Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and the hostage negotiations team commented on the reports of a single-stage deal that would see the release of all hostages and the safe exile of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, N12 news reported on Thursday.
Go to the full article >>The IDF will conduct large-scale training exercises in all northern area firing zones over the coming weekend, the IDF announced on Thursday.
The military emphasized that entering the firing zones is strictly prohibited and can be life-threatening. They noted that gunfire and explosions may be heard in nearby communities.
Go to the full article >>The IAF struck approximately 30 Hezbollah rocket launchers and 150 launcher barrels that were poised to fire missiles at Israeli territory, the IDF announced on Thursday night.
The IDF also carried out strikes on weapons storage facilities in multiple areas of southern Lebanon.
Go to the full article >>Major (res.) Nael Fwarsy and Sergeant Tomer Keren were killed in northern Israel, the IDF announced on Thursday.
Go to the full article >>Iran plotted to assassinate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar, the Shin Bet announced on Thursday.
Its efforts were particularly intense following the assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, which most of the world has attributed to Mossad. However, Israel has made sure not to take any credit for it.
In addition, the Islamic Republic, at a somewhat more vague level, explored assassinating former prime minister Naftali Bennett and other top Israeli defense officials.
Go to the full article >>A senior US Department of Defense official said that United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin "praised [Defense Minister Yoav] Gallant for the stability and judgment he brings to the US-Israel relationship."
The American official added that Austin expressed his appreciation for the trust and open dialogue with Gallant.
Another senior US official addressed the political turmoil in Israel and told Walla: "Firing an experienced defense minister like Gallant in the middle of a war in Gaza and possibly before a war in Lebanon would be a crazy move."
Go to the full article >>Five people were injured following a rocket launched towards the Upper Galilee, Israeli media reported on Thursday morning.
No alarm was sounded prior to the reports.
This is a developing story.
Go to the full article >>Hungary-based pagers manufacturing company BAC Consulting, which manufactured the pagers that exploded across Lebanon on Wednesday, was an Israeli shell company, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing three intelligence officers.
Go to the full article >>Dozens of American families, many of whom also hold Israeli citizenship, recently filed a $500 million lawsuit in the US Federal District Court in Washington against Syria, accusing the Arab Republic of financing, arming, and providing material support to Hamas, the terrorist group responsible for the October 7 massacre in Israel, according to a recent release on the suit.
The plaintiffs are reportedly seeking compensation for the physical and emotional damages they and their families suffered during the attacks, which took place at the Nova music festival and in other communities near the Gaza border.
According to the lawsuit, Syria’s involvement went beyond financial aid, providing Hamas with military equipment and logistical support while allowing Syrian territory to be used for preparations leading up to the October 7 attack.
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