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Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley Kills at Least Four, IDF Says It Targeted Islamic Jihad Members
An Israeli airstrike on Feb. 15 hit a vehicle near the Syrian border in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, killing at least four people. The IDF said it targeted Palestinian Islamic Jihad members in Majdal Anjar, a development that raises the risk of wider escalation in a fragile border zone.
Israel Announces First New Maneuver Division in Decades as It Prepares for High‑Intensity War
The Israel Defense Forces announced the creation of a new 38th maneuver division — the first new deep‑penetration division since the 1970s — drawn from training units and slated to reach combat capability by 2027. The move signals a long‑term shift toward preparing for large‑scale, high‑intensity warfare and has implications for regional deterrence, logistics demands, and international support.
Israeli Forces Raid South Lebanon, Seize Suspected Hamas Ally in Cross‑Border Operation
Israeli forces carried out a cross‑border raid into southern Lebanon on 9 February, detaining a Lebanese man described by the IDF as an ally of Hamas. The incident, and reported accompanying strikes that killed civilians, heighten tensions along the Israel‑Lebanon frontier and threaten the fragile ceasefire in place since late November.
Deadly Tunnel Clash in Rafah Tests Fragile Gaza Ceasefire, IDF Says It Killed Four Fighters
The IDF says it killed four armed men who emerged from a tunnel and fired at troops in Rafah, calling the attack a violation of the Gaza ceasefire. The incident highlights the persistent threat posed by Hamas tunnel networks and raises doubts about the durability of the truce and the capacity to verify compliance under difficult conditions.
Israel Signals Readiness for Multi‑Front War as Chief of Staff Orders Heightened Preparations
Israel’s Chief of Staff Zamir has declared the IDF in a period of heightened war readiness, citing lingering tensions with Iran and lessons from the October 2023 Hamas attacks. He called for both stronger defences and preparations for offensive operations across multiple theatres, signalling planning for a possible multi‑front conflict.
Israeli Military Confirms Roughly 70,000 Palestinian Dead in Gaza, Validating Local Toll
The Israeli military has confirmed roughly 70,000 Palestinian deaths in Gaza since October 2023, aligning closely with figures published by Gaza’s health ministry. That convergence heightens humanitarian, legal and diplomatic pressure and complicates prospects for reconstruction and a political resolution.
Tel Aviv Families Switch Off Hostage Clock as Last Remains Return
Families in Tel Aviv ceremonially switched off a high-profile clock in front of the Defense Ministry on January 27 after the Israeli military announced the return of the last person taken to Gaza. The shutdown marks a symbolic end to a public campaign demanding a ceasefire and the return of hostages, even as tough questions about accountability, the war’s conduct and Gaza’s future remain.
Israel’s Army Sounds Alarm on Manpower Shortages as Draft Debate Paralyzes Reforms
Israel’s chief of staff has warned of a multi-thousand troop shortfall that could degrade IDF readiness within a year unless the government acts. The crisis stems from stalled legislation on Haredi draft exemptions, delays in lengthening compulsory service and sustained operational pressure since late 2023.
Israel Says It Is Primed to Meet ‘Multi‑Front’ Threats After Lessons From 2025 Iran Clash
IDF Chief Zamir announced the Israeli military is at high alert and prepared to use unprecedented offensive capabilities to meet potential multi‑front threats, citing lessons from a June 2025 confrontation with Iran. The declaration signals a sharpened deterrent posture but raises the risk of regional escalation and places persistent strain on Israel’s reserves and diplomacy.