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The Dornier 335 'Pfeil' was a unique engineering feat of World War II. Featuring an innovative 'push-pull' configuration, this heavy fighter boasted exceptional speed and devastating firepower.

It operates not through uniform and continuous use of force, but by creating a hierarchy of costs and instilling the knowledge that they may be applied. Its goal is not only to silence existing voices, but to prevent in advance the formation of political, religious, and social centers of authority that could compete with Hezbollah for the right to speak on behalf of the Shiite community.

The Mossad is one of the organizations where the ability to think differently is a strategic asset. To achieve security, intelligence personnel are needed who see things that others do not and offer scenarios that, at first hearing, sound absurd.

More than a month after Trump signaled he was interested in selling the stealth fighter jets to Ankara, the move is still stuck. The Russian S-400 system in Turkey's possession is at the center of the dispute. In the US Congress, they are demanding that Erdogan get rid of it completely.

The anti-Israel atmosphere is causing senior footballers from the Israeli national team to take steps to protect themselves. From covert surveillance on the road to security guards brought from Israel — this is how the daily routine of Israeli athletes on the continent has turned into a daily security operation.

A deep transformation is underway within the IDF to bridge the gap between the multitude of operational tasks and a shortage of 12,000 soldiers. The strategy includes channeling more recruits into combat roles, expanding the reserve system, and investing in pre-military youth training. However, the IDF remains in urgent need of conscripts, including thousands of Haredim, to ease the burden and...

Iran is demanding compensation for a severe oil spill that reached its shores, but estimates suggest the regime in Tehran caused the spill itself. This follows an attack on a tanker attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz.

In footage distributed this evening, settlers are seen returning to the area of a house in Qusra, which activists say was placed under siege again after the army left the site. In another video from Jalud, settlers are seen playing soccer in the yard of a house from which they were evacuated this morning, while soldiers watch them.

An Israeli rescue and humanitarian aid mission will depart tonight, Thursday, for Colombia following the earthquake that struck the country. The "Alliance of Friends" mission is a joint effort by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the IDF, and the Ministry of Defense, departing from Nevatim airbase.

Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan responded to the attempted assassination of Defense Minister Israel Katz during the Ganim settlement ceremony: 'The enemy understands that the return to northern Samaria is changing the reality. We will establish even more settlements.'

This evening, Thursday, information was published regarding a meeting between the political echelon and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir. The discussion focused on open-fire regulations and restrictions applied to IDF soldiers in the Gaza Strip. "Removing a threat is the duty of every soldier," Zamir emphasized in a conversation with General Staff officers.

While Washington is "turning a blind eye" to the resumption of Hamas terrorist liquidations, American envoy Jared Kushner and Peace Council CEO Nikolay Mladenov are expected to discuss the activation of President Trump's Gaza plan with the Prime Minister. Kushner is also expected to raise concerns regarding settler violence.

The Peace Council has clarified to Hamas that Israel has fulfilled its obligations, allowing the disarmament process to begin. Hamas has responded by issuing further demands, including the opening of the Rafah crossing, a total ceasefire by the IDF, and the settlement of its civil debts.

CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper, visiting Israel, pushed for renewed strikes on Iranian infrastructure. He argued that such actions are necessary to force a shift in Tehran's current stance.

First publication: The terrorist cell arrested tonight (Thursday) in Jenin allegedly planned to assassinate Defense Minister Israel Katz during the inauguration ceremony of the settlement of Ganim in northern Samaria, which was attended by other senior Israeli officials, including Minister Shlomo Karhi, MK Yuli Edelstein, and a regional council head.

Surveillance soldiers from two sectors report that Hamas terrorists are testing IDF responses, while authorizations to fire at threats on the "yellow line" are delayed by senior command.

Adi Gindi Grishpon was looking for her sister when a terrorist answered the phone and shouted "Jahannam" (Hell), and Shelly Meshal Yogev heard her daughter Libi saying goodbye to the family to the sound of gunfire. Despite the mental injury and trauma, the state refuses to recognize them and other family members as victims of hostilities solely due to an outdated law requiring physical presence at...

Deputy Minister Almog Cohen addressed in an interview with the new C14 web program, "On the way to the ballot box with Dana Varon", the conduct of the security establishment in the hours leading up to the October 7 massacre. Cohen claimed that to this day he finds it difficult to find a satisfactory explanation for the fact that the intelligence information received during the night did not lead...

First publication: After delays due to the pandemic and the war, 8 armored Audi A8 Security limousines have arrived in Israel for the country's top leadership and the Shin Bet. Each vehicle costs an estimated 3 million shekels and features unique protection systems against modern terrorist threats.

A senior US official told Walla that Washington condemns violence by any party and views stability in the West Bank as a security interest of Israel. The remarks come after Ambassador Mike Huckabee called the Jewish rioters in Qusra "Israeli terrorists" and their actions a "terrible act of terror."

