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An Iranian handler allegedly threatened the family of one of the suspects, which did not prompt the defendant to quit operating for the foreign agent.
Hersh, her only son, was kidnapped from the Nova Music Festival on Oct. 7, 2023, with his best friend, Aner Shapira, and executed in captivity.
Simon Karam previously headed the Lebanese team in negotiations regarding the implementation of the 2024 truce.
“The IDF views the use of schools for terrorist activity with the utmost severity,” the military said.
Foreign Minister Sa’ar fires back by recalling Madrid’s support for dictatorships.
The father of nine-year-old Noor expressed his “deepest gratitude” to the family of the daughter whose organ saved his daughter’s life.
A trooper damaged a statue of Jesus on the cross in Southern Lebanon.
Gideon Sa’ar spoke ahead of Israel’s Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Hostile Acts.
“Jihadi Hamas officially sponsors the ‘Sumud’ flotilla. The flotilla embraces that support. No ambiguity there,” the Foreign Ministry said.
“Riots with Palestinian flags—not in the streets of Gaza, but in Queens in New York,” Ambassador Danny Danon tweeted.
“There is no limit to the amount of aid that can enter Gaza,” said the Israeli Defense Ministry body.
The plot targeted an oil pipeline and Jewish sites, with drones and explosives smuggled in under IRGC direction, Israeli agencies said.
The building will be illuminated with Israeli flags, the word Yizkor and the number 25,648, representing the fallen.
“Mind boggling how António Guterres can post about a Hezbollah terror attack in Lebanon without mentioning the perpetrator,” the Foreign Ministry said.
Speaking with families of service members killed in action, the premier promised that their loved ones’ deaths were not in vain.
Some 170 Israeli soldiers have been killed during their military service since last Yom Hazikaron.
This year’s guiding theme, “Forces of Renewal,” symbolizes Israel’s achievements on the battlefield and technological innovation.
“For over two years, our children have suffered without any security solution on the horizon,” said Mayor Avichai Stern.
Negotiators will meet with Tehran’s representative after Strait of Hormuz clashes, but if no deal is reached, all power plants and bridges will be destroyed, the president said.
April 21 event highlights the bridge between Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut.
PM tells Independence Day torch-lighters Israel has achieved unprecedented military successes.
Public letter says kicking the Jewish state out of song contest would be “inversion of justice.”
“The Hezbollah terrorist organization continues to exploit the ceasefire to carry out terror activities, while endangering and harming international forces and personnel,” the IDF said.
“Aid is consistently exceeding international requirements,” said COGAT.
Widow of Yamam fighter Yorai Cohen, who fell defending Israel on Oct. 7, talks about life before and after his death.
The 10-day diplomatic pause squanders the operational momentum achieved over 46 days of intense combat.
Women serving in the military prepare for Independence Day ceremony blending tradition, identity and national resilience.
The Argentine president will become the first foreign leader to light a torch at Israel’s official Independence Day event in Jerusalem, in recognition of his deep friendship with the Jewish people and the State of Israel.
How the Palestinian global “pay for slay” network embeds terror financing into international banking systems and exposes foreign institutions to legal and financial risk.
The Israeli army killed Hezbollah’s Bint Jbeil sector commander, Ali Rida Abbas.
The American diplomat described his mission as “the honor of a lifetime.”
The president highlights Jewish state’s courage and partnership during regional conflict.
Can it now disarm Hezbollah, or will it risk national fragmentation?
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty called for full implementation of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan during the meeting.
The fatality was identified as Israel Defense Forces Sergeant First Class (res.) Lidor Porat, 31, from Ashdod.
Michael Lotem has previously served as Israel’s ambassador to Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi and the Seychelles.