Israeli army
Coverage of Israeli army in the Nexus archive.
- Israeli army says two soldiers killed in southern Lebanon, the first Israeli deaths since June truce with Hezbollah
The Israeli army reported that two soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon. These deaths mark the first fatalities involving Israelis since a truce was established with Hezbollah in June.
- Israeli military chief says army will continue Gaza operations despite peace plan
Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir stated the military will continue 'proactive' operations in Gaza to 'remove threats and defend Israeli communities and residents.' This follows US-led Board of Peace representative Nikolay Mladenov urging Israel to halt attacks on Gaza after meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Israeli army launches large-scale assault in East Jerusalem refugee camp
The Israeli army launched a large-scale operation in the Qalandiya refugee camp in East Jerusalem, involving military vehicles, home raids, and forced removals of residents. Soldiers prevented dawn prayers in the camp's mosques, and one family was ordered to evacuate their home.
- Israeli army launches large-scale assault in East Jerusalem refugee camp
The Israeli army conducted a large-scale military operation in the Qalandiya refugee camp in East Jerusalem, involving home raids, arrests, and the prevention of dawn prayers. Soldiers injured a Palestinian man, assaulted a journalist, and demolished a car wash, while distributing leaflets warning residents against security threats.
- Morning update
US President Donald Trump stated Washington is having 'very good discussions' with Iran but warned of harsh consequences unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. An interim deal involving the US, Iran, and Oman is nearing completion, though Iranian officials attribute delays to US interference. The Israeli army bombed a southern Lebanese town, criticized as violating ceasefire discussions.
- Israel attacks south Lebanon, despite ongoing peace talks
The Israeli army conducted a bombing in the southern Lebanese town of Haddatha, located in the Bint Jbeil district. The attack has been criticized as a violation of ongoing ceasefire discussions between Israel and Lebanon.
- Palestinians mourn 112 people retrieved from rubble in Gaza
Palestinians in Gaza held funeral prayers for 112 people, including 40 children and 38 women, retrieved from rubble of homes destroyed by Israeli bombings. The victims belonged to the Al-Hasayneh and Abu Sharia families, with 157 bodies still missing under the rubble. Over 73,000 people have been killed in the ongoing Israeli war in Gaza since October 2023, despite a ceasefire agreement in effect since October 2025.
- Three Palestinians injured in Israeli raid of eastern Nablus
Three Palestinians were injured during an Israeli military raid in eastern Nablus aimed at securing a settler raid on Joseph’s tomb. Israeli military vehicles and a bulldozer stormed the area, using ammunition and tear gas, resulting in injuries to an 18-year-old shot in the foot, a 54-year-old assaulted by soldiers, and a 56-year-old woman who fell from a height.
- Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian land south of Nablus
Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian agricultural land in Beita and attacked vehicles near Burin, both located south of Nablus. The attacks occurred under the protection of the Israeli army, according to local sources cited by Wafa news.
- Israeli settlers attack West Bank villages, pepper spray elderly Palestinian
Israeli settlers attacked West Bank villages, including pepper-spraying an elderly Palestinian man in Abu Njeim southeast of Bethlehem. Settlers, supported by the Israeli army, assaulted villagers in al-Maghayyir and Abu Falah, detained two farmers tending their land, and attacked the western outskirts of al-Maghayyir. Israeli forces also raided the Solomon’s Pools tourist area in Bethlehem without reported casualties.
- Israeli army says strike in Gaza killed Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander
The Israeli army claims it killed Mahmoud Fatair, identified as the commander of Palestinian Islamic Jihad, in a strike on central Gaza’s Deir al-Balah area. The army alleges Fatair was involved in breaking into Israel and taking a hostage on 7 October 2023 but did not provide evidence.
- Lebanese president says Israeli detonations pose 'direct threat' to Israel deal
Lebanese president Joseph Aoun stated that Israeli army detonations near Beaufort castle in southern Lebanon pose a 'direct threat' to a recent framework deal with Israel. He described the explosions as an 'extremely dangerous escalation' and criticized their timing ahead of upcoming talks in Rome.
- Palestinian shot during settler march through West Bank towns
A Palestinian was shot and wounded during an Israeli settler march through several West Bank towns, sparking clashes with locals, first responders, the Israeli army, and an AFP journalist. The Palestinian Red Crescent reported treating a young man shot in the abdomen during a raid on the al-Junaid area in Nablus.
