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Israel Defense Forces

Also known as: IDF · Israeli forces

Israel Defense Forces — military conducting ground operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah and carrying out strikes in Gaza amid ceasefire tensions.

2024-05-052026-06-25
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What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. April 2026

  2. New Era

    IDF troops identified and fired upon unmarked vehicle posing immediate threat in southern Gaza

    Source

    “Israel's mission in Geneva, meanwhile, posted on X yesterday that a day earlier in southern Gaza "IDF troops identified an unmarked vehicle approaching them and posing an immediate threat," it said, stressing that "troops fired warning shots" in response.”

    Israel kills WHO contract worker
  3. March 2026

  4. New Era

    Israel Defense Forces began limited targeted ground operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon

    Source

    “The Israeli military said yesterday it had begun what it described as "limited ground operations" against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.”

    Israel begins ‘limited targeted ground operations’ in Lebanon
  5. February 2026

  6. New Era

    Israel Defense Forces carried out strikes in response to ceasefire violations

    Source

    “A military official said Israeli forces were striking in response to Hamas violations of the ceasefire agreement.”

    ‘Israeli  strikes  kill  11  since  dawn’
  7. September 2025

  8. The Namibian

    Israel Defense Forces (IDF) jointly said the operation was made possible due to prior Shin Bet and IDF intelligence

    Source

    “They said in a joint statement that the operation had been "made possible due to prior intelligence gathered by [Shin Bet] and the IDF's Intelligence Directorate" that had identified his hiding place.”

    Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida killed in Gaza, Israel says
World & Region

Iran considers US nuclear proposal as Trump predicts quick resolution

The News

US President Donald Trump has said the war in Iran will be "over quickly" and that he aims to end Tehran's nuclear ambitions. Iran said a US proposal to end the war is "still being considered"; Axios reported the White House is working toward a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran that could frame nuclear negotiations, with provisions including suspension of Iranian nuclear enrichment, lifting sanctions, and restoring free transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

7 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Iran considers US nuclear proposal as Trump predicts quick resolution

    US President Donald Trump has said the war in Iran will be "over quickly" and that he aims to end Tehran's nuclear ambitions. Iran said a US proposal to end the war is "still being considered"; Axios reported the White House is working toward a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran that could frame nuclear negotiations, with provisions including suspension of Iranian nuclear enrichment, lifting sanctions, and restoring free transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

    7 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 8 April

  1. WHO suspends Gaza medical evacuations after worker killed

    The World Health Organisation has suspended medical evacuations from Gaza to Egypt after a security incident in which a WHO contract worker was killed. Israel said its soldiers opened fire on an unmarked vehicle that posed an immediate threat and continued to accelerate toward troops.

    8 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Israel plans permanent control of southern Lebanon buffer zone

    Israel's defence minister announced that after the war with Hezbollah ends, Israel will maintain military control over a swath of southern Lebanon extending to the Litani River, and will demolish houses in border villages. Lebanon's government and international critics including the UN, Canada, and European nations have condemned the plan as an illegal occupation and collective punishment.

    1 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Iran recruiting children aged 12 for security duties

    Iran is deploying children as young as 12 in security roles including checkpoints and patrols, a practice confirmed by eyewitness accounts and highlighted by an 11-year-old's death at a checkpoint in Tehran. Human rights organisations say the recruitment programme violates international law and constitutes war crimes when children under 15 are involved.

    1 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 17 March

  1. Israeli military begins ground operations in southern Lebanon

    Israel's military said it has begun "limited and targeted ground operations" against Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon, aimed at dismantling terrorist infrastructure and protecting northern Israeli residents. The operations follow earlier Israeli air strikes and reflect escalating tension after Hezbollah's recent attacks involving hundreds of daily rocket launches toward Israel.

    17 March 2026 · New Era →

Monday 16 February

  1. Israeli strikes kill 11 in Gaza as ceasefire tensions persist

    Gaza's civil defence agency reported that Israeli strikes killed at least 11 people since dawn, with a military official citing Hamas ceasefire violations as justification. Despite a US-brokered truce that entered its second phase last month, violence has continued, with Israel and Hamas trading accusations of breaching the agreement.

    16 February 2026 · New Era →

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