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Hamas makes half billion from ‘humanitarian’ aid, pays its terrorists

Hamas has profited by at least a half billion dollars from humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip, Channel 12 reported on Tuesday.
Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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Special rescue unit soldiers killed in Gaza chopper crash named

The IDF reported on Wednesday that Sergeant Major (res.) Daniel Alloush, 37, from Tel Aviv-Yafo, and Sergeant Major (res.) Tom Ish-Shalom, 38, from Nes Harim, both soldiers from the heliborne combat search and rescue Unit 699, were killed in the overnight helicopter crash near the Philadelphi Corridor in Gaza.

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Global war on terror rages as ISIS, al Qaeda expand 23 years after 9/11

The Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S. by al Qaeda jihadists changed the future of security for not only Washington, but for nations on every inhabited continent worldwide — sparking the Global War on Terror that continues to this day.

Iran exploiting Jordanian border ‘blind spot,’ expert says

With an increase in incidents involving the Israeli-Jordanian border, Prof. Kobi Michael, a senior researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) and Misgav Institute, spoke with JNS about the source of the escalation and challenges that Jerusalem faces in countering it.

Turkey’s ‘Islamic’ offensive against Israel grows as Gaza war rages

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been one of the most outspoken anti-Israel voices in the world since the October 7 massacre. Not only did Ankara not condemn the terrorist attack, it has been openly hosting and backing Hamas.

Read more: The Jerusalem Post

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Hezbollah says commander killed in IDF strike deep inside Lebanon

A Hezbollah commander was killed in an IDF drone strike deep in Lebanon earlier today.

The terror group announces the death of Muhammad Qassem al-Shaer, who was killed in the strike in the Western Beqaa District, but does not detail his role.

Iran said to hold test launches ahead of response to Haniyeh killing, after failed April attack

As part of the lessons learned from its underwhelming April attack on Israel, Iran undertook a series of 13 test launches in August ahead of a potential response to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, widely attributed to Israel, a Western diplomat is quoted as saying by the Israel Hayom daily.

IDF eliminates 3 top terror operatives, disputes Hamas death figures

Three senior Hamas operatives were killed in a targeted Israeli airstrike in the Khan Younis humanitarian zone, the IDF confirmed Tuesday.

Hamas claims the strike also resulted in at least 40 civilian deaths and 60 injuries, though the military accused the terrorist group of inflating casualty numbers. "Hamas' media office in Gaza has been...

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Saudi envoy attends event with Israeli officials

In a significant diplomatic gesture, Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the United States, Reema bint Bandar Al Saud, participated in the inaugural MEAD conference in Washington, addressing an audience that included Israeli officials. The engagement, alongside statements from MK Benny Gantz, suggests that efforts toward regional normalization may still...

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Iran reportedly sends ballistic missiles to Russia, defying West

Iran has supplied Russia with ballistic missiles for use in its war against Ukraine, despite months of warnings from U.S. and European officials not to do so, according to Bloomberg.
Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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Gantz: Israel needs to deal with Hezbollah soon

Israel’s National Unity Party leader Benny Gantz said in Washington on Sunday that Israel must be prepared to take military action in its northern region if a hostage deal with Hamas is not reached soon.

CENTCOM chief presented with IDF’s plans in Lebanon

U.S. Central Command head Gen. Erik Kurilla arrived in Israel on Sunday, where he met separately with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi.

Drone from Lebanon strikes 14th floor apartment in Nahariya

An apartment on the 14th floor of a building in Nahariya was hit in a Hezbollah drone attack on Monday. According to the IDF, a second drone was intercepted. Dramatic footage showed children identifying the drone and the moment of impact.

3 Israelis killed in terror shooting at crossing between West Bank and Jordan

Three Israeli men were killed in a terrorist shooting attack at the Allenby Bridge Crossing between Jordan and the West Bank on Sunday morning, authorities said.

In game-changer, Israeli researchers find Alzheimer’s markers 20 years before onset

In a world first, researchers at the Hebrew University have discovered a distinct cellular pathway in the brain that indicates markers for future onset of Alzheimer’s disease, some 20 years before symptoms would be exhibited. This early detection could eventually lead to a treatment to prevent the degenerative disease.

Deciphering the labyrinth of Israel’s security challenges

As the conflict along Israel's northern border enters its twelfth month, the region faces escalating threats from the Iranian Islamic Regime and its proxies, including Hezbollah. Lieutenant Colonel (Res.) Sarit Zehavi, founder and president of the Alma Research and Education Center, is at the forefront of efforts to educate and advise on these...

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Psychological warfare: Sinwar-approved doc highlights Hamas’s negotiating tactics

A previously unseen document found on Yahya Sinwar's computer reportedly sheds light on the organization's negotiation strategy, including psychological torture of hostage families, the German newspaper BILD reported in an exclusive on Friday.

Read more: The Jerusalem Post

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Anti-tank missiles cause damage to building, infrastructure in Metula

At least three anti-tank missiles damaged a building and town infrastructure in Metula in the Upper Galilee, the IDF reported Friday. There were no casualties.

Israel Fire and Rescue Services have arrived at the scene to extinguish the fire.

Read more: The Jerusalem Post

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IDF destroys explosives lab hidden under mosque in Jenin counterterrorism operation

The military, Shin Bet, and Border Police forces have eliminated and apprehended numerous terrorists, dismantled booby traps, and conducted aerial strikes in Jenin, the IDF reported Friday morning.

Read more: The Jerusalem Post

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Iran linked to US election disinformation campaign: What we know

Iran is working to influence the US presidential election and spreading disinformation through a series of fake outlets, the New York Times reported on Tuesday.

What happened: The newspaper reported that Iran is engaged in an effort to sway the US presidential election. The Islamic Republic is seeking to damage former US President Donald...