Israel
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Two IDF soldiers killed six wounded in southern Gaza fighting
May 9, 2025 — Sgt. Yishai Elyakim Urbach, 20, and Staff Sgt. Yam Frid, 21, named as fallen troops; terrorist who took Yaffa Adar hostage killed in airstrike; IAF hits 150 targets in 72 hours
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Ex-hostage recounts We tried to escape through streets of Gaza
May 9, 2025 — Freed hostage Eliya Cohen recounted his attempt with other hostages to escape until they were recognized as Jews by a Gazan civilian. ‘Everyone is Gaza supports this.’
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Rules in Gaza to change very soon Netanyahu warns Hamas
May 9, 2025 — IDF troops continue to operate across the Strip ahead of the expected launch of “Operation Gideon’s Chariots.”
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IDF destroys major Hezbollah command hub hidden beneath Beaufort Ridge
May 8, 2025 — Airstrike targets weapons, terrorists, and tunnel shafts in key Hezbollah site; IDF says underground facility now inoperable and vows continued action to thwart threats.
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US Ambassador Mike Huckabee holds first official West Bank meeting with settler leaders
May 8, 2025 — During tour of ancient site of Shiloh, envoy praises Jewish settlers, invokes biblical claims to the land and says those who oppose them ‘do not stand with God,’ marking a sharp departure from previous American diplomatic protocol
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IDF to receive twenty Tigerbulance armored ambulances for advanced medical care
May 7, 2025 — These vehicles, equipped with the latest medical technology, are designed to evacuate injured soldiers even under fire.
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Netanyahu to Hamas Well tear you apart
May 7, 2025 — After overseeing strikes at Sana’a airport, PM states, ‘Whoever attacks us – we will pay him back sevenfold. This is true for the Houthis, this is true for Hamas, this is true for Hezbollah. This is also true for Iran.’
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Official IDF to launch major Gaza op if no deal signed by end of Trumps Mideast visit
May 6, 2025 — Senior defense official says Palestinian civilians to be evacuated to new Hamas-free ‘sterile zone’ in Strip’s south, where aid will be delivered under new mechanism
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IDF planning major shift in Gaza aid delivery in bid to thwart Hamas diversion
May 6, 2025 — Army recommending that aid again be let into Strip to prevent possible starvation, but Arab official briefed on plan concerned about chance for success, humanitarian implications
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20 Israeli fighter jets strike in Yemen after Houthi missile hits Ben Gurion Airport
May 6, 2025 — IDF says 50 munitions dropped on Hodeidah port, nearby concrete factory, in a ‘blow’ to Houthi economy and military; Israeli officials: Attack coordinated with US
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Netanyahu Gideons Chariots to seize hold Gaza ground
May 6, 2025 — PM says Israel’s Gaza offensive will intensify; IDF will not retreat from captured areas and aims to defeat Hamas, rescue hostages.
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After Houthi strike near Israels main airport officials signal shift Time for restraint is over
May 5, 2025 — Israel will respond to Houthi missile attack near Ben Gurion Airport, officials say, after flight cancellations; Netanyahu echoes Trump’s past warning that Iran would face consequences