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WATCH: IDF kills Hamas-linked former senior Jenin terror cell member in West Bank vehicle strike

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated the IDF for the "successful thwarting of the terrorists in Jenin" in an X/Twitter Post earlier on Friday.

IDF kills Hamas-linked former Jenin terror cell leader Qais Bitwani in a West Bank airstrike on August 28, 2026.
View of the Erez border crossing between Israel and Gaza, which has been closed since the October 7 massacre, on December 16, 2025.

PM, Defense Minister deny any instruction exists to reopen Erez Border Crossing into Gaza Strip

Defense Minister Israel Katz attends a cornerstone-laying ceremony for the new settlement of Doran in the Mount Hebron region of the West Bank, June 16, 2026.

Damascus condemns Israel Katz after visit with IDF soldiers on Mount Hermon

Smoke and a fire ball rise during an Israeli strike, carried out after the military warned Palestinian residents to evacuate the area of al-Zawayda, in the central Gaza Strip, on August 23, 2026.

Board of Peace demands Israel comply with Gaza ceasefire, calls for end to kite attacks


Israel under 'unprecedented delegitimization attacks' from several global tribunals, IDF MAG says

To date, Offir's first major public decision was to withdraw indictments against five IDF soldiers who were indicted in the saga of the alleged beating of a Palestinian detainee at Sde Teiman.

IDF Military Advocate General (MAG) Maj. Gen. Itay Offir.

'Unique weapons, electronic warfare': Katz presents winners of Israel's 2026 Security Award

Among the winners are a system that was key during the Operation Roaring Lion against Iran, a classified Mossad asset, and the breakthroughs in the Ofek satellite array.

IDF's technological edge.

WATCH: IDF confirms new Hamas military wing chief Muhammad Ouda killed shortly after predecessor

He joined al-Hadad, Yahya Sinwar, Muhammad Deif, Muhammad Sinwar, Ismail Haniyeh, and other top Hamas officials who Israel has assassinated since October 7, 2023.  

Hamas members look on as they escort members of the Red Cross towards an area within the yellow line, in Gaza City, November 12, 2025.

IDF attempted to assassinate Hamas military leader Mohammed Ouda, PM says

Ouda served as head of military intelligence for the Qassam Brigades during the October 7 massacre.

(Illustrative) Palestinian members of al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement.

High Court presses state over Galatz closure committee’s prior statements

Justices question whether members of Katz-appointed advisory committee entered Army Radio review with fixed views against station.

ATTORNEYS AND audience members look on at a High Court of Justice hearing on the closure of Army Radio, May 26, 2026.

High Court hears petition on soldiers who died by suicide, says mental injury no less than physical

Justices pressed petitioners on whether the Almoz Committee discriminates, saying a broader recognition fight may require a separate legal path.

 Bereaved families, friends and Israeli soldiers visit the graves of fallen soldier during Remembrance Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on April 30, 2025.

Iran could launch surprise attack against Gulf States, Israel, say officials

Warnings of a potential surprise Iranian attack on Gulf States and Israel come as US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disagree on how to proceed with Tehran.

(Illustrative) Ballistic missiles launched from Iran, as seen over Jerusalem, during the war with Iran and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, April 7, 2026.

As Gofman takes on Mossad head role, who will take over as Netanyahu’s military secretary?

Gofman himself is still awaiting his official and final appointment as head of the Mossad, but behind the scenes, the candidate picture is beginning to take shape - along with the balance of power.

Mossad Chief Roman Gofman waits before a joint press conference of US President Donald Trump and Netanyahu in the State Dining Room at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, September 29, 2025.

Israel assesses ICC will issue arrest warrants for five officials over Gaza war crime allegations

The ICC is expected to issue arrest warrants for Defense Minister Katz, Finance Minister Smotrich, National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, IDF Chief Zamir, and Southern Command Chief Yaniv Asor.

(L-R) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

IDF's Central Command chief signs amendment to enact death penalty for terrorists in West Bank

IDF Central Command chief Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth Bluth’s signing marks the start of a significant policy change within the defense establishment since the October 7 massacre.

IDF Major General Avi Bluth, March 1, 2026.