
אייל זמיר, יאיר גולן
IDF chief blasts Yair Golan over ‘killing babies’ remark amid calls to strip former general of rank
Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir condemns Democrats Party leader for accusing Israel of war crimes and likening it to apartheid-era South Africa, as backlash mounts and top officials call to strip Golan of his military rank
Elisha Ben Kimon | 13:38 | 05.20.25
נשיא צרפת עמנואל מקרון
France warns Israel over Gaza, floats possible EU sanctions
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot condemns Israel’s 'violence' in Gaza, calls for Palestinian statehood and joins UK, Canada in warning of sanctions
Itamar Eichner | 13:19 | 05.20.25
ראש ממשלת קטאר מוחמד בן עבד א-רחמן אאל ת'אני
'We have not been able to bridge the gap': Qatar says Israel-Hamas hostage talks hit dead end
Qatar PM blames Israel for breakdown in ceasefire negotiations, citing 'irresponsible, aggressive behavior' and politicization of talks; says Israel seeks partial deal, while Hamas demands comprehensive agreement
Lior Ben Ari | 12:08 | 05.20.25
איסלאם טוויל
New details reveal ‘extreme violence’ in murder of Jerusalem woman during childbirth
Authorities identify and charge a 35-year-old Palestinian security guard from Al-Ram in alleged murder of his partner Islam Tawil during childbirth
Hassan Shaalan | 11:39 | 05.20.25
יאיר גולן
Yair Golan draws fire after saying Israel 'becoming a pariah state, killing babies as a hobby'
Democrats Party leader claims IDF targeting civilians in Gaza, drawing fierce condemnation from across the political spectrum, with senior officials accusing him of spreading antisemitic libels and endangering national unity during wartime
Moran Azulay, Alexandra Lukash | 10:39 | 05.20.25
חצאים אלי כהן, במבצע חשאי של המוסד הובאו לישראל כ-2,500 מסמכים, תמונות וחפצים אישיים של לוחם המוסד, אלי כהן ז"ל
Report: Eli Cohen's secret archive found near Assad’s palace: Turkey possibly involved
Hezbollah-linked Lebanese paper reports 2,500 items tied to Israeli spy were stored near Assad’s palace and remained untouched during Syria’s civil war; materials may have reached Israel via Turkish intelligence
Lior Ben Ari | 09:57 | 05.20.25
ג'באליה
'No 100 percent guarantee aid won’t reach Hamas,' Israeli official says
Israel expected Hamas to accept Witkoff deal, but terror group rejected it and is holding direct talks with the US; 'We’re closer to a deal, partly thanks to the IDF,' says Trump envoy; Israeli officials admit aid may still reach terrorists
Itamar Eichner, Daniel Edelson, New York | 01:13 | 05.20.25
זירת החיסול של אחמד סרחאן
Report: Gaza commander killed in Israeli raid was behind October 7 kidnapping
Asharq Al-Awsat reports Ahmad Sarhan abducted Arbel Yehoud from Nir Oz and guarded her in captivity; unclear if Israel aimed to kill or capture him in Khan Younis raid where he was killed
Noa Lutski | 00:50 | 05.20.25
יוסף יהודה חיראק ז"ל
IDF identifies first casualty in Operation Gideon’s Chariots in Gaza
Sgt. Yosef Yehuda Chirak, 22, from Harasha, killed in northern Gaza; recently married and the son-in-law of a senior Defense Ministry official, he is hailed as devoted soldier who died defending Israel
Elisha Ben Kimon | 00:00 | 05.20.25
Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, Mark Carney, Benjamin Netanyhau
UK, France and Canada threaten sanctions on Israel over Gaza offensive, humanitarian crisis
In rare joint statement, world powers urge Israel to halt Gaza offensive and lift restrictions on entry of humanitarian aid; 'The level of human suffering in Gaza is intolerable,' leaders say
Itamar Eichner | 22:01 | 05.19.25
בנימין נתניהו ודונלד טראמפ בחדר הסגלגל
Report: Trump threatens to 'abandon' Israel if Gaza war continues
Washington Post reports Trump ramping up pressure on Netanyahu amid Gaza offensive and aid crisis, warning Israel to end the war or risk losing US support, according to a source familiar with the talks
Daniel Edelson, New York | 21:36 | 05.19.25
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