Israeli soldiers

Jamal al-Sheikh, nephew of Palestinian Authority vice president Hussein al-Sheikh, was arrested by Israel's Shin Bet on suspicion of smuggling contraband goods into Gaza with Israeli soldiers and others. The smuggling operation between February 2025 and February 2026 included items like solar panels, car batteries, and iPhones, with an intercepted shipment valued at $66 million.

Israeli settlers attacked and wounded several Palestinians near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, according to Wafa news agency and the Palestine Red Crescent Society. Settlers, protected by Israeli soldiers, stormed the town of Idhna, firing on Palestinian landowners. A young man was injured with a rubber-coated steel bullet, and two elderly Palestinians were hurt while protecting their sheep.

Israeli soldiers shot at a Syrian news crew reporting on Israel’s military entry into the village of Abdin, west of Daraa in southern Syria. The Syrian News Channel crew came under fire while documenting the incursion.

Israeli soldiers were found celebrating inside a displaced Lebanese family's home. The incident highlights the ongoing conflict and its impact on civilian populations.

Lebanese villagers in Halta describe life under Israeli control as Israel expands its invasion and establishes a 'Yellow Line' in southern Lebanon. A resident's son, Mohammed, was shot and killed by Israeli soldiers while observing an arrest.

Intense fighting in south Lebanon has resulted in 18 Lebanese and four Israeli soldiers being killed. The conflict is ongoing in the region.

Lebanese and UN troops have taken positions in a village previously occupied by Israeli soldiers. The shift in troop positions is documented in photos.

Foreign affairs minister Penny Wong supports Australian women's allegations of sexual assault and abuse by Israeli soldiers following a humanitarian flotilla to Gaza. She described the treatment as 'unacceptable' and the allegations as 'distressing' during a Senate estimates appearance.

Lebanon's US embassy stated that Hezbollah has accepted a US proposal for a 'mutual cessation of attacks.' The article also mentions Israeli soldiers reacting to a Hezbollah drone attack near the Israel-Lebanon border.

Israeli soldiers describe a ceasefire in Gaza as ineffective, with continued violence and ambiguity around the 'yellow line' dividing controlled areas. Soldiers reported civilian casualties, commanders' reluctance to fully withdraw, and stalled diplomatic efforts tied to disarming Hamas.

Israeli soldiers have reached Nabatieh, one of southern Lebanon’s largest cities. The military has advanced beyond Lebanon's Litani River for the first time since 2006.

Israeli soldiers describe ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip despite a ceasefire, including shootings of Palestinians near the yellow line dividing Israeli-controlled and Palestinian areas. Reservists reported confusion over rules of engagement and a lack of clarity about the ceasefire's enforcement, with some commanders allegedly expressing a desire to continue the conflict.

Israeli soldiers stationed in Gaza during a fragile ceasefire have shared rare accounts detailing ongoing killings in the region. These accounts provide a rare glimpse into the Israeli-controlled part of the embattled territory.

Hezbollah's use of small commercial drones has caused Israeli soldiers to take cover, prompting Israel to escalate attacks on Lebanese targets. Israel's government views the drones as a tactical concern but not a game-changer.

Five West Bank men petition Israel's High Court, alleging repeated unlawful detentions by soldiers, abuse during detention, and subsequent unexplained releases. The petition claims troops apprehended them without cause and subjected them to hours of abuse at military bases.

Amir Othman, a 16-year-old Palestinian teen, was shot by Israeli soldiers on a hill near Nablus in the occupied West Bank, changing his life forever. The incident occurred when Amir was just 16 years old. This event has had a lasting impact on Amir's life.

Israeli soldiers have killed or maimed many young people in a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, with some teenagers being disabled by gunfire. The refugee camp has been affected by the violence. Al Jazeera visited the camp to report on the situation.

Systematic sexual violence and harassment by Israeli soldiers and settlers in the occupied West Bank are being used as tools to intimidate Palestinians. The acts are reported to displace local communities and suppress resistance.

Israeli soldiers were jailed for smashing a Jesus statue in Lebanon, drawing criticism for undermining claims of a shared Judeo-Christian heritage. The incident has raised concerns about respect for Christian religious sites.

Two Palestinians, including a 14-year-old schoolboy, were killed by Israeli settlers near a school in the West Bank village of al-Mughayyir. The attackers first shot at students before firing at others arriving at the scene, wounding three additional people. Witnesses reported that Israeli soldiers later followed the settlers.

Israeli soldiers were seen singing the Israeli national anthem on the ruins of a demolished town in southern Lebanon. The incident occurred in a conflict-affected area, highlighting the ongoing tensions between Israel and Lebanon.

An NGO report reveals at least 16 cases of conflict-related sexual violence attributed to Israeli settlers and soldiers in the West Bank, contributing to the displacement of Palestinians. The findings highlight the role of sexual violence as a tool to drive Palestinians from their homes.

Two Israeli soldiers are being punished for vandalizing a Jesus statue in Lebanon. They will be removed from combat duty and face 30 days of military detention, as announced by the Israeli military.

Israeli soldiers and settlers killed 11 Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. In Hebron, a 16-year-old Palestinian was struck and killed by a vehicle escorting an Israeli minister.