Israel Defense Forces

Israel Army Says Weapons Found in Gaza Hospital Raid

The Israeli army said troops had found military equipment including weapons in their raid on Gaza's biggest hospital, a claim swiftly denied by Hamas which rules the Palestinian territory.

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Israel Says Carrying Out ‘Operation’ in Gaza’s Main Hospital

Israeli forces said they were carrying out an operation in Gaza's largest hospital, targeting a suspected Hamas command center located under the facility.

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Iran Asks Muslim Countries to Designate Israel Army ‘Terrorist Organization’

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi called on Islamic governments to designate Israel's military a "terrorist organisation."

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Israel Says Ballistic Missile Interceptor Hits First ‘Target’

Israel said its latest hypersonic ballistic missile interceptor had for the first time destroyed a "target" headed toward Israel from the Red Sea, highlighting potential attacks from Yemen.

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Bolivia Cuts Ties with Israel Over Gaza Strikes, Others Recall Envoys

Bolivia said it was severing diplomatic ties with Israel over its "disproportionate" attacks in Gaza, as two other Latin American countries recalled their ambassadors over the mounting humanitarian crisis.

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Israel Rejects Gaza Ceasefire, as Ground Troops Free One Hostage

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu categorically ruled out a ceasefire in Israel's war against Hamas Monday.

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Israel Tanks Enter Gaza City Fringes as Army Ramps up Assault

Israeli tanks advanced into the fringes of Gaza City, witnesses said, as it ramped up its war on Hamas saying it had killed dozens of militants in hundreds of strikes. 

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Hamas Playing ‘Psychological Games’ Over Gaza Hostages: Israel Minister

Israel accused Hamas of playing "psychological games" over hostages after it offered to free all captives in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.

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Israel Taps Blacklisted Cyber Firms to Track Hostages in Gaza: Report

Israel is reportedly tapping the services of two controversial cyber companies to help track Hamas hostages in the Gaza Strip.

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US Army to Send Iron Dome Batteries Back to Israel: Defense Official

The US Army will return its two Iron Dome batteries to Israel to fortify Jerusalem’s air defenses amid intensified conflict with Hamas.

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