Tag: IDF
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Israel Declares Closed Military Zone to Combat Drone Smuggling Along Egypt Border
Overview: A Tightened Border posture Defence Minister Israel Katz announced a significant shift in border security after a surge in drone-enabled weapons smuggling along the Israel–Egypt frontier. The IDF was ordered to declare the area adjacent to the border a closed military zone and to modify rules of engagement to better confront the evolving threat.…
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Israel Declares Closed Military Zone Along Egypt Border to Combat Drone Smuggling
Overview Israel has announced the establishment of a closed military zone along its border with Egypt and a shift in engagement rules to counter a rising tide of drone-enabled weapon smuggling. The move, ordered by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant’s office on Thursday, reflects growing concerns over unmanned aerial systems being used to deliver contraband near…
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Former Israeli Military Legal Chief Arrested After Admitting Leak of Video Allegedly Showing Detainee Abuse
Background of the Case A high-ranking former official in Israel’s military justice system has been arrested following an admission that she authorized the release of a video that appears to show Israeli soldiers assaulting a Palestinian detainee in a detention facility last year. The development marks a rare and high-profile infraction within the ranks of…
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Finance Ministry blasts IDF overspending, eyes new bank tax as Israel unveils 2026 budget
Overview: A Budget Unveiled in a Climate of Tension Israel’s Finance Ministry released the guiding principles for the 2026 state budget, signaling a bold shift in how the government plans to balance the nation’s finances. The announcement immediately sparked a public clash with the Defense Ministry, with treasury officials accusing the IDF of wasteful practices…
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Israeli Military Lawyer Resigns Over Video Leak Allegedly Showing Detainee Abuse
Overview The Israeli military’s top legal official, Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, has resigned amid revelations that she admitted to leaking a video that purportedly shows soldiers abusing a Palestinian detainee. The resignation marks a rare and high-profile case where a senior defense figure is implicated in unauthorized disclosures connected to potential human rights concerns. What…
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Torah Study First: Haredi Protesters Rally in Jerusalem Over Priorities
Overview of the Jerusalem Demonstration In a high-profile gathering in Jerusalem, thousands of Haredi demonstrators converged to demand that Torah study remain the central priority of their communities. Framed by months of legal and political debate over exemptions from military service, the march drew attention to a long-standing dispute about the balance between religious obligations…
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Trump claims phase two of Gaza ceasefire has begun as reports of more deaths and aid restrictions emerge
Phase two begins, according to Trump US President Donald Trump announced that phase two of the Gaza ceasefire had begun, while the remains of four deceased hostages were expected to be transferred to Israel. The move comes as a tense lull persists amid ongoing fighting and contested access to aid and humanitarian corridors in the…
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Trump Announces Phase Two of Gaza Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Hostage Crisis and Aid Constraints
Phase Two Commences as Hostage Remains and Aid Woes Dominate News In a dramatic turn in the Gaza crisis, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly declared that phase two of the Gaza ceasefire has begun. The announcement came as the remains of four deceased hostages were expected to be transferred to Israeli custody in the coming…
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Israel ready to receive hostages from Gaza: latest update
Overview: the countdown to the hostage exchange After more than two years in captivity, the final 20 living Israeli hostages are expected to be released by Hamas in Gaza within hours. Israeli authorities have prepared to receive the captives as part of a broader ceasefire and prisoner-swap deal brokered with mediation from Egypt and Qatar.…
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Gaza Updates Live: Trump Set to Visit Tel Aviv as Hostage Release Begins
Live Gaza Updates: A Moment of High Stakes and Diplomacy As ceasefire negotiations advance, a pivotal moment unfolds in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Officials say 20 living Israeli hostages are expected to be released within hours, a development that comes amid grand diplomatic efforts led by the United States and regional partners. The International Committee of…