IDF expands control to approx. 70% of Gaza Strip as Southern Command prepares for next steps
Military officials say operational control could expand further while forces strengthen defenses and prepare for possible renewed fighting.
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Hezbollah launches night operations to locate IDF senior command in southern Lebanon
Haifa man sentenced to over eight years in prison for providing information to foreign agent
Hapoel Tel Aviv stays alive with Game 3 win over Maccabi
Beit Shemesh protesters block roads, damage property, as police seek to reestablish order
The demonstrators set fire to dumpsters and damaged fences in the area where the protests occurred.
Haredi parties continue to boycott coalition voting over Torah Study bill
Shas Party leader Arye Deri also attributed the boycott of coalition voting to the recent rise in police arrests of haredi draft evaders.
Israel, Lebanon to meet in Washington to discuss normalization, Hezbollah disarmament
Israel's Ambassador to the US, Yechiel Leiter, will focus on the political and diplomatic aspects, while Brig.-Gen. Amichai Levin will lead separate meetings on military issues.
Over 240 firearms seized since start of 2026, caches found embedded in civilian area, IDF says
IDF says more than 240 weapons have been seized in the West Bank since early 2026, including arms hidden in civilian sites, and alleged that terror groups are embedded in population centers.
IDF kills Nukhba terrorist who took part in holding Omer Shem Tov hostage after October 7
An additional IDF strike killed three other armed terrorists from Hamas' military wing, all of whom the military said had been "attempting to advance attacks against IDF troops."
Ben-Gvir says has respect for Trump, but warns against 'weak ceasefire' deal
"We respect President Trump, but first of all, the soldiers of Israel, our fighters, our citizens. The security of Israel's civilians comes first," he said.
Israel Katz's promises face tough reality when Trump limits the IDF - analysis
There is an interesting debate going on in Israel about when and where the country must listen to Trump imposing limits to maintain his support on other critical military and other issues.
Is the next round of musical chairs within senior IDF posts on the way? - analysis
One of the clear frontrunners for deputy IDF chief is Gordin, who was already in the race against Zamir for the top spot.
Sa'ar cites importance of Israel-Europe relations before meeting with EU Mediterranean Commissioner
"We believe in the importance of comprehensive, honest, and open dialogue with the EU," Sa'ar stated. "But 'dialogue' cannot just be one side dictating its political positions."
Ramat Hasharon to force mall to close on Shabbat after religious controversy
The city began pursuing an amended bylaw that would allow broader Shabbat commerce in certain areas, but it has not received the required approval. Until that changes, the existing bylaw remains.
