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Israel’s parliament approves revival of ultra-orthodox enlistment bill despite criticism
The Israeli Parliament Knesset approved the revival of the contentious ‘ultra-orthodox’ enlistment bill dealing with the military service of yeshiva students. The lawmakers voted 63-57 to apply “continuity” to a bill early…
- Middle East
IDF takes control of key Gaza-Egypt border road, discovers 20 tunnels
Tel Aviv: The Israeli military has said that it has taken operational control of the entire route along the Gaza-Egypt border, known as the Philadelphi area, and discovered 20 tunnels that were…
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Netanyahu calls Israeli strike on Rafah ‘tragic mistake’, says ‘we are investigating case’
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday called the country’s strike on a displacement camp in Rafah a “tragic mistake.” He said that Israel is investigating the incident, CNN reported. In his…
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Deputy commander of Hamas killed in airstrike, says IDF
Tel Aviv: A Deputy Commander of Hamas has been killed in an airstrike in the central Gaza Strip, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have announced. The IDF in a statement on Friday…
- Middle East
IDF says over 130 militants killed in Rafah
Jerusalem: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) troops have killed more than 130 militants in targeted operations in eastern Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, according to a statement. As part of the…
- Middle East
IDF kills Palestinian Islamic Jihad leader in air strike
Tel Aviv: Israel Defense Forces (IDF), in a statement on Saturday, said that it killed a Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) leader on Friday night in an air strike. The deceased is identified…
- Middle East
IDF braces up for multi-pronged attack in Gaza
Tel Aviv: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is bracing up for a multi-pronged attack against the Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. On Tuesday, the 99 division of the Israel army conducted…
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More tunnels discovered in the Gaza Strip: IDF spokesman
Tel Aviv: Israel has said that it has discovered further tunnels in the Gaza Strip. Israeli army Spokesman Daniel Hagari reported on Saturday that an “underground route” had been found in Zeitoun…
- Middle East
Israeli soldiers injured by wasp stings in Rafah
Twelve Israeli soldiers were wounded after being stung by wasps after inadvertently disturbing a hornet’s nest in Rafah, Gaza on Friday morning. This incident occurred amidst an operation by the Gaza Division’s…
- Middle East
Israeli, Hamas delegations to reach Cairo today for talks
Chennai: A delegation of senior Israeli officials led by Mossad Chief David Barnea will reach Cairo on Monday for indirect mediatory talks with Hamas. The Hamas delegation will also reach Cairo on…
- Middle East
IDF says more aid lorries reaching Gaza, UN confirms numbers are up
Gaza: More humanitarian aid is reaching the Gaza Strip, with more than 400 lorries arriving on some days last week, an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman has said. Israel is under massive…
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IDF deploys elite brigade in Rafah as Israel prepares for ground invasion
Chennai:) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have deployed its elite Nahal Brigade in the Rafah region of the Gaza Strip. This a clear message that the Rafah ground invasion is imminent even…
- Middle East
Israel’s army orders immediate evacuation in Gaza
Jerusalem: Israel has ordered residents of the city of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip to evacuate “urgently” ahead of a new planned onslaught in the area. “You are in a…
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Israeli drone shot down over Lebanon: IDF
Tel Aviv: An Israeli drone was shot down over Lebanon overnight on Sunday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said early on Monday. A surface-to-air missile was launched at the drone that was…
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US mulling sanctions on more IDF units amid Israel’s protest
Tel Aviv: Despite strong protests from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the proposed sanctions on an Israel Defense Forces’ wing, the US is mulling more action against some other IDF units.…
