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Drone swarm from Yemen: 2 downed near southern border, third suspected as false alarm

Drone’s path mirrors one that struck central Israel earlier this week; alerts triggered in Ashkelon and Gaza border areas, which IDF suspects caused by false alarm

Yoav Zitun | 12.12.24

Suspects shoot Hasidic Jewish pilgrims who entered Joseph’s Tomb illegally

Three men who made pilgrimage to West Bank shrine managed to escape and evacuate to the hospital after suffering minor injuries; IDF reports incident is under investigation

Yoav Zitun | 12.11.24

IDF expedites strengthening of Syria buffer zone with October 7 as model

Division working near the Golan Heights plants new mines and combat engineering tactics to prevent possible terrorist infiltrations on the border

Yoav Zitun | 12.11.24

IDF demolishes Syrian navy in Latakia

While officials emphasize security measures international reactions range from condemnation by Arab states to cautious support from the US

Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 12.10.24

Israel strikes Syrian air bases, strategic military targets as preventive self-defense

Arab media reports that, since Assad's fall, the IDF has been striking Syrian military targets; IDF says it is eliminating military assets such as chemical weapons production facility and air defense systems

Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun | 12.10.24

סמ"ר ברק דניאל הלפרן סמל עמרי כהן סמ"ר עידו ז'נו

3 IDF soldiers killed in anti-tank attack in Jabaliya

The soldiers from the Givati Brigade were killed as they boarded an armored truck; 12 soldiers were injured in the same incident with 3 in serious condition

Yoav Zitun, Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad, Shilo Freid | 12.09.24

Following drone strike on central Israel apartment, IDF considers retaliation against Houthis

A drone from Yemen exploded in a Yavne penthouse, causing heavy damage but no injuries; Residents question how it evaded detection as IDF investigates the failure to intercept and plans better defenses against recurring aerial threats

Yoav Zitun | 12.09.24

Foreign minister confirms talks with Syrian rebels

In briefing to foreign press, Gideon Sa’ar confirms strong ties with Syria’s Druze and Kurdish communities, defends IDF strikes in Syria, saying they aim to prevent strategic weapons from falling into extremist hands

Yoav Zitun | 12.09.24

דחפורי צה"ל בגדר המערכת ליד מג'דל שמס והמוצב בעמק הבכא שאוייש ע"י הצנחנים

Jabaliya to Khiam to Golan: IDF paratroopers face new challenges on Syrian front

Recently redeployed from Lebanon, troops now man forward outpost near Syria; tasked with destroying weapons stockpiles, they confront roaming militias and unclear rules of engagement, raising questions about permanence of presence in Syria

Yoav Zitun | 12.09.24

מנגנוני הביטחון הפלסטינים פרוסים במחנה ג'נין

Watch: Palestinian security forces launch rare counterterror operation in Jenin

Repeated IDF operations in Jenin bolster PA forces’ confidence to target PIJ terrorists; if successful, PA’s effort to regain and hold control of refugee camp could shift security landscape across West Bank

Elisha Ben Kimon, Einav Halabi, Yoav Zitun | 12.09.24

Top left clockwise: Capt. (res.) Sagi Ya’akov Rubinshtein, Maj. (res.) Evgeny Zinershain, Master Sgt. (res.) Binyamin Destaw Negose and Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Erez Ben Efraim

IDF names 4 reservists killed in southern Lebanon, marking first fatalities since cease-fire

Maj. (res.) Evgeny Zinershain, Capt. (res.) Sagi Ya’akov Rubinshtein, Master Sgt. (res.) Binyamin Destaw Negose and Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Erez Ben Efraim killed when underground compound collapsed during operational activity

Yoav Zitun | 12.09.24

Massive explosion in Yavne: Drone likely from Yemen strikes residential building

Unmanned aerial vehicle strikes top floor of residential building, causing fire; no injuries reported; 'A drone crashing into my balcony? I have a better chance of winning the lottery,' penthouse owner quips; IDF lack of alert

Meir Turgeman, Yoav Zitun | 12.09.24

Elite units and tanks: IDF deployment across Syrian border signals strategic shift

As history unfolds, Israel strengthens its position by capturing key high points on Mount Hermon from the Assad regime, citing regional chaos as Iran’s influence wanes and Islamist forces rise in Syria

Yoav Zitun | 12.08.24

Northern Gaza sees fewer clashes as IDF tightens grip on Jabaliya

Hamas resistance in Jabaliya weakens as IDF’s 162nd Division nears end of two-month operation, including raids targeting terrorists and tunnels, with 60 terrorists eliminated over weekend; fate of 70,000 displaced Gazans remains uncertain as destruction mounts

Yoav Zitun | 12.08.24

Israel captures Syrian Hermon; Netanyahu: 'This is a historic day'

IDF forces seize control of Jabal al-Sheikh outpost on Syrian side of Mount Hermon following withdrawal of Assad army forces; PM: 'The Assad regime has fallen as a direct result of the blows we delivered to Iran and Hezbollah'

Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun | 12.08.24

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