Reuters: full-scale Gaza operation to last 6-8 weeks before advancing to Rafah
Israel plans to extend its full-scale military operations in the Gaza Strip for another six to eight weeks before launching a ground operation in Rafah, reports Reuters.
Tribal clashes in Papua New Guinea leave over 60 dead
Dozens of men were fatally shot in an ambush amid tribal conflict in Enga province, near the town of Wabag in Papua New Guinea.
British vessel attacked in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, reports Reuters
A cargo ship registered in the UK was attacked in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, reports Reuters, citing the Ambrey Maritime Security company.
Sirens near the Gaza border, possible rocket attack
At 7:22 a.m. on February 19th, the "Tzeva Adom" alarm sounded in the villages of Ein HaShlosha, Nirim, and Nir Oz, situated near the Gaza Strip border.
IDF operations Judea and Samaria on February 19
The IDF is continuing its operations in Judea and Samaria to prevent new terrorist attacks and to detain or neutralize members of terrorist organizations.
IDF reports death of Tzanhanim brigade fighter in Gaza
Staff Sergeant Simon Shlomov, aged 20 from Kiryat Bialik and a member of the 202nd Battalion of the Tzanhanim Brigade, was killed in combat in the southern Gaza Strip.
Qatar evacuates alleged Hamas 'journalist' from Gaza without Israeli approval
Ismail Abu Omar is accused of terrorist activities for entering Israeli territory alongside Hamas militants on October 7 and reporting live from Kibbutz Nir Oz.
Suspicious envelope arrives at government office, prompting high alert
On the evening of February 18, a suspicious envelope was delivered to the government head's office in Jerusalem. Once the envelope was cleared, security forces were called to the office.
Hezbollah steals Metula City Hall's drone valued at over 50 thousand NIS
According to the Kan Bet radio station, Hezbollah militants intercepted a civilian drone owned by the Metula city administration.
Temple Mount restrictions to affect both Palestinians and Israelis during Ramadan
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a meeting on February 18 to discuss security measures on the Temple Mount during Ramadan.
Gallant: Hamas in search of Yahya Sinwar's successor
Galant revealed that Hamas is seeking a replacement for Yahya Sinwar, the leader of the terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip.
IDF: medications with hostage names found unopened in Nasser Hospital (video)
The IDF Spokesperson's Unit released a video showing boxes of medications discovered late last week at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, intended for kidnapped Israelis.