Security

Against the backdrop of uncertainty on the Iranian and Lebanese fronts, the government is set to extend the special situation in the home front throughout the country until September 8. According to the draft resolution, security officials estimate there is still a "high probability" of an attack on Israel.

Kana Wax, sister of the late Major (res.) Harel Birnstock who fell in Lebanon, and his comrade-in-arms, Zviki Goldberg, spoke about the revered officer who never took a break from service and knew how to lighten any situation.

The Lebanese Army reported that a soldier was lightly wounded in an IDF strike against a bulldozer in Al-Mansouri. The incident follows a deadly encounter in Majdal Zoun, where two IDF soldiers were killed earlier this week.

Brigadier General (res.) Yuval Bezek elaborated during an interview on 103FM regarding the unique "Erez" program he heads: "We accompany the officers throughout their professional path out of shared responsibility."

Residents in the Gaza Strip showed off ATVs in Deir al-Balah while performing stunts, Walla learned today from military sources. "Soldiers are sitting in police vehicles with air conditioning instead of checking every vehicle entering and exiting," a security source stated against the backdrop of criticism regarding the conduct of the Military Police in the Gaza Division.

For the second consecutive year, pro-Palestinian organizations are declaring a "day of rage" in mid-August, while thousands of Israelis are vacationing in Greece. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued safety guidelines for travelers.

Yaakov Nagel, former National Security Advisor and head of the NSC, provided his perspective during an interview on 103FM regarding the defense agreement being formed between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan: "Saudi Arabia is in many ways a paper tiger."

A terrorist who raided Gaza envelope communities on October 7 was arrested while attempting to collect aid. He was working as a truck driver for a private merchant and was intercepted by security forces on his way to the Kerem Shalom crossing.

On the second day of the 'Han Kuang' exercise — a ten-day annual drill designed to test the island's ability to repel an attack — Taiwanese soldiers practiced the defense of the 'Danjiang' bridge. Troops installed barriers, deployed barbed wire, placed sandbags, and positioned trucks.

A stormy late-night cabinet discussion regarding the agreement to operate multinational forces in Gaza and the roadmap for demilitarization leading to a Palestinian state. Ministers demanded that Benjamin Netanyahu stop the move, Netanyahu committed to act. All details and quotes from the meeting.

Israel is facing growing criticism from Azerbaijan, partly due to the government's recognition of the Armenian genocide. Despite a nice deal closed for Rafael systems, companies fear that the trend of shrinking deals with the strategic client will continue. Among the sources of concern: the onslaught of American companies and an unexplained delay in deciding on a space tender.

US President Donald Trump addressed the shortage of American interceptors, emphasizing the need for increased production. Meanwhile, Iran is reportedly planning to announce control over the Strait of Hormuz.

A monument commemorating Yishuv paratroopers was unveiled in Prague during a moving ceremony. The event was attended by senior Czech and Israeli officials, including the local Chief of Staff and the Police Commissioner.

According to reports, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will sign the agreement in Jeddah. A source told AFP that "recent regional developments have accelerated the process."

We are witnessing an attempt to implement Nickolay Mladenov's plan, which aims to execute Donald Trump's twenty-point program to end the "Iron Swords" war.

When reality exposes soldiers to endless death, seniority becomes a means of self-definition. The veteran's ability to command the young is a privilege that grants an informal status, like a game of king and subject in the field. But what happens when this game is played against a backdrop of raw and infinite death?

The seventh round of negotiations between Lebanon and Israel concluded in Rome after three days of meetings. Arab media report that Lebanon is disappointed after failing to reach an agreement on expanding pilot zones to new villages.

In a spectacular journey to the summit of the Beaufort, Brigadier General Iftach Norkin reveals the daring combat maneuvers that broke the Hezbollah formations on the way to conquering the fortress that overlooks all of southern Lebanon. Dovi Eichenwald returns with Ron Ben-Yishai to the mountain that once again brings up the great missed opportunity of history.

The IDF is operating under high tension across four fronts. In Lebanon, the army is walking a fine line, balancing the need to respond to threats and the recent deadly incident with the preservation of negotiations. In Gaza, proactive operations are now subject to strict political oversight, while in Judea and Samaria, the Central Command is weighing further operations against refugee camps amidst...

Although agreements have not yet been officially signed, the IDF has tightened its policy of targeted killings in Gaza, and the Peace Council is advancing preparations for multinational forces. Simultaneously, pressure is mounting on Israel to expedite a partial troop withdrawal.

In the "Central Edition" it was revealed that the head of the Mossad dismissed two senior officials responsible for the failed plan to topple the regime in Iran. Mossad sources stated that this decision is an attempt to shift responsibility away from the leadership, noting that such actions contradict the organization's DNA.

