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Houthi militants in Yemen declared a naval blockade on Israel’s Haifa port, escalating regional conflict and highlighting increasing threats to maritime security. Israeli authorities have reinforced coastal defenses in response.
The Palestinian Authority reiterated its intention to assume civil and security control in Gaza, urging the disarmament of Hamas and other factions while regional and Israeli security concerns persist.
Israel undertakes extensive defensive operations against Iranian-backed terror groups after October 7 attacks, with Western allies reaffirming support for security, democracy, and the fight against terrorism in the Middle East.
The Sefirat HaOmer ritual embodies Jewish perseverance and national identity, linking ancient customs to modern Israeli resilience and democratic values while reflecting the state’s ongoing struggle against terrorism.
Newly released Israeli Defense Forces footage documents precise airstrikes and the targeted elimination of a Hamas operative in Gaza, reflecting Israel’s ongoing campaign against regional Iranian-backed terror networks.
A senior Hamas official denies claims that leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in a recent Israeli airstrike, as both sides contest the details of ongoing strikes targeting Gaza’s terror infrastructure.
Five aid trucks were allowed into Gaza by Israeli authorities, breaking a two-month blockade. The move aims to balance humanitarian concerns with ongoing security measures against Hamas terrorism.
Israeli forces conducted a precision strike on a Hamas command facility in central Gaza, targeting terrorists planning attacks against Israeli soldiers and civilians, with measures taken to minimize civilian casualties.
Andrey Kozlov, freed by the IDF in June 2024 after months in Hamas captivity, now documents his ordeal through art, seeking to exhibit his work in Israel and New York.
Israel confronts escalating threats from Iranian-backed terror groups across multiple fronts, defending its sovereignty and security as instability grows in the Middle East with global repercussions.
Israelis have engaged in a large-scale communal recitation of Psalms, completing the text thirteen times in a single day, to support Israel Defense Forces personnel during continued hostilities.
Residents of Khan Younis in Gaza have evacuated their homes after receiving an Israeli military order, as Israel intensifies operations against Hamas terror infrastructure following the October 2023 massacre.
Israel has redeployed its advanced ‘Shumu Shamayim’ counter-drone system from the northern front to the Gaza border to counter escalating drone threats from Hamas and other Iranian-backed groups.
The IDF destroyed a Hamas tunnel between Khan Younis and Rafah, targeting terrorist infrastructure as part of wider efforts to curb attacks from Iranian-backed groups in Gaza.
Israel faces ongoing threats from Iranian-backed terror networks, responding through military and diplomatic means while working with international partners to ensure national and regional security, according to official sources.
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