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Israeli Army dismisses officer, reprimands another over deadly ambulance convoy strike
Tel Aviv, April 20: The Israeli military dismissed a deputy commander and reprimanded another officer over their roles in a deadly incident when troops opened fire on a convoy of ambulances in the Tel a-Sultan neighborhood of Rafah, southern Gaza, killing 15 people, the Israel Defense Forces announced on Sunday.
Israel strikes Hezbollah commander behind Iranian arms transfers
Tel Aviv, April 20: Israel struck a key figure in Hezbollah's efforts to smuggle Iranian weapons into Lebanon, the Israel Defence Forces said on Sunday.
IDFC FIRST Bank's board okays Rs 7,500 cr fundraising from Warburg, ADIA
Mumbai, April 17: The board of IDFC FIRST Bank on Thursday approved raising up to Rs 7,500 crore from Warburg Pincus and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) even amid global uncertainties.
IDFC First Bank to raise Rs 7,500 crore from two investors through preferential allotment
New Delhi, April 17: IDFC First Bank has announced plans to raise around Rs 7,500 crore from two investors through the issuance of compulsorily convertible preference shares.
19 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza: Civil defence
Gaza, April 17: At least 19 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks on various areas of the Gaza Strip, according to Gaza's Civil Defence.
Israel ramps up Gaza airstrikes, hits 1,200 targets since March 18
Tel Aviv, April 16: The Israel Defence Forces, since March 18, have intensified precise military operations in Gaza, striking approximately 1,200 terrorist targets--including tunnel networks--using 350 fighter jets, the IDF said.
Israel's Military Chief criticised 'politicization' of military personnel
Tel Aviv, April 15: The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) Chief of Staff Lieutenant General. Eyal Zamir on Tuesday conducted a situation assessment and field tour in Shuja'iyya in the Gaza Strip, where he spoke about the recent controversy about a protest letter written by reservists demanding an immediate end to the war in Gaza in exchange for the release of the remaining hostages held there.
Gaza hospital forced to cease operations after Israeli airstrike
Gaza/Jerusalem, April 13: An Israeli airstrike hit the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City early Sunday, damaging key medical infrastructure and forcing the facility to shut down, according to Palestinian medical sources and eyewitnesses.
10 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza's Deir al-Balah: Civil defence
Gaza, April 13: At least 10 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on the central Gaza city of Deir al-Balah on Sunday, according to Gaza's Civil Defence.
Israel to expand operations to most of Gaza: Defence Minister Katz
Jerusalem, April 13: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said that Israel will soon expand its operations to most of the Gaza Strip territory.
Israeli army says encircled Rafah, intercepted three rockets from Gaza
Jerusalem, April 12: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced in a statement on Saturday that it had completed the encirclement of the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah.
Israel orders evacuations in Gaza City amid military operations
Jerusalem, April 11: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Friday issued an urgent evacuation order for residents in several neighbourhoods of eastern Gaza City as military operations intensified in the area.
Air Force retirees, reservists dismissed from service after publishing political statement
Tel Aviv, April 10: A thousand Air Force retirees and reservists are being dismissed after publishing a letter calling for the end of the war in Gaza.
Ahead of passover, President Herzog visits surveillance soldiers, combat troops
Tel Aviv, April 10: Ahead of Passover, President Isaac Herzog visited the surveillance soldiers and combat troops of IDF (Israel Defense Forces) Unit 636, the Combat Intelligence Collection Corps.
Israeli military prepared for soldiers to observe the passover holiday
Tel Aviv, April 8: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Military Rabbinate completed its preparations for Passover while providing a full nutritional response to all its soldiers. Due to the ongoing security situation, few of its soldiers are going to be allowed leave for the holiday.
Israel says targetted Hamas member posing as reporter in Gaza
Jerusalem/Beirut, April 7: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Monday that it has targetted a Hamas militant posing as a journalist in Gaza and killed a Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon.
Hamas rockets injure three in Israel; Israeli forces strike central Gaza
Jerusalem, April 7: Three people were slightly injured during a rocket attack on southern Israel by Hamas, which prompted the Israeli army to launch multiple airstrikes on central Gaza later in the day, according to Israeli and Palestinian sources.
Israeli army kills major Hamas money exchanger in Gaza
Jerusalem, April 5: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that it killed Saeed Ahmad Abed Khudari, allegedly a key Hamas money exchanger, in Gaza City.
Israel orders evacuations in Gaza amid expanded military operations
Jerusalem, April 3: The Israeli military has ordered civilians in multiple areas of the northern Gaza Strip to evacuate immediately, citing intercepted rocket fire from Palestinian territory.
Israeli PM Netanyahu vows pressure on Gaza until hostages are returned
Tel Aviv, April 3: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday spoke about the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intensifying their operations in the Gaza Strip and said that the IDF is not only seizing territory and destroying infrastructure but also targeting key corridors, such as the Morag Corridor.
