The Times of Israel

January 15, 2025 | |

Israel SitRep: January 15, 2025

January 15, 2025 | Israel at War Situation Report Israel SitRep: January 15, 2025 Today’s Issue: | Israel Prepares for Return of Hostages, Social Workers Briefed on How to Assist Them | IAF Strikes...

January 13, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF faces growing threat from IEDs in northern Gaza

Seven Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers have been killed in two recent incidents in northern Gaza, illustrating the continued challenges Israeli troops face from terrorist cells and improvised explosive...

January 10, 2025 | |

Remains of Father and Son Abducted by Hamas Recovered by IDF As Trump’s Release Deadline Looms

Remains of Father and Son Recovered in Rafah: The IDF and Shin Bet confirmed on January 10 that it had recovered the body of Israeli hostage Hamza Ziyadne, 22, two days after...

December 22, 2024 | Bill Roggio |

US removes $10 million reward for Hayat Tahrir al Sham leader

The US State Department removed the $10 million reward for Abu Mohammad al Jolani, the Specially Designated Global Terrorist who leads Haytat Tahrir al Sham (HTS), which State describes as an Al Qaeda...

December 20, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: December 20, 2024

Today’s Issue: | Israeli Security Forces Conduct Overnight West Bank Counterterror Operations, Seize Guns, Ammunition, Illegal Vehicles; Arrest Four | Israeli Government Directs IDF to Strengthen PA...

November 27, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: November 27, 2024

Today’s Issue: | IDF Detains Four Who Approached Troops in Southern Lebanon, Warns Lebanese Against Moving Southward | IAF Strikes Numerous Targets Overnight Throughout Lebanon and Between Lebanon and...

November 20, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visits Gaza’s Netzarim Corridor

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defense Israel Katz visited the Netzarim Corridor in Gaza on November 19. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) took control of the corridor in November...

November 1, 2024 | |

IDF to Establish Eastern Division to Strengthen Border With Jordan

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and IDF Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi announced the establishment of an eastern division to protect Israel’s eastern border on October 30....

October 10, 2024 | |

Israel Foils ISIS-Linked Terror Cell Plot to Bomb Tel Aviv Mall

An ISIS-linked plot to bomb a major mall in Tel Aviv has been foiled, according to a joint statement issued by the Israeli police and the Shin Bet security service on October...

October 2, 2024 | |

IDF Suffers First Eight Casualties in Lebanon Ground Operation

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that eight soldiers were killed in clashes with Iran-backed Hezbollah terrorists in three separate incidents in southern Lebanon on October...

September 27, 2024 | |

Houthis Missile Fired at Central Israel, Intercepted by Arrow System

A missile fired by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen targeted central Israel, including Tel Aviv, shortly after midnight on September 26. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the...

September 23, 2024 | |

IDF Calls on Lebanese Civilians to Leave Areas Where Hezbollah Is Active

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) called on Lebanese civilians to leave areas where Hezbollah is hiding weapons, the IDF announced in several statements on September 23. “Residents...

September 19, 2024 | |

Hezbollah has Suffered ‘Major and Unprecedented Blow,’ Nasrallah Admits

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah admitted in a televised speech on September 19 that the Iran-backed terrorist organization has suffered a “major and unprecedented blow” during...

September 16, 2024 | |

Military Operation Needed to Stop Hezbollah’s Daily Attacks, Top IDF General Says

The head of Israel’s Northern Command is pushing for Israeli officials to act against Hezbollah threats by creating a buffer zone in southern Lebanon, The Times of Israel reported...

September 13, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF’s multi-front challenge: From Rafah to Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) completely dismantled the Rafah Brigade of Hamas, the IDF said on September 12. The announcement came as Israel faced off against increasing attacks from Hezbollah in Lebanon....

September 12, 2024 | |

IDF Special Forces Conducted Daring Raid on Iranian Precision Missile Factory in Syria

An Israel Defense Forces (IDF) special forces unit reportedly conducted a raid on an underground Iranian-built precision missile factory in Syria, three sources told Axios on September...

September 10, 2024 | |

Israeli Strike Targets Top Hamas Commanders in Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) targeted three top Hamas commanders in an airstrike overnight between September 9 and 10. “Three senior Hamas operatives were killed in a targeted...

September 8, 2024 | |

Jordanian Terrorist Kills Three Israelis in Attack at West Bank Border Crossing

A gunman identified as a Jordanian national shot and killed three Israeli men on September 8 at the Allenby Bridge crossing between Jordan and the West Bank.

September 6, 2024 | |

Israel Completes Anti-Terror Operation in West Bank City of Jenin

Israel wrapped up a sweep against Palestinian terrorists and their facilities in the environs of the West Bank city of Jenin on September 6. The 10-day operation — dubbed “Operation...

September 5, 2024 | |

IDF Finds Bomb Hidden in Baby Carriage in West Bank

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) discovered a bomb concealed in a baby carriage during a raid against terrorists in the West Bank city of Tulkarem, according to footage released on...