Syria accuses Israel of escalation following Daraa strike
The strike came after a barrage of rockets fired from southern Syria on Tuesday evening, which Defense Minister Katz said he held Syrian President Sharaa "directly responsible” for.
IDF artillery fires on Syria after rockets launched at northern Israel
The IDF confirmed that initial rocket fire from Syria fell in an open area, causing no harm or damage.
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France won't recognize Palestinian state at upcoming conference, Macron adviser tells 'Post'
Last month, Macron announced that France might recognize a Palestinian state in June, prompting sharp criticism from senior Israeli and American officials.
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Hamas exploits aid distribution chaos to sow suspicion of Israel, aid group - analysis
The aid sites are one of the most significant places where Hamas wants to see chaos unfold, and it hopes that additional incidents can be exploited.
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Hamas's control in Gaza weakening due to external aid distribution, military pressure, IDF says
IDF Spokesperson Effie Deffrin says aid distribution is undermining Hamas as the IDF presses ahead with expanded operations.
Hamas Trying to incite Gazan population to storm Israeli border, Israeli military officials fear
The military has allocated intelligence resources and reserve forces, and clarified open-fire orders for senior IDF commanders on the ground.
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Katz appoints Avichai Tenami as special project manager to handle hilltop youth
Spain cancels €285 million missile contract with Israel's Rafael
Last Friday, Spanish Secretary of State for Defense Amparo Valcarce stated that the government was working on "disengagement plans" to avoid depending on Israel "in any way."
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Shin Bet, police arrest east Jerusalem resident over spying for Iran
The suspect was tasked to plan a terrorist attack in central Israel, an arson attack on a forest, and transferring weapons to the West Bank.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFThe silhouette of a man, seen over the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative)(photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)Go to the full article > >Israel at war: What you need to know
Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza.
Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 at the Supernova music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities.
58 hostages remain in Gaza.
49 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says.
The IDF launched a ground invasion of Lebanon on September 30.
The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire came into effect on November 27 at 4 a.m.
Netanyahu confirmed the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire on January 17, 2025.
