Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian
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Times Of Israel military correspondent | BGU alum | hmu: [email protected] | http://mann.ie
Back in Gaza City again, IDF finds itself fighting ‘infrastructure,’ not terrorists
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Back in Gaza City again, IDF finds itself fighting ‘infrastructure,’ not terrorists
In booby-trapped Daraj neighborhood, tank battalion commander tells ToI his forces are degrading Hamas capabilities, working to secure conditions for hostage release
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July 25, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Back in Gaza City again, IDF finds itself fighting ‘infrastructure,’ not terrorists
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‘The stars aligned’: Why Israel set out for a war against Iran, and what it achieved www.timesofisrael.com/the-stars-al...
‘The stars aligned’: Why Israel set out for a war against Iran, and what it achieved
IDF saw growing nuclear threat, alongside collapse of proxy groups, and its readiness to act reaching peak; 'existential threat' removed, but Iran will continue to challenge Israel
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June 27, 2025 at 4:22 AM
‘The stars aligned’: Why Israel set out for a war against Iran, and what it achieved www.timesofisrael.com/the-stars-al...
Over the past few weeks, the IDF has been releasing, via journalists, its investigations into Hamas's October 7, 2023, onslaught.
In this thread you can find all of the probes I have published thus far on The Times of Israel.
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In this thread you can find all of the probes I have published thus far on The Times of Israel.
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IDF’s Oct. 7 probes show it misread Hamas for years, left southern Israel utterly vulnerable
Investigations detail military's decade-long 'misperception' of Hamas, its refusal to recognize the imminent invasion even in the last few hours, and the chaos that catastrophically slowed the fightba...
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March 14, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Over the past few weeks, the IDF has been releasing, via journalists, its investigations into Hamas's October 7, 2023, onslaught.
In this thread you can find all of the probes I have published thus far on The Times of Israel.
www.timesofisrael.com/idfs-oct-7-p...
In this thread you can find all of the probes I have published thus far on The Times of Israel.
www.timesofisrael.com/idfs-oct-7-p...
5 IDF reservists indicted for severe abuse of Palestinian detainee at Sde Teiman www.timesofisrael.com/5-idf-reserv...
5 IDF reservists indicted for severe abuse of Palestinian detainee at Sde Teiman
Indictment says soldiers broke prisoner's ribs, caused internal tear in his rectum during assault at detention facility in July
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February 19, 2025 at 12:22 PM
5 IDF reservists indicted for severe abuse of Palestinian detainee at Sde Teiman www.timesofisrael.com/5-idf-reserv...
IDF completes all October 7 probes, will start presenting them next week www.timesofisrael.com/idf-complete... via
IDF completes all October 7 probes, will start presenting them next week
Learning from aftermath of Be'eri report, military plans to offer context to individual battles by first publishing its broader investigations of intel assessments, top brass's decisions
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February 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
IDF completes all October 7 probes, will start presenting them next week www.timesofisrael.com/idf-complete... via
On Egypt border, senior IDF officer warns quietest ‘front’ has potential to erupt www.timesofisrael.com/on-egypt-bor...
On Egypt border, senior IDF officer warns quietest ‘front’ has potential to erupt
Col. Shemer Raviv details challenges on 200-kilometer border he is responsible for, including increasing threat of drones
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January 21, 2025 at 8:37 AM
On Egypt border, senior IDF officer warns quietest ‘front’ has potential to erupt www.timesofisrael.com/on-egypt-bor...
Israeli officials: Deal will see 33 hostages freed in 1st stage, most of them alive www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-offi...
Israeli officials: Deal will see 33 hostages freed in 1st stage, most of them alive
Negotiations to free remaining captives to begin on 16th day of potential ceasefire deal; talks advanced after 'tense' meeting between Netanyahu, Trump envoy, officials tell ToI
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January 13, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Israeli officials: Deal will see 33 hostages freed in 1st stage, most of them alive www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-offi...
120 commandos deep inside Syria: IDF reveals daring raid on Iranian missile factory www.timesofisrael.com/120-commando...
120 commandos deep inside Syria: IDF reveals daring raid on Iranian missile factory
Elite Air Force unit breached underground facility 200 kilometers from Israel, laid explosives and escaped unscathed after 2.5 hours, in one of the most complex operations to date
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January 3, 2025 at 9:41 AM
120 commandos deep inside Syria: IDF reveals daring raid on Iranian missile factory www.timesofisrael.com/120-commando...
This week I got to visit the Netzarim Corridor in the central Gaza Strip, where the IDF has established temporary bases for an indefinite stay.
It's a bit of a long read, but hopefully captures the current situation on the ground.
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It's a bit of a long read, but hopefully captures the current situation on the ground.
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In Gaza’s Netzarim Corridor, IDF establishes temporary bases for an indefinite stay
The army has vastly expanded zone it controls bisecting the Strip, from where it launches raids against Hamas; everything can be taken down quickly, but there's no sign that will happen
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December 28, 2024 at 9:48 AM
This week I got to visit the Netzarim Corridor in the central Gaza Strip, where the IDF has established temporary bases for an indefinite stay.
