Security

In episode 27 of the 'Money Axis' podcast, experts discuss the US-Saudi civilian nuclear agreement. Despite Saudi Arabia's close ties to the US, the deal raises significant security concerns in Israel.

A new move by the Population and Immigration Authority is intended to eliminate the 'tailgating' loophole at automatic checkpoints.

Harsh testimonies reveal the chilling reality of the Jewish community in Iran in the shadow of escalation. From violence against children in schools to looting by militias: "They must prove absolute loyalty to survive."

US President Donald Trump warned Beijing and Moscow against supplying weapons to Tehran, but according to Reuters, China is set to transfer up to 400 MANPADS to Iran. The deal is valued at $70 million, with Beijing dismissing the reports as "baseless." The first shipment is expected to arrive within weeks via Pakistan.

The Israel Electric Corporation and the defense establishment are investing approximately 28 million shekels to connect 12 IDF posts along 41 kilometers of challenging terrain. Five posts, including Tel Hazaka and Nahal Golan, are already connected.

Soldiers from the 401st, 4th, and 300th brigades recovered dozens of Hezbollah weapons during operations in southern Lebanon. In the Ras al-Bayada area, troops fired upon a suspect who approached them and failed to heed warning shots.

Fighters of the 401st Brigade and the Yahalom unit continue to strike Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon. An underground headquarters, measuring approximately 55 meters in length, was located and destroyed.

Iran has rejected Oman's proposal for an equal division of control over shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, a move that complicates the resumption of talks with the USA to end the war, as reported today, Wednesday, in The Wall Street Journal.

During operational activity near Ramallah, IDF forces served a Palestinian with an order to temporarily seize his home, but reversed the decision following US Embassy intervention. A military source stated that residents were not evacuated and an alternative location was used.

US Central Command confirmed that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attempted a surprise attack with ballistic missiles, which were successfully intercepted. Interceptions were observed in the skies over Eilat, and explosions were heard in Jordan. An advisor to the IRGC tweeted following the attack: "Iran is fully prepared for an all-out war."

An American official who spoke on Tuesday with the Reuters news agency clarified that no agreement regarding the collection of fees for vessel passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be included in contacts between the USA and Iran. He stated that Tehran's demands were deemed "unreasonable" by Washington and rejected by the mediator, Oman.

After Riyadh claimed to have thwarted drones launched from Iraq, Baghdad opened an official investigation and requested information from the Saudis. Pro-Iranian militias have denied the allegations.

Israeli ministers and senior officials have received security warnings regarding potential Iranian attempts to target them in retaliation for the assassination of leadership figures in Tehran. The Shin Bet has increased security, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s flight to Washington was relocated to the Nevatim base to maintain operational secrecy.

Ford has signed an agreement with the Pentagon to supply three prototypes based on its F-series pickup trucks. The company is joining the competition against General Motors to provide tactical vehicles for the US Army.

In Israel, it was claimed that intelligence about the secret nuclear site in Iran and the possibility of attacking it did not come up in the conversation, nor did the stealth deal for Turkey. After the meeting at the White House, which lasted about an hour and 20 minutes and did not include statements to the media, the PM said: "It was excellent."

Residents of Metula reported a loud explosion in the area. The IDF Spokesperson confirmed that an interceptor was launched by mistake at artillery fire from IDF forces directed toward Lebanon. No alerts were activated, and the circumstances are under investigation.

The next Israeli Minister of Defense will immediately face the rehabilitation of the IDF, a manpower crisis, strained relations with the US, and multiple active combat zones. With budget deficits and exhausted forces, the new minister will have no time for an adjustment period.

On the occasion of Tu B'Av, the chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, Avigdor Lieberman, shared a festive photo with his wife, Ella, while simultaneously expressing his firm support for the Supreme Court's decision to freeze the law preventing the arrest of deserters.

Three years after the October 7 massacre, Hamas continues its rehabilitation efforts. IDF forces located an underground rocket cache in the northern Gaza Strip capable of reaching central Israel and destroyed it. A security source noted that Hamas still possesses longer-range rockets.

Rafael's naval weapon system is in service with 25 navies around the world, and the 1,000th unit has now been delivered to the Israeli Navy as part of its ongoing vessel modernization program.

The IDF has reopened the 193rd Squadron following the arrival of the new 'Shalach' (Seahawk) helicopters, which replace the retired 'Atalef' fleet. The Navy states these helicopters will significantly enhance operational capabilities, including troop transport, rescue missions, supply operations, and activities in distant maritime arenas.