Alongside the emerging outline, hardline media outlets in Iran are disseminating messages rejecting the agreements reached between the sides. Simultaneously, Tehran is conducting separate negotiations with Oman regarding a regional shipping arrangement that includes the collection of fees—a demand the United States rejects outright.

Col. Netanel Shmaka defended the 'Tzabar' battalion commander who smashed symbols used for hazing rituals against young soldiers: "This is not a new case - and we are always working to eradicate it." He clarified that none of the smashed symbols belonged to the battalion's fallen soldiers: "There was no insult to anyone's honor."

The USA and Iran are attempting to resolve their conflict through diplomacy, with reports focusing on the Strait of Hormuz. It appears that Iran has successfully diverted Donald Trump's attention away from the critical nuclear site at Fordo Mountain, where activities remain ongoing.

An explosive device detonated today, Thursday, on a passenger bus in the city of Jaramana, a densely populated Druze-majority suburb near Damascus, according to Syrian state television. Initial reports indicate two deaths and 13 injuries.

During a Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting, IDF and National Security Council representatives stated that the constant arming of Israel's enemies makes the drone threat a top priority for the security establishment. A senior official previously admitted: "There is a very serious threat here for which we have no solution."

The Security Cabinet is convening to discuss the continuation of fighting in the Gaza Strip. Israel has clarified that the 15-point 'roadmap' presented as part of international efforts is unacceptable in its current format, raising concerns over IDF freedom of action.

According to Channel 14 News, the security establishment fears there are dozens of undetected espionage cases involving Israeli citizens acting on behalf of Iran. Officials are concerned by a series of incidents, including cases involving reservists in sensitive positions.

Media outlets in the Islamic Republic reported that Mohsen Rezaee, advisor to the Supreme Leader, has been appointed Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council. He is one of the Iranian generals who believe that maintaining a grip on the Strait of Hormuz is essential.

The Mossad's operational plan for regime change in Iran has failed. Mossad Director Roman Gofman has decided to dismiss the head of the intelligence directorate and the head of the Iran division, who were responsible for the mission's planning.

The war in Yemen is heating up: Iran-backed rebels launched missiles and drones at military camps in Marib and Hadramaut, at least 45 soldiers were killed and dozens more wounded. The Houthis claimed they attacked concentrations of Saudi forces, after having already declared a "maritime blockade" against Riyadh and announced they had bombed oil tankers: "We are ready to deal with any escalation."

The Ugandan parliament approved the deployment of a military force as part of a peacekeeping mission in the Gaza Strip, following a personal request from Donald Trump to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. "We excel at peacekeeping missions in Somalia and Congo, we will handle the mission," said a military spokesperson.

The Haredi "Tomer" company in Givati has been closed - and the soldiers were transferred to a mixed company in Gaza. "They promised we could maintain a Haredi lifestyle, now we are assigned with women," the soldiers who want to leave told Ynet. Most of them rely on welfare assistance: "We burned our ties with our parents, we disconnected from our family to contribute to the country - and now no...

Iraqi security forces have raised the alert level across all bases and deployed counter-terrorism units toward Baghdad. Saudi media reports indicate that Iraqi soldiers are preparing to respond to potential security threats posed by Iranian proxy groups within the country.

Minister of the Negev and Galilee Yitzhak Wasserlauf criticized the pilot project in southern Lebanon during an interview on the "Open Studio" program. He stated that he intends to present his conclusions regarding the project to the Security Cabinet.

The Israeli Navy held a large-scale, branch-wide exercise this week in the Mediterranean and Red Seas, which included scenarios of maritime infiltration, multi-front combat, aerial threats, and the protection of strategic assets. Hundreds of combatants and various naval vessels participated in the exercise.

A source in Beirut said that the call by the secretary-general of the terrorist organization for dialogue with the Lebanese leadership went unanswered. According to the source, "Qassem will not find a single supporter for his campaigns against President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Najib Mikati. He is still clinging to his weapons and acting as if his support for Gaza and Iran did not lead to...

From protecting shipping lanes and gas rigs, to interceptions and protest flotillas, and dealing with a new threat map that includes Iran and Turkey. The maritime arena is no longer a secondary sector, and it is capable of tipping the balance in a war. From a visit to the Navy's largest exercise since October 7, the change in perception is clear. The goal: to increase the fleet of warships - and...

The head of the Shin Bet warned that "the next October 7th will be in Eilat," but the security establishment clarifies that there is no concrete intelligence about a planned attack. The open border with Jordan, the geographical distance from reinforcements, weapons smuggling, and demographic changes within the city have turned Eilat into a vulnerability. In the Eilot region, they are demanding a...

A mother and her son from Samaria accidentally drove into Jenin, where their car was surrounded and pelted with stones. They managed to escape to the Gilboa crossing unharmed.