It's a bit of a long read, but hopefully captures the current situation on the ground.
www.timesofisrael.com/in-gazas-net...
It's a bit of a long read, but hopefully captures the current situation on the ground.
www.timesofisrael.com/in-gazas-net...
IDF says it supports bolstering PA forces to combat West Bank terror www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-it-...
IDF says it supports bolstering PA forces to combat West Bank terror
Army says government backs decision to strengthen Palestinians, despite opposition from some ministers; Jewish terrorism numbers down over past year, but incidents still serious
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December 19, 2024 at 6:23 PM
IDF says it supports bolstering PA forces to combat West Bank terror www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-it-...
The IDF says it carried out a drone strike in southern Lebanon earlier today, targeting a Hezbollah operative who was violating the ceasefire agreement after he was was spotted loading up a vehicle with weapons.
The drone strike was carried out to "remove a threat," the military says.
The drone strike was carried out to "remove a threat," the military says.
December 17, 2024 at 7:01 PM
The IDF says it carried out a drone strike in southern Lebanon earlier today, targeting a Hezbollah operative who was violating the ceasefire agreement after he was was spotted loading up a vehicle with weapons.
The drone strike was carried out to "remove a threat," the military says.
The drone strike was carried out to "remove a threat," the military says.
Two IDF soldiers were killed in the southern Gaza Strip yesterday, the military announces.
One of the slain troops is named as Maj. (res.) Moshiko (Maxim) Rozenwald, 35, a company commander in the Combat Engineering Corps' 7107th Battalion, from Modi'in.
One of the slain troops is named as Maj. (res.) Moshiko (Maxim) Rozenwald, 35, a company commander in the Combat Engineering Corps' 7107th Battalion, from Modi'in.
December 17, 2024 at 9:24 AM
Two IDF soldiers were killed in the southern Gaza Strip yesterday, the military announces.
One of the slain troops is named as Maj. (res.) Moshiko (Maxim) Rozenwald, 35, a company commander in the Combat Engineering Corps' 7107th Battalion, from Modi'in.
One of the slain troops is named as Maj. (res.) Moshiko (Maxim) Rozenwald, 35, a company commander in the Combat Engineering Corps' 7107th Battalion, from Modi'in.
Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi are holding an assessment on the developments in Syria, the military says.
The assessment is being held with the IDF General Staff Forum, the military's top brass.
The assessment is being held with the IDF General Staff Forum, the military's top brass.
December 5, 2024 at 3:43 PM
Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi are holding an assessment on the developments in Syria, the military says.
The assessment is being held with the IDF General Staff Forum, the military's top brass.
The assessment is being held with the IDF General Staff Forum, the military's top brass.
The IDF says it has recovered the body of hostage Itay Svirski from the Gaza Strip, in a joint operation with the Shin Bet security agency.
Earlier this year, the IDF said that Svirski had been murdered in captivity by Hamas terrorists.
Earlier this year, the IDF said that Svirski had been murdered in captivity by Hamas terrorists.
December 4, 2024 at 6:03 PM
The IDF says it has recovered the body of hostage Itay Svirski from the Gaza Strip, in a joint operation with the Shin Bet security agency.
Earlier this year, the IDF said that Svirski had been murdered in captivity by Hamas terrorists.
Earlier this year, the IDF said that Svirski had been murdered in captivity by Hamas terrorists.
The IDF says it carried out a drone strike against a Hezbollah rocket launcher that was spotted in southern Lebanon's Majdal Zoun earlier today.
The launcher "posed a threat to the State of Israel while violating the understandings between Israel and Lebanon," the military says.
The launcher "posed a threat to the State of Israel while violating the understandings between Israel and Lebanon," the military says.
December 4, 2024 at 4:40 PM
The IDF says it carried out a drone strike against a Hezbollah rocket launcher that was spotted in southern Lebanon's Majdal Zoun earlier today.
The launcher "posed a threat to the State of Israel while violating the understandings between Israel and Lebanon," the military says.
The launcher "posed a threat to the State of Israel while violating the understandings between Israel and Lebanon," the military says.
Defense Minister Israel Katz during a visit to the Tel Nof Airbase says that "there is a chance that this time we can really advance a hostage deal" with Hamas.
December 4, 2024 at 2:03 PM
Defense Minister Israel Katz during a visit to the Tel Nof Airbase says that "there is a chance that this time we can really advance a hostage deal" with Hamas.
Israeli fighter jets struck Hezbollah operatives and dozens of rocket launchers and facilities belonging to the terror group across Lebanon a short while ago, the IDF announces.
December 2, 2024 at 8:32 PM
Israeli fighter jets struck Hezbollah operatives and dozens of rocket launchers and facilities belonging to the terror group across Lebanon a short while ago, the IDF announces.
