Security

International media analysis highlights ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's AI-driven digital propaganda, and a massive US-Israel arms agreement.

The IDF Disabled Veterans Organization appointed Liron Sagi Cohen as its new CEO, succeeding Yossi Mattityahu. She will lead the expansion of rehabilitation systems for Iron Swords War veterans.

The Haifa District Court sentenced Fares Abu al-Hija to 55 months in prison for Iranian espionage, which included photographing the home of former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza revealed he withheld October 7 footage of Gazans attacking Israeli hostages to protect rioters, while exposing strict Hamas media censorship.

The Knesset Finance Committee will hold a top-secret session on Wednesday to resolve a bitter funding dispute between the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Finance over 15 billion shekels in urgent military acquisitions.

Jewish communities worldwide concluded a high-security Yom Kippur marked by an attempted terror attack at a Canadian synagogue, where a police officer stopped a gunman.

Coalition Chairman Ofir Katz backed Itamar Ben Gvir's death penalty bill for terrorists, urging its application following a recent terror attack in Binyamin amid ongoing security cabinet reviews.

Videos of an unidentified glowing object over Tehran have sparked online speculation amid high regional tensions between Iran, the US, and Israel. The mysterious sighting coincides with the anniversary of the famous 1976 Tehran UFO incident.

Britain is reportedly close to approving defensive military assistance for Saudi Arabia, including potential aerial refueling, to counter Houthi attacks and protect maritime trade.

Iraq and international carriers suspend flights to Iran following strict US Treasury directives and warnings of secondary sanctions targeting sanctioned aviation companies worldwide.

Israel's defense establishment has raised its alert level amid growing tensions between Washington and Tehran, preparing for potential military escalation if diplomatic talks fail.

The Israeli defense establishment warns of potential copycat terror attacks following thwarted plots during the holidays, as the IDF reinforces forces in the West Bank and Gaza border.

A Hamas explosive device targeted an IDF engineering vehicle along the Yellow Line in Gaza, prompting an immediate Israeli retaliatory strike.

Shin Bet and security officials built a secret sterile tunnel in Jerusalem to connect Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence to a synagogue for Yom Kippur, but construction halted and it went unused.

The Syrian Defense Ministry launched a probe into an early morning ammunition depot blast in rural Aleppo, confirming no casualties and only material damage.

Fahad al-Masri discusses Syria's political transition, relations with Israel, and the strategic necessity of a stable, sovereign Syrian state.

Turkey conducted extensive aerial exercises south of Cyprus amid rising tensions with Israel, Greece, and Cyprus, following major multi-billion-euro air defense deals in the Eastern Mediterranean.

The IDF updated operations following a deadly Binyamin terror attack, as ministers discussed potentially applying the death penalty for terrorists to the arrested gunman.

U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly canceled a planned massive airstrike against Houthi rebels in Yemen following intense Saudi pressure and internal administration warnings.

A Binyamin Brigade tracker shot and wounded a Hamas terrorist who killed Netanel Chay Shukron at the Ein Riya spring, saving the victim's son. IDF forces later arrested the gunman in Ramallah.

Iraq has issued an ultimatum for pro-Iranian militias to disarm, raising security concerns in Israel over potential retaliatory drone and missile attacks.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened Monday to introduce new weapons and alter the geography of the conflict if the United States launches fresh attacks against the country.

IDF Duvdevan forces arrested the terrorist who murdered an Israeli citizen near Neveh Tzuf on Yom Kippur eve at a Ramallah hospital, following directives from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Arabic media identify the terrorist behind the Neve Tzuf attack as Qadri Muhammad Samara. Captured alive in Ramallah, officials debate whether he will face the newly enacted death penalty.

The family of Yehuda Shmuel Sherman condemned the IDF's plan for a partial demolition of the terrorist's home, calling it a blow to security deterrence.

The terrorist who murdered Netanel Shakron in the Binyamin region faces the newly enacted death penalty law, sparking intense legal and political debate over its first possible implementation.

Netanel Shakron, a father of six, was killed in a shooting attack near Nof Tzuf in the West Bank. Security forces swiftly captured the terrorist after a manhunt.

Iran threatens US bases as President Donald Trump weighs a major decision on military action, while Washington issues urgent travel warnings amid rising regional tensions.

An in-depth examination of the Houthi economic empire in Yemen reveals how taxes, oil smuggling, and financial networks generate billions annually, ensuring long-term resilience.

The IDF has raised its alert levels amid a sharp escalation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis in Yemen. Security officials warn that expanding hostilities could draw in Israel and trigger a broader regional confrontation involving Iran.

A vehicular ramming attack attempt targeted IDF soldiers in the northern West Bank. One terrorist was shot dead at the scene, and a second suspect died from injuries after being apprehended.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed the IDF and Shin Bet to deploy reinforced forces in the West Bank following a deadly terror attack in the Binyamin region.

The IDF is preparing for a potential ground maneuver in Gaza City to dismantle Hamas leadership, as regional demilitarization talks stall and Hamas continues to rebuild its forces.

A shooting attack near Neve Tzuf in the West Bank critically injured a man in his thirties. IDF forces launched an extensive manhunt for the armed terrorist.

Spain's Council of Ministers is deciding whether to advance a US extradition request for American media heir James Chambers, who is accused of money laundering for Hamas.

Hundreds of ZAKA volunteers gathered at the Re'im parking lot, the site of the Nova festival, on the eve of Yom Kippur to recite emotional Slichot prayers.

Qatar has strongly rejected allegations of financing Hamas, stating that all humanitarian aid to Gaza was channeled strictly through UN agencies and coordinated with Israeli authorities.

Israel Police deployed reinforced forces nationwide ahead of Yom Kippur 5787, focusing on security around synagogues, traffic safety, and emergency readiness.

The Civil Administration demolished illegal construction and cleared plantations on state land in the northern West Bank, near Ganim and Kadim.

An IDF paratroopers officer successfully expunged his youth criminal record through a specialized military program, enabling his career advancement.