WATCH: Druze Arabs Ask to Be Part of Israel, not Rebel-held Syria
A group of Druze Arab villages in southwestern Syria have asked to be part of Israel rather than rebel-held Syria, according to reports and to videos circulating on social media.
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Israel Prepares Plans for Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities After Destroying 90% of Syrian Air Defenses
Israel’s Army Radio reported Thursday that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) began preparing plans for Israel to attack Iran’s nuclear sites after destroying nearly 90% of Syria’s air defense capabilities, which had formerly protected Iran.
Israel Finds Tanks in Syria; Rebels Find Assad’s Captagon Drug Stockpile
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported Wednesday that it had discovered out-of-service Syrian tanks in the former demilitarized zone between the two countries — while Syrian rebels discovered the Assad regime’s captagon stockpile.
Netanyahu: We Are Destroying the Syrian Military Like the British Destroyed the Vichy Fleet
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that Israel is destroying what is left of the Syrian military just as the British destroyed the fleet of the defeated Vichy regime in France so the Nazis could not use it.
Israel Continues Attacks on Syria ‘to Completely Erase Assad’s Military’
Army Radio’s military correspondent Doron Kadosh said Tuesday — with a sense of bewilderment — that the goal appeared to be “to completely erase Assad’s military” so that it cannot threaten Israel and cannot fall into rebel hands.
IDF Moves Tanks into Demilitarized Zone to Deter Syrian Rebels
Israel’s Army Radio reported on Sunday morning local time that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had moved tanks into the demilitarized zone between Israel and Syria to deter Syrian rebels after the apparent fall of the Assad regime.
PHOTOS: IDF Boosts Presence on Syrian Border as Rebels Threaten Assad Regime
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reinforced Israeli military positions along the Syrian border in the Golan Heights on Friday, after rebels in southern Syria joined their northern counterparts in advancing against the Syrian regime.
Amnesty International’s Israel Branch Rejects ‘Genocide’ Claim, Accuses Org of Bias
Amnesty International, the global human rights organization, accused Israel of “genocide” in a report Thursday — but the Israeli branch of the group disagreed, saying it was never consulted and accusing the main organization of bias.
Israel Retrieves Body of One Hostage; Concludes 6 Others Murdered by Hamas, Not Airstrike
Israel conducted a daring mission Wednesday to retrieve the body of a hostage who was kidnapped and murdered, and published an analysis that concluded that six other hostages were murdered by Hamas, not killed by an airstrike.
Israeli Troops Accuse U.N. Peacekeepers of Assisting Hezbollah Terrorists
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) personnel on Tuesday accused peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) of ignoring ceasefire violations by Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Kevin Spacey Visits Israel in Show of Support Against Terror
Embattled actor Kevin Spacey visited Israel on Sunday, touring the communities that were hit hardest by the Hamas terror attack of October 7, and meeting with a friend’s daughter, who is serving in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Lebanon Ceasefire Near Collapse After Biden’s Intervention; Hezbollah Fires, IDF Vows Response
The ceasefire in Lebanon, barely five days old, is near collapse as of Monday after Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel, following the Biden-Harris administration’s erroneous claim that Israeli surveillance drones violated the agreement.
American Hostage Omer Neutra Confirmed Dead; Murdered October 7, Body in Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) declared Monday that American-Israeli hostage Omer Neutra, who was thought to have been taken alive to Gaza, was in fact killed during the October 7 terror attack and his body abducted by Hamas.
Pollak: Israel’s Weaknesses in War
Israel has also showed several weaknesses, which its enemies could try to exploit in the next round of fighting, if there is one.
IDF Arrests Four Hezbollah Terrorists Sneaking South in Ceasefire
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Wednesday that it had arrested four Hezbollah terrorists who were sneaking south among civilians returning to their homes in southern Lebanon following the onset of a ceasefire agreement.
Biden: U.S. to Renew Hostage Deal Efforts After Lebanon Ceasefire
President Joe Biden said Wednesday that the administration’s success in negotiating a ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah would inspire the White House to press for a ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas in Gaza.
Netanyahu Announces Ceasefire with Hezbollah; Israel’s Cabinet Approves
Israel’s security cabinet approved a U.S. proposal Tuesday for a ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, following a speech in which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the achievements of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Lebanon and Israel Prepare for Ceasefire, but War Expected to Continue
An Israeli official said on Monday that a potential ceasefire with Lebanon would mean only a temporary “cessation of hostilities,” not an end to Israel’s war against the terrorists of Hezbollah.
IDF Races to Conduct Final Missions in Lebanon Before Ceasefire
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) troops raced to complete missions Tuesday before the Israeli government accepted a U.S.-brokered ceasefire
IDF Reaches Litani River Ahead of Ceasefire; First Time Since 2000
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers reached the Litani River in southern Lebanon on Tuesday for the first time since 2000, ahead of a ceasefire that was expected to be adopted by Israel’s security cabinet later on Tuesday evening.
