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Israel Confirms Over 1,000 Security Personnel Killed Since October 7 Attack

The Israeli Ministry of Defense has confirmed that 1,152 members of the country’s security forces have been killed since Hamas launched its large-scale attack on October 7, 2023.

Israel’s Netanyahu Says Qatar Funds Hamas, Strike ‘Justified’

Israeli PM Netanyahu said that a strike against Hamas in Qatar last week was "justified" by the Gulf state's ties to the group.

Lebanon Says One Killed in Israeli Strike

The Lebanese health ministry said one person was killed on Sunday in an Israeli strike in the south of the country, where Israel frequently targets Hezbollah.

Smartshooter Expands SMASH Anti-Drone Sight to Heavy Machine Guns, Vehicles

Israeli defense firm Smartshooter has taken its SMASH fire control system beyond rifles, mounting it on heavy machine guns, vehicles, and remotely-operated platforms for the first time.

Israel Tells Residents to Leave Gaza City Ahead of Offensive

The Israeli army told Gaza City residents to flee to a "humanitarian zone" in the south ahead of a planned offensive in the urban center.

Iron Beam Goes Airborne: Elbit Develops Aerial Variant of Ground Laser Weapon

Elbit Systems is taking Israel’s Iron Beam into the skies, developing an airborne version of the laser weapon for the Israeli Air Force.

Israel Orders $260M in Advanced Airborne Munitions From Elbit Systems

Elbit Systems has accepted two contracts worth $260 million to deliver advanced airborne munitions to the Israeli Ministry of Defense.

IDF Soldiers Required to Study Islamic Culture, Arabic Language

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is set to implement reforms to address intelligence gaps in its training, following failures that led to Hamas’ surprise attack against Israel on October 7, 2023. 

US Joins Israeli Strikes on Iran, Drops ‘Full Payload of Bombs’ on Nuclear Sites

President Donald Trump said the US military has carried out a "very successful attack" on three Iranian nuclear sites.

Israeli Army Says Struck ‘Inactive Nuclear Reactor’ in Iran’s Arak

The Israeli army said it had struck an "inactive nuclear reactor" in Arak in Iran during overnight raids that also saw the Islamic republic's Natanz nuclear site targeted again.

Trump Weighs Involvement in Israel-Iran Conflict

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was still deciding whether to join Israel's strikes on Iran, claiming Tehran now wants talks at the White House but may have waited too long.

Iran Accuses Israel of Targeting Hospital, Calls it ‘War Crime’

Iran on Monday accused Israel of targeting a hospital in the country's west, condemning it as a "war crime."

Five Dead in Israel Strike on Tehran Residential Building: State TV

At least five people were killed Sunday when an Israeli strike hit a residential building in downtown Tehran, state television in Iran reported.

Israel Strikes Yemen’s Houthi-Held Hodeida Port

Israeli forces struck Yemen's rebel-held port of Hodeida on Tuesday, the latest attack targeting the Iran-backed Houthis which Israel's military said was followed by a missile launched at its territory.

Gaza Rescuers Say Israeli Gunfire Kills 10, Wounds Over 100 Near Aid Site

Gaza rescuers said Israeli gunfire killed at least 10 Palestinians and wounded more than 100 early Sunday as thousands of people headed towards a US-backed aid distribution site.

Israel Probes Leak on Classified Air Force Data, Including Iranian Strike Plans

The Israel Defense Forces has opened an investigation following the discovery of classified air force data being displayed for all military members.

US Approves Rolls-Royce Engine Sale for Israeli Eitan Armored Vehicles

The US State Department has approved the foreign military sale of engines for the Israel Defense Forces’ Eitan 8x8 armored personnel carriers.

Israel Confirms Troops to Remain at ‘Five Positions’ in South Lebanon

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed on Tuesday that troops remain at five positions in southern Lebanon past a pullout deadline, vowing action against any truce violation by militant group Hezbollah.

At Least $53 Billion Needed to Rebuild Gaza, UN Estimates

More than $53 billion will be required to rebuild Gaza and end the "humanitarian catastrophe" that has gripped the war-ravaged territory.

Israel’s Netanyahu Says Trump Plan for Gaza ‘Revolutionary’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised a proposal from President Donald Trump for US control of Gaza.

Elbit Systems Secures Heavy Air Shells, Arms Factory Deals From Israel

Israel has awarded Elbit Systems a heavy air munition and an arms plant contract to boost the defense force’s operability and modernization efforts.

Israel Threatens to Step Up Gaza Strikes

Israel warned that it will intensify its strikes in Gaza if Hamas keeps up its rocket fire, as Palestinian rescuers reported dozens of deaths from Israeli strikes on the first day of the New Year.

Gaza Rescuers Say Latest Israeli Strikes Kill 28

Gaza's civil defense agency said Israeli strikes overnight and early Sunday killed at least 28 Palestinians, including at one family's home and at a school building.

Amnesty Slams Hezbollah for Unguided Rocket Fire at Israeli Towns

Human rights group Amnesty International condemned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah for firing salvos of unguided rockets at civilian areas of Israel.