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Hamas signals acceptance of draft ceasefire agreement

Hamas has accepted in principle a draft ceasefire agreement for the Gaza Strip that includes the release of dozens of hostages, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday, citing two officials involved in the negotiations.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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IRGC takes delivery of 1,000 new drones

A thousand new drones were delivered to Iran’s army on Monday, the state-run Tasnim news agency reported, as the country braces for more friction with arch-enemy Israel and the United States under incoming US president Donald Trump.

Read more: The Jerusalem Post

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Vance: Trump will let IDF ‘knock out’ Hamas, if hostages not released before Jan. 20

Vice president-elect J.D. Vance revealed the true meaning behind President-elect Donald Trump’s threat that “all hell will break loose” if the hostages are not released by Inauguration Day on January 20, in an interview with FOX News on Sunday.

Read more: The Jerusalem Post

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Yahya Sinwar’s brother said to be rebuilding Hamas’s terror army

Hamas is reconstituting its terror army in the Gaza Strip, recruiting up to thousands of new Palestinian youngsters into its torn ranks, according to a report published on Monday by The Wall Street Journal.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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Israel targets Hezbollah smuggling routes along Syria-Lebanon border

The Israeli Defense Forces conducted several airstrikes on Hezbollah related sites in Lebanon overnight Monday.
These attacks aimed to address threats to Israel’s home front and military and to disrupt Hezbollah’s weapons smuggling routes, according to the military.
Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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Qatar offers hostage draft agreement, awaiting Hamas’s approval

A draft deal for the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza is nearing completion, with the details having been finalized and awaiting the terror group’s final approval.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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$50 billion to Syria vanished into thin air: Unrest in Iran grows over economic turmoil – interview

Iran’s public discontent surged in recent weeks as economic hardships, including widespread power outages and rising inflation, fueled calls for change, Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) researcher Benny Sabti told Maariv on Friday.

Read more: The Jerusalem Post

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US House votes to sanction ICC over Israel arrest warrants

The US House of Representatives voted on Thursday to sanction the International Criminal Court to protest its decision to issue arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister over Israel’s campaign against the Hamas terror group in Gaza.

Read more: The Times of Israel

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IDF: Hezbollah arms, launchers, missiles confiscated

The IDF’s 769th “Hiram” Brigade discovered and confiscated a significant cache of Hezbollah weapons during operations in Southern Lebanon, the army said on Friday.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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Israel concerned by Turkish moves in Syria

Turkey’s attempt to turn Syria into a client state, replacing Iran and Russia as the key influencer, is a growing concern for Israeli officials. A senior political source in Jerusalem confessed to the Israel Hayom newspaper that Turkey’s activities in Syria have become a top priority of late.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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Netanyahu calls meeting to discuss possible third Iran strike

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a discussion on Thursday to evaluate the Israeli military’s preparedness for the possibility of a third attack on Iran.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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20 aircraft take part in IDF strikes against Houthis, army says

The Israeli Air Force strike on the Houthis in Yemen involved over 20 aircraft, including fighter jets, refuelers and spy planes, according to the military.

Read more: The Times of Israel

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Erdogan’s aspiration: Empire

The Kurdish residents of Kobani, a city in northeastern Syria, have endured numerous hardships. They suffered brutal oppression under the Assad regime and heroically withstood a prolonged siege by the terrorist group ISIS, which left devastating destruction and death in the once-peaceful border town.

Read more: Israel Hayom

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Hamas sells aid to Gazans, uses profits to pay operatives

Hamas continues to pay its operatives regular salaries 15 months into its war with Israel, despite Israeli Cabinet efforts to dismantle its governing infrastructure, Israeli security sources confirmed this week.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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IDF soldiers continue ground operations on Syrian Golan

Israeli forces operating in Syria continue to destroy military infrastructure belonging to the former Syrian Armed Forces, the Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday.
Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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US-backed army chief elected Lebanon’s president, ending years-long stalemate

Lebanon’s parliament has elected the US-backed army chief to be the country’s new president, ending a years-long political stalemate and presidential vacuum.

Read more: CNN

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Speaker Johnson says House will vote to impose sanctions on International Criminal Court to protect Israel and U.S. interests

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Tuesday that the House will vote on a bill that seeks to hold the International Criminal Court accountable over arrest warrants for Israeli officials.

Read more: Yahoo News

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CENTCOM, IDF deputy chiefs meet to plan next moves versus Houthis

US Central Command (CENTCOM) Deputy Commander Admiral Brad Cooper and Deputy IDF Chief of Staff Maj.-Gen. Amir Baram met in Israel on Tuesday to discuss future moves versus the Yemen Houthis.

Read more: Jerusalem Post