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Image accompanying Ynet’s October 23 report on the Hebron shooting and military cordon

Netanyahu Orders Hebron Cordon, Prepares Wider West Bank Closure

Netanyahu ordered security forces to cordon off Hebron and prepare a wider West Bank closure after an attack killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded three. Israeli forces killed two men the military

October 23, 2026

by Jennifer Hicks

Concrete separation wall with Palestinian and Israeli housing blocks behind it east of Jerusalem, near the planned E1 settlement site

Miliband Tells Firms Bidding on E1 Settlement Homes They Risk Sanctions

Britain's Foreign Secretary used the E1 bid deadline to warn firms they risk sanctions, but the law behind the threat never mentions settlements. Israel's tender committee will not review the bids before November 19, so the threat lands before anyone

October 19, 2026

by Jennifer Hicks

Attendees applaud and film on phones at an election campaign meeting in Tel Aviv ahead of Israel's October 27 vote

Nine Days Before Israel Votes, Netanyahu’s Security Doctrine Draws Scorn

Netanyahu published a three-page security doctrine on Sunday backing preemptive strikes and buffer zones, and opposition

Red Sea crisis deepens as Houthi threats prompt international response

The Red Sea, a crucial artery for global trade and oil transport, has become a focal point of escalating tensions in the Middle East. Yemen’s Houthi rebels have intensified their maritime assaults,

December 22, 2023

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Austin visits US aircraft carrier in Mediterranean to encourage military

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited the USS Gerald Ford to meet with sailors he had ordered to remain at sea to prevent the war between Israel and Hamas from escalating into

December 21, 2023

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Putin failed to erase Ukraine from the map and include it in Russia

Speaking at a year-end news conference on Wednesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States will continue to unite countries around the world to support Ukraine’s freedom and independence and

December 21, 2023

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Security Council vote on Gaza aid delayed another day

The UN Security Council vote on a resolution to increase aid supplies to the Gaza Strip has been postponed for another day, diplomats said. This comes as negotiations continue to avoid a

December 20, 2023

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The United States called on other countries to take joint steps to restore security in the Red Sea

The United States on Tuesday called on the global community to step up efforts to create an international naval task force to protect a key global shipping route from Yemen’s Houthis, who

December 19, 2023

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Pentagon chief calls on Israel to do more to protect Gaza civilians

Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said Monday that Washington has steadfast support for Israel, but called on the Israeli military to do more to protect civilians in Gaza. Speaking at a news conference

December 19, 2023

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US supports international efforts to ensure safe navigation in the Red Sea

The Houthis, a pro-Iranian Yemeni group, have claimed responsibility for a naval drone attack on two ships in the Red Sea. This is evidenced by a statement by the group’s representative, Yahya

December 18, 2023

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The CIA director will discuss with the Prime Minister of Qatar and the head of Mossad ways to free Hamas hostages

CIA Director William Burns meets in Warsaw on Monday with Qatari Prime Minister Muhammad bin Abderrahman al-Thani and the head of Israel’s foreign intelligence service, Mossad, David Barnea, to discuss a possible

December 18, 2023

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The head of the Pentagon arrived in Israel for negotiations on the transition to the next stage of the war

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Israel on Monday for talks expected to focus on Israel’s eventual end to the intense war in Gaza and a transition to a more limited

December 18, 2023

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Senate Republicans block Ukraine, Israel Aid bill amid border dispute

In a significant development in the US Senate, an emergency spending bill aimed at providing billions of dollars in new security assistance for Ukraine and Israel was blocked on Wednesday. The bill,

December 7, 2023

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