Israel
Netanyahu visits Syrian side of Mount Hermon: Israel will remain 'until another arrangement is found'
December 18, 2024 — The Prime Minister, accompanied by the heads of the defense establishment, visited a site recently taken over by the IDF. ‘We are here at a crossroads to decide on Israel’s preparedness in this important place’, he said.
Israel to maintain freedom to operate in Gaza, Katz says
December 17, 2024 — The Defense Minister stated that Israel will not allow Hamas to reorganize, rebuild, or pose a threat to its communities. Meanwhile, the IDF is preparing to cut off northern areas and prevent the return of displaced civilians.
IDF officers hold first talks with Syrian leaders in Golan
December 16, 2024 — As Syrian Druze in the Golan Heights call for annexation to Israel, IDF officers hold open meetings with village elders, reassuring them that their daily lives will remain unchanged. One officer revealed that he had asked a local leader to gather weapons abandoned at nearby Syrian outposts.
IDF to deploy "See and Shoot" systems in Judea & Samaria
December 16, 2024 — For the first time, the IDF will deploy “See and Shoot” systems at strategic locations in Judea and Samaria.
Druze villages in the eastern Golan seek union with Israel
December 16, 2024 — The residents of South Lebanon and the beleaguered Kurds may also want to consider this possibility.
Grenade found on major highway into Tel Aviv
December 16, 2024 — The Ayalon South highway was closed at the Rokach Interchange after traffic police discovered a grenade. Bomb disposal experts were called to the scene, and the road reopened an hour later.
IDF kills Islamic Jihad terrorist who worked as Al Jazeera cameraman
December 16, 2024 — The Israeli military conducted multiple operations across the Gaza Strip, targeting and neutralizing Hamas and PIJ (Palestinian Islamic Jihad) terrorists, while also making several arrests.
7-week cease-fire: Hamas hostage deal talks continue as Sullivan visits Israel
December 13, 2024 — U.S. National Security Advisor and Biden’s Middle East envoy meet with Netanyahu and Israeli security officials to discuss the ongoing war, Iran, and a potential hostage agreement, with optimism that a deal is nearing completion.
Terrorist kills young boy, injures others in shooting on bus south of Jerusalem
December 13, 2024 — The assailant surrendered to Israeli security forces after a manhunt.
IDF dismantles underground rocket site in Gaza
December 13, 2024 — The IDF has discovered tunnel shafts in Rafah and an underground rocket-launching site in Beit Lahia, both targeting southern Israel.
Katz orders IDF to prepare for Judea and Samaria escalation
December 13, 2024 — The defense minister took action amid concerns that local terrorists could be emboldened by the victory of Islamist rebels in Syria.
IDF increases efforts to prevent terror attacks in Judea and Samaria after Assad's fall
December 13, 2024 — Defense Minister Katz has instructed the IDF to enhance preparations for defending Judea and Samaria communities and transportation routes against terrorist attacks inspired by rebels in Syria.