An Israeli Navy missile boat shot down a drone over the Red Sea a short while ago, the military says.
According to the IDF, the drone was launched at Israel "from the east," a term used to describe attacks from Iraq.
According to the IDF, the drone was launched at Israel "from the east," a term used to describe attacks from Iraq.
December 2, 2024 at 7:56 PM
An Israeli Navy missile boat shot down a drone over the Red Sea a short while ago, the military says.
According to the IDF, the drone was launched at Israel "from the east," a term used to describe attacks from Iraq.
According to the IDF, the drone was launched at Israel "from the east," a term used to describe attacks from Iraq.
The IDF announces that it has begun a wave of airstrikes in Lebanon.
Further details will be provided later, the army adds.
Further details will be provided later, the army adds.
December 2, 2024 at 6:53 PM
The IDF announces that it has begun a wave of airstrikes in Lebanon.
Further details will be provided later, the army adds.
Further details will be provided later, the army adds.
Following Hezbollah's mortar attack on an IDF position in the Mount Dov area this evening, Defense Minister Israel Katz vows a "harsh response."
"We promised to act against any violation of the ceasefire by Hezbollah, and that is exactly what we will do," he says on X.
"We promised to act against any violation of the ceasefire by Hezbollah, and that is exactly what we will do," he says on X.
December 2, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Following Hezbollah's mortar attack on an IDF position in the Mount Dov area this evening, Defense Minister Israel Katz vows a "harsh response."
"We promised to act against any violation of the ceasefire by Hezbollah, and that is exactly what we will do," he says on X.
"We promised to act against any violation of the ceasefire by Hezbollah, and that is exactly what we will do," he says on X.
The IDF confirms that Hezbollah launched two mortars at the Mount Dov area on the border between Israel and Lebanon a short while ago.
Both projectiles hit open areas, causing no injuries, the army says.
Both projectiles hit open areas, causing no injuries, the army says.
December 2, 2024 at 3:16 PM
The IDF confirms that Hezbollah launched two mortars at the Mount Dov area on the border between Israel and Lebanon a short while ago.
Both projectiles hit open areas, causing no injuries, the army says.
Both projectiles hit open areas, causing no injuries, the army says.
The IDF announces the death of Cpt. Omer Maxim Neutra, 21, who was killed and abducted by Hamas on October 7, 2023.
Neutra, a lone soldier from New York, served as a tank platoon commander in the 7th Armored Brigade's 77th Battalion.
Neutra, a lone soldier from New York, served as a tank platoon commander in the 7th Armored Brigade's 77th Battalion.
December 2, 2024 at 8:07 AM
The IDF announces the death of Cpt. Omer Maxim Neutra, 21, who was killed and abducted by Hamas on October 7, 2023.
Neutra, a lone soldier from New York, served as a tank platoon commander in the 7th Armored Brigade's 77th Battalion.
Neutra, a lone soldier from New York, served as a tank platoon commander in the 7th Armored Brigade's 77th Battalion.
The IDF says a ballistic missile launched at Israel from Yemen was successfully intercepted by air defenses outside of Israel's borders.
Sirens sounded in central Israel amid the incident.
Shrapnel from the interception reportedly fell within Israel. There are no immediate reports of injuries.
Sirens sounded in central Israel amid the incident.
Shrapnel from the interception reportedly fell within Israel. There are no immediate reports of injuries.
December 1, 2024 at 6:12 AM
The IDF says a ballistic missile launched at Israel from Yemen was successfully intercepted by air defenses outside of Israel's borders.
Sirens sounded in central Israel amid the incident.
Shrapnel from the interception reportedly fell within Israel. There are no immediate reports of injuries.
Sirens sounded in central Israel amid the incident.
Shrapnel from the interception reportedly fell within Israel. There are no immediate reports of injuries.
An IDF soldier was killed during fighting in the northern Gaza Strip yesterday, the military announces.
The slain soldier is named as Staff Sgt. Zamir Burke, 20, a heavy equipment squad commander in the 601st Combat Engineering Battalion, from Beit Shemesh.
The slain soldier is named as Staff Sgt. Zamir Burke, 20, a heavy equipment squad commander in the 601st Combat Engineering Battalion, from Beit Shemesh.
November 30, 2024 at 6:32 PM
An IDF soldier was killed during fighting in the northern Gaza Strip yesterday, the military announces.
The slain soldier is named as Staff Sgt. Zamir Burke, 20, a heavy equipment squad commander in the 601st Combat Engineering Battalion, from Beit Shemesh.
The slain soldier is named as Staff Sgt. Zamir Burke, 20, a heavy equipment squad commander in the 601st Combat Engineering Battalion, from Beit Shemesh.
The Hamas terror group has released a propaganda video showing signs of life from hostage Edan Alexander, 20, in the first video of its kind in months.
November 30, 2024 at 3:21 PM
The Hamas terror group has released a propaganda video showing signs of life from hostage Edan Alexander, 20, in the first video of its kind in months.