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In the last 24 hours, IDF forces operating south of the Blue Line in southern Lebanon identified terrorists who violated the ceasefire understandings and approached the forces from the north of the Blue Line.

2 hours ago

Joint Announcement from the IDF Spokesperson and the Shin Bet Spokesperson: Immediately following the elimination of the terrorist who infiltrated the settlement of Nogaot: IDF forces, under Shin Bet direction, raided the terrorist’s home and located weapons and military equipment.

3 hours ago

Further to the alert activated on suspicion of a terrorist infiltration in the community of Negohot in the Judea Brigade, an armed terrorist with a knife who was identified inside the community was neutralized.

9 hours ago

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DEFENSE

During an operation to thwart smuggling: IDF forces located a drone carrying six long weapons o…

"IDF forces thwarted arms smuggling, intercepting a drone carrying six long weapons on the western border."
IDF Press Release

During an operation to thwart smuggling: IDF forces located a drone carrying six long weapons on the western border during an operation to thwart arms smuggling in the Paran Brigade area.

Police forces gained control of the suspect who barricaded himself in his home, and seized a knife and a toy pistol – the suspect was arrested. Upon receiving the barricade incident,

CRIME

Police forces gained control of the suspect who barricaded himself in his h…

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No Exit: Israel Unready for Wartime Aviation Shutdown, Says State Report

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From “We are not at close range, you are cleared to engage” to “Missile in th…

Israeli Air Force strikes southern Lebanon, aiding ground forces and destroying Hezbollah terror infrastructure to neutralize threats.

IDF Press Release

From “We are not at close range, you are cleared to engage” to “Missile in the air”

Ant Colonies Inspire Next-Generation Robotics and Self-Building Structures

SCIENCE

Ant Colonies Inspire Next-Generation Robotics and Self-Building Structures

Prof. Ofer Feinerman and Dr. Ehud Ponio of Israel's Weizmann Institute studied weaver ants in Australia, inspiring new robotics and…

The Radical Left Lunatics might not like this, but I think it is quite nice!!!

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The Radical Left Lunatics might not like this, but I think it is quite nice…

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Investigation into the attempted stabbing attack that occurred earlier today in the Samaria region – the terrorist was neutralized, the knife he used was seized. Police officers from the Minorities Department in the Central Unit of the Judea and Samaria District.

CRIME

Investigation into the attempted stabbing attack that occurred earlier toda…

Terrorist neutralized in Samaria after attempted stabbing; knife seized, investigation ongoing by Judea and Samaria District's Minorities Department.

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