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Air Force jet accidentally drops weapons shrapnel over northern Israel kibbutz for second time

Residents of Kibbutz Dan reported hearing a 'loud explosion' after fragments of Israeli Air Force weapons fell near the border following an airstrike in Lebanon; comes 2 weeks after bomb accidentally dropped on a kibbutz; the IDF said it is investigating

Yair Kraus, Yoav Zitun | 04.27.25

IDF extends compulsory military service for men amid growing troop shortage

Military extend service by four months to a full three-year term, including suspending pre-release leaves for soldiers, impacting both active and reserve forces

Yoav Zitun | 04.27.25

חצאים סמל שני נטע יצחק , סרן עידו וולוך ז"ל

Neta was 'a fearless warrior'; Ido 'put his soldiers first' | Stories of the fallen

Comrades, commanders and family members shared memories of Sgt. Neta Yitzhak Kahana and Capt. Ido Voloch—killed Friday during a Gaza City rescue operation—honoring their courage, dedication and enduring Zionist spirit

Idan Bloemhof, Meir Turgeman | 04.27.25

Qatar undermining hostage talks, Egypt should lead, senior Israeli officials say

Commentary: Officials say Qatar's role in hostage talks is emboldening Hamas to raise demands; as negotiations stall and IDF battles intensify, ministers, backed by the prime minister, shift blame toward the chief of staff

Yossi Yehoshua | 04.27.25

מחבלים ניסו להיכנס לקיבוץ זיקים 7 באוקטובר

Female commanders and barehanded recruits fought off Hamas terrorists at Zikim on Oct. 7, IDF probe finds

Report reveals heroic defense, highlighting commanders' quick decisions and the loss of five commanders; despite challenges, the base’s defense prevented mass casualties and kidnapping.

Yoav Zitun | 04.27.25

Border Police officer, IDF captain killed in clashes with terrorists in Gaza

Sgt. Neta Kahana and Capt. Ido Voloch killed during intense two-hour rescue operation with terrorists in Gaza City’s Shijaiyah; IDF forces continue operations

Yoav Zitun | 04.26.25

ניזאר עוודאללה, מתמודד על הנהגת חמאס בעזה מול סינוואר

Hamas leadership signals willingness for 5-year truce and hostage release in Gaza talks

Senior Hamas officials meet Egyptian mediators in Cairo, expressing openness to a comprehensive ceasefire but rejecting Israeli demands for Gaza’s demilitarization

Einav Halabi, News Agencies | 04.26.25

Houthi rebels launch missile at southern Israel; IDF intercepts attack

Missile fired from Yemen triggers air raid sirens in Be'er Sheva and neighboring communities; no injuries or damage reported

Ilana Curiel, Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 04.26.25

How IDF's Unit 8200 leverages AI to enhance targeted strikes, locate hostages

Israel's Unit 8200 integrated AI technology for facial recognition, audio analysis, and Arabic chatbots, as these advancements help identify targets, track hostages, and improve military strategies, though some misidentifications have led to civilian casualties

Ynetnews | 04.25.25

Heavy fighting in Gaza: Reservist seriously injured by missile near Philadelphi Corridor

Defense Minister Katz states that while the achievements are significant, the costs are heavy; Hamas reports fighting in eastern Gaza and airstrikes in the city and southern areas; the reservist was injured during a clash near Tel al-Sultan and was evacuated for medical treatment

Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 04.25.25

Holocaust survivor finds great-grandson was killed in Gaza while visiting death camp she survived

Staff Sergeant (res.) Asaf Kafri was killed in by sniper fire—at very moment his 96-year-old great-grandmother was visiting Bergen-Belsen with his father Haggai

Meir Turgeman | 04.25.25

מעצר פעיל בכיר בארגון גאפ בכפר סור - קלקיליה

Police release dramatic footage of terror suspect's arrest in West Bank

Authorities say Qalqilya resident, affiliated with Islamic Jihad, cooperated with Hamas operatives in the area, was apprehended en route to carry out 'operational mission'

Lior Ohana | 04.25.25

Report: Gaza war exposes rifts within IDF over civilian casualties

Air Force chief now personally approves all aerial attacks amid growing unease over collateral damage, breakdowns in coordination and concerns aggressive tactics may endanger hostages and undermine ethical and strategic goals

Nadav Eyal | 04.25.25

Memorial Day 2025: 316 soldiers fallen, 79 civilians killed in terror attacks since last year

As Israel prepares to observe Memorial Day, Defense Ministry announces updated total of 25,417 military casualties since 1860; 5,229 civilians killed in acts of terrorism since 1851

Gal Ganot, Shira Kadri-Ovadia | 04.25.25

Single tank crew killed over 100 terrorists at Nir Yitzhak on Oct. 7, IDF probe finds

Internal military investigation finds major failures in defending kibbutz on Oct. 7, but credits bravery of soldiers and civilian first-response team, who blunted attack and prevented far deadlier outcome

Elisha Ben Kimon | 04.25.25