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IDF intercepts Houthi missile, possible death of Sinwar may help deal

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 IAF jets wait to attack Houthi targets in Yemen, December 26, 2024. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)
IAF jets wait to attack Houthi targets in Yemen, December 26, 2024.
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)

IDF intercepts Houthi missile, triggers sirens in Jerusalem area

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
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The IDF intercepted a missile launched from the Houthi terrorist organization from Yemen early Wednesday morning, triggering sirens across the Jerusalem area.

This is a developing story. 

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IDF discovers, destroys explosives lab in Tulkarm during West Bank raids

The lab contained more than 200 explosive devices and approximately 150 kilograms of materials used in the manufacturing of explosives.

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 A terrorist explosives lab near Tulkarm discovered and destroyed by the IDF, May 13, 2025. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
A terrorist explosives lab near Tulkarm discovered and destroyed by the IDF, May 13, 2025.
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

IDF soldiers conducting counterterrorism activity in the West Bank city of Tulkarm located an explosives lab as part of ongoing counterterrorism operations across the West Bank, the military announced on Wednesday.

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Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes Crete, Greece, GFZ says, felt in central Israel

Reports from Israelis, particularly in the center of the country, including Tel Aviv and surrounding areas, reported feeling shockwaves from the earthquake.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
 Seismic waves are seen on a screen during a demonstration of an earthquake early warning system which triggers sirens if a nationwide network of 120 seismic monitoring stations detects a strong earthquake, at the Geological Survey of Israel in Jerusalem.  (photo credit: AMIR COHEN/REUTERS)
Seismic waves are seen on a screen during a demonstration of an earthquake early warning system which triggers sirens if a nationwide network of 120 seismic monitoring stations detects a strong earthquake, at the Geological Survey of Israel in Jerusalem.
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An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck the island of Crete in Greece on Wednesday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.

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Yinon Magal criticizes Edan Alexander's family for not thanking Netanyahu

In his post on X, Magal wrote: “Edan Alexander’s mother, in a disgusting display of good-naturedness and lack of culture, does not thank the prime minister.”

By MIKI LEVIN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 Israeli journalist Yinon Magal speaks during the Jabotinsky conference in Jerusalem, December 23, 2024. (photo credit: Arie Leib Abrams/Flash90)
Israeli journalist Yinon Magal speaks during the Jabotinsky conference in Jerusalem, December 23, 2024.
(photo credit: Arie Leib Abrams/Flash90)

Yinon Magal, host of The Patriots on Channel 14, launched an attack on X/Twitter against released hostage Edan Alexander and his family for not thanking Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Israeli defense officials warn of 'widespread starvation' risk in Gaza - NYT

IDF officers reportedly said that "immediate steps were needed to ensure that the system to supply aid could be reinstated fast enough to prevent starvation."

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 A UN staff member stands in front of humanitarian supplies for Gaza stored at Egyptian Red Crescent warehouses storing aid for Gaza, in the Egyptian border town of El-Arish, Egypt, April 8, 2025.  (photo credit: REUTERS/BENOIT TESSIER)
A UN staff member stands in front of humanitarian supplies for Gaza stored at Egyptian Red Crescent warehouses storing aid for Gaza, in the Egyptian border town of El-Arish, Egypt, April 8, 2025.
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Some IDF officials have "privately concluded that Palestinians in Gaza face widespread starvation unless aid deliveries are restored within weeks," the New York Times reported on Tuesday.

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'Aid will no longer reach Hamas': Danny Danon to UN

“Israel will not cooperate with a mechanism that strengthens those who kidnapped, murdered, raped and tortured our citizens," Danon said.

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 ISRAEL’S AMBASSADOR to the UN Danny Danon speaks during a meeting of the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East and the Palestinian question, in November. (photo credit: REUTERS/Kent Edwards)
ISRAEL’S AMBASSADOR to the UN Danny Danon speaks during a meeting of the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East and the Palestinian question, in November.
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Israel's Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon said the current United Nations humanitarian aid system enables Hamas to benefit from international assistance and must be stopped.

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Houthi ceasefire followed US intel showing terrorists sought off-ramp

Houthi leaders began reaching out sometime around the first weekend in May to US allies in the Middle East, two US officials said.

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 US Representative Jason Crow (D-CO) shows a picture of a weapons system used by Houthi terrorists during a House Intelligence Committee hearing about worldwide threats, on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 26, 2025. (photo credit: REUTERS/LEAH MILLIS)
US Representative Jason Crow (D-CO) shows a picture of a weapons system used by Houthi terrorists during a House Intelligence Committee hearing about worldwide threats, on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 26, 2025.
(photo credit: REUTERS/LEAH MILLIS)

Days before a surprise US ceasefire agreement with Houthis, US intelligence started picking up indications the Yemeni terrorists were looking for an exit after seven weeks of relentless US bombings, four US officials said.

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IDF destroys Hamas terror tunnel infrastructure hidden beneath Khan Yunis's European Hospital

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(photo credit: IDF SPOKESMAN’S UNIT)

The IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) destroyed Hamas terror tunnel infrastructure hidden beneath the European Hospital in Khan Yunis, the military confirmed on Tuesday night.

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Witkoff gifts Edan Alexander Star of David necklace belonging to his late son

Witkoff said he had worn the necklace for more than 25 years and now wanted Alexander to wear it in his son’s memory.

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 Edan Alexander wearing Star of David necklace gifted by Steve Witkoff. (photo credit: Canva, Hostage and Missing Families Forum)
Edan Alexander wearing Star of David necklace gifted by Steve Witkoff.
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Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, presented released hostage Edan Alexander with a Star of David necklace on Tuesday during a visit to Ichilov Hospital.

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Iran to meet European powers May 16 to discuss nuclear issue, diplomatic sources say

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Iran will hold talks in Istanbul on Friday with European parties to their now moribund 2015 nuclear deal, two European and an Iranian diplomatic source said on Tuesday.

The talks come as both sides seek to position themselves ahead of an expected fifth round of US-Iranian negotiations in the coming days.

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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.
  • 58 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.