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In latest warning, Zamir says IDF faces ‘severe harm’ if manpower crunch isn’t solved

In latest warning, Zamir says IDF faces ‘severe harm’ if manpower crunch isn’t solved

IDF chief says army could lose thousands of troops by January; he calls to extend service, reform reserves, push ‘relevant’ conscription law amid...

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Iran, Hezbollah launch attacks as Israelis host Passover Seders, sending millions to shelters

Iran, Hezbollah launch attacks as Israelis host Passover Seders, sending millions to shelters

IDF says at least 10 missiles fired in Iranian salvo at Israel, along with Hezbollah attacks, before and during holiday’s first night; no injuries...

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Top Hezbollah commander killed in Beirut as IDF presses deeper into Lebanon

Top Hezbollah commander killed in Beirut as IDF presses deeper into Lebanon

Lebanese officials report 7 dead in overnight strikes; rocket fire continues on northern Israel; Lebanese army withdraws from some border towns amid...

yesterday 30

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Slain soldier considered missing since 1948 found in mass grave in north — IDF

Slain soldier considered missing since 1948 found in mass grave in north — IDF

Pvt. Dov Parmet was killed in battle with Syrian-Lebanese forces near Kibbutz Malkia; special military probe finds he was buried in mass grave at Maoz...

yesterday 30

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Israel strikes drug factory in Iran, says it made fentanyl for chemical weapons R&D

Israel strikes drug factory in Iran, says it made fentanyl for chemical weapons R&D

Iran says factory makes cancer drugs; top Quds force engineer killed in airstrike; IDF says all ‘critical’ assets of Iran’s arms industry will...

yesterday 30

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Girl, 11, critically hurt by Iranian cluster bomb as repeated salvos target center

Girl, 11, critically hurt by Iranian cluster bomb as repeated salvos target center

Ahead of Passover Seder, Iranians launch 4 barrages at Israel, with cluster bomb attack causing 14 injuries; 6-year-old moderately hurt after being...

yesterday 40

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8 lightly hurt by cluster bombs in central Israel as Iranian attacks persist across region

8 lightly hurt by cluster bombs in central Israel as Iranian attacks persist across region

US launches massive strikes on Iranian ammunition bunkers near Isfahan overnight; crude oil tanker set ablaze by drone strike off Dubai, briefly...

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Four soldiers killed, 2 wounded in south Lebanon clash with Hezbollah

Four soldiers killed, 2 wounded in south Lebanon clash with Hezbollah

Slain troops named as Cpt. Noam Madmoni, Staff Sgt. Ben Cohen, Staff Sgt. Maxsim Entis, Staff Sgt. Gilad Harel; civilian hurt by a rocket attack in...

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Israel shifts to hitting Iran’s economy, as it enters ‘completion phase’ of war

Israel shifts to hitting Iran’s economy, as it enters ‘completion phase’ of war

Leaders order IDF to cause economic damage to Iranian regime, after nearly finishing bombing all military targets outlined at start of campaign

monday 30

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IDF hammers Iranian weapons production sites; Iran fires salvos of missiles at south

IDF hammers Iranian weapons production sites; Iran fires salvos of missiles at south

Air strikes hits anti-aircraft missile assembly plant and other component manufacturers in Tehran; Iran launches six missile attacks within hours,...

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IDF soldier killed in Lebanon; blaze at Haifa refinery after Iran, Hezbollah missile attack

IDF soldier killed in Lebanon; blaze at Haifa refinery after Iran, Hezbollah missile attack

Sgt. Liran Ben Zion, 19, killed by anti-tank missile; 4 soldiers seriously wounded; 2 injured, one seriously in missile attack on north; Lebanese...

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IDF chief: Detention, alleged assault of CNN crew in West Bank ‘grave ethical incident’

IDF chief: Detention, alleged assault of CNN crew in West Bank ‘grave ethical incident’

Reservist who made far-right remarks during incident expected to be dismissed; head of Knesset defense committee slams Zamir for removing battalion...

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IDF pulls entire battalion from West Bank action after alleged assault of CNN crew

IDF pulls entire battalion from West Bank action after alleged assault of CNN crew

Netzah Israel Battalion to remain in reserve duty and will undergo training ‘strengthening its professional and ethical foundations,’ military...