MK Amit Halevi warned today (Thursday) in an interview with Oded Harush on the "Open Studio" program about new arenas from which security threats we were not familiar with are emerging: "Turkey and Egypt are not Hamas and Hezbollah," Halevi said, emphasizing that his words are based on intelligence reports.

The "USS Lincoln" has been at sea for over 250 days without a port visit. Amid reports of harsh conditions and crew exhaustion, the US is preparing to deploy the "George Washington" to the Middle East as part of a scheduled rotation.

El Al has cancelled its planned October launch of direct flights to Hanoi, citing a lack of security clearance. The airline stated that the Shin Bet could not approve the route for operation using Israeli aircraft and crews.

The siege in Qusra has sparked anger even among Israel's supporters in the administration, which fears strategic consequences and is pressuring Netanyahu to publicly condemn the extremists. However, the Prime Minister remains silent for now, and only Katz published a condemnation — at a settlement establishment ceremony. Former Efrat Council head: "If a true friend like US Ambassador Huckabee has...

Mer Group has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Defense to provide technological solutions and communication systems. The company's cumulative order volume for the current quarter has reached 62 million shekels.

Following a period of quiet under American pressure, Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip continue. According to the IDF, a terrorist was targeted in Khan Yunis to remove a threat to the forces. Palestinian sources reported casualties in multiple strikes.

Their spouses are on their sixth round of reserve duty since October 7, and they are living in a state of daily breakdown. Emuna Klein Bar-Noy and Maayan Shitrit told Ynet about raising children without their husbands ("every round is a practice for life without a father") and criticized MKs who support exemption from recruitment for the ultra-Orthodox: "How can they call themselves Zionists?"

The hidden strategy of the US President, the 15-point plan in Gaza, and the agreement to which Israel is barely a party. How Israel outsourced its security policy — how it works, and what should be done? Major General (res.) Tamir Hayman in a special commentary column.

A motorcyclist was eliminated in an airstrike near Khan Yunis today. Earlier, Paratrooper Brigade forces in the southern Gaza Strip shot a terrorist who breached the 'yellow line' and posed an immediate threat. These events occur amid reports from security officials regarding missed opportunities for targeted strikes.

Dr. Udi Levy, former head of the 'Tzelem' unit in the Mossad, explains how the American administration is shifting the campaign to the financial arena: "They want that for every dollar the Iranians earn, they will only have ten cents left. If Trump gets his hands on the private assets of the Revolutionary Guards leaders, they will end the war."

The Ministry of Defense and the IDF have completed a complex procurement and transport operation from the United States. The cargo ship unloaded at the port of Haifa carried D9 bulldozers, armored vehicles, trucks, and numerous weapons to strengthen the readiness of ground forces.

The defense agreement signed last week between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan is moving from the stage of declarations to implementation on the ground. The Turkish Ministry of Defense announced that the three countries will establish permanent political and military coordination mechanisms, turning the alliance into a coordinated operational force.

Six years after the normalization of relations between Israel and the UAE, Shimon Rafali, Deputy Head of the Institute for Security Policy of the Habithonistim movement (IDSF), analyzes the resilience of the Abraham Accords. He argues that the true test of peace lies in the education system, not just in diplomatic chambers.

According to the IDF Spokesperson's statement, the terrorist approached the forces in a way that posed an immediate threat. The report comes against the backdrop of statements by security officials that opportunities to attack Hamas military wing operatives were missed in the last week due to government policy.

A few days before the Peace Council announced the historic agreement with Hamas, the commander of the Northern Brigade in Gaza spoke in a closed conversation with members of Kibbutz Mefalsim. The senior officer explains why the yellow line is critical for security and warns against returning to the situation of October 6.

Lt. Col. A., the intelligence officer of the Gaza Division during October 7, continues to serve in Aman despite Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir's decision to end his service. Roni Eshel's father stated: "I don't understand how this man is still wearing an IDF uniform."

World press headlines: The CIA casts doubt on Israeli intelligence regarding the assassination attempt on Trump, the Houthis are risking everything for Iran and risking a ground war with Saudi Arabia, and the Iranians learned from Ukraine how to take down fighter jets using a swarm of drones. Globes presents a daily short review of interesting news from the world media about Israel.

Ilanit Siyusa, a resident of Kibbutz Kfar Aza, told Walla that she "does not currently see the restoration of the sense of security." Yael Raz-Lahiani, a resident of Nahal Oz who returned to her home, shared: "The residents' sense of security is decreasing; on one hand, there is a reduction in military forces, and on the other, the strengthening of Hamas."

Middle East expert Dr. Eddie Cohen described in an interview with Tal Meir the potential for a war between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis in Yemen, amid escalating tensions and ongoing exchanges of fire.

Families from the core group of the "Ganim" settlement moved in this morning to live in the settlement that was evacuated from northern Samaria. Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who led the regulation of the settlement and the return to it, congratulated: "This summer, 11 new settlements will be established in the region." Head of the Samaria Regional Council, Yossi Dagan: "A moment of historical...