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Video: IDF Strikes over 85 Hezbollah Sites in 24 hours

IDF strikes over 85 Hezbollah sites in 24 hours. May 9, 2026. (Credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit) The IDF struck over 85 infrastructure sites belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization in the past 24 hours, the military announced on Saturday.  These strikes were carried out both from the air and on the ground, hitting various locations including weapon storage facilities, launchers, and structures used by Hezbollah to further their terrorist activities against Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers. In the Beqaa Valley, the IDF targeted an underground site utilized by Hezbollah for the production of weapons intended to harm IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians.  Additionally, Hezbollah operatives who were involved in advancing terrorist actions against IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon were also struck. In response to rocket fire near IDF soldiers, the IDF carried out strikes on over 85 Hezbollah sites, including weapon storage facilities and production sites, in southern Lebano...

US imposes sanctions on 10 individuals, companies for aiding Iran's weapons sector

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A Shahed drone on display during the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran February 11, 2026. (photo credit: MAJID ASGARIPOUR/WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY) VIA REUTERS) The US Treasury on Friday announced  sanctions  against 10 individuals and companies, including several in China and Hong Kong, over accusations they  aided Iran's efforts  to secure weapons and the raw materials needed to build its Shahed drones and ballistic missiles. The Treasury move, first reported by  Reuters , comes days before US President Donald Trump plans to  travel to China  for a meeting with President Xi Jinping and as efforts to end the war with Iran have stalled. The US Treasury said it was also prepared to act against any foreign company supporting illicit Iranian commerce and could impose secondary sanctions on foreign financial institutions that aid Iran. Go to the full article > >

Trump says US will start 'Project Freedom Plus' if Iran talks fail

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US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media prior to a Marine One departure from the South Lawn of the White House on May 8, 2026 in Washington, DC. (photo credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images) US President  Donald Trump  told reporters on Saturday that the United States would initiate renewed operations in the Strait of Hormuz if peace talks with Iran fail to move forward. "We may go back to Project Freedom if things don't happen," said Trump, "but it would be 'Project Freedom Plus,' meaning Project Freedom plus other things." Earlier on Saturday, a reporter asked Trump if he thought Iran was "slow-rolling" talks, to which the President replied, "We'll find out soon enough." Go to the full article > >

Israel-Lebanon talks to resume May 14-15 with US mediation

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa, Lebanon Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad and Israel Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter pose for a photo before their meeting at the State Department in Washington, DC, US, April 14, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/KEVIN LAMARQUE) Israel and  Lebanon  will resume negotiations with two days of intensive talks facilitated by the US on May 14 and 15, the US State Department announced on Friday.  Delegations from both countries will meet in order to form a "comprehensive peace and security agreement that substantively addresses the core concerns of both countries," according to the State Department press release.  The US State Department specified that "comprehensive peace is contingent on the full restoration of Lebanese state authority and the complete disarmament of Hezbollah."  Go to the full article > >

Civilian, three IDF soldiers indicted for spying for Iran prior to enlistment

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The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative). (photo credit: Canva/adi arianto, Wavebreakmedia from Getty Images) A civilian and three  IDF  soldiers were indicted Friday after being arrested in March on suspicion of maintaining long-term contact with Iranian intelligence operatives and carrying out security-related tasks at their direction before their military enlistment, the Shin Bet, Israel Police, and Military Police confirmed in a statement. The suspects allegedly photographed public and security-related sites across Israel and were asked to acquire weapons, according to Israeli security authorities. Go to the full article > >

Norway to buy Rafael's Trophy protection system

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Rafael's Trophy on the Leopard tank (photo credit: RAFAEL ADVANCED DEFENSE SYSTEMS) Even though Norway is one of the European countries most critical of Israel, what happens in the diplomatic arena is not necessarily reflect in defense procurement. Germany has begun supplying Norway with  Leopard  2A8NOR tanks in the first sale of the advanced platform, which also carries Israeli technology. Each 2A8-series tank has the Eurotrophy system, the European version of Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Trophy, active protection system for military armored vehicles. APS systems such as Trophy are designed to detect and intercept any anti-tank threats before hitting the platform Go to the full article > >

Three IDF soldiers Severely Wounded in Two Separate Incidents in Lebanon

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IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, published April 29, 2026. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT) Two soldiers were moderately wounded, and an additional soldier was severely wounded in two separate incidents involving explosive drones launched by Hezbollah, the IDF confirmed on Friday. In the first incident, an explosive drone launched by Hezbollah fell in Israeli territory, severely wounding one soldier and moderately wounding another. In the second incident, a number of drones were launched toward IDF soldiers operating in Southern Lebanon, moderately wounding one soldier. Go to the full article > >