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World reacts to ICC arrest warrants, IDF strikes in Lebanon

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 IDF soldiers from the Kfir brgigade operate in the Gaza Strip, November 20, 2024. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF soldiers from the Kfir brgigade operate in the Gaza Strip, November 20, 2024.
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IAF intercepts suspicies aerial target from Lebanon

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IDF: A short while ago, the IAF intercepted a suspicious aerial target that approached Israel from Lebanon. The target was intercepted before crossing into Israeli territory. Sirens were not sounded in accordance with protocol.

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IDF kills Hamas terrorists who took part in Oct. 7 massacre at Mefalsim

Among the five were Gahad Mahmud Yahya Kahlot, a Nukhba company commander and Muhammed Riad Ali Okal, a Hamas company commander who led the murder and kidnapping in Mefalsim on October 7. 

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 Smoke rises from an explosion following an airstrike in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, near the Israel-Gaza border, as seen from Israel, May 20, 2024. (photo credit: REUTERS/Amir Cohen TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY REPORT CONTENT  PREVIEW  XML)
Smoke rises from an explosion following an airstrike in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, near the Israel-Gaza border, as seen from Israel, May 20, 2024.
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An Israel Air Force aircraft killed five terrorists who partook in the massacre in Israel's Gaza border community of Mefalsim on October 7, the military and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) announced on Friday. 

Among the five were Gahad Mahmud Yahya Kahlot, a Nukhba company commander and Muhammed Riad Ali Okal, a Hamas company commander who led the murder and kidnapping in Mefalsim on October 7. 

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IAF strikes building in Beirut's southern suburbs - report

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Israel Air Force jets allegedly targeted a building in Haret Hreik in Beirut's southern suburbs and several areas in southern Lebanon, the Hezbollah-affiliated Al Mayadeen news outlet claimed on Friday morning. 

Earlier on Friday, IDF Spokesperson in Arabic, Colonel Avichai Adraee, issued three separate evacuation warnings for resident of southern Lebanese villages and Beirut's southern suburbs in a post on X/Twitter.

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IDF issues evacuation warnings to several towns in southern Lebanon

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The IDF Spokesperson in Arabic, Colonel Avichai Adraee, issued an evacuation alert to residents of several communities in southern Lebanon ahead of an Israeli attack in their area.

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Israel at war: What happened on day 412?

Two Israelis killed by Hezbollah • IDF hits Dahieh 4 times • Hamas accuses IDF of killing dozens of civilians

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 IDF soldiers conduct localized raids in southern Lebanon, November 20, 2024. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF soldiers conduct localized raids in southern Lebanon, November 20, 2024.
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Sergeant Gur Kehati was killed in battle while fighting in southern Lebanon, the IDF announced on Thursday.

Kehati, 20, from Nir Banim, served in the 13th Battalion in the Golani Brigade.

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ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant for Gaza 'war crimes'

The ruling could prevent Israeli officials from traveling and comes as the government ignores legal advice to open a state inquiry.

By YONAH JEREMY BOB, EVE YOUNG, JOANIE MARGULIES, KESHET NEEV
(L-R): International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (photo credit: FLASH90, POOL)
(L-R): International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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In a blockbuster ruling that shook the military, diplomatic, and legal worlds, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Thursday.

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Israel at war: What you need to know

  • Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza.
  • Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 at the Re'im music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities
  • 101 hostages remain in Gaza
  • 48 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says