- Morning update
An agreement for Hamas and armed groups in Gaza to disarm was reached, with Hamas officials demanding Israel's withdrawal before proceeding. The Iranian army attacked US centers in Kuwait using drones, while the Israeli army obstructed Lebanese military deployment in southern Lebanon and conducted attacks in nearby towns.
- Lebanese army commander says Israel persists in 'obstructing' deployment efforts
Lebanese army commander Rodolphe Haykal accused Israel of obstructing the deployment of Lebanese military forces in southern Lebanon. He stated that Israeli attacks and demolitions continue despite a US-brokered agreement for Tel Aviv's withdrawal, which includes Lebanese army deployment in evacuated areas to disarm Hezbollah.
- West Bank faces escalating Israeli settler violence and surge in army checkpoints
The West Bank is experiencing increased violence from Israeli settlers and a rise in Israeli army checkpoints, leading to heightened tensions. Settler attacks on Palestinians have escalated, along with the deployment of more military checkpoints.
- Morning update
US attacks on Iran escalated following President Donald Trump's remarks, with a strike in Qeshm killing a family and wounding two children. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned against US allies and reaffirmed control over the Strait of Hormuz. The Israeli army intensified attacks in Gaza, killing at least three including a child.
- Israeli attacks escalate in Gaza, three killed, including child
The Israeli army intensified attacks across the Gaza Strip, killing three people including a child and wounding several others. The attacks targeted a tent in Khan Younis and a residential building in al-Shati refugee camp, with Israel's actions resulting in over 73,335 deaths since October 2023.
- Photo of Israeli soldiers posing next to blindfolded Palestinian fuels anger online
A viral photo of two Israeli soldiers posing next to a blindfolded Palestinian sparked global outrage. The image, posted on an Israeli soldier's Instagram account and later removed, prompted accusations of dehumanization and comparisons to historical abuses like Abu Graib. Similar incidents involving Israeli soldiers sharing graphic content of Palestinians have been reported since the Gaza conflict began.
- Lebanon's pilot zone plan: Can it work?
The Israeli army has returned so-called 'pilot zones' to Lebanon, aiming to end fighting between Hezbollah and Israel and reduce Israeli occupation. However, locals and experts remain skeptical about the plan's effectiveness.
- 'I lost my baby': Ambulance delay by Israeli army ends in tragedy for Palestinian mother
A Palestinian mother, Rana, lost her baby after an ambulance was delayed by Israeli military checkpoints during a lockdown in Nablus. The delay, caused by a near-total military restriction imposed following an armed settler attack, led to a critical deterioration in Rana's condition en route to the hospital.
- Israeli raids, demolitions continue across occupied West Bank
Israeli forces conducted raids and demolitions across the occupied West Bank, targeting a UNRwa training center in Qalandiya and detaining UN staff. Eight Palestinians were detained in Nablus, while raids and home demolitions occurred in Jenin, Ramallah, Qalqilya, Hebron, and Bethlehem. Israeli settlers attacked a quarry near Ramallah, burning heavy machinery.
- Israeli army incurs into Syria’s Quneitra, detains civilian
The Israeli army incursion into Syria's Quneitra province resulted in the detention of a civilian after raiding a home in Western Samdaniyah village. Israeli forces also detained two Israelis attempting to cross into Syria and stormed homes in Daraa's western countryside.
- Israeli army orders removal of olive groves in Jenin
The Israeli military has issued two orders to remove olive trees and vegetation from 32.941 dunums in Jaba' and Ajjah, and to seize 22.026 dunums in Al-Yamun, all in Jenin governorate of the occupied West Bank. Palestinian security sources confirmed the orders to WAFA, which reported the developments.
- Report: Israel to demolish Palestinian homes as settlers burn two mosques
Israeli forces are raiding Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank for potential demolition following a clash that killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers. Settlers burned two mosques in Kafr Qaddum and Qusra, while attacks on Palestinian vehicles and machinery were reported in multiple areas.
- Netanyahu launches large-scale operation in West Bank after deadly clashes between Palestinians and settlers
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has launched a large-scale military operation in the West Bank following deadly clashes between Palestinians and settlers. The Israeli army sealed off the entrance to the Palestinian village of Sinjil, affecting a nearby bus stop.
- B’Tselem calls for immediate action to stop Israeli violence in the West Bank
B’Tselem, a rights group, urged the international community to take immediate action to stop Israeli violence in the West Bank, citing escalating attacks by settler militias supported by the Israeli army. The group reported that settlers killed at least four Palestinians recently and warned of potential mass pogroms if the violence continues unchecked.
