Minister Benny Gantz says Israel is approaching the 'moment of truth' in its ongoing conflict with Hezbollah and that the government is working to get northern evacuees home by September.

Since the Hamas attack of October 7th, there have been almost daily exchanges of cross

Shin Bet refutes UK report claiming most Gaza hostages are dead, says it was based on unsubstantiated opinions, not the opinion of the Shin Bet. Two weeks earlier, US officials also claimed most hostages held in Gaza were likely deceased. IDF officially confirms 34 deaths out of

Preparations for an Israel Defense Forces ground operation in Rafah are nearing completion. The temporary civilian evacuation is expected to last 2-3 weeks and will be coordinated with the US, Egypt and other Arab states. The assault is expected to last 6 weeks overall and will focus on areas

IDF and Israeli security forces on high alert as Passover holiday commences. Two Palestinian terrorists captured after car ramming attack and attempted shooting. Troops also detained 13 wanted Palestinians overnight. Via The Times of Israel

IDF intelligence head Major General Aharon Haliva resigns over his part in the 10/7 debacle. Haliva calls for state inquiry into the unprecedented Israeli intelligence failure which lead to 1200 deaths on that day. More resignations expected to follow, especially after the much

The White House, scores of US Representatives, the Mayor of NYC, Israeli President Herzog, the Orthodox Union, Chabad of Columbia and many others have strongly condemned the ongoing state of anarchy at Columbia University, where radical Palestinian groups and their allies have

Massive airstrike reported in Rafah via Citizen Free Press, as the Israel Defense Forces continues to soften up Hamas targets prior to an expected assault.

The Israel Defense Forces concludes 50-hour operation in Nur Shams camp, West Bank. Fourteen terrorists killed, 15 wanted suspects detained. Explosives neutralized, weapons seized. Israeli forces sustained some injuries, but no fatalities. Via The Times of Israel

IDF preparations for a ground assault in Rafah are at peak. PM Netanyahu: In the coming days we will increase the military pressure on Hamas. Via Amir Tsarfati

GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik suggests that the 'evidence' of IDF wrongdoing is coming directly from anti-Israel NGOs and pledges that the party will 'expose the antisemitic rot that is plaguing the Biden Administration'.

Israel's war cabinet set to discuss Gaza's day after governance, amid mounting international pressure for an alternative to Hamas. Minister Benny Gantz urged collaboration with the US and regional allies for Gaza's future, while some reports say PM Netanyahu has been an

US plans to sanction IDF's Netzah Yehuda battalion and possibly other Israeli units for alleged rights violations. Israeli leaders across the political spectrum criticize move, citing robust judicial system, IDF accountability. Sanctions may limit weapon acquisition with US aid,

The missile used in the attack on Iran Friday morning was a precision missile named 'Rampage', developed by Israel's armament industry. It travels at supersonic speed and can adjust path mid flight, making it very difficult for air defense systems to detect and neutralize, as

New Israel 🇮🇱 election poll via מעריב אונליין.

Likud closes to within 10 mandates of National Unity. It marks a remarkable comeback for the Likud, which was behind in Maariv polls by as much as 25 mandates in November 2023.

🔹National Unity 31
🔹Likud 21
🔹Yesh Atid 13

Israel is advancing preparations to temporarily evacuate around one million civilians from Rafah in Gaza ahead of a military operation. Significant progress includes repairing infrastructure and setting up thousands of tents. The evacuation, expected to take weeks, won't start

The US House of Representatives passes a $26.4 billion military and humanitarian aid package for Israel. The measure enjoyed wide bipartisan support and passed 366-58. Via BBC News (World)

Suspected Israeli attack on Iranian proxies in Iraq overnight. An airstrike hit an Iraqi military base near Baghdad, used by the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), killing one, injuring six and causing material damage. Strikes also targeted Iranian-backed militias south of

Hamas leaders are considering leaving Qatar due to pressure to engage in hostage for ceasefire talks with Israel. Negotiations have stalled after Hamas rejected the latest agreed upon offer which was brokered by the US, Egypt and Qatar. Oman is among the potential spots under

The Israeli Air Force reportedly launched 3 missiles at an air defense radar near Iran's Natanz nuclear site, contradicting Iran's claim of small drone attacks. Missiles were fired from outside Iranian airspace, possibly over Syria or Iraq. US sources suggest the strike was

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution to accept the Palestinian Authority as full member. Twelve countries voted in favor of the resolution including France, Japan and South Korea. The United Kingdom and Switzerland abstained. Israeli FM Katz called the proposal 'a reward for