The Qatari Embassy in Washington responded to Naftali Bennett's claims regarding Qatar's funding of the IRGC. The Qatari side dismissed the former Prime Minister's remarks as "disinformation" and a bid for political gain.

Thousands of vacationers heading to Eilat are facing repeated closures of Highway 40 due to weapons testing by the Rafael company. These frequent blockages divert traffic to Highway 90, causing heavy congestion and disrupting the daily routines of local residents and soldiers.

Esther Rakow-Malet claims the attack near Havat Gilad could have been prevented: "The standby squad commander and Binyahu tried to repel the terrorists, fearing to open fire — the rules of engagement must be changed." She is determined to seek justice regarding her husband's dismissal from the officers' course.

Even more than estimates: details obtained by ynet show that in the last year at least 4,000 ultra-Orthodox have been drafted, including 1,000 for combat roles, compared with 2,800 the year before and lower figures in previous years. But in the draft age group there are about 14,000 ultra-Orthodox with recruitment potential. The reasons for the increase and the optimism in the army come on the day...

The IDF announced on Tuesday that it struck the Khan Yunis area, eliminating Muhammad Khalil Muhammad Aslam, a Nukhba platoon commander in the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

The Shin Bet has established a dedicated team to ensure the integrity of the October 27 elections, amid concerns over potential attacks and foreign interference. The agency is coordinating with the Central Elections Committee, the police, and the National Cyber Directorate.

The teenager left home under the guise of attending math tutoring. Upon reaching the settlement gate, he abandoned his plan and hid the knife under a bench. He was detained by a local resident and military personnel on suspicion of trespassing.

Forces on the ground continue to target the planners and perpetrators of the massacre. On Monday, an Israeli Air Force strike in the Khan Yunis area eliminated Muhammad Khalil Muhammad Aslam, a Nukhba platoon commander in the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization.

Israel claims that the Lebanese Army, led by Chief of Staff Haykal, is coordinating its activity in the south of the country with Hezbollah to avoid friction. According to IDF sources, despite the Israeli withdrawal as part of the "Lebanese pilot," the Lebanese Army is barely locating and destroying terrorist infrastructure - far from the expectations of the Israeli system.

While the Lebanese army struggles to disarm the terrorist organization, Hezbollah has attempted to establish a new branch of "Al-Qard al-Hassan" in the Tyre area of southern Lebanon. Residents opposed it for fear of IDF strikes, and reports suggest the terrorist organization has "taken a step back." "Hezbollah has brought the Shiite community into a circle of death," said a political activist in...

The Hamas leadership in Gaza has conveyed a message to the leadership abroad, agreeing to the latest draft presented by mediators regarding weapons and governance in Gaza within the Peace Council plan. The draft primarily defers these issues to later stages of negotiations.

Globes presents a daily review of global media coverage on Israel: how Iran's missiles became more lethal, the Pentagon's search for affordable weapons, and The Atlantic's analysis of Netanyahu's declining popularity in the US.

Bereaved families from the "Gvura Forum" are attacking the cabinet's decision to allow an international force into the Gaza Strip. They warn that transferring security responsibility to a foreign entity endangers the country and risks a return to the reality of October 7.

Defense Minister Israel Katz, in an interview with Channel 14, discussed the meeting between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, noting that US interests in Iran do not always align with Israel's. Katz emphasized Israel's readiness to respond with full force if attacked.

The Central Command commander halted the entry of Palestinian workers into Judea and Samaria, but the political echelon reversed the decision within two days. With an estimated tens of thousands of illegal residents entering through fence breaches, the industry is furious: "The government is abandoning security."

Avi Mizrahi, former commander of the Central Command, warned in an interview with 103fm about the explosive situation in Judea and Samaria and harshly criticized the confrontation in the village of Tel where Binyahu Malet was killed.

The Air Force intercepted a suspicious UAV this Tuesday morning before it crossed into Israeli territory. This marks the third such incident in a single week, presenting the IDF with a complex intelligence and operational challenge.

In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara revealed strategic intentions, including seeking a 'quiet deal' with Israel to tie its hands while consolidating internal power and seeking international legitimacy.

Three UAV interception incidents have occurred near Israel's borders in the last two weeks. While all drones were neutralized outside Israeli territory, security officials are still working to confirm the exact origin of all launches, with Iraqi-based pro-Iranian militias currently considered the most likely perpetrators.