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Avi Woolf

Avi Woolf is a writer, editor, and translator. He has been published in the Washington Examiner, Commentary Magazine, and National Review. He lives with his wife in the Jerusalem area.

Iron Beam defense system.
Iron Beam, IDF

This time, with lasers: Iron Beam defense system passes important test

The Iron Beam laser-based anti-missile defense system has reportedly passed an important test this week, though the system is not expected to be operational until the end of 2025 at the earliest.

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Intercepting Hamas rockets.

Israel-Gaza War

Hamas rocket fire has plummeted - here's why

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Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Israel-Gaza War, Hostage Deal

Netanyahu convenes defense brass to discuss next steps against Hamas

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Rocket interception over north. Illustration.

IDF, Hezbollah

D'oh! Hezbollah launches lots of rockets - which all fall short

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Watching terrorists incriminate themselves - before the strike.

IDF, Terrorism, Judea and Samaria

Eyes in the sky: Watch the IDF identify and blow up terrorists in Judea and Samaria

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Yahya Sinwar.

Israel-Gaza War, Hostages

Like a rat fleeing a trap: Sinwar's plan to escape Gaza - with hostages

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Michael Barnier (center), France's new Prime Minister.

France

The "French Joe Biden"? A look at France's new Prime Minister

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"You've abandoned them to their deaths." Anti-government protest for hostages.

Israel-Gaza War, Hostage Deal

No kidding! White House wondering if Hamas wants a deal at all

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Rocket interception over north. Illustration.

Israel-Gaza War

It just never ends: IDF reports five rocket launches at north

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Egyptian Army. Illustration.

Egypt, Israel-Gaza War

BREAKING: Egyptian Chief of Staff conducts surprise visit to Gaza-Egypt border

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Hunting suspicious objects.

IDF, Hezbollah

They shall not pass: IDF intercepts suspicious aerial objects from Lebanon | Watch

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Hackers. Illustration.

Iran, Banking

Report: This is the culprit behind the hacking of Iran's banking system

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Map of Gaza marking out humanitarian zone.

Israel-Gaza War

Nowhere to hide: IDF carefully strikes terrorists in humanitarian area

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Netanyahu and Gantz. Archive.

Polls, Politics

New Poll: Gantz retakes lead over Netanyahu as largest party

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Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu shows the extent of Philadelphi tunnels.

Israel-Gaza War, Hostage Deal

"Such a deal would kill us": Netanyahu explains why Philadelphi is vital to foreign press

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Israeli Embassy, Washington DC.

Israel-Gaza War, Terrorism

BREAKING: Suspicious object thrown at Israeli Embassy in Washington DC

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Iran, Politics, United States

"Iranians for Trump"? A new group emerges which may decide a tight election

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IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi.

Israel-Gaza War, Hostages

IDF Chief of Staff: "We must not give up any of the war aims"

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Charedi protest against the draft.

IDF, Charedim

Charedi enlistment is up - but not anywhere near enough

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Netanyahu during press conference

Israel-Gaza War

After explaining Philadelphi's importance to Israelis, Netanyahu turns to foreign audiences

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