Israel News
פעילות כוחות חטיבת הנח"ל ברפיח
IDF eliminates Hamas' Aerial Unit commander in Gaza
Military reports Nidal Al-Najar took part in orchestrating aerial infiltration into Israel on October 7 and planning attacks against troop in Gaza
Yoav Zitun | 17:18 | 12.06.24
חמשת ההרוגים באסון במרוקו
Authorities name five Israeli victims in Morocco car crash
Natan Shapira, Shimon Tefilinski, Yosef Tefilinski, Moshe Gallant and Israel Meir Shasha were on their way to a rabbi's tomb when their car lost control and overturned
Shilo Freid | 16:46 | 12.06.24
תגבור כוחות אוויריים וקרקעיים בגזרת רמת הגולן בעקבות התפתחויות הלחימה הפנימית בסוריה
IDF reinforces troops on Golan Heights, strikes Lebanon-Syria border crossings
Military warns rebel advances in Syria may destabilize areas near Israel’s border, posing risks to nearby communities; strikes on Lebanon-Syria border crossings aim to disrupt arms smuggling, which could surge amid intensified fighting
Yossi Yehoshua, Lior Ben Ari | 15:45 | 12.06.24
זירת תאונת הדרכים במרוקו
5 Israeli pilgrims killed in fatal car crash in Morocco
Victims, members of Breslav Hassidic sect from Safed, killed on pilgrimage to graves of Jewish sages; efforts underway to repatriate bodies to Israel for burial, with authorities navigating logistical challenges at crash site
Shilo Freid | 13:54 | 12.06.24
שב"כ ומשטרת ישראל עצרו שני תושבי הכפר מסעדה שהופעלו על ידי כח קודס האיראני לטובת ביצוע משימות של איסוף מידע על פעילות צה״ל בגזרה
Father and son duo in Golan arrested for spying for Iran, Shin Bet says
Suspect, 21, from Druze village of Mas'ade allegedly spied for Iran, photographing military movements for IRGC-linked journalist in Damascus; father, previously detained for terrorism support, now under administrative detention
Israel Moskovitz | 10:40 | 12.06.24
ג'יפ האמר צה"לי שנגנב על ידי מחבלי חמאס מנחל עוז בפלישה בשבעה באוקטובר
IDF eliminates Hamas commander behind October 7 massacre in Kibbutz Nahal Oz
Israeli fighter jets eliminate senior Hamas operatives, including Majdi Aqilan, deputy commander of the Shati Battalion, who led deadly raid on border community, resulting in killing and abduction of residents
Yoav Zitun | 09:48 | 12.06.24
סוריה כוחות ה מורדים נגד בשאר אסד פרברי העיר חמה
As Syria rebels gain ground, Israel vows to halt Iran’s arms pipeline to Hezbollah
Defense officials pledge to prevent Tehran from arming regime, reinforcing troops or rebuilding Hezbollah's military capabilities; Israel reportedly strikes arms depots near Damascus amid fears of unconventional weapons falling into insurgent hands
Ynet correspondents | 22:41 | 12.05.24
ניסוי שיגור מיירטי מערכת הגנה אווירית ברק MX תוצרת התעשייה האווירית
Cyprus acquires advanced Israeli air defense system in shift away from Russian tech
Island nation replaces outdated Russian air defenses with Israel's Barak MX system, capable of intercepting drones and cruise missiles up to 150 km; local media calls acquisition 'game-changer' amid threats from Turkey; Ankara yet to respond
Yoav Zitun, news agencies | 21:34 | 12.05.24
הרס בדרום הרצועה
US rejects Amnesty International report accusing Israel of genocide
State Department dismisses genocide allegations as 'unfounded,' emphasizing that the best path to improving humanitarian conditions in Gaza is 'for the parties to work toward an agreement to stop the war'
Daniel Edelson, New York | 21:09 | 12.05.24
תיעוד מהפעלת רחפנים בגזרות הצפון והדרום
IDF ground forces reflect on a year of combat and prepare for the next war
Senior IDF officials plan for a multi-front war, focusing on more combat engineering battalions, stronger border defenses and drones to reduce Air Force reliance; tunnel threats, both new and re-excavated, remain key challenge
Yoav Zitun | 19:23 | 12.05.24
תמונות מסיכום השנה של רויטרס
Top photos of 2024: The images that captivated the world
From an Israeli soldier in a Tel Aviv bakery to missile interceptions in Iran's attack on Israel, Trump’s iconic photo and US student protests—Reuters’ most-viewed Instagram posts of 2024 captured dramatic moments that defined the year through the lens
Daniel Edelson, New York | 18:19 | 12.05.24
7 באוקטובר, תיעוד פלסטיני: הגדר פרוצה בדרום רצועת עזה
What went wrong on October 7?
