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IDF conducts a military operation in Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus in the West Bank, August 12, 2026.(photo credit: NASSER ISHTAYEH/FLASH90)
August 23, 4:50 AM
Israel targeted Syria airbase over planned Turkish troop, radar presence, source confirms to ‘Post’The IDF struck the Abu al-Duhur military airfield after troops received intelligence that Turkey sought to place a radar with Turkish troops at the Syrian base. ByIDAN KWELLER, CORINNE BAUM
Abu al-Duhur base is seen following reported Israeli strikes, Syria, August 18, 2026(photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER)Go to the full article > >
August 23, 4:50 AM
Ex-Mossad official: Turkey unlikely to risk military clash with Israel despite Erdogan’s ambitions”Neither side is interested in a military confrontation, certainly not at the present time. That is completely contrary to Erdogan’s outlook,” a former Mossad counterterror chief told 103FM.By103FM
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends a joint press conference with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, February 11, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/UMIT BEKTAS)Go to the full article > >
August 23, 4:50 AM
Four kites cross from Gaza into Israel, southern Israeli officials call for strong IDF responseSome fear that objects crossing above the border fence can mark the beginning of a visible escalation. Incendiary balloons or rockets could follow the kites.ByRAMI SHANI, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Kites believed to have been sent from Gaza into Israel, August 22, 2026. (photo credit: SCREENSHOT/X/VIA SECTION 27A OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT)Go to the full article > >
August 23, 4:50 AM
Defense officials say IDF soldiers left without support in West Bank while world watches – reportThe officials said that global attention to the West Bank causes diplomatic damage to Israel, and that without enforcement by the police and other state authorities, the incidents wear soldiers down.ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF soldiers in the West Bank.(photo credit: FLASH90)Go to the full article > >
August 23, 4:50 AM
Trump envoy Barrack faces criticism over Syria stance and Golan comments – analysisGideon Sa’ar criticized Barrack following the comments, saying they were “full of inaccuracies” and included positions that “contradict the position of Trump himself regarding the Golan Heights.”ByIDAN KWELLER
US SPECIAL ENVOY for Syria Tom Barrack speaks at a news conference in Damascus in September 2025.(photo credit: Khalil Ashawi/Reuters)Go to the full article > >
August 23, 4:50 AM
IDF conducts new round of strikes in southern Lebanon – reportByJERUSALEM POST STAFF