Friday, December 19, 2025

Israel

Hundreds of career Israeli soldiers submit requests for early retirement from army: Yedioth Ahronoth

Hundreds of career Israeli soldiers, including senior officers, have submitted requests for early retirement, deepening the military’s manpower crisis as Tel Aviv struggles with shortages during its war in the Gaza Strip, according to a report.

At least 13 killed in Israeli attack on Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon

At least 13 people have been killed in an Israeli air attack on a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health.

Germany plans to lift arms export restrictions on Israel

Germany will resume weapons exports to Israel starting November 24, government deputy spokesman Sebastian Hille has told journalists. Deliveries were suspended in August when Tel Aviv announced plans to occupy Gaza City.

Lebanese military says working with ‘friendly states’ to halt Israeli violations

The Lebanese army has announced that it is coordinating with “friendly countries” to halt the ongoing Israeli violations of last year’s ceasefire accord.

UN peacekeepers say Israel fired on them in Lebanon

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has announced that Israeli soldiers have shot at its peacekeepers in their latest targeting of UNIFIL as Israel continues to attack Lebanon on a near-daily basis in violation of a yearlong ceasefire with Hezbollah.

Israel-backed militia to oversee ‘rehabilitation’ of Rafah city in Gaza: Report

An Israel-backed armed group that has been accused of stealing aid in the Gaza Strip is set to oversee the “rehabilitation” of Rafah city, according to reports.

Top adviser to Israeli PM resigns

Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, a top adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, announced his resignation on Tuesday, according to reports.

Over 300 people killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since November 2024: Beirut

The death toll from Israeli air attacks on Lebanon has exceeded 300 since late November 2024 when a ceasefire accord was signed, Labanese Health Minister Rakan Nassereddine has stated.

Lebanese president vows to combat terror financing, calls for action to deter Israeli attacks

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told a US Treasury delegation on Sunday that Beirut is strictly enforcing measures to prevent money laundering, smuggling, or the use of funds for terror financing.

Hamas hands over remains of another Israeli captive under ceasefire deal

The Palestinian group Hamas returned the remains of another Israeli hostage under a Gaza ceasefire agreement, the army has announced.

Israeli attacks kill 3 in Lebanon

Three people have been killed in an Israeli air attack in Lebanon, according to the country’s National News Agency (NNA), in the latest flagrant violation of a one-year-old ceasefire.

Israeli military lawyers doubted legality of Gaza onslaught: Reuters

Israeli military lawyers were reportedly concerned about the growing body of evidence suggesting that Tel Aviv’s actions in the Gaza Strip could amount to war crimes, according to US intelligence gathered during the first year of the conflict, five former American officials told Reuters.

Israel sets up checkpoint in Syria’s Quneitra

Israel’s military has renewed its incursions into Syria, setting up a checkpoint in the southern province of Quneitra, according to local media, as it continues daily attacks.

Hamas transfers remains of another Israeli captive under Gaza ceasefire agreement

The Palestinian group Hamas handed over the remains of another Israeli hostage to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) late Tuesday under its ceasefire deal with Tel Aviv.

Official figures show Israel’s war expenses reached $76.3bn in 2 years

Israel’s military expenses have surged to $76.3 billion since the outbreak of the Gaza war two years ago, official data show.

Israel attacks southern Lebanon, killing two and wounding seven

Israeli attacks have killed two people and wounded seven others in southern Lebanon, a day after Tel Aviv threatened to escalate its onslaught on alleged Hezbollah targets.

Probe discloses Israeli Air Force failed to act on warning signs before Oct. 7 events

An Israeli investigation has revealed that the Air Force failed to respond to intelligence pointing to plans by the Palestinian group Hamas to launch an attack in October 2023, local media reported on Monday.

Lebanese military mobilizes troops in south after Israeli army movements near border

The Lebanese army mobilized its forces in the border town of Meiss El-Jabal in southern part of the country, following Israeli military movements near the border, local media has reported.

Israeli air attack kills four in Lebanon, straining fragile ceasefire

An Israeli air raid has killed at least four people in southern Lebanon, according to the country’s Ministry of Public Health, in a strike that put more pressure on a nearly yearlong truce with Hezbollah.

Yemen’s Houthis say detained UN staff will be tried over Israeli links

Yemen’s Houthi-run government will put dozens of arrested United Nations staff on trial, alleging that they have spied for Tel Avov or had links to an Israeli air attack that killed the prime minister, according to officials.

Report: Almost 280 Israeli soldiers attempted suicide since onset of 2024

A new report shows that 279 Israeli soldiers attempted suicide between January 2024 and July 2025, amid Tel Aviv’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.

Trump supports renewed Israeli attacks in Gaza

US President Donald Trump has defended Israel’s renewed air attacks in the Gaza Strip nearly three weeks into a ceasefire he helped broker.

UN slams Israel for attack on peacekeeping troops in Lebanon

The United Nations and France have condemned an Israeli attack that hit UN peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon.

Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon kill two in latest truce violation

An Israeli drone strike has killed two people in southern Lebanon, according to the country’s Ministry of Public Health, a day after Israeli military aircraft launched a series of deadly raids on the country’s eastern mountain range and south.

Israel must allow aid into Gaza: ICJ

The United Nations court, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), has announced that Israel has an obligation to ensure the “basic needs” of the population in Gaza are met.

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