After the Civilian Commission’s report, the state comptroller takes the lead—but will it bring answers?
Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 16:43 | 12.05.24
יוסי סגול ומייקל בלומברג
Michael Bloomberg donates $27.8 million to reconstruction in northern Israel
The richest Jew in the world, through the Bloomberg Sagol Center, will oversee the program; Moshe Davidovich, head of the Meta Asher Regional Council: "Thanks to Bloomberg and other amazing donors who have opened their hearts and pockets, I am convinced that we will not only rehabilitate the North, but lead it to a prosperity that it has never seen'
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 15:03 | 12.05.24
Minister Meir Porush and ultra-Orthodox youth at the recruitment office
Government party establishes hotline to provide legal advice for IDF draft dodgers
Agudat Yisrael, the faction led by Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf, established a guidance center for ultra-Orthodox youth to help them avoid military conscription, describing the initiative as a response to 'the looming threat to the Torah world'  
Shilo Freid | 14:03 | 12.05.24
מנרה אחרי ההסדרה עם לבנון
In Israel's north, the smoke has cleared and the damage is visible
Now that a cease-fire with Hezbollah as come into effect, the extent of the destruction in the northern communities is becoming clearer; See photos of the serious damage in the north
Ynet | 13:58 | 12.05.24
פעילות לוחמי צוות קרב חטיבת כפיר בג'באלייה
Hague Effect: This is what an IDF soldier should do if they are arrested abroad for 'war crimes'
Dozens of complaints have been filed in various countries against IDF soldiers and officers who took part in the Gaza War; Attorney  Nick Kaufman, defense attorney at the International Criminal Court, discusses the soldiers' travel risks
Roy Rubinstein | 11:37 | 12.05.24
התמונה האחרונה של אילן וייס, אריק קראוניק ורחלי בנאקוט
The last L'Chayim of Be'eri heros before facing Hamas terrorists on October 7
Smiling and raising a glass: A photo taken about two months before Hamas' invasion of the kibbutz shows Eric Kraunik, the head of the kibbutz security team; Racheli Benakot, emergency-alert chief; and her deputy Ilan Weiss; On October 7, Eric and Ilan fell while fighitng the terrorists in Be'eri, and Racheli led the battles for long hours, directing forces and helping the besieged families in their protected rooms
Matan Tzuri | 10:14 | 12.05.24
ראש הממשלה ממשלה ביבי בנימין נתניהו, נשיא מצרים עבד אל-פתאח א-סיסי , רצועת עזה
Egypt reveals new Gaza cease-fire proposal: Withdrawal from Rafah and 60-day trial period
Cairo proposes that IDF forces remain in Gaza during the first 60 days, while hostages are exchanged for terrorists; Rafah Crossing into Egypt will be under the control of the Palestinian Authority  
Smadar Peri | 09:32 | 12.05.24
ביג מיוחד מחאת התצפיתניות ,ביבי נתניהו ,דונלאד טראמפ ,ראש ממשלת קטאר מוחמד בן עבד א-רחמן אאל ת'אני
Trump wants a deal before the inauguration as Qatar returns as negotiator
The country that hosted Hamas leaders for years is returning to center stage, in an attempt to reach a hostage deal by January 20; Trump's newly appointed hostages envoy met with Netanyahu and the Qatari prime minister - who met in Vienna with the head of the Mossad 
Reuters | 07:49 | 12.05.24
איתי סבירסקי לפני חטיפתו
Body of hostage Itay Svirsky recovered from Gaza
Svirsky was kidnapped alive to Gaza from Kibbutz Be'eri where he was visiting his family on October 7; His death was confirmed 102 days later 
Yoav Zitun | 20:07 | 12.04.24
נדב פופלוול, בוכשטב יגב, יורם מצגר, חיים פרי, אברהם מונדר, אלכס דנציג
6 hostages likely executed in response to IDF airstrike, investigation finds
Alex Dancyg, Yoram Metzger, Haim Perry, Yagev Buchshtav, Nadav Popplewell, and Avraham Munder were fatally shot in February by their Hamas captors in a tunnel in Khan Younis following an IDF strike in the area; Report finds IDF was unaware of  hostages' location when approving the airstrike, which caused toxic gases to seep into the tunnel killing the terrorists
