Author: Yoav Zitun
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Hezbollah’s plot to down an Israeli plane: The tactics that foiled their master plan
Once blocked by Hezbollah’s 100+ missile batteries and Syria’s dense air defenses, Israel overcame these challenges with decoys, advanced drones and precision strikes, restoring air dominance and reopening Middle Eastern skies for IDF operations As they sat at their computer screens at the pit in the Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv, mission officers rubbed…
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US defense system intercepts Yemen missile for the first time since deployed
Deployed in October, the U.S.-supplied THAAD air defense system successfully intercepted its first ballistic missile early Friday, launched by Houthi rebels in Yemen; ‘We’ve waited 18 years for this’ says one of the American soldiers operating the system The U.S.-supplied Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, deployed in Israel since October, successfully intercepted a…
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Air Force pilot on Yemen strike: ‘After we release the munitions, there is no take two’
Major D., 26, pilot describes Yemen strike as his longest mission, requiring problem-solving mid-flight, peak focus for a precise attack on Houthi targets and a safe return home after the high-stakes operation Major D. touched down at the Ramon Air Base at 5:30 a.m. Thursday, just as the sun rose, completing the longest flight of…
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Air Force pilots on Yemen strike tells Ynetnews: After bombs are dropped, there is no take-two
Major D., 26, pilot describes Yemen strike as his longest mission, requiring problem-solving mid-flight, peak focus for a precise attack on Houthi targets and a safe return home after the high-stakes operation Major D. touched down at the Ramon Air Base at 5:30 a.m. Thursday, just as the sun rose, completing the longest flight of…
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IDF chief: ‘Exerting pressure on Hamas daily to ensure return of hostages’
Speaking to troops in Rafah, Halevi says military intensifying operations to dismantle Hamas and secure return of remaining 100 hostages, emphasizes need for stronger security frameworks to support displaced residents returning to communities near Gaza IDF Chief of General Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi said Wednesday that the military is intensifying operations against Hamas to…
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New Iranian spy case: Light rail sabotage, police car arson, and online evidence
Shin Bet and police say they arrested a 23-year-old man who carried out intelligence missions for Iranian operatives and planned to carry out bombing attack An investigation by the Shin Bet and Israel Police revealed that Amoyal had been in contact with Iranian intelligence operatives via social media since October. The investigation found that he…
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IDF officers hold first talks with Syrian leaders in Golan
As Syrian Golan Druze call for annexation to Israel, IDF officers meet openly with Syrian village elders, assuring them their daily lives would continue undisturbed; officer says asked village leader to collect weapons taken from abandoned Syrian outposts In recent days, Israeli military officers have held their first meetings with leaders of Syrian villages captured…
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IDF chief responds to Syrian rebel leader: ‘Our focus is Israel’s security, not interference in Syria’
Herzi Halevi dismisses Golani’s claim Israeli actions in Syria lack justification, saying IDF solely focused on securing Israeli Golan Heights communities from extremist threats; ‘We are not interfering in what is happening inside Syria, nor do we intend to govern it’ IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi dismissed on Saturday claims by Syrian…
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Israeli Air Force concludes operations on northern border, readies mission against Iran’s nuclear program
Officials present impressive military data on fighting against Hezbollah and make preparations for a possible strike on Iranian soil following Assad’s fall and Trump’s return to Washington The Israeli Air Force (IAF) concluded its operations on the northern border on Thursday, identifying more opportunities than threats in the region, while preparing for what could be…
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IDF in Syria: Seven villages, two brigades and winter preparations beyond the border
Without resistance, IDF forces took control of Syrian outposts, confiscating tanks, missiles and equipment; preparing for a prolonged stay, troops received living containers; local villagers maintain daily life as army awaits stable governing entity Yoav Zitun, Tel Kudna, Syria| In a historic move on the Syrian Golan Heights, IDF forces have completed the capture of…