Israel warns Northern Gaza to evacuate following rocket attack on Sderot
Tel Aviv, April 1: The Israel Defense Forces warned residents of northern Gaza to evacuate on Tuesday following Palestinian rocket fire.
Rafah residents flee after Israel warns to evacuate
Tel Aviv, April 1: Palestinians began fleeing Rafah on Monday after the Israel Defense Forces called on residents of the southern Gaza town to evacuate.
Israeli Military launches new operation against Gaza terror bases
Tel Aviv, March 30: The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) said that Saturday afternoon, its forces began ground operations in the Al-Jenina neighborhood of Rafah in Gaza, with the aim of expanding the security zone in the southern Gaza Strip.
Hamas approves new truce proposal as Israel begins new ground operations in Gaza's Rafah
Gaza/Jerusalem, March 30: Hamas has said it had approved a proposal from mediators for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which it received two days earlier.
Israel launches strong airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs
Beirut/Jerusalem, March 28: Israeli airstrikes hit a building in Beirut's southern suburbs on Friday, marking the first such attack since a ceasefire was agreed on November 27.
Israel says strikes over 430 targets in Gaza, hits sites in Syria, Lebanon
Jerusalem, March 27: The Israeli military said that its Air Force struck "over 430" locations in Gaza since the resumption of its deadly air and ground campaign in the enclave.
Hardik Singh credits hard work and team unity for receiving HI Midfielder of the Year award
New Delhi, March 25: Indian men's hockey team vice-captain Hardik Singh has expressed his gratitude and excitement after he was honoured with the prestigious Hockey India Ajit Pal Singh Award for Midfielder of the Year 2024 at the recently held Hockey India 7th Annual Awards.
Netanyahu Meets with new Armoured Corps inductees
Tel Aviv, March 24: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited on Sunday, together with Defence Minister Israel Katz, the IDF's (Israel Defence Forces) absorption and selection base for new inductees in Tel Hashomer, where they met with recruits for the Armoured Corps.
IDF strikes key Hamas commanders as Gaza crisis deepens
Tel Aviv, March 24: The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced a targeted strike on a Hamas operative inside Gaza's Nasser Hospital compound.
Cost of war: Israel faces 100,000 disabled veterans by 2030
Tel Aviv, March 23: Israel reported a sharp increase in the number of wounded security personnel on Sunday morning, ahead of its first international rehabilitation conference on Tuesday.
Rocket sirens sound across central Israel as ground forces raid Northern Gaza
Tel Aviv, March 21: Rocket sirens blared across central Israel on Thursday afternoon as three rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip, marking the first such attack in months. The launch came as Israeli forces recaptured areas of northern Gaza near Beit Lahiya and hours after Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen fired a missile that sent millions of Israelis scrambling to bomb shelters.
Israeli army says intercepted two rockets from Gaza
Jerusalem, March 22: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that its air force has intercepted two rockets fired from the Gaza Strip towards the city of Ashkelon in southern Israel.
Israeli forces expand ground operation in Gaza as Hamas fires rockets at Israel
Jerusalem, March 21: The Israeli military said its troops were expanding their ground operation in southern Gaza, advancing into the Shabura refugee camp in Rafah city.
Israel has no other option but to renew military pressure: Israeli envoy Azar after collapse of truce with Hamas
New Delhi, March 19: Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, said on Wednesday that Israel has no other option but to renew military pressure to bring back hostages as Hamas has numerous times rejected proposals by American mediators.
Israeli Military eliminates Hamas PM Essam Dib Abdullah al-Dalis, other terror leaders in Gaza operation
Tel Aviv, March 18: The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) confirmed that Israeli forces eliminated the terrorist Essam Dib Abdullah al-Dalis, Hamas' prime minister and the senior government figure in the Gaza Strip, who replaced Ruhi Mushtaha in that role after the latter was killed in July 2024.
Israel vows to act against Hamas with increasing military strength
Jerusalem, March 18: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz have directed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to "take strong action against the Hamas terrorist organisation in the Gaza Strip."
Israel conducts 'extensive airstrikes' on Hamas in Gaza, cites stalled ceasefire talks
Jerusalem, March 18: Israel launched a series of heavy airstrikes on Hamas targets across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, marking the first major military operation since the ceasefire began on January 19.
Nine killed in Israeli drone attacks on Gaza
Gaza, March 16: Nine people were killed and several others injured on Saturday by Israeli drone attacks in northern Gaza.
Senior Israeli military commanders asses security issues that arise during Ramadan
Tel Aviv, March 15: The Commander of the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) Central Command, Major General Avi Bluth, the Commander of the IDF Civil Administration, Brigadier General Hisham Ibrahim, and the Commander of the Judea and Samaria Division, Brigadier General Yaki Dolf, held field assessments of the situation towards the end of the second weekend of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Israeli army to remain at strategic points in southern Lebanon 'indefinitely'
Jerusalem, March 14: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Friday that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) will maintain its presence at five strategic locations in southern Lebanon "indefinitely," regardless of ongoing negotiations over 13 disputed border points.