Yoav Zitun, Yael Ciechanover | 19:57 | 12.04.24
דייויד לאמי שר החוץ החדש של בריטניה
Israel issues rebuke to UK foreign secretary over humanitarian aid claims
Foreign Secretary posts on X about letter from UK, France and Germany decrying 'unacceptable humanitarian situation in Gaza', prompting official to reply that Israel doesn't impose 'restrictions' on aid delivery
Jenni Frazer/Jewish News | 18:18 | 12.04.24
משה גפני ועדת הכספים
Haredi lawmakers attend emergency meeting on avoiding IDF draft
Meeting held in Lithuanian ultra-Orthodox community spiritual leader Rabbi Dov Landau's home , where United Torah Judaism Knesset members sit in after decree calls on all yeshiva students to stay away from recruiting offices
Shilo Freid | 18:07 | 12.04.24
פעילות כוחות צה"ל ממבצע החילוץ של החטופים ברצועת עזה
Hamas threatens to 'neutralize' hostages if Israel launches rescue attempt
Internal Hamas document obtained by Reuters warns of planned Israeli hostage rescue operation in Gaza and instructs its operatives to kill hostages if such an attempt takes place without regard for repercussions
Reuters | 16:52 | 12.04.24
בנימין נתניהו ודוד אמסלם
Minister warns of armed civil war if Netanyahu removed from office during corruption trial
David Amsalem, Likud, tells Netanyahu friendly outlet people will take up arms; says 'we won't let it happen' we can do things so the public will act spontaneously, judges would be prevented from entering their chambers 
ynet | 13:49 | 12.04.24
לואיס הר שחזר משבי חמאס רוקד בפסטיבל מופעי האביב ברחובות
I would never have believed Israel would abandon its own, rescued hostage says
Luis Har, who was extracted from Hamas captivity by the IDF says to this day no one from the government has called him; tells of the harsh conditions, hunger and distress he endured and his concerns for those still held in Gaza 
Alexandra Lukash | 13:18 | 12.04.24
המחבלים עאמר קוואס וחסאם אבו רזאלה, שחצו מירדן לשטח הארץ ב-18 באוקטובר וביצעו פיגוע ירי לעבר כוחות צה"ל
IDF hands Jordan the bodies of terrorists after attack on troops
Bodies of two terrorists who infiltrated from Jordan opening fire on forces were delivered to Jordanian authorities under orders of the government 
Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 11:31 | 12.04.24
בית הדין הפלילי בהאג
The Hague effect: IDF combat soldiers at risk of arrests abroad
Israel prepares legal response to footage posted online by officers, soldiers operating in Gaza, exposing them to danger when overseas; at least 8 had to leave countries immediately after Pro-Palestinian organizations draw blacklists
Yoav Zitun | 10:23 | 12.04.24
מנדי דמארי, אמא של החטופה אמילי דמארי
'She could die at any second': Mother of British hostage breaks silence
Mandy Damari, whose daughter Emily has been held captive in Gaza for over a year, says the fear for her safety is relentless and criticizes the British government for its lack of action in securing a hostage deal
Ynet | 09:11 | 12.04.24
מתנחלים שרפו בית בבנייה, חנות מכולת ורכב, בעיירה בית פוריק, מזרחית לשכם
Settlers burn Palestinian property after illegal structures demolished
Fires set to homes, cars and shop in Huwara and Beit Furik after Civil Administration tears down buildings illegally constructed on private Palestinian land; clashes erupt during demolitions, leaving several security forces injured; Katz scraps administrative detention of settler convicted of violent crimes
Elisha Ben Kimon, Einav Halabi | 08:51 | 12.04.24
הכשרה במספנות ישראל
Israel-Philippines relations flourish with arms deals and tourism pact
Israel Shipyards delivers Shaldag-class patrol boat to Philippine Navy, marking significant step in growing ties between the two nations
Itamar Eichner | 07:30 | 12.04.24
אורנה ורונן נאוטרה, ההורים של עומר נאוטרה ז"ל בטקס לזכרו בלונג איילנד
At U.S. funeral, Omer Neutra's parents talk about shattered home, demand return of his body
