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'Closed military zone': IDF stops civilians near Gaza barrier while attempting to cross border

"The area adjacent to the barrier is designated as a closed military zone; entry is strictly prohibited," the military said in a statement.

Jews who support the re-establishment of Israeli settlements in the Gaza Strip march near the Israeli border with Gaza, in southern Israel, July 19, 2026
US Special Envoy for Syria and Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack speaks during a session at Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey, April 17, 2026.

US envoy Barrack reverses Golan comments, reaffirms Trump's recognition of Israeli sovereignty

Defense Minister Israel Katz attends a cornerstone-laying ceremony for the new settlement of Doran in the Mount Hebron region of the West Bank, June 16, 2026.

Katz assures West Bank leaders IDF Central Command head Bluth has not been dismissed

Former IDF chief of staff Lt.-Gen. Gadi Eisenkot of the Yashar Party.

With Eisenkot and PM neck and neck, how ugly will election campaign get? - opinion


If there is a Rafah attack date, maybe PM should tell IDF - analysis

If Netanyahu and the IDF want to intimidate Hamas into a better hostage deal, and that deal does not come from US pressure, it will require more action, and fewer words.

 Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, March 27, 2024.

Israel's eyes on the northern border, six months after start of war in Gaza - editorial

Six months after the start of the Gaza war, Israel pulled its troops out of Khan Younis. However, eyes are on the northern border.

 IDF soldiers of Division 98 in Khan Yunis, January 22, 2024

Hostage Elad Katzir murdered, body returned to Israel

In a social media post, hostage Elad Katzir's sister announces that he was killed in captivity within the Gaza Strip and his body has been since returned back to Israel.

 Elad Katzir

IDF to look at the past: How the October 7 probe will be handled

The IDF's announcement stated that the investigation will address real-time decisions and will also delve into aspects dating back to the 2014 Gaza conflict.

 Israeli troops operate in the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing ground operation of the Israeli army against the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in this handout image released November 19, 2023.

From ancient Persia to Gaza: What can Israel learn from the tale of Purim? - opinion

The Book of Esther teaches presidents, prime ministers, and commoners an excellent lesson in understanding the link between Providence and human endeavor.

 IDF SOLDIERS operate in Gaza this week. ‘Jews and Israelis should understand their current strategic straits as ordained trials meant to be tackled with wisdom and bravery, even defiance,’ the writer asserts.

Israel-Hamas war: What happened on day 167?

PM tells Blinken Rafah op will happen • Former hostage describes Hamas psychological torture • Police engage in hours-long aerial manhunt • US to propose ceasefire-for-hostage resolution at UN

 IDF troops operate in the West Bank. March 22, 2024.

IDF establishes new regional division on Israel's border with Syria, Lebanon

As part of the operational response to recent attacks along the northern border, a new regional division was established on the Syria - Lebanon border.

IDF along the northern border between Israel and Lebanon.

IDF officer from South Africa kidnapped on October 7, pronounced dead in Hamas captivity

Perez was originally from South Africa but moved to Israel in 2014 with the rest of his family.

 Israeli hostage held in Gaza Daniel Perez.

WATCH: Terrorist throws grenade at IDF troops, quickly gunned down

Soldiers eliminated terrorists both on the ground and via drone in latest operation.

 Soldiers operating in western Khan Yunis on February 23, 2024.

IDF invasion of Rafah is 'inevitable,' Israeli military sources say

Rafah is the last remaining large area for the IDF to conduct operations in.

 Israeli forces are seen operating in the Gaza Strip on January 29, 2024