- Rights groups call for help stopping Israeli 'pogrom' against Palestinians in West Bank
Rights groups including B’Tselem, Rabbis for Human Rights, and Adalah have called for international intervention to prevent violence in the occupied West Bank after Israeli settlers killed four Palestinians near Nablus. The Israeli army detained suspects, demolished a Palestinian home linked to the incident, and launched an operation to arrest others, while rights groups accused Israel of enabling settler violence and failing to uphold international law.
- Israeli army arrests two Palestinians in hospital, Palestinian media reports
The Israeli army arrested two Palestinians at Nablus Specialized Hospital in the occupied West Bank, according to Palestinian media. A hospital official, Dani al-Masri, reported that Israeli forces raided the hospital, assaulted staff, and detained two siblings, one of whom, Ali Ramadan, was being treated for a gunshot wound. The Israeli army claims the detainees were involved in a shooting in Tel village, citing that armed settlers triggered the confrontation by entering a restricted area.
- Latest updates from occupied West Bank
Armed Israeli settlers killed four Palestinians in Tel village near Nablus, prompting a Palestinian to kill two settlers during the confrontation. Israeli authorities ordered the demolition of the Palestinian's home and redeployed troops to the West Bank, launching an operation in Nablus that included a hospital raid. Settlers also attacked Farata in Qalqilya, wounding eight Palestinians.
- Israeli settlers kill four Palestinians in West Bank attack
Israeli settlers killed four Palestinians during an attack on a village near Nablus in the occupied West Bank. A settler was also killed, and Israeli forces and soldiers opened fire on Palestinians, according to eyewitnesses and Palestinian health officials. The Israeli army claimed a Palestinian seized a weapon from a settler guard, leading to the deaths.
- The killing of the settler in occupied West Bank was 'unplanned', Israeli army says
The Israeli army stated the killing of an Israeli settler in the occupied West Bank was 'unplanned.' It attributed the incident to settlers entering an off-limits area without coordination with forces, leading to clashes with Palestinians. The military is conducting an operation in Nablus to arrest Palestinians involved.
- Israeli army kills Palestinian near Jenin, occupied West Bank
A Palestinian was killed by the Israeli army near Jenin, occupied West Bank, following an alleged stabbing attempt on an Israeli soldier. Two Palestinians were shot after an Israeli settler was stabbed in Nablus governorate.
- Israeli army shoots two Palestinians in occupied West Bank
Israeli army shot two Palestinians in the occupied West Bank after an Israeli settler was stabbed. The Palestinian Red Crescent reported injuries from live fire during an Israeli raid on Beit Furik. Israeli troops imposed checkpoints around the town following the incident.
- Iran targets Jordan's Aqaba with missiles
Iran launched missiles targeting Jordan's Red Sea coastal city of Aqaba, where sirens were sounded. The Jordanian army intercepted four missiles, with two landing in unpopulated areas. The Israeli army detected the attack but denied issuing alerts or participating in interception.
- 'All we wanted was to bury him': How a Gaza family struggled to recover their dead son
A Gaza family struggled to recover the body of their son, Muhammed Abu Khammash, after he was killed near Israel's 'Yellow Line' military zone. The 29-year-old, who had severe mental illness, was reportedly shot by Israeli forces in an area declared off-limits, leaving his body stranded for days. The Yellow Line has confined most Palestinians to limited areas, intensifying humanitarian crises and preventing families from accessing loved ones killed near the boundary.
- Israeli ministers lead march calling for settlements in Gaza
Israeli ministers and lawmakers led a march near the Gaza border, organized by the Nachala settler movement, calling for the re-establishment of Israeli settlements in the Palestinian enclave. Participants included Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, who made statements advocating for Jewish settlements in Gaza and encouraging Palestinian immigration out of the region.
- Israeli army destroys three schools in southern Lebanon, minister says
The Israeli army destroyed three schools in southern Lebanon, according to a minister. At least 20 schools have been completely destroyed, with 100 more damaged in the region.
- Israeli general praises illegal outposts driving Palestinian ethnic cleansing
An Israeli military commander, Major-General Avi Bluth, praised illegal settler outposts in the occupied West Bank as security assets, despite their illegality under international and Israeli law. The outposts, described as facilitating Palestinian ethnic cleansing, are supported by the Israeli military while leaders publicly frame violent settlers as a fringe group.
- Morning update
US attacks in Iran intensified, resulting in civilian deaths and Iranian retaliatory strikes across the Middle East. The White House stated President Trump remains open to diplomacy with Iran, while Iranian officials accused the US of destabilizing the Strait of Hormuz. The Israeli army also began establishing permanent military posts in southern Lebanon.