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Blackouts hit parts of Tehran as Israel conducts strikes in Iran amid peace talks

Blackouts hit parts of Tehran as Israel conducts strikes in Iran amid peace talks

Electricity back in some areas, power grid stable, state media reports; Pakistan says it will be ‘honored’ to host US-Iran talks soon, but unclear...

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Iranian missile attack sparks blaze in chemical plant, fears of hazardous leak

Iranian missile attack sparks blaze in chemical plant, fears of hazardous leak

No injuries in strike on Neot Hovav industrial zone; Environmental Protection Ministry later gives all clear after locals told to stay away; another...

29.03.2026 30

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PM says Israel to expand south Lebanon buffer zone as IDF pushes deeper into territory

PM says Israel to expand south Lebanon buffer zone as IDF pushes deeper into territory

In visit to Northern Command, Netanyahu promises to ‘definitively thwart’ Hezbollah threat on border; terror group continues to launch rockets as...

29.03.2026 30

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IDF probe finds ‘no negligence’ by troops in accidental killing of farmer in north

IDF probe finds ‘no negligence’ by troops in accidental killing of farmer in north

Investigation into death of Ofer Moskovitz in mistaken shelling of Kibbutz Misgav Am finds tragedy caused by ‘several operational variables and...

29.03.2026 40

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Iranian attack on Saudi air base heavily damages key US surveillance aircraft

Iranian attack on Saudi air base heavily damages key US surveillance aircraft

Ukrainian president says Russian satellite images of Prince Sultan Air Base were shared with Iran days prior to attack, which also wounded 12 US...

29.03.2026 40

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IDF soldier Moshe Yitzchak Katz, 22, from Connecticut, killed in south Lebanon

IDF soldier Moshe Yitzchak Katz, 22, from Connecticut, killed in south Lebanon

‘My heart is shattered and the wound is real,’ says father of ‘lone soldier’ from New Haven Chabad community; three others wounded in same...

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IDF says almost done targeting ‘critical’ Iranian military sites as waves of strikes hit Tehran

IDF says almost done targeting ‘critical’ Iranian military sites as waves of strikes hit Tehran

US VP says Washington will keep war going ‘for a little while longer’ to ensure Islamic Republic is truly ‘neutered’; Israel strikes HQ of...

29.03.2026 40

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Several hurt as Iranian missile hits Jerusalem-area town; Hezbollah continues to strike north

Several hurt as Iranian missile hits Jerusalem-area town; Hezbollah continues to strike north

Medics treat some 19 people for light wounds in Eshtaol; two impacts detected near Eilat, no injuries; IDF says Hezbollah fired some 250 rockets at...

28.03.2026 30

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IDF kills Hezbollah-linked journalist, says he was part of elite Radwan Force

IDF kills Hezbollah-linked journalist, says he was part of elite Radwan Force

Army says Al-Manar’s Ali Shoeib ‘served as a terrorist’ in the Shia group; strike also kills Al-Mayadeen reporter Fatima Ftouni; Lebanon’s...

28.03.2026 40

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2 soldiers seriously hurt in Lebanon clashes as Hezbollah rockets and drones pound north

2 soldiers seriously hurt in Lebanon clashes as Hezbollah rockets and drones pound north

7 other troops moderately wounded; no injuries reported from rocket, drone fire; military says it killed two top Hezbollah communications unit members...

28.03.2026 40

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IDF finds bombproof room held up to direct hit from cluster munition

IDF finds bombproof room held up to direct hit from cluster munition

Petah Tikva incident on Tuesday apparently marked first time a submunition directly hit a bomb-safe room in Israel; those inside, including two...

28.03.2026 40

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Joining war, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis launch missile attack on southern Israel

Joining war, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis launch missile attack on southern Israel

Sirens sound in Beersheba as IDF says ballistic missile was intercepted with no injuries; attack comes hours after group warned it was ready to...

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One killed, several wounded in Iranian ballistic missile attack on central Israel

One killed, several wounded in Iranian ballistic missile attack on central Israel

Bomblets from cluster warhead strike six separate sites in center of country, damaging buildings; medics say another two people lightly hurt in the...

