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Israel, IDF, and defense updates.
Israel/IDFThe IDF announced that Ismail Mohammed Ibrahim Barim, a Hamas commander who held three Israeli hostages in Gaza, was killed in a strike in Khan Younis, citing his ceasefire violations.
Israel/IDFIDF strikes in Khan Younis killed two Hamas Nukhba Force terrorists, including a former bodyguard of Yahya Sinwar, citing ceasefire violations.
Israel/IDFThe Israeli army and Shin Bet killed a Hamas company commander and three elite squad commanders in an attack on the Al-Shati area, according to the IDF's Persian-language account.
Israel/IDFThe Israeli military announced that an airstrike on a cafe in Gaza City killed four Hamas Nukhba Force commanders from the Beit Lahia Battalion, while Palestinian media reported six dead and 14 wounded.
Israel/IDFIsraeli Air Force jets reportedly flew over Syria again on August 18, 2026, according to a social media post.
Israel/IDFIsrael acknowledged overnight strikes on a Syrian military airfield near Aleppo, saying Turkey planned to station forces there in breach of a security understanding.
Israel/IDFFormer Mossad director Yossi Cohen disclosed that Israeli operatives repeatedly infiltrated Iran's underground Fordow nuclear facility to gather intelligence and plan a major operation.
Israel/IDFThe Israeli Air Force destroyed six Iranian ballistic missile launchers at the Najafabad underground facility before they could be fired at Israel, as disclosed in an IDF Farsi statement during the 40-day war.
Israel/IDFAdmiral Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, visited Israel, while a separate White House/CENTCOM official was en route to Bahrain.
Israel/IDFIsraeli military strikes are underway in Al-Mansuri, southern Lebanon, following an IDF evacuation warning issued yesterday.
Israel/IDFFive Hamas weapon depots were destroyed overnight by Israeli airstrikes, the IDF and Shin Bet reported, with one located near a hospital in Deir al-Balah.
Israel/IDFAn Israeli Air Force unmanned aerial vehicle conducted a roof knock warning strike on a building in central Gaza.
Israel/IDFThe Israel Defense Forces conducted controlled explosions in the southern Lebanese villages of Barashit, Bint Jbeil, Aitaroun, al-Tiri, and Mays al-Jabal, according to a report.
Israel/IDFA statement says President Trump will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Tuesday.
Israel/IDFIsraeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that Iran will suffer a 'crushing blow' if it attacks Israel, amid ongoing tensions.
Israel/IDFUnconfirmed reports on social media indicate that bomb shelters are being opened in some Israeli cities.
Israel/IDFIsraeli officials say JD Vance's team is preventing a meeting between Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump to avoid a hawkish stance on Iran, tying his potential trip to Senator Graham's funeral.
Israel/IDFThe IDF reported launches from Iran toward Aqaba, Jordan, near Israeli territory, warning of possible spillover and alert activations in southern Israel.
Israel/IDFAn explosion was reported in Khan Younis, Gaza, presumably an IDF demolition operation.
Israel/IDFAn Israeli attack targeted northern Gaza City after residents were warned to evacuate via three rounds of roof-knocking.
Israel/IDFIsraeli Air Force conducted airstrikes on Al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon.
Israel/IDFIsraeli Air Force jets reportedly highly active over Israel, with Arab channels indicating a heading east.
Israel/IDFHeavy Israeli Air Force (IAF) jet activity reported.
Israel/IDFThe IDF announced the demolition of five Hamas tunnels spanning two kilometers near the ceasefire line in northern Gaza, led by reservists of the 14th Armored Brigade.