IDF was distracted by tracking, trying to kill Mohammed Deif on Oct. 7
Prior to October 7, many still viewed Deif as more important and dangerous than Hamas’s Gaza Chief Yahya Sinwar.
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IDF, Shin Bet kill six terrorists from three separate organizations in strikes near Khan Yunis
Former NSC US affairs chief: Trump plan to end US aid early risks signaling retreat from Israel
Herzog’s consultations with party leaders begin after security alert at President's Residence
Council of Torah Sages meeting over Shas party chair Arye Deri's future in party postponed
According to Kikar Hashabbat, the council holds the position that Deri "is not permitted to resign from the leadership of Shas."
Israel politicians accuse Netanyahu of being 'danger to Israel,' harming ties with US Democrats
Yair Lapid, who leads the Yesh Atid party, added that the midterm results have ruined any chance of forming a unity government with Netanyahu.
IDF Spokesperson's Unit pushes back after former soldier joins Breaking the Silence
IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin responded to the announcement with an urgent letter sent to unit commanders, saying that the soldier's remarks "do not reflect" the unit and those within it.
Shin Bet, police arrest senior Balad activist Abd Abu Shahada over suspected security offenses
Police on Wednesday placed a three-day gag order on the investigation. No connection between the arrest and the investigations into suspected election interference had been publicly established.
IDF begins upgrading Gaza border barrier with new technology, infrastructure
Following the October 7 attack, the "Hourglass" fence faced criticism after it was breached at dozens of locations along the 64-kilometer Gaza border.
Israel, Kazakhstan sign agreement to prevent double taxation following lengthy negotiations
The agreement marks another step toward strengthening economic relations between Israel and Kazakhstan, Central Asia's largest economy, as both countries seek to expand cooperation.
Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for raping six-year-old niece over a decade ago
In its sentencing decision, the court sharply criticized the defendant's actions and his exploitation of the age difference and the family's trust.
IDF chief meets with yeshiva students, says military 'does not seek' change in haredi identity
Zamir emphasized that the military's responsibility for integrating haredi soldiers goes beyond establishing dedicated service frameworks and requires adjustments by commanders.
Passengers of attempted flydubai hijacking fight for recognition as terror victims
The situation is particularly striking given that Defense Minister Israel Katz described the attempted plane crash as a jihadist terrorist attack on the day of the incident.
Israeli ex-generals condemn extremist settler violence, help Palestinian farmers
"When I see what is going on here, when I see these guys come... and hit women and kids, it reminds me of stories from my parents from the time when the Jewish people suffered," said Ben-Reuven.