Hundreds gathered in New York as thousands came to Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, a day after the IDF's announcement of the fall on October 7 of lone soldier Omer Neutra; The parents of murdered hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin were there to support Omer's parents
Roi Rubinstein, Itamar Eichner, Daniel Edelson, New York | 01:00 | 12.04.24
מרג' עיון
Mediators in Israel-Lebanon cease-fire worry agreement won't hold
Amid concerns raised by Washington and Paris over actions that could jeopardize the implementation of the cease-fire agreement and violations by both sides, a French general is set to arrive in the region this week; He will join his American counterpart as the cease-fire enforcement mechanism becomes fully operational
Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun | 23:20 | 12.03.24
עדות מילצ'ן מעיד במשפט נתניהו
Netanyahu's corruption trial testimony moved to Tel Aviv, starts next week
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s testimony in his corruption trial will begin on December 10 at the Tel Aviv District Court, following Shin Bet's security recommendations; Jerusalem court partially grants his request to delay proceedings, citing defense unpreparedness
Netael Bandel | 21:30 | 12.03.24
בנימין נתניהו נפגש עם דונלד טראמפ
'The way to bring the hostages home': Israeli leaders praise Trump's tough talk on Hamas and hostages
After US president-elect announced 'there will be ALL HELL TO PAY' if the hostages are not released, both government and opposition leaders praise his strong statement
Itamar Eichner | 20:05 | 12.03.24
כוחות צה"ל ליד גבול לבנון
IDF to draft comprehensive plan to ease restrictions for lone reservists
Lawmaker criticizes Defense Ministry's financial support for nonprofits assisting lone soldiers, calling it 'a disgracefully minimal and insulting amount'; New guidelines are set to take effect in January 2025; Issue is urgency as population of lone reservists grows amid ongoing war 
Korin Elbaz-Alush | 17:41 | 12.03.24
תקיפת רכב באזור סלחב ליד טובאס
IDF operates, eliminates terrorists on four fronts
Israel's military targets Hezbollah operative in Syria, terror cell in the West Bank, continues operation in Gaza and enforces cease-fire with Lebanon 'with maximum force and zero tolerance'
ynet correspondents | 16:19 | 12.03.24
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One year after October 7, half of Israeli women fear sexual assault
Israeli conference focusing on sexual trauma and treatment for former hostages presents worrying data following Hamas' atrocities on October 7
Yuval Haninovich | 15:07 | 12.03.24
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'It may take another week or another month, but Jabaliya will fall'
Led by Col. Liron Batito, the Givati Brigade focuses on eliminating Hamas terrorists in northern Gaza with a strategy of rapid raids combined with cautious, deliberate advances; despite killing and capturing over 2,000 terrorists, he says 'there’s still plenty to do'
Ron Ben-Yishai | 12:41 | 12.03.24
ההסכם בין חמאס לפת"ח
Hamas agrees to US-supervised plan for post-war Gaza management, report says
Report outlines proposed administration plan establishing committee that would oversee enclave under US supervision; Palestinian Authority conditions agreement in Hamas recognizing its exclusive rule
Einav Halabi | 09:47 | 12.03.24
שפרעם
'Don't wait for the next war': Entire Israeli Arab towns lack rocket shelters
Despite Lebanon cease-fire, Arab towns in Israel remain alarmed over inadequate shelters, which left them vulnerable to rocket strikes and casualties during war; residents urge authorities to address this safety gap urgently
Hassan Shaalan | 09:05 | 12.03.24
אוגדה 162 בעזה
Facing teen terrorists and hidden tunnels: The IDF's long fight ahead in Gaza
