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dnaindia.comIDF Reports Killing Several Armed Men in Gaza Strip Incidents
The Israeli military said its forces killed several armed men in two separate incidents on Friday. The announcement follows three similar incidents reported the previous day.
jpost.comIDF Soldier Detains Palestinian Shepherd in Jordan Valley Firing Zone After Settler Complaint
Video shows the soldier cocking her firearm, aiming it at the man and pushing him with the barrel against his chest in a privately owned area near Al-Hadidya on Friday morning. A human rights activist described the sequence of events after an Israeli settler called soldiers to th…
jpost.comIDF Chief Sentences Soldier to 30 Days in Prison for Wearing Messiah Patch
The soldier received a 30-day prison sentence after the IDF chief observed him wearing an unauthorized 'Messiah' patch on his uniform during a tour of the West Bank. Commanders up to the battalion level were reprimanded for failing to enforce military discipline. The incident occ…
jpost.comIDF Prepares Plan for Return to Fighting in Gaza
The head of the IDF Southern Command presented a plan to the Chief of Staff for resuming combat operations in Gaza. The plan includes options for continued military activity in the territory. A security source linked the timing to the status of a potential ceasefire agreement wit…
nationalpost.comIDF Indicts Two Soldiers for Smuggling Cigarettes and Ammunition into Gaza
The IDF has charged two Sergeant First Class-ranked soldiers with smuggling cigarettes, stealing ammunition, and committing tax offenses including money laundering. The soldiers also face charges of bribery and assisting the enemy in a case involving multiple authorities. The ind…
middleeasteye.netIDF Advances to Litani River in Southern Lebanon Using Robots
The IDF has reached the Litani River in southern Lebanon during operations against Hezbollah. Forces employed robots as part of the advance and reported killing around 15 Hezbollah fighters over three days of fighting. The total from this and earlier operations stands at around 7…
jpost.comIDF Soldiers Had Orders to Shoot All Men on Sight During Hostage Incident in Gaza
A soldier who took part in the December 2023 shooting of three Israeli hostages in Gaza told one victim's mother that troops were ordered to shoot all men on sight and use judgment with women and children. The hostages had been waving a white flag and calling for help in Hebrew w…
nbcnews.comIDF Kills Hamas Member Linked to 2023 Abduction and Dismantles Eight Tunnels
The Israeli military said it eliminated a Hamas member who participated in the abduction of Mia Schem from the Supernova music festival on Oct. 7, 2023. The operation on April 29 followed intelligence analysis confirming the individual's identity. Separately, forces dismantled ei…
theyeshivaworld.comIDF Strikes 85 Hezbollah Sites in Lebanon as Both Sides Report Attacks and Casualties
The Israeli military conducted air and ground strikes on more than 85 Hezbollah infrastructure targets in the past 24 hours, including weapon storage facilities and an underground production site in the Beqaa Valley. Three IDF soldiers were wounded in two separate explosive drone…
upi.comFour Soldiers Injured by Explosive Drone in Southern Lebanon
One soldier was seriously injured and three others lightly injured in an explosive drone strike in southern Lebanon on Wednesday. The military announced the incident on Thursday and said the soldiers were evacuated to a hospital for treatment. Their families have been notified.
middleeasteye.netIDF Strikes 25 Hezbollah Targets in Southern Lebanon, Kills Several Fighters as Group Launches Rockets, Drones
The Israel Defense Forces announced on May 6, 2026 that it killed several Hezbollah terrorists and struck approximately 25 targets in southern Lebanon the previous day. The operation included an Israel Air Force interception of a drone that approached IDF soldiers operating insid…
middleeasteye.netIDF Destroys Rocket Launcher in Southern Lebanon Civilian Building
Israeli Defense Forces reported destroying a rocket launcher hidden in a civilian building in southern Lebanon. The launcher was aimed at IDF soldiers in the area. Additional operations included targeting a Hezbollah member on a motorcycle and locating explosives.
thehindu.comIsrael Establishes Buffer Zone in Southern Lebanon Amid Ongoing Operations
The Israeli Defense Forces have created a buffer zone in southern Lebanon to separate border communities from Hezbollah threats. Officers stated that local populations supporting Hezbollah will not be allowed to return south of a designated line. This development follows historic…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIDF Reports Over 150 Hezbollah Members Killed Before Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire
The Israel Defense Forces reported striking over 300 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and killing more than 150 members in the 24 hours before a ceasefire with Lebanon took effect. Among those killed was a commander in the southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil. Additional operations…
jewishpress.comIDF Establishes Security Zone in Central Gaza Amid Ongoing Operations
Israeli Defense Forces have set up a security zone in central Gaza, marked by the Yellow Line, which controls about 60% of the territory. Operations focus on preventing Hamas infiltrations and destroying tunnels. A recent incident involved the elimination of a Hamas company comma…