Airstrike Targets Hamas Commander Who Led Attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz
Israel airstrikes target Hamas commander Bilal Abu Assi, who led the Oct 7 attack on Nir Oz, killing 46 & taking 76 hostage. IDF responds to Gaza soldier.
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Reservists Among 12 Indicted for Wartime Smuggling into Gaza
Israeli prosecutors indicted 12, including military reservists, for wartime smuggling into Gaza, allegedly financing Hamas with millions in goods.
Weapons, Drugs Seized in Negev as Israeli Police Step Up Ramadan Security
Israeli Police seize M16 rifles, IEDs, thousands of rounds, and drugs in targeted Negev operations, arresting three suspects ahead of Ramadan.
Israeli Military Forms New All-Female Combat Unit
Israel Defense Forces launch new all-female combat company next month within 869th Unit, deploying to northern border for intelligence gathering and frontline.
Smugglers Caught in the Act on Western Border
Three Israeli smugglers arrested near the western border yesterday in a joint IDF, Air Force, and Shin Bet operation. SUV and drone equipment seized in sting.
Ultra-Orthodox Hasmonean Brigade Gets New Commander
The IDF's Hasmonean Brigade, an infantry unit of ultra-Orthodox soldiers, has a new commander, Col. S., replacing Col. A. at a ceremony in Beit Shean.
Israel Formalizes Orthodox Integration into Military with New Guidelines
Israel's military formalizes Orthodox integration with new guidelines, establishing three distinct service tracks after 18 months. This landmark order addresses.
Israeli Army Appoints First Muslim Arab Woman as Arabic-Language Spokesperson
The Israeli Army appoints Major Ella Waweya as its first Muslim Arab woman Arabic-language spokesperson, a historic move for IDF outreach. She assumes her.
Mortars Found in Gaza Hidden in UN Relief Agency’s Aid Bags
Israeli forces found 110 mortar shells hidden in UNRWA aid bags in Gaza, highlighting concerns about the agency's role following Hamas terror involvement by its.
Trees Planted in Memory of Ran Gvili
Trees planted in Ariel honor heroic officer Ran Gvili, Oct 7 victim. His body, held 843 days in Gaza, was recovered by IDF last week.