US-Israel military operations stories

Jul 20, 2026

Israeli forces kill two Palestinians during a settler raid in the West Bank village of Deir Jarir

Israeli forces killed two Palestinians and at least one other Palestinian was wounded during clashes in Deir Jarir on Sunday night after settlers entered the village to retrieve livestock they claimed had been stolen. The IDF said troops entered to prevent friction and evacuate the settlers and opened fire after stones and concrete blocks were thrown, while Palestinian residents accused the military of protecting and coordinating with the settlers.

Jul 20, 20266 sources

Jul 3, 2026

Millions gather in Tehran for funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes

Iran has begun days of public mourning for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes in February 2026. Officials claim the funeral could draw up to 20 million people in scenes reminiscent of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's 1989 burial.

Jul 3, 20263 sources

Jun 5, 2026

Israel secretly deployed special forces to Azerbaijan and other countries during Iran war, sources say

Israel covertly deployed IDF commandos, intelligence personnel, and Mossad operatives to Azerbaijan during Operation Roaring Lion, establishing a forward position near Iran's border. The deployment was part of a broader covert military network across multiple countries in the region.

Jun 5, 20265 sources

May 11, 2026

Iraqi Parliament to Summon Defense Minister Over Alleged Secret Israeli Base

Iraq's parliament is set to summon the defense and interior ministers following reports that Israel established a secret desert base that supported Israeli operations in the region.

May 11, 20262 sources

Top claims

▪Ahmad Adel Abu Mukho, 26, and Odeh Abdul Rahim Odeh Farakhneh, 53, were shot and killed by Israeli fire during the Deir Jarir raid on July 19, 2026.
▪Adel Rashid said settlers took 21 of his sheep and 50 sheep belonging to another Deir Jarir resident during the raid.
▪The Palestine Red Crescent Society reported that Israeli forces prevented ambulances from reaching the wounded and opened fire on one of its vehicles during the Deir Jarir raid.

Subtopics

Middle East3 Iran War2 Regional escalation & involvement in Gaza2 access & allied military positioning1 Basing1 Basing, access & allied military positioning1 Covert operations1 Iran & regional influence1 Iranian government1 Iraq1 Israel-Gaza war1 Israel-Palestine Conflict1 Military intelligence1 Settler violence1 West Bank occupation1

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