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Civilian contractor with IDF unit killed by building collapse in Gaza, military says
Hura resident Raed Abu Al-Qian had been working on engineering projects in Gaza on behalf of the Defense Ministry. Raed Abu Al-Qian, a…
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‘Ukrainian housewives’ and Skyranger delays – German defense poster child Rheinmetall is in hot water
VIENNA — The chief executive of Rheinmetall, Europe’s highest-valued defense company, continues to face criticism after dismissing…
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Ukraine is building nearly 1,000 specialized drones a day to counter Russia's Iranian Shaheds
Ukraine says it supplies its troops with nearly 1,000 interceptor drones a day. It's a major milestone for the anti-Shahed tech, which was…
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Takeaways from AP's investigation into Russia's Africa Corps in Mali
DAKAR. Senegal (AP) — Dozens of people who have fled Mali tell The Associated Press that a new Russian military unit that replaced the…
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UK navy intercepts Russian corvette and tanker as Moscow steps up naval activity
LONDON (AP) — A U.K. patrol ship has intercepted a Russian corvette and a tanker after shadowing them through the English Channel, the…
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Israel, India sign major defense deal in shadow of weapons boycotts
The defense deal is going forward at a time when many other democracies have cut back on their defense relations with Israel due to the…
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Croatia reintroduces military conscription as Europe worries about Russia-Ukraine war
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatia's parliament on Friday voted to reintroduce compulsory military service in the European Union and NATO…
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Defense Ministry: 1,152 soldiers fallen since October 7, over 40% were under age 21
Since Oct. 7, 1,152 Israeli soldiers have fallen, with over 40% under 21 years old, the Defense Ministry said, adding that more than 6,500…
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Katz: Gaza will be destroyed, Hamas eliminated if terror group does not disarm, return all hostages
Defense Minister Israel Katz warns Hamas to disarm and release hostages as the IDF gains control of over half of Gaza City and demolishes…
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Some 81,700 soldiers wounded in Israel’s wars, 20,000 in current one, Defense Ministry says
Every month, around 1,000 soldiers file new claims regarding their wounds from the war. More than 81,700 soldiers have been wounded in…
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In first, former police commissioner to head Israeli unit spearheading gaza aid
Israel named retired Police Commissioner Yoram Halevy to lead COGAT, the army unit managing humanitarian aid in Gaza and coordination with…
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Colombia's ombudswoman says 33 soldiers allegedly kidnapped under orders of a rebel group are freed
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Thirty-three Colombian soldiers allegedly taken by villagers acting under the orders of a rebel group were freed…
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Israel Katz says Lebanon's Aoun responsible for Hezbollah violations after IDF strike
The IDF said it struck on Friday evening an active Hezbollah military outpost, as well as underground infrastructure, in southern…
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A-G Baharav-Miara: No escaping addt'l draft callups after Gaza expansion
The government's expanded draft order would be for 430,000 reservists and will be in effect until November 30, 2025 Attorney-General Gali…
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Former PM Ehud Olmert calls Katz's humanitarian city plan a 'concentration camp'
Katz recently said that the Defense Ministry would build a new 'humanitarian city' in the Rafah area for at least 600,000 Palestinians.…
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Israel accomplished 'revolutions' in drone and air defense systems during Iran War
The number of drone flight hours connected with the Iran War was six times longer than the normal amount of hours for an entire standard…
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Ukraine struck Russian warplanes at a base its fighter-bombers flee to when other airfields are in danger, intel says
Ukrainian drones struck a Russian airbase on Friday, destroying two Su-34 fighter-bomber planes. The airbase is used as a staging point…
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Colombia reports 33% drop in deforestation in early 2025, with major progress in Amazon parks
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia saw a 33% drop in deforestation in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, the…
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Defense Ministry awards security prize to 'movie-like' systems behind Nasrallah killing
"These are capabilities you only see in movies, which made a decisive contribution before the campaign against our enemies, and some even…