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Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has postponed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant's scheduled work trip to the United States, insisting on a phone conversation with US President Joe Biden before Gallant's departure. Sources indicate that Netanyahu also required approval from the political-security cabinet for planned actions concerning Iran before Gallant's visit

The identities of the two individuals murdered in a missile barrage in Kiryat Shmona have been released. Dvir Sharvit, 43, originally from Kiryat Arba, and Roital Yehud, 45, formerly of Eilat, were struck while walking their dogs near their home. The couple had moved to Kiryat Shmona two years ago

In a suspected multi-site stabbing attack in Hadera, six individuals were found injured across different locations. Among the victims are two men aged 30 and 50, who are in critical condition, and three others aged 55, 60, and 70, who are seriously wounded. One additional person is reported to have moderate injuries. All the injured were transported to Hillel Yaffe Hospital

During a meeting with Jewish voters from the Democratic Party on Wednesday evening, President Joe Biden expressed his condolences over the ongoing conflict in Israel, stating, "Too many citizens have suffered as a result of the conflict." He emphasized the U.S. commitment to Israel's right to self-defense, particularly against threats from Iran

The United States has sent an unprecedented letter to Israel, signaling potential repercussions, including an arms embargo, if humanitarian aid is not significantly increased to Gaza. Israeli officials described the communication as the harshest from the U.S. in decades regarding arms supplies, highlighting a growing crisis in U.S.-Israel relations

The IDF announced today that Yahya Sinwar, the leader of the Hamas terrorist organization and the mastermind behind the deadly Shiva massacre in October, was killed in a targeted operation in the Gaza Strip on October 16, 2024. This news has been corroborated by various Arab media outlets following the initial reports

This morning (Saturday), a UAV launched from Lebanon struck a house in Caesarea, reportedly targeting the residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Fortunately, the Prime Minister and his wife were absent during the attack. Two IDF soldiers sustained injuries—one moderately and one lightly—while two terrorists involved in the attack were neutralized

The Israeli Defense Forces mourn the loss of two soldiers who fell in combat on Tuesday amid ongoing military operations in north and southern Lebanon. Maj. (res.) Sa'ar Eliad Norsky, 27, from Tel Aviv, a fighter in the 508th battalion 'Adirim' formation, was killed by a rocket strike near Naot Mordechai in the Galilee. Norsky was reportedly living in a van and sharing his travel experiences on Instagram in the weeks leading up to his death. He recorded his morning walk at the Sea of Galilee two days before. Friends and community members remember him as a beloved figure in the local...

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

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