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Released hostage details how Hamas keeps captives in caged enclosures

In a revealing radio interview on Army Radio Thursday morning, Adina Moshe, freed from Hamas captivity as part of the November hostage deal, shared startling details of her 49-day ordeal. Moses disclosed her encounters with fellow Israeli hostages Yarden Bibas and Ofer Calderon from Kibbutz Nir Oz, whom she saw confined behind bars within the...

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Israeli commandos surprised strategic Syrian site; took Iranians

A Turkey-based media outlet opposing the Assad regime, reported Wednesday night that Israeli forces conducted a dramatic operation near Masyaf in Syria's Hama region, several days after initially being reported as an Israeli air strike. The attack allegedly involved ground troops rappelling from aircraft, though no Israeli planes landed. The...

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Gallant reveals document detailing mounting Hamas losses

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Wednesday revealed a letter from a senior Hamas commander to the terror group’s leader Yahya Sinwar detailing the massive damage the organization has sustained due to the ongoing war with Israel.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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100 rockets from Lebanon batter north; IDF reservist injured by anti-tank missile

An Israeli reservist soldier was wounded in a Hezbollah anti-tank guided missile attack from Lebanon on Wednesday, the Israel Defense Forces said.

It came as barrages of around 100 rockets from Lebanon pounded areas in the north of the country.

Read more: The Times of Israel

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US sanctions national Iranian airline for shipping ballistic missiles to Russia

The Biden administration announced new sanctions on Iran’s national airline on Tuesday in response to its role in shipping ballistic missiles to Russia.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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IDF publishes video of tunnel where hostages were executed

The Israel Defense Forces released a video of the tunnel in Rafah in southern Gaza where Hamas executed six hostages late last month, with military spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari taking viewers on a brief tour of the inhumane conditions the captives endured.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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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.

Read more: Fox News

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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.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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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.

Read more: The Times of Israel

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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.

Read more: The Times of...

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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.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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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.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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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.

Read more: YNet News

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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.

Read more: The Times of Israel