Officers in capital wounded after confronting Palestinian terrorist
The officers, who had approached the man near Temple Mount after he appeared suspicious, shot and killed him after he attacked them with a knife.
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Israelis injured in ramming attack near Jericho, terrorist killed
An Israeli police officer and armed civilian were at the scene and shot the motorist – is a 49-year-old resident of Azariya, a Palestinian town east of Jerusalem.
Syria accuses Israel of early morning strike
The attack follows similar strikes Friday and Monday. Monday's rare daytime airstrike wounded a soldier, according to the Syrian army.
Herzi Halevi approved as next IDF chief of staff
Halevi will replace Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi, whose term ends in January 2023. PM Lapid: Halevi joins a long and elite series of thoughtful and bold commanders who knew how to march the IDF forward.
Minor incidents could spark widespread unrest, defense official warns
The recent efforts against the new terrorist group Lions' Den have been successful, but the ongoing Sukkot holiday poses major challenges to security forces.
US Supreme Court agrees to hear landmark case over social media terror content
Israeli NGO Shurat HaDin's legal action against internet giants gets added to US justices' docket, with decision possibly rendered by the summer of 2023.
Defense minister visits Azerbaijan for security talks
Benny Gantz meets with his Azeri counterpart as well as President Ilham Aliyev. During the trip, he stresses the need to fight for peace and stability.
Former Egoz commander dismissed after lying in investigation
Lt. Col. Ephraim Tehila allowed his soldiers to use an explosive device during a training sesLt. Col. Ephraim Tehila allowed his soldiers to use an explosive device during a training session, which was operated contrary to preliminary coordination instructions and led to a fire. He was overseeing the elite unit in January, when a friendly fire incident led to the deaths of two officers. sion, which was operated contrary to preliminary coordination instructions. It led to a fire and subsequent probe, during which
Israel thwarts Islamic State plot against 'infidel' students
According to alleged plot, would-be attackers planned to target a Muslim school in Nazareth.
PM sends implicit warning as Karish gas production nears
Lapid said it is “both possible and necessary” to reach an agreement with Lebanon, which he said would benefit both countries and “strengthen regional stability.”