Articles by November, 2024

The IDF spokesman confirmed the deaths of two soldiers from the Shaked Battalion of the Givati Brigade during recent combat operations in the northern Gaza Strip. Sgt. Itai Farizat (20) from Petah Tikva and Sgt. Yair Hanania (22) from Lower Galilee were both killed, with an additional soldier seriously injured and hospitalized

The Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court ruled on Sunday that the leak of sensitive intelligence information from the IDF to the Prime Minister's Office, and subsequently to foreign media, poses a serious risk to the security agencies' efforts in negotiating the release of abducted individuals. The ruling comes amidst ongoing investigations involving members of the security establishment

An American official and a former Israeli official, briefed on recent developments, revealed that the Biden administration has conveyed a stern warning to Iran: any further attacks on Israel will lead to a more robust Israeli response, which the U.S. may not be able to restrain

The ongoing security situation in Israel has led to a sharp decline in international flights, with major foreign airlines announcing daily cancellations to and from the country. Notable aviation giants such as American Airlines, the Greek carrier Aegean Airlines, and the German Lufthansa Group have all decided to halt services to Israel for the foreseeable future. Air France has extended its suspension of all flights until November 12, while American Airlines has gone a step further, announcing that it will not fly to Israel until at least September 2025

Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant was dramatically dismissed from his position this evening by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a move that has raised significant political and security concerns. In a statement following his dismissal, Gallant outlined the three main issues he believes led to his removal: his firm stance on conscription, his commitment to securing the return of abducted Israelis, and his call for a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has posted strong third-quarter results, marking a second consecutive quarter of double-digit growth and raising its full-year forecasts. The company exceeded expectations, reporting revenues of $4.3 billion for Q3, up 13% from the same period in 2023. This performance was significantly higher than the $4.1 billion analysts had forecasted. Teva also surpassed profit expectations, with a net profit of 69 cents per share, beating the anticipated 65 cents per share

lPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s defense attorneys have requested a 10-week delay in his testimony for his ongoing corruption trial, pushing his appearance on the witness stand to February 2025. The request, filed late Monday, comes in response to a series of extraordinary events that the defense argues have hindered Netanyahu’s preparation for the trial

Alarms sounded in the Haifa and Kiryat areas on Monday afternoon following an intense barrage of rockets fired from Lebanon, marking one of the heaviest attacks on northern Israel since the onset of the war. The IDF confirmed the detection of 90 rocket launches, with the majority intercepted by the Iron Dome missile defense system. Despite the interceptions, several rockets fell in populated areas, causing damage to property and resulting in casualties

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are grappling with a notable decrease in the number of reservists reporting for duty, particularly among combat units deployed in Gaza and Lebanon. After an overwhelming response in the first months following the outbreak of war on October 7, 2023, which saw reserve units at full capacity and overflow, recent weeks have seen a sharp decline in participation. According to military officials, current reporting rates range between 75% and 85%

Two Israeli citizens, 52-year-old Ziv Belfer and 54-year-old Shimon Najam, were tragically killed earlier today (Tuesday) when a rocket fired from Lebanon struck the building where they were staying in Nahariya. The missile, reportedly launched by Hezbollah, hit a wooden structure owned by Najam, leading to their deaths