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Who was Abu Obeida, Hamas's military spokesman?
Abu Obeida was a prominent public figure of Hamas, serving as the military spokesperson for its armed wing, Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, for nearly two decades. His importance grew during the Octobe...
Trump says Netanyahu pardon 'on its way'; Herzog's office disputes it
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Israeli President Isaac Herzog told him a pardon for former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is 'on its way'. However, Herzog’s office swiftly denied the asse...
Iran leader says country in ‘full-fledged’ war with US, Israel, Europe
Iran's leadership has escalated verbal confrontations, accusing the United States and its allies of imposing unjust sanctions aimed at suppressing Iran....
Trump urges Israel to engage Syria as raids threaten talks
President Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pursue diplomatic relations with Syria's new leadership during their meeting at Mar-a-Lago. Despite ongoing Israeli military s...
Trump To Press Netanyahu On Stalled Gaza Ceasefire, Iran, Lebanon
The article discusses President Trump's upcoming meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which he will discuss the stalled truce in Gaza, Iran’s influence in the Middle East, an...
Trump hosts Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago amid Gaza ceasefire pressure
US President Donald Trump welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago estate for talks on the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Trump expressed a desire for a quick ceasefire, echoing...
Israel fields new SIGMA artillery cannon, Iron Beam laser system
The Israeli Defense Forces plan for the Iron Beam high-energy laser system to enter operational service at an early date in 2026. This comes alongside the introduction of a new SIGMA artillery cannon....
Israel’s new laser system goes active
The Israeli Ministry of Defense and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have delivered the first Iron Beam laser system to the Israeli Air Force on December 29th....
Abu Obeida: Hamas's military spokesperson killed in an Israeli strike
Hamas's military spokesperson Abu Obeida was killed in an Israeli airstrike on August 4, 2023. He served as the spokesman for nearly two decades and became a figure of public interest during the Octob...
Video shows Israeli soldier forcing disabled Palestinian man to ground in West Bank
A video has surfaced depicting an Israeli soldier forcibly subduing Sheikh Saeed al-Amour, a Palestinian man with a prosthetic leg due to injuries sustained from Israeli security forces. Al-Amour was ...
Palestinians 'drowning' as rain and wind uproot more Gaza tents
Torrential rain and strong winds have flooded and uprooted numerous tents and makeshift shelters in the Gaza Strip, exacerbating already dire living conditions for Palestinians who suffer under a prol...
Netanyahu to meet Trump in Florida for talks on Gaza, Iran
Benjamin Netanyahu will visit Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Monday to discuss progress on the Gaza truce plan and focus on Iran, where Netanyahu is expected to advocate for increased US military actio...
Evening recap
The article provides an evening summary of key developments: Israel has committed over 969 ceasefire violations and killed at least 418 Palestinians since October 2025; only a fraction of required aid...
Houthis would target any Israeli presence in Somaliland, leader warns
The leader of Yemen's Houthi group warned that any Israeli presence in the unrecognized region of Somaliland would be a military target for their forces, citing it as an act of aggression against Soma...
At Mar-a-Lago, Netanyahu seeks Iran strike approval while Trump presses Gaza plan
During meetings at Mar-a-Lago, US President Donald Trump is anticipated to urge Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to move forward with the second phase of Trump's Gaza peace initiative. In con...
Israel allows just over 40 percent of aid into Gaza amid 1000 ceasefire breaches: Report
The Government Media Office of Gaza reports that Israel has breached the ceasefire agreement more than 969 times in 80 days, leading to the deaths of 418 Palestinians and injuring another 1,141. Only ...
Israel’s Ben Gvir pushes bill to ban Islamic call to prayer
Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's Jewish Power party is advancing legislation that would restrict the call to prayer (adhan) in mosques unless licensed by the state. The draft law, introduced by Nati...
Seized from Gaza hospital, Dr Hussam Abu Safiya still held by Israel a year on
Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, aged 52 and a Palestinian doctor, has been held in Israeli detention for one year without charges or trial since Israeli forces seized him during an attack on Kamal Adwan Hospita...
Israel fields next-gen artillery system
The Israel Defense Forces have initiated the induction of the SIGMA 155 “Roem,” a new self-propelled howitzer developed and manufactured by Elbit Systems. This modern artillery piece is set to progres...
EU backs Somalia after Israel recognizes Somaliland
Following Israel's recognition of Somaliland, there has been significant backlash from various regions. The European Union has called for restraint and calm in the situation, while Somalia has stated ...
Israel seals off Palestinian village in West Bank after deadly attack
Israeli forces sealed off and imposed a lockdown on the village of Qabatiya in the occupied West Bank following a deadly attack by a local resident that killed two people in Israel. Defence Minister I...
Netanyahu to meet Trump in US on Monday
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with US President Donald Trump in Florida on Monday. This visit is viewed as pivotal for progressing the fragile Gaza truce plan. It marks Netanyahu...
Northern Gaza declared disaster zone amid Israeli fuel and water blockades
Municipalities in northern Gaza have declared their area a disaster zone due to ongoing blockades by Israeli forces that prevent the entry of essential supplies like water and fuel, exacerbating human...
Morning recap
Israeli forces conducted extensive air, artillery, and naval attacks across Gaza on Saturday despite the ceasefire agreement. This includes firing shells off the coast near displaced people's shelters...
Allies cancel orders for F-35 as aircraft was unable to fly half of last year
Defence reports indicate that several allies have begun reconsidering their existing or planned orders for the F-35 fighter jets, following concerns over maintenance issues. According to data from 202...
Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian man sitting outside of a school near Gaza City
Israeli soldiers reportedly killed Uday al-Maqadma as he sat in front of Hafsa School, which serves as a shelter for displaced people in the Jabalia refugee camp east of Gaza City. Al-Maqadma died fro...
Israel becomes first country to recognize Somaliland in slight to Turkey
Israel has become the first country officially to recognize Somaliland, potentially undermining Turkey's influence and interests in Somalia and the Horn of Africa....
Israeli military court gives attorney general's office three days to respond to request to drop Sde Teimen indictment
An Israeli military court has given the attorney general's office three days to respond to a request to drop an indictment against five reserve soldiers accused of abusing a Palestinian detainee at th...
Israeli military says it killed Iranian Quds Force member in attack in Lebanon
The Israeli military reported on Thursday that they assassinated Hussein Mahmoud Marshad al-Jawhari, an officer from Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force. The target was reportedly invol...
Israel ranks lowest in global brand index
According to the Nation Brands Index (NBI) data released by BrandIL, Israel has ranked last globally for the second consecutive year due to negative global sentiment towards Israeli actions and polici...
Israel’s Katz doubles down on support of settlements in Gaza
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has reaffirmed his support for establishing settlements in Gaza despite previous statements suggesting otherwise and subsequent clarifications from his office. He ...
Fuel shortage forces Gaza hospital to halt services as Israeli siege deepens
Due to fuel shortages exacerbated by an ongoing Israeli blockade, Al-Awda Hospital in Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp has halted most medical services on Thursday. The hospital provides maternity care an...
Israeli settlers wound Palestinian baby in West Bank attack
In an attack that occurred on Thursday, Israeli settlers injured a Palestinian baby and attacked homes with stones, causing significant damage in the occupied West Bank area of al-Rabia near Sa’ir tow...
Israel's defence minister vows permanent presence in Gaza, expansion in West Bank
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel will maintain a permanent security presence around Gaza and expand settlements in the occupied West Bank. He emphasized that while full sovereig...
Israeli parliament extends order allowing Israeli military, intelligence access into private security cameras
Israel's Knesset has extended an existing order for one year, permitting the Israeli military and Shin Bet to hack into private security cameras without owners' consent. The original law restricted th...
F-35s Only Fit for Flight Half of the Time in 2024
According to MigNews, analysis shows that only about half of F-35 fighter jets were mission-ready during the first part of 2024. The report highlights an ongoing challenge regarding the operational re...
Fourteen countries condemn Israel's expansion of West Bank settlements
Fourteen nations, including France, Britain, and Germany, have criticized Israel for approving the construction of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank. The signatories expressed their clear o...
U.S. Weighs Conference to Rebuild Gaza in Fresh Ceasefire Push
The United States is considering organizing an international conference aimed at rebuilding Gaza following a potential ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. This move comes as the U.S. governm...
Mohammad Bakri, renowned Palestinian director of Jenin, Jenin, dies at 72
Renowned Palestinian actor and filmmaker Mohammad Bakri died on December 24, 2025, at the age of 72 in an Israeli hospital. He was known for his documentary 'Jenin, Jenin,' which depicted the 2002 Isr...
Israel to spend $110 billion to develop independent arms industry in next decade
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel plans to invest $110 billion over the next decade to build its own armament industry and reduce dependence on other countries. During a ...
Israeli forces raid villages in Syria, use smoke grenades on civilians, detain youth
On Wednesday, Israeli military targeted civilians including women and children with smoke bombs in the northern Quneitra countryside of Syria. A separate patrol raided Jamla village in Daraa, causing ...
Opinion: What it's like to survive in Gaza when your children are killed
An opinion piece highlights the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where Israeli operations have led to significant civilian casualties and destruction of infrastructure. The article discusses the personal ...
Ex-senior army officers urge UK to 'cut all military collaboration with Israel'
Four senior former British army officers have written to Prime Minister Keir Starmer calling for the UK to cut all military collaboration with Israel and impose further sanctions, including an arms em...
Turkey, Hamas discuss Gaza ceasefire deal's second phase, Turkish source says
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Hamas officials in Ankara on Wednesday to discuss the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and its second phase. The meeting was held after Hamas claimed fulfillme...
Gaza NGO says 1.5 million people displaced by Israeli aggression
The Palestinian Non-Governmental Organizations Network reported that approximately one and a half million Gazans have been displaced due to the ongoing Israeli military actions. The organization's dir...
Israeli military says it conducted air strikes in southern Lebanon
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported conducting air strikes against Hezbollah targets in Southern Lebanon. The IDF dismantled structures and infrastructure related to recent terrorist operations ...
Stabilization of the Gaza Occupation
The article discusses strategies and measures aimed at maintaining stability within the context of the continued Israeli occupation of Gaza. It covers various aspects such as security arrangements, ec...
Hamas’ 2023 attack on Israel changed balance of power in Middle East
The conflict between Hamas and Israel in Gaza has altered power dynamics within the region by strengthening Israel's position while weakening Iran's influence. Additionally, it has reduced the signifi...
Underrated Global Risks in 2026
The article identifies several obvious but pressing global security risks, such as the ongoing U.S.-China tensions, Russo-Ukrainian War, potential conflicts between the United States and Venezuela, an...
Over $13 billion in US military aid to Israel improperly tracked: IG
An investigation has found significant inadequacies in tracking over $13 billion of U.S. military assistance provided to Israel, raising concerns about potential risks of sensitive technology being co...
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