Government

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...

The Israeli Ministry of Defense has finalized a substantial NIS 2 billion deal with Elbit Systems and Rafael to accelerate the development of the "Magan Or" defense system, which utilizes high-powered laser technology. This agreement marks a significant advancement in Israel's defense capabilities, positioning local companies at the forefront of laser weaponry

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

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

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