Security

The Eilat District Police and the IDF conducted a massive multi-front exercise simulating 360-degree terrorist infiltrations based on October 7 scenarios. The drills focused on Eilat's operational self-reliance due to its distance from central Israel.

Iran and Hezbollah are locked in a tense war of attrition with the US and Israel. Severe economic strain in Tehran and military setbacks in Lebanon are turning this prolonged standoff into a major vulnerability for the Shiite axis.

An Israeli man was moderately to seriously wounded in a stabbing attack at Maoz Yehuda farm in Samaria. The IDF has launched a manhunt and placed a closure on surrounding Palestinian villages.

The twin daughters of fallen IDF Major Harell Birenstock moved social media with a song tribute. Friends have launched a support campaign for his widow and four children.

The battle for the strategic Ali-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon forces Hezbollah into a critical dilemma. Military expert Zvika Haimovich analyzes why the IDF must completely dismantle this stronghold.

A 19-year-old Galilee resident, Yacoub Shibli, was indicted for swearing allegiance to ISIS. This is the fourth recent case in northern Israel involving Islamic State affiliation and planned attacks on security forces.

A 20-year-old Palestinian, Omer Tubasi, was killed by IDF fire during clashes in the village of Hajja near Qalqilya. The incident began over a downed drone, leading to military intervention. Meanwhile, Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the evacuation of illegal Area B outposts under US pressure.

The IDF is developing a new medical profile 70 to allow recruits previously limited to rear-line roles to serve in combat units. The initiative is being finalized by the Medical Corps and the Manpower Directorate.

The IDF struck Hamas targets in northern Gaza after an explosive device hit an engineering vehicle. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz have ordered a pilot plan for international security zones in the Strip.

The Israel Bar Association is reviewing a complaint against attorney Michal Pomerantz, who assisted a UK lawsuit targeting an IDF reservist. The British court dismissed the case, calling it a politically motivated abuse of process.

Israel Ministry of Defense Director General Amir Baram has established an ethical code for defense firms following reputational damage abroad. Baram also detailed major export deals, lessons from October 7, and the progress of laser defense systems.

Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei announced plans to establish a restricted maritime zone in the Persian Gulf. The move follows a U.S. naval blockade that slashed Iranian oil exports and recent direct military clashes in the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. President Donald Trump posted an inverted AI map of Iran amid rising Gulf tensions. Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, prompting warnings from Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. officials.

Iran's National Security Chief Mohsen Rezaei announced a pending no-sail zone outside the Strait of Hormuz. The move follows US retaliatory strikes on Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on US warships.

Jared Kushner warned that the scale of militarization in the Gaza Strip is beyond imagination, making demilitarization difficult. Meanwhile, US Ambassador Mike Huckabee accused UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband of antisemitism.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran of an unimaginable blow if it attacks Israel. Speaking at a cabinet meeting, he also declared Israel's determination to topple the faltering Tehran regime.

Three Jerusalem residents triggered a massive IDF and police search after falsely reporting their abduction to the Palestinian village of Hizma, where they had actually gone voluntarily for leisure.

Three Jerusalem residents voluntarily entered the Palestinian village of Hizma for leisure, then fabricated a kidnapping report out of fear, triggering an emergency IDF and police rescue operation.

The High Court of Justice criticized the IDF and police over nationalistic violence against Palestinians in Jalud. The state was ordered to return displaced residents within 14 days and report on criminal investigations.

Ombudsman Menachem Finkelstein ruled that a Tel Aviv prosecutor without security clearance mishandled a sensitive Shin Bet veteran's PTSD case for over a year, requesting seven delays and violating security protocols.

A sharp dispute has erupted between Hamas leadership and the Gaza Peace Council following a social media post citing an article by researcher Ahmed Fouad Al-Khatib, which called for disarmament and technocratic rule.

Israeli security forces dismantled a Hamas terror cell in the West Bank village of Aqaba. During the joint operation, forces detained ten suspects and uncovered a rocket, an M16 rifle, and explosives.

Breslov rabbis Shalom Arush and Natan Efrain Koenig warned draft evaders and those with exit bans to avoid Ben Gurion Airport. Military police and immigration checkpoints have been set up to arrest wanted individuals.

The US State Department has extended its military deployment in the Middle East until 2027. A US military source stated that the Pentagon is preparing for a prolonged confrontation with Iran and enhanced maritime security.

The US Navy conducted a covert four-month operation using Navy SEALS and advanced sonar drones to clear Iranian sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, enabling President Donald Trump to declare the shipping lane clear.

Israeli defense contractor Rafael will join a consortium to acquire Volkswagen's Osnabrück plant. The facility will pivot to manufacturing Iron Dome components, saving 2,300 German jobs.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog called for the immediate regulation of police spyware and the use of administrative detention against crime organizations during an outstanding officers ceremony.

Burundi has decided to send 500 to 800 soldiers to the International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza, while Uganda is expected to deploy 1,200 troops. Officers from both nations recently toured the Rafah area.

The National Security Council released its updated threat assessment for Israelis traveling abroad during the High Holidays. The agency highlighted the upcoming October 7 anniversary and ongoing terror plots by Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas.

Israel's National Security Council warns of heightened terror threats against Israelis abroad ahead of the High Holidays and the October 7 anniversary, citing active plots by Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas.

IDF troops intercepted a Hezbollah explosive drone targeting forces on the strategic Ali Taher ridge in southern Lebanon. In response, Israel struck a Hezbollah facility in Arab Salim following an urgent civilian evacuation warning.

The IDF has initiated a highly classified surprise exercise, dubbed 'Dawn 2.0', to test military readiness for a sudden multi-theater escalation. The drills involve rapid reserve mobilization and helicopter deployments.

IDF Naval Academy Commander Lt. Col. R. reveals how the prestigious course was reshaped by active combat. Out of 110 cadets who started the grueling program, only 42 graduated, including two women.

Israeli security officials warn of an unprecedented surge in terror alerts in the West Bank. The IDF is deploying additional battalions and preparing a division headquarters ahead of the High Holy Days.

Yemeni government troops have fully liberated the Hays district in the Hodeidah governorate from Houthi control. The strategic area connects key ports and central highland routes.

Sergeant David Hoyer Amrani, 20, was killed in a shooting incident in Netanya. The suspect, who opened fire on officers with a long weapon, was neutralized by security forces at the scene.

Border Police officer David Hoyer Amrani, 20, was shot and killed by police in Netanya after opening fire on residential buildings. Authorities have ruled out a nationalist motive for the incident.

The US destroyed three Iranian tankers in the Gulf following a missile attack targeting an American aircraft carrier. Intelligence reports warn of further Iranian escalation.

The US sanctioned Turkey's Golden Global bank for funding the IRGC, while CENTCOM targeted Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz amid the expiration of Donald Trump's 60-day unilateral military window.

Following the IDF takeover of the strategic Ali Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, local politicians and military analysts accused Hezbollah of preferring to surrender positions to Israel rather than hand them to the Lebanese army.