Hamas reportedly rebuilding its Gaza City brigade, including recruiting teenagers, as IDF nears completion of buffer zone in enclave's center; Nahal Brigade targets Rafah resistance pockets, while 162nd Division wraps up major Jabaliya raid
Yoav Zitun, Rafah | 08:57 | 12.03.24
תיעוד ערבי מתקיפה בכפר חאריס שבדרום לבנון
IDF launches wave of strikes on Lebanon following Hezbollah attack
Military says conducted widespread strikes on Hezbollah terrorists, dozens of rocket launchers and other terrorist infrastructure across Lebanon, reiterates commitment to cease-fire
Yoav Zitun | 22:21 | 12.02.24
ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ נפגש ב הבית הלבן עם ג'ו ביידן
Trump warns Hamas: Release hostages or 'there will be ALL HELL TO PAY'
US president-elect vows severe consequences if hostages not released before his inauguration; 'Those responsible will be hit harder than anybody has been hit in the long and storied History of the United States of America,' he writes on Truth Social 
Itamar Eichner, Raanan Ben-Zur | 21:51 | 12.02.24
סוריה הפצצה ב אידליב
IDF warns Iran against weapons smuggling into Syria amid rebel fighting
Military spokesperson Hagari says IDF will 'act to prevent smuggling of weapons to Lebanon and Hezbollah through Syria' as Tehran sends reinforcements to aid flagging Assad regime
Lior Ben Ari | 21:21 | 12.02.24
פעילות כוחות צה"ל בדרום לבנון
IDF prepares strikes in response to cease-fire violations following Hezbollah fire
Officials say decision to act now rests with Netanyahu and Katz; 'Failing to respond forcefully to the first violation will drag us into a war of attrition,' warns senior IDF official
Ynet correspondents | 18:50 | 12.02.24
איתי ומיה רגב האחים שנחטפו מסיבת הנובה ברעים
'These are lives that can be saved,' released hostage pleads for deal
Maya and Itay Regev, abducted alongside their friend Omer Shem Tov during Hamas massacre at Nova festival, try to rebuild their lives but remain in limbo as they wait for Omer and over 100 other captives to be freed
Yael Ciechanover | 18:31 | 12.02.24
The Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize
Celebrating Olim strengthening Israeli society
The Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize ceremony honors English-speaking Olim who have made exceptional contributions to Israeli society; watch live from Jerusalem
Ynetnews | 17:39 | 12.02.24
מרג' עיון
Hezbollah fires into Israel for first time since cease-fire
Two mortar shells fired from Lebanon land in unpopulated area in Mount Dov sector; terror group claims responsibility for attack, describing it as a 'defensive response and a warning'
Itamar Eichner | 17:14 | 12.02.24
Satellite images of IDF fortifications in Gaza
Satellite images reveal expanding IDF fortifications in Gaza amid buffer zone construction
Satellite images show at least 19 large bases built—12 since September, as well as fortifications, communication towers and outposts constructed as part of a buffer zone in enclave, report says
Ynetnews | 15:08 | 12.02.24
מלחמת סייבר עם איראן
Shin Bet uncovers widespread Iran campaign targeting Israeli officials
Security agency says uncovered 200 attempts to target Israelis including security officials, politicians, journalists and others in effort to obtain access to their devices for the purpose of launching attacks 
Yoav Zitun | 14:55 | 12.02.24
עדות מילצ'ן מעיד במשפט נתניהו
Shin Bet says unsafe for prime minister to testify in Jerusalem court
Security agency shows Jerusalem District Court panel top secret information about threats to Netanyahu; venue moved to Tel Aviv to meet security requirements 
Netanel Bendel | 13:34 | 12.02.24
בנימין נתניהו, עמוס הוכשטיין
US warns Israel it is violating cease-fire in Lebanon
Warning comes after Paris accuses Israel of non-compliance; Amos Hochstein, who brokered the deal, accuses Israel of  violations in message to Jerusalem counterparts; Violations include return of drones to skies over Beirut; On Monday morning, IDF attacked 3 areas in southern Lebanon where Hezbollah activity was detected. 
