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Sunday, January 4, 2026
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Topic: IDF

104 killed in Gaza strikes as Israel retaliates for death of IDF soldier, says it still backs ceasefire

Cairo: Israel said on Wednesday it remains committed to the U.S.-backed ceasefire in Gaza, despite its retaliation for the death of an Israeli soldier...

Israel says it opens fire on suspects in Gaza, local authorities report six killed

Jerusalem: Israel's military said it opened fire on Tuesday to remove a threat posed by suspects who approached its forces in the northern Gaza...

Israeli society is in collective denial over what is happening in Gaza. Media isn’t helping

There is silence in Israeli media about the occupied territories, indifference to Palestinian suffering, and a political preference for “managing the conflict” over pursuing real peace.

IDF says it eliminated Hamas commander & October 7 terrorist Mohammed Naif Abu Shamla in Gaza

Abu Shamla allegedly infiltrated Israel's territory and took part in attempted infiltration of the IDF's Mars outpost during the October 7 massacre.

Israel will call up around 50,000 reservists for new Gaza city offensive, military official says

Jerusalem: Israel will call up around 50,000 reservists for its new Gaza City offensive, and call-up letters will be sent out as soon as...

Israel says Gazans free to ‘exit’ while Hamas attends Cairo ceasefire talks

Netanyahu reiterated an idea—also enthusiastically floated by Trump—that Palestinians should simply ‘leave’ the enclave housing more than 2 million people after nearly 2 years of conflict.

Israel claims it has killed Iran’s top military commander and Khamenei aide Ali Shadmani

Israel claims it has killed Iran's top military commander and Khamenei aide Ali Shadmani

Israel hits dozen targets in Gaza as ceasefire deadlock breaks, Palestine says 100 dead

Attacks, wider in scale than regular drone strikes, will continue for 'as long as necessary', says Israel. Hamas claims Israel overturned ceasefire agreement, leaving hostages in a lurch.

Israeli authorities rescue 10 Indian workers ‘lured’ to and held captive in West Bank

Workers were allegedly conned by Palestinians seeking entry into Israel. Rescue comes amid Israel's continued efforts to recruit Indians to tackle labour shortages in construction sector.

Israel’s army chief Herzi Halevi announces he will resign over failure to prevent October 7 attack

The move was followed by the resignation of Major General Yaron Finkelman, the head of Israel’s Southern Command.

On Camera

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.