28.03.2026 50

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Israel bombs 2 IRGC-linked steel plants, 2 nuclear facilities as Iran vows revenge

Israel bombs 2 IRGC-linked steel plants, 2 nuclear facilities as Iran vows revenge

Israeli security source says damage to steel plants partially owned by IRGC expected to cost billions, ‘paralyze’ industry; IDF: separate strikes...

27.03.2026 30

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IDF to extend Lebanon rocket warning time as Hezbollah pushed from border zone

IDF to extend Lebanon rocket warning time as Hezbollah pushed from border zone

Border towns previously told to immediately seek shelter will now have additional 15 or 30 seconds; troops find weapons cache in south Lebanon school,...

27.03.2026 40

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Katz warns strikes on Iran to intensify as regime keeps up missile fire at Israeli civilian areas

Katz warns strikes on Iran to intensify as regime keeps up missile fire at Israeli civilian areas

IDF bombs Iran’s key naval arms production site, missile factories; Pentagon said to weigh deploying another 10,000 ground troops; Iran threatens...

27.03.2026 50

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Israeli soldier killed, 4 wounded in southern Lebanon by Hezbollah anti-tank missile

Israeli soldier killed, 4 wounded in southern Lebanon by Hezbollah anti-tank missile

Sgt. Aviaad Elchanan Volansky is 4th IDF soldier to be killed in current Lebanon op, after another fatality overnight; Lebanon to appeal to UN...

27.03.2026 50

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Father-of-four killed, another man seriously hurt in Hezbollah rocket attack on Nahariya

Father-of-four killed, another man seriously hurt in Hezbollah rocket attack on Nahariya

Victim named as Uri Peretz, 43; terror group fires over 100 rockets at Israel, in addition to dozens fired at troops; IDF deploys another division to...

26.03.2026 40

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Israel says IRGC Navy’s commander, other chiefs killed; Qalibaf said removed from hit list

Israel says IRGC Navy’s commander, other chiefs killed; Qalibaf said removed from hit list

Navy chief Alireza Tangsiri said responsible for efforts to close Hormuz; FM Araghchi, parliament speaker Qalibaf reportedly not hunted, at...

26.03.2026 50

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IDF soldier killed in Hezbollah gunfight; terror group fires rockets, drones at north

IDF soldier killed in Hezbollah gunfight; terror group fires rockets, drones at north

2 lightly injured in drone attack; soldier wounded in south Lebanon ‘friendly fire’; 15 troops taken to hospital with suspected hypothermia; girl,...

26.03.2026 50

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9 injured as Iran fires 7 missile salvos at Israel within hours, many with cluster warheads

9 injured as Iran fires 7 missile salvos at Israel within hours, many with cluster warheads

2 killed by intercepted missile in Abu Dhabi; homes, vehicles damaged in central, north Israel; Israeli Air Force carries out ‘extensive’ strikes...

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Hezbollah fires missiles at central Israel; 2 soldiers seriously hurt in Lebanon

Hezbollah fires missiles at central Israel; 2 soldiers seriously hurt in Lebanon

Five other soldiers lightly hurt; woman moderately wounded while seeking shelter from attack; terror group claims salvo targeted IDF HQ, but army says...

26.03.2026 50

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Hezbollah chief rejects Israel talks as ‘surrender’ amid continued IDF strikes

Hezbollah chief rejects Israel talks as ‘surrender’ amid continued IDF strikes

Qassem says fighters ready ‘without limits’ as Israeli army targets terror group’s headquarters, fuel network and operatives; more rockets fired...

25.03.2026 40

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Iran appears to target Israeli power plant in missile attack, but misses

Iran appears to target Israeli power plant in missile attack, but misses

Senior Iranian official confirms receipt of US peace proposal, with Turkey and Pakistan possible venues for talks; IAF bombs Iran’s sole facility...

25.03.2026 40

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Nine people wounded in Bnei Brak by Iranian cluster bomb munitions

Nine people wounded in Bnei Brak by Iranian cluster bomb munitions

Bomblets impact across central Israel as Iran fires 13 salvos throughout Tuesday; IDF says it struck ‘main’ explosives facility near Isfahan;...

