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Israel has received a delivery of heavy bombs that were authorized during Trump’s administration

Israel has received a delivery of heavy MK-84 bombs from the United States following the decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to lift an export ban that had been imposed by the previous administration under Joe Biden, as reported by the defense ministry on Sunday. The MK-84 is a 2,000-pound unguided bomb capable of penetrating thick concrete and metal, resulting in a substantial blast radius. … Continue reading Israel has received a delivery of heavy bombs that were authorized during Trump’s administration

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Buildings lie in ruin in Beit Hanoun in the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, as seen from southern Israel.
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Israel prepares its military for the ‘voluntary evacuation’ of Gaza residents after Trump’s new plan announcement

Israel’s defense minister instructed the military on Thursday to devise a strategy for facilitating the “voluntary departure” of residents from Gaza, following widespread criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump‘s announcement regarding plans to assume control of the territory. Defense Minister Israel Katz praised Trump’s declaration that the United States intends to take charge of Gaza, resettle the over 2 million Palestinians residing there, and develop … Continue reading Israel prepares its military for the ‘voluntary evacuation’ of Gaza residents after Trump’s new plan announcement

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Benjamin Netanyahu (second right) meets Israeli forces on Syria's Mount Hermon.
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Israeli officials convene to deliberate on the partitioning of Syria

Israeli ministers are said to have convened this week to deliberate on confidential strategies aimed at partitioning Syria into provincial regions. According to Israel Hayom, Defence Minister Israel Katz led a small ministerial gathering on Tuesday that concentrated on Turkey’s role in Syria and the objectives of Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is also known by his nom de guerre Abu Mohammed Jolani, … Continue reading Israeli officials convene to deliberate on the partitioning of Syria

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Israel vows to target Houthi leaders as Houthi TV reports nine fatalities from airstrikes

Israel’s Defense Minister, Israel Katz, asserted on Thursday that the nation’s “long hand” will extend to the leaders of Yemen’s Houthi movement, following a series of airstrikes on various locations within the country overnight. According to Al Masirah TV, the primary news outlet affiliated with the Iran-backed Houthis, the Israeli airstrikes resulted in the deaths of nine individuals—seven in the port city of Salif and … Continue reading Israel vows to target Houthi leaders as Houthi TV reports nine fatalities from airstrikes

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Israeli soldiers stand on Mount Hermon, in Syria.
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Why Israel seized control of Syria’s highest peak shortly after the fall of Assad?

Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Israel swiftly targeted Syrian military assets to prevent them from falling into rebel hands, conducting strikes on nearly 500 locations, dismantling the navy, and reportedly eliminating 90% of Syria‘s known surface-to-air missile systems. However, the capture of Mount Hermon, Syria’s highest peak, may represent one of the most significant gains for Israel, despite officials asserting that this occupation is … Continue reading Why Israel seized control of Syria’s highest peak shortly after the fall of Assad?

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US general addresses Syria and other regional matters during visit to Israel

A senior U.S. military official visited Israel from Wednesday to Friday, engaging with Israeli defense leaders to discuss the situation in Syria and other regional matters, according to a statement from U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). Army General Michael Kurilla, the commander of CENTCOM, held meetings with Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, the chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces, and Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, … Continue reading US general addresses Syria and other regional matters during visit to Israel

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Palestinians react after a school sheltering displaced people was hit by an Israeli strike, at Beach camp in Gaza City .
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Israel and Palestinian representatives are discussing a Gaza ceasefire, facilitated by a U.S. envoy

Efforts are underway between Israelis and Palestinians to establish a ceasefire agreement, marking their first attempt in a year to halt the ongoing conflict in Gaza and facilitate the return of some hostages currently held in the Palestinian territory. This cautious optimism arises as U.S. President Joe Biden‘s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, engages in discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel on Thursday, … Continue reading Israel and Palestinian representatives are discussing a Gaza ceasefire, facilitated by a U.S. envoy

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The aftermath of suspected Israeli strikes near Mezzeh Air Base, outside Damascus, on December 8.
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Israel conducts 480 airstrikes in Syria and captures territory, with Netanyahu pledging to reshape the Middle East

The downfall of the Assad regime has triggered a significant military reaction from Israel, which has initiated airstrikes on military installations throughout Syria and for the first time in half a century, deployed ground forces into and beyond a demilitarized buffer zone. On Tuesday, the Israeli military reported conducting approximately 480 strikes across Syria in the preceding two days, targeting many of the nation’s key … Continue reading Israel conducts 480 airstrikes in Syria and captures territory, with Netanyahu pledging to reshape the Middle East

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An Israeli tank maneuvers, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, by Israel's border with Lebanon in northern Israel.
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Washington supports Israel’s military incursion into Syria

Washington has supported Israel’s military actions in Syria, with State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller emphasizing that these operations are conducted in self-defense. During a press briefing on Monday, Miller asserted that the Israel Defense Forces’ (IDF) movement into the Syrian side of the Golan Heights was aimed at preventing militants based in Syria from seizing control of border regions and potentially launching attacks on Israel … Continue reading Washington supports Israel’s military incursion into Syria

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A machinery clears rubble at a site of an Israeli strike, amid ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, in Beirut, Lebanon.
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A significant Israeli airstrike has struck central Beirut, resulting in 11 fatalities

A significant airstrike in central Beirut on Saturday resulted in the deaths of 11 individuals, according to the Lebanese civil defense. The attack reverberated throughout the capital as Israel intensified its military operations against the Iran-aligned Hezbollah group. The strike led to the destruction of an eight-story building, resulting in numerous casualties and injuries, as reported by Lebanon’s National News Agency. Footage from Al Jadeed, … Continue reading A significant Israeli airstrike has struck central Beirut, resulting in 11 fatalities

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