The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/emanuel-fabian/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 21 Jul 2026 03:33:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Emanuel Fabian | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/emanuel-fabian/ 32 32 IDF says it killed terrorist who attacked Nova festival, abducted Inbar Haiman on Oct. 7 https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-it-killed-terrorist-who-attacked-nova-festival-abducted-inbar-haiman-on-oct-7/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:04:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3864791 Islamic Jihad operative also tried to attack GHF sites, IDF says; Al-Yaman Al-Saeed Hospital reported bombed, killing 2, injuring others; 3 reportedly killed in south Gaza strike

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]]> US indicates Lebanese army deploying to ‘pilot zones,’ including one IDF will withdraw from https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-says-lebanese-army-deploying-to-pilot-zones-including-one-idf-will-withdraw-from/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:47:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3864755 Washington lists 3 locations where Lebanon's military to deploy; Israeli forces reportedly to make first pull out from one area on Tuesday, but timeline for full withdrawal unclear

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]]> US strikes Iran for 9th night, confirms American servicemember killed in Iraq https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-strikes-iran-for-9th-night-confirms-american-servicemember-killed-in-iraq/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:48:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3864172 Explosions reported in several Iranian cities as IRGC claims it hit oil tankers trying to cross Hormuz, struck assets in Kuwait; Iran said to suspect US planning ground operation

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]]> IDF fires interceptors over Eilat as Iranian missiles target nearby Aqaba in Jordan https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-fires-interceptors-over-eilat-as-iranian-missiles-target-nearby-aqaba-in-jordan/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:41:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3864004 Military says it shot down missile debris, while its interceptor fragments landed in open area near Eilat; Israeli source tells Saudi outlet that Mojtaba Khamenei is 'not in Iran'

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]]> 10 said killed, including three children, in Israeli strikes in northern Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/10-said-killed-including-three-children-in-israeli-strikes-in-northern-gaza/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:16:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3863589 IDF says Gaza City strike which local health officials say killed family of 5 targeted Hamas operative, infrastructure; army also says 2 operatives killed in strikes a day earlier

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]]> Iranian strike kills 2 US troops in Jordan, 3rd is MIA, as Tehran vows ‘unforgettable lessons’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-strike-kills-2-us-troops-in-jordan-as-tehran-vows-unforgettable-lessons/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:02:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3863570 CENTCOM says another four service members injured; Iran says it has suspended implementation of MOU; Washington said sending warplanes to Mideast

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]]> IDF manpower chief: Extension of service period doesn’t replace need for more troops https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-manpower-chief-extension-of-service-period-doesnt-replace-need-for-more-troops/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:18:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3863364 Dado Bar Kalifa says extending compulsory service to 32 months 'allows a minimal breathing room' for conscripts and reservists, calls 'to expand the scope of draftees and those serving'

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]]> Settler activists illegally cross into Syria, stay for full day before being nabbed by IDF https://www.timesofisrael.com/settler-activists-illegally-cross-into-syria-stay-for-full-day-before-being-nabbed-by-idf/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:37:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3863329 Incident marks latest attempt by Bashan Pioneers to establish settlements in Syrian buffer zone; soldiers hand activists over to police, condemn 'criminal offense'

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]]> Settlers raid West Bank village in PA-run area; IDF, arriving on scene, lets them flee https://www.timesofisrael.com/settlers-raid-west-bank-village-in-pa-run-area-idf-arriving-on-scene-lets-them-flee/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:26:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3863260 Military reportedly doesn't hand settlers over to police, declares closed military zone forcing activists to leave West Bank village

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]]> Top Hamas aide who held hostages during war killed in strike on Khan Younis https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-hamas-aide-who-held-hostages-during-war-killed-in-strike-on-khan-younis/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:59:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3863189 Anas Mahmoud Ahmad Hamdan served as an aide to commanders Muhammad Deif and Rafa'a Salameh, held Avera Mengistu captive, took part in hostage release ceremonies

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]]> Palestinian terrorist indicted over 2007 West Bank murder of Israeli civilian https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-terrorist-indicted-over-2007-west-bank-murder-of-israeli-civilian/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:14:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3863096 Shadi Jumaa arrested by Israeli forces in Qalqilya after release from Palestinian Authority prison, indicted on terror charges by military prosecutors

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]]> Strikes said to kill 5 in Gaza as top officer says IDF has taken over 60% of Strip https://www.timesofisrael.com/strikes-said-to-kill-5-in-gaza-as-top-officer-says-idf-has-taken-over-60-of-strip/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:41:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3862725&preview=true&preview_id=3862725 Army says it targeted Hamas commander who invaded Israel on Oct. 7, as Central Command chief confirms apparent violation of truce stipulation that Israel only hold onto 53% of territory

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]]> IDF’s West Bank chief claims illegal settler farming outposts ‘greatly strengthen security’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/idfs-west-bank-chief-claims-settler-farming-outposts-greatly-strengthen-security/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:51:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3862676 Avi Bluth tells residents of wildcat communes — which critics say have become ground zero for violent extremists and a tool for dispossession of Palestinian lands — that he loves them

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]]> Syria says it foiled attempt to smuggle advanced arms to Hezbollah from Iraq https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-says-it-foiled-attempt-to-smuggle-advanced-arms-to-hezbollah-from-iraq/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:42:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3862393 Missiles and first-person-view drones destined for Iran-backed terror group in Lebanon came across border from Iraq; Katz speaks with Hegseth on regional developments

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]]> Israel steps up campaign to kill all 5,000 Oct. 7 terrorists; 1,200 were killed on the day, 1,500 so far since https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-stepping-up-campaign-to-hunt-and-kill-every-oct-7-terrorist-despite-gaza-truce/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:57:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3855485 Times of Israel analysis shows sharp increase, despite Gaza truce, in strikes targeting those who participated in the massacre or held and abused hostages; 300 more have been captured

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