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Ex-General: IDF to Face 11 Elite Hezbollah Battalions in War

Hezbollah has 11 elite battalions that will aim to take over northern Israel communities in a future war, a former IDF general warns. Yitzhak Brik, an outspoken critic of Israel’s defense establishment, added that Israel could face daily barrages of…

Police Enter Temple Mount to Disperse Muslim Rioters

Hundreds of Muslim worshipers rioted on Temple Mount Friday morning and chanted nationalistic slogans, the Israel police said in a statement. Subsequently, police officers entered the compound and dispersed the rioters, the statement said.

Israel Air Force Inaugurates Another F-35 Squadron

The Israel Air Force inaugurated its second squadron of F-35 stealth fighter jets Thursday evening. The new squadron is called Lions of the South. The inauguration ceremony was held at the Nevatim airbase and attended by Air Force Commander Amikam…

IDF Gunship Strikes Hamas Tunnel in Gaza Strip

An IDF gunship bombed a Hamas tunnel in the Gaza Strip late Thursday, the army said. The attack was carried out after several explosive-laden balloons were launched from the Strip into southern Israel earlier in the day, the IDF said.

Finnish MP Tries to Cut Gaza Fence, Detained by IDF

Finnish Member of Parliament Anna Kontula and several European activists were detained by IDF forces Monday while trying to cut through the Gaza border fence. The MP was released after several hours, according to Israeli and Finnish media reports.