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US-Iran nuclear talks delayed, IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist in Lebanon

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 An IAF F-15I fighter jet (photo credit: REUTERS)
An IAF F-15I fighter jet
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IDF thwarts weapon smuggling attempt from Egypt

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
  (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

IDF observers identified a drone attempting to smuggle weapons from Egyptian territory into Israeli territory, the military announced on Thursday.

IDF soldiers who arrived at the scene located the drone, which was carrying 10 M16 rifles.

The seized weapons were transferred for further handling by security forces.

 
 
 

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Netanyahu: Police have arrested 18 arson suspects

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Police have arrested 18 people suspected of arson, one of whom was caught in the act, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at the annual Independence Day Bible Quiz on Thursday.

This is a developing story.

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Netanyahu to meet with security officials to discuss expanding Gaza op. Friday noon

By AMICHAI STEIN

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Friday at noon with Defense Minister Israel Katz, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir and senior security officials to discuss expanding operations in Gaza.

This is a developing story.

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Planes from Cyprus, Croatia, and France en route to provide support as firefighters battle inferno

The massive blaze continues to rage as over 120 firefighting and rescue teams attempt to contain the spreading fire.

By DR. ITAY GAL
Aircraft dispersing fire-retardant materials (photo credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI)
Aircraft dispersing fire-retardant materials
(photo credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI)

In the ongoing battle against the flames on Thursday, Israel is operating its "Elad Sqadron" as several aircrafts from abroad are en route to aid in its efforts.

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IDF closes entrance to Beita in West Bank after reservist wounded by IED

An IDF reserve soldier was seriously wounded on Wednesday after an IED exploded in the West Bank.

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 Israeli security forces raid the Balata refugee camp east of Nablus in the West Bank, April 24, 2025.  (photo credit: NASSER ISHTAYEH/FLASH90)
Israeli security forces raid the Balata refugee camp east of Nablus in the West Bank, April 24, 2025.
(photo credit: NASSER ISHTAYEH/FLASH90)

The IDF closed off the entrance to the town of Beita in the area of Nablus on Thursday morning after troops were deployed to the area, Israeli media reported.

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Firefighters continue to battle Jerusalem fire, as highways reopen, hospitals return to activity

Approval has not yet been granted for evacuated residents to return home, according to the local council.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF, PELED ARBELI, ALON HACHMON, AVI ASHKENAZI , MOSHE COHEN
 View of a massive wildfire near Latrun, April 30, 2025. (photo credit: YOSSI ZAMIR/FLASH90)
View of a massive wildfire near Latrun, April 30, 2025.
(photo credit: YOSSI ZAMIR/FLASH90)

As of Thursday morning, 119 firefighting teams are still operating at all fire sites in the Jerusalem hills region, although highways 1, 38, and 3 have been reopened to traffic.

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All roads blocked due to fires have been reopened

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All roads previously blocked due to wildfires have been reopened, Israel Police announced Thursday morning.

 

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Authorities cancel Independence Day tribute flyover for hostage families

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The Independence Day tribute flyover event for the hostages' families has been canceled, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum announced Thursday. 

A national flotilla involving hundreds of private boats was also canceled, Israeli media reported. 

These two events were scheduled to replace the Independence Day Israeli air force flyover and Navy flotilla.

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'All you have to do is burn': Hamas calls to set fires in Jerusalem, West Bank

"Youth of the West Bank, youth of Jerusalem, and those inside Israel, set their cars ablaze... Gaza awaits the revenge of the free," the terrorist organization wrote.

By SHIR PERETS, OHAD MERLIN
 Terror poster made by Jenin News Network. (photo credit: Telegram/Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the copyright law)
Terror poster made by Jenin News Network.
(photo credit: Telegram/Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the copyright law)

Hamas posted a message encouraging Palestinians to "burn whatever you can of groves, forests, and settler homes," on Telegram on Wednesday.

"Youth of the West Bank, youth of Jerusalem, and those inside Israel, set their cars ablaze... Gaza awaits the revenge of the free," the terrorist organization wrote.

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Israel ablaze in national emergency believed to be terrorist act

The source confirmed that several arrests have been made in connection with the suspected arson attacks, but declined to give more details due to the ongoing investigation.

By FELICE FRIEDSON/THE MEDIA LINE, LEAH SCHWARTZ/THE MEDIA LINE
 Firefighters try to extinguish a fire which broke out near Moshav Mesilat Zion, April 30, 2025. (photo credit: NOAM REVKIN FENTON / FLASH 90)
Firefighters try to extinguish a fire which broke out near Moshav Mesilat Zion, April 30, 2025.
(photo credit: NOAM REVKIN FENTON / FLASH 90)

A massive wildfire broke out on Wednesday in Israel in the forests between Eshtaol and Latrun, west of Jerusalem, forcing evacuations and road closures as thousands gathered across the Jewish state for Memorial Day observances. Fanned by high temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds, the fire, believed to have been set intentionally, spread rapidly through multiple locations across Israel.

“It’s a terror attack on Israel,” Eli Beer, president of the United Hatzalah emergency response organization, told The Media Line. He noted that fires were started in 20 separate locations. A security source also confirmed to The Media Line that a terrorist act was likely behind the fires, adding that several people had been arrested.

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Israel at war: What you need to know


  • Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza.
  • Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 at the Supernova music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities.
  • 59 hostages remain in Gaza.
  • 49 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says.
  • The IDF launched a ground invasion of Lebanon on September 30.
  • The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire came into effect on November 27 at 4 a.m.
  • Netanyahu confirmed the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire on January 17, 2025.