25.03.2026 60

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Woman killed, 2 injured in Hezbollah rocket attack on northern Israel

Woman killed, 2 injured in Hezbollah rocket attack on northern Israel

Nuriel Dubin, 27, was youth counselor about to be married; Iranian missile hits Safed; IDF says IRGC official killed in strike on Beirut, 5 Hezbollah...

24.03.2026 30

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3 injured as fragments of Iranian missile fall in unrecognized Bedouin village

3 injured as fragments of Iranian missile fall in unrecognized Bedouin village

Soroka Hospital doctor said seriously wounded, his wife and 2-month-old baby lightly hurt; most community members lack bomb shelters

24.03.2026 50

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Katz says Israel will hold ‘security zone’ in Lebanon until Hezbollah threat removed

Katz says Israel will hold ‘security zone’ in Lebanon until Hezbollah threat removed

Defense minister says Israel to maintain control up to Litani River, vows Lebanese residents won’t return until Israel’s security ensured; IDF...

24.03.2026 40

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4 people lightly hurt, buildings mangled as Iranian missile attack hits Tel Aviv

4 people lightly hurt, buildings mangled as Iranian missile attack hits Tel Aviv

Wounded did not require hospital; IDF says it struck Islamic Guards HQ in Tehran; UN Security Council negotiating draft resolution demanding Iran halt...

24.03.2026 70

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Two injured, one seriously, as Hezbollah pounds north with rockets

Two injured, one seriously, as Hezbollah pounds north with rockets

Victim hit in face by shrapnel as salvo reaches border town of Kiryat Shmona; IDF strikes IRGC official in Beirut, blows up Litani River crossing

23.03.2026 50

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IDF probe finds farmer killed in north was hit by Israeli shelling, not Hezbollah

IDF probe finds farmer killed in north was hit by Israeli shelling, not Hezbollah

Artillery unit supporting troops in Lebanon fired shells at wrong angle, hitting Israeli territory, killing Ofer Moskovitz, military says; brother...

23.03.2026 50

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Iran warns it will hit Israeli, Gulf power plants if US targets Iranian electric stations

Iran warns it will hit Israeli, Gulf power plants if US targets Iranian electric stations

‘If you hit electricity, we hit electricity,’ IRGC says, warns will also mine Gulf waters if invaded; Israel launches extensive strikes on Tehran...

23.03.2026 60

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US said planning weeks-long operation to reopen Hormuz Strait; IDF strikes Tehran overnight

US said planning weeks-long operation to reopen Hormuz Strait; IDF strikes Tehran overnight

Israeli, US officials continue to tout possibility of regime change; Iran fires 10 missile salvos on Sunday, 1 projectile lands in Lebanon; Arrow 3...

23.03.2026 60

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Israel blows up bridge allegedly used by Hezbollah to move troops into south Lebanon

Israel blows up bridge allegedly used by Hezbollah to move troops into south Lebanon

Attack on Litani River’s Qasmiya Bridge sparks fury in Beirut; IDF says 7 troops lightly wounded in northern Israel and south Lebanon, including one...

23.03.2026 70

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15 injured, one seriously, as Iranian cluster munitions impact in central Israel

15 injured, one seriously, as Iranian cluster munitions impact in central Israel

36 people, 19 of them children, still hospitalized from direct hits in southern cities of Dimona and Arad; at impact site, Netanyahu says, ‘If...

22.03.2026 60

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60-year-old avocado farmer and kibbutz spokesman killed by Hezbollah rocket

60-year-old avocado farmer and kibbutz spokesman killed by Hezbollah rocket

A week ago, Ofer Moskovitz likened life in border town of Misgav Am to ‘Russian roulette’; he is the first Israeli civilian to be killed by the...

22.03.2026 60

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Over 100 injured, 11 seriously, in Iranian missile strikes on southern cities of Arad, Dimona

Over 100 injured, 11 seriously, in Iranian missile strikes on southern cities of Arad, Dimona

Two children in serious condition after air defenses fail to intercept missile fire apparently aimed at nuclear research facility near Dimona; Iran...

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