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Israel seizes crypto wallets tied to Iran's Quds Force, Hezbollah
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The "extensive and precedent-setting" effort over the past week resulted in the confiscation of millions of dollars worth of digital currency earmarked for terrorism, Gallant said.
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Four Israelis killed in shooting attack, army searching for terrorist
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The four were declared dead at the scene by emergency responders. Another four were evacuated to hospitals, including one in serious condition, two with moderate wounds, and one who was lightly injured.
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Gunman kills 3 Israeli soldiers on Egyptian border
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
According to the Israeli military, an Egyptian policeman opened fire and killed two soldiers early on Saturday while they were guarding a military post at the Egyptian border. Hours later, a confrontation on Israeli soil claimed the lives of an Egyptian officer and a third Israeli soldier
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Israeli military evacuates thousands of Gaza-area residents
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Anticipating a barrage of Palestinian rocket fire, which began on Wednesday, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant approved the evacuation plan, called "Gust of Wind," in anticipation of retaliatory rocket fire from terrorist factions in Gaza.
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Israeli-Palestinian gaps too big for Gaza ceasefire
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
As rockets continued to be fired at southern and central Israel, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant ordered the security establishment to prepare "a series of additional operations" against Gaza and stressed that Israelis should brace for longer range Palestinian rocket fire.
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Israel: Defense Minister Gallant Meets with US CENTCOM Commander Kurilla
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The parties discussed developing regional challenges, with a focus on Iran's malign activities in the Middle East region. This includes Iranian aggression in the maritime arena and the delivery of weapons to terror organizations and proxies in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, and the wider regio
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Israel: Netanyahu reinstates Gallant amid security tensions
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Netanyahu's decision to keep Gallant in place is seen by many as a major achievement for the anti-government protesters, who held spontaneous demonstrations in support of the Defence Minister after his firing was announced two weeks ago.
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Israel strikes Syria in response to rocket attacks
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Israel carried out artillery strikes in southern Syria, in response to six rockets that were launched from its Islamic neighbour, The Times of Israel reported citing Israel Defence Force.
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3 rockets fired from Syria after Israel beefs up its forces
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
One of the Syria rockets landed in Israeli territory and fell in "an open area in the southern Golan Heights," the IDF said.
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Gallant likely to retain job, will have to apologize to Israel PM for over
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, whose sacking prompted protests across Israel, is likely to retain his job as he is willing to issue an apology in writing while also have to confirm his loyalty to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Times of Israel reported citing a Hebrew media.
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Israel PM Netanyahu delays judicial reform plan amid general strike
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was forced to back down on controversial plans to overhaul the country's judiciary on Monday, amid unprecedented nationwide strikes including a shutdown of the international airport, CNN reported.
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Israel President Herzog calls on government to halt judicial reform legisl
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
"For the sake of the unity of the people of Israel, for the sake of responsibility, I am calling on you to stop legislation immediately. I turn to all the party leaders in the Knesset, coalition and opposition as one, put the citizens of the nation above all else and behave responsibly an
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