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Somaliland Defense Minister says IDF will not establish presence in their country

Though Israel has been training Somaliland's police, the IDF won't have a military base there going forward.

President Isaac Herzog receives the first-ever Ambassador of Somaliland to Israel, Mohamed Hagi, in his residence last month.
SMOKE RISES from southern Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Lebanon border, in northern Israel, May 6, 2026.

IDF strikes cars in Lebanon killing at least four, Lebanese media claims

Killed terrorist Yousef Ayesh Awad Ramadan, a deputy commander of a Hamas Nukhba terrorist cell who  infiltrated Israeli territory during the October 7th massacre and took part in the abduction of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eliya Cohen, Alon Ohel, and Or Levy.

WATCH: IDF kills Oct. 7 terrorist who kidnapped Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eliya Cohen, Alon Ohel

Smadar Lublin-Katz, Managing Director in Israel of Operation Israel.

Coalition pushes to extend delivery exemptions for life-saving equipment to IDF soldiers


The US is mulling over sanctions against Ultra-Orthodox army unit, says expert

Antony Blinken is expected to announce sanctions against the IDF’s Netzah Yehuda Battalion for potential human rights abuses in the West Bank, setting a precedent that other countries may follow.

  Prof. Yuval Shany, the Hersch Lauterpacht Chair of Public International Law at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Iconic Israeli singer and actress Naomi Polani passes away at 96

In 2018, president Reuven Rivlin honored Polani with the President’s Award, which coincided with her 90th birthday and the 70th anniversary of the founding of the state. 

 NAOMI POLANI.

If there is a Rafah attack date, maybe PM should tell IDF - analysis

If Netanyahu and the IDF want to intimidate Hamas into a better hostage deal, and that deal does not come from US pressure, it will require more action, and fewer words.

 Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, March 27, 2024.

Israel's eyes on the northern border, six months after start of war in Gaza - editorial

Six months after the start of the Gaza war, Israel pulled its troops out of Khan Younis. However, eyes are on the northern border.

 IDF soldiers of Division 98 in Khan Yunis, January 22, 2024

Hostage Elad Katzir murdered, body returned to Israel

In a social media post, hostage Elad Katzir's sister announces that he was killed in captivity within the Gaza Strip and his body has been since returned back to Israel.

 Elad Katzir

IDF to look at the past: How the October 7 probe will be handled

The IDF's announcement stated that the investigation will address real-time decisions and will also delve into aspects dating back to the 2014 Gaza conflict.

 Israeli troops operate in the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing ground operation of the Israeli army against the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in this handout image released November 19, 2023.

From ancient Persia to Gaza: What can Israel learn from the tale of Purim? - opinion

The Book of Esther teaches presidents, prime ministers, and commoners an excellent lesson in understanding the link between Providence and human endeavor.

 IDF SOLDIERS operate in Gaza this week. ‘Jews and Israelis should understand their current strategic straits as ordained trials meant to be tackled with wisdom and bravery, even defiance,’ the writer asserts.

Israel-Hamas war: What happened on day 167?

PM tells Blinken Rafah op will happen • Former hostage describes Hamas psychological torture • Police engage in hours-long aerial manhunt • US to propose ceasefire-for-hostage resolution at UN

 IDF troops operate in the West Bank. March 22, 2024.

IDF establishes new regional division on Israel's border with Syria, Lebanon

As part of the operational response to recent attacks along the northern border, a new regional division was established on the Syria - Lebanon border.

IDF along the northern border between Israel and Lebanon.

IDF officer from South Africa kidnapped on October 7, pronounced dead in Hamas captivity

Perez was originally from South Africa but moved to Israel in 2014 with the rest of his family.

 Israeli hostage held in Gaza Daniel Perez.