Itamar Eichner | 13:24 | 12.02.24
יואב גלנט, שר הבטחון לשעבר במטה חב"ד בברוקלין
Gallant praises IDF in Brooklyn: 'War achievements are thanks to the soldiers and God'
Former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant praised Israel's 'unprecedented achievements,' crediting the IDF and God, and spoke about Hamas, saying it is 'a dismantled organization, we’ve struck them a devastating blow. Their leaders – Yahya Sinwar, Ismail Haniyeh, Mohammed Deif – are all gone'
Daniel Edelson, New York | 12:14 | 12.02.24
עומר נאוטרה
American Israeli hostage Omer Neutra murdered on October 7, body held in Gaza, IDF announces
Neutra, a lone soldier, was a tank commander guarding the border when he was kidnaped to Gaza; His parents spoke Sunday at a rally in New York where they called on Biden and Trump to effect a hostage deal; 'They deserve to come home' 
Yoav Zitun, Yael Ciechanover | 10:44 | 12.02.24
סידי מוחמד עבדאללהי
Muslim migrant who shot Jewish man in Chicago found dead in prison cell
During a routine check, the terrorist, who shot a Jew who was on his way to the synagogue, was discovered unconscious in a city prison; He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead; Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi - who was accused of six counts of attempted murder - appears to have taken his own life
Itamar Eichner, Daniel Edelson, New York | 09:56 | 12.02.24
שרה נתניהו עם דולנד טראמפ, הלילה
Netanyahu's wife Sara and son Yair meet Trump at Florida dinner
President-elect's press secretary posts photo on social media showing two during dinner at the Florida golf club during Sara's weeks-long stay visiting her son in Miami
Daniel Edelson, New York | 09:28 | 12.02.24
הנזקים ברצועת עזה לאחר התקיפות בחאן יונס
Security officials say optimal conditions for a Gaza deal
Senior IDF officials tell the government that factors including the end of the war with Hezbollah, internal Gazan opposition and the incoming Trump administration are all motivations for Hamas to agree  
Yossi Yehoshua | 08:12 | 12.02.24
הרס ברצועת עזה
Behind the scenes of hostage negotiations: Cautious Israeli optimism, firm stance from Hamas
A proposed 60-day cease-fire is at the center of hostage negotiations, and while there is cautious optimism in Israel – bolstered by the Lebanon agreement and the upcoming U.S. leadership transition – Hamas remains resolute; 'If Hamas consents to symbolic exile, a deal could move forward. A diplomatic narrative will likely be crafted to justify ending the conflict' Israeli official says
ynet correspondents | 01:17 | 12.02.24
הפגנה בקריאה לשחרור החטופים בניו יורק
Hundreds in New York call on Biden, Trump to bring hostages home
Demonstrators gather a day after Hamas releases video of American Israeli hostage Edan Alexander; His father,  Adi Alexander, asks leaders to 'not let politics or bureaucracy stand in the way of humanity'
Daniel Edelson, New York | 00:56 | 12.02.24
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