Exclusive — IDF Official: Hezbollah Ran Away from Us in Southern Lebanon
Hezbollah fled from Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers in southern Lebanon, refusing to confront them in direct combat during the two months in which Israel has been on the ground there, removing terrorist border positions. A senior military official from
Report: Biden-Harris Administration Threatening Israel into Accepting Ceasefire in Lebanon
The Biden-Harris administration is said to be threatening Israel into accepting a 60-day ceasefire in Lebanon, lest it allow the United Nations Security Council to impose a ceasefire instead, with sanctions if Israel refuses to comply.
WATCH: An Off-Road View of the Ongoing Battle in Gaza
Breitbart News accompanied an Israeli tactical vehicle unit on a visit to the northern border of Gaza Monday, taking in a view into the Strip, where the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continues to fight the remnants of Hamas.
Pollak: Never-Before-Seen Photos from My Reporting on the Lebanese Border
There were some photographs I did not publish when I traveled to the Lebanese-Israeli border in November, as tensions were nearing a boiling point.
IDF’s Alpine Brigade Discovers Iranian Weapons in Mountains Above Israel
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Alpine (or Mountain) Brigade announced Saturday that it had found weaponry manufactured by Iran on the slopes of Har (Mount) Dov, one of two strategic mountains on the border near Israel.
IDF Kills Head of Islamic Jihad Rocket Unit in Gaza
The IDF announced Friday that it had killed the head of the rocket unit of Palestinian Islamic Jihad, a terrorist group backed by Iran that operates inside the Gaza Strip and participated in the October 7 attacks.
Hamas Kills Dozens of Palestinians Accused of Stealing Humanitarian Aid
The Hamas-controlled Gaza Interior Ministry said on Monday that more than 20 Palestinian residents of Gaza were killed in a “crime prevention operation” by Hamas “security forces” and “tribal committees.”
Netanyahu Makes Surprise Visit to Central Gaza
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a surprise visit Tuesday to central Gaza to send a message: that Hamas will not return to power in the territory, and that there will be a heavy price to pay for any harm to hostages.
Israel on Ceasefire Progress: We Will Fight Until Our People Are Safe
Israeli government spokesman David Mencer told journalists Monday that progress on a ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon depended on Israel’s security demands, so that Israelis evacuated from the border region can return to their homes.
IDF’s Female Combat Soldiers Deploy in Lebanon for First Time
Female soldiers from a combat intelligence unit in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) deployed in southern Lebanon for the first time in the country’s history, according to media reports.
IDF Kills Hezbollah PR Chief Mohammed Afif in Beirut
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) killed Hezbollah’s chief of media relations, Mohammed Afif, in an airstrike in Beirut on Sunday, according to Reuters.
IDF Finds Ammunition in ‘Humanitarian’ Aid Shipment in Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) revealed Monday that it had found ammunition inside a shipment of humanitarian aid moving within the Gaza Strip.
IDF Exposes Videos of Hamas Torturing Palestinian Civilians in Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) published videos on Sunday found in Gaza that show Hamas torturing local Palestinian residents during the years 2018-2020, several years before the current war.
Netanyahu Fires Defense Minister Gallant; Set to Fire Military Chiefs
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant on Tuesday, citing a breakdown in trust. He is said to be preparing to fire the heads of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel Security Agency (ISA).
War in Lebanon Slows as Israel Seeks Agreement on Demilitarization
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is reportedly slowing ground operations in southern Lebanon as the Israeli government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks a diplomatic agreement to secure its northern border.
Israeli Air, Ground Forces Continue the Fight in Gaza, Lebanon
Israeli air and ground forces continue to work together in both the Gaza Strip and southern Lebanon to eliminate terrorists.
Read — IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi: The ‘Balance’ of the Hero Soldier
“The hero is said to control his urges – not suppress them, nor leave them unchecked – the hero expresses the balance between them and the correct measure.”
Israel Says It Will Ensure Safety of Lebanon’s Cultural Heritage Sites
Israel said Thursday that it would ensure the safety of Lebanon’s cultural heritage sites, even as it evacuates cities that are near ancient ruins and archaeological treasures.
Trump: ‘I Will Stop the Suffering and Destruction in Lebanon’
Former President Donald Trump pledged Wednesday to “stop the suffering and destruction in Lebanon” if elected.
Israel: Hezbollah Down to 20% of Rocket Capacity
Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant said Tuesday that the once-feared, Iran-backed Hezbollah terror organization has been reduced to 20% of its rocket capacity — a reflection of Israel’s military success in the ongoing Lebanon war.
