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Intelligence officials have long pointed to a "very tense situation," said a senior officer. According to him, the Chief of Staff decided to reduce forces in Lebanon and Gaza and transferred an additional force to Judea and Samaria even before the attack, and will now transfer additional battalions. "The outposts challenge the ability to hold the territory and create law and order," he clarified.

Major Yuval Ezra was already at home and his mother was preparing his favorite dish: kubbeh. But he was called back due to the tension in the West Bank, arrived to handle a confrontation between Palestinians and Israelis — and was shot to death by a terrorist. "We have been receiving hundreds of messages from his soldiers since," his family members share in pain. "We will bury our hero son, sit...

An Iranian military official rejected President Donald Trump's remarks that Iran is becoming more serious about negotiations, describing the conflict as a "war of attrition." The exchange follows two weeks of US strikes across Iran.

IDF, Shin Bet, and Border Police forces conducted a widespread operation throughout the West Bank tonight, arresting Hamas activists and suspects involved in planning attacks. In Samaria, troops raided the village of Tel, the home of the terrorist who carried out Friday's shooting attack.

About 20 settlers entered the village of Tel, where Major Yuval Ezra and Binyamin Malet were killed yesterday in a confrontation with Palestinians. No unusual incidents have been reported, and IDF forces are on their way to evacuate them.

Recent stabbing and shooting attacks in Judea and Samaria may signal a new wave of lone-wolf terrorism. Driven by incitement regarding Gaza and the Temple Mount, and exacerbated by the weakness of the Palestinian Authority, these attacks require more than just security countermeasures; they demand a fundamental shift in legal and ideological policy.

In Jerusalem, it was estimated that Donald Trump would carry out the strike against Iran on the night between Friday and Saturday, but as the hours passed, it became clear that he was giving Tehran another chance. The assessment in Israel has not changed: the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the USA is dead, and the chance for a permanent agreement is zero.

Several dozen locals chanted anti-Israel slogans upon the players' arrival at the arena ahead of the opening game against Greece. Delegation members and parents also encountered the protest.

According to a report in Lebanon, the terrorist organization is refraining from action on the ground, convinced that the agreement is inapplicable. Meanwhile, President Aoun has proposed establishing an alternative international force to replace UNIFIL and ensure implementation.

Parallel to the escalation with Iran, concern about an outbreak is growing on the Yemen front: Reuters reported that the Houthis and Yemeni government forces are reinforcing their positions. Riyadh, losing patience, has begun striking back. Notably, missiles fired at the port of Yanbu were intercepted by a Greek Patriot battery team stationed in the kingdom.

Following the attack in the Havat Gilad area, in which Major Yuval Ezra and Binyahu Malet were killed, along with four Palestinians, Yair Golan and Moshe Radman criticized the government's policies. "Instead of distancing civilians from friction points, Netanyahu and Katz are announcing the establishment of more illegal outposts and farms," said Golan.

Legal experts warn that Hamas terrorists must be prosecuted in a fair process that maintains international legitimacy. "Go explain this picture to the world. We will lose everything we want to achieve in such a situation," explained Prof. Yoav Sapir, former National Public Defender. Rothman, on the other hand: allowing them to live is immoral.

Immediately after October 7, a specialized unit was established within the Shin Bet with a clear objective: to eliminate all terrorists who invaded the Gaza envelope, committed atrocities, and held hostages. The operation continues, and security officials affirm: "We will settle the score with everyone."

Muhammad Uda demanded to document every movement of the IDF, established the espionage system, and was considered the "intelligence brain" behind October 7. He tried to fly under the radar, but a series of mistakes led to his elimination. Now Walla reveals the behind-the-scenes of the hunt, and the chilling plan being woven beneath the surface.

Amid ambiguity surrounding the use of the old Air Force One to bring Donald Trump back from the NATO summit in Turkey, The New York Times reported that the decision stemmed from a "credible threat from Iranian proxy forces" to the life of the US President. The Times noted that this threat is distinct from the one previously warned about by Israeli intelligence.

Saudi Arabia reported an attack on a vessel flying the kingdom's flag in the Red Sea. Shortly after, Riyadh launched strikes on the port city of Hodeidah, with reports of explosions in weapons depots. The Houthis threatened a harsh response, stating: 'Any escalation will be met with a harsher escalation.'

According to The New York Times, US intelligence assesses that Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, unlike his father, is interested in developing a nuclear warhead for long-range missiles. Fearing a commando operation at the fortified 'Mount of Sorcery' facility, Iran has deployed ground forces to the site.

In the shadow of the security situation and the alertness ahead of the weekend, the US Embassy in Israel published an unusual message to its citizens, urging them to remain vigilant and prepare for the possibility of flight cancellations and disruptions. In Israel, authorities are maintaining alertness, but there are no official announcements regarding potential flight cancellations.

Security forces arrested two terrorists in a Shechem hospital who were wounded in the attack that claimed the lives of Staff Sergeant (res.) Benyahu Malet and Major Yuval Ezra. The Judea and Samaria Division is preparing for a major counter-terrorism operation. Crowds gathered in Havat Gilad for the funeral of Benyahu Malet.

Major Yuval Ezra, an artillery battery commander, has died of wounds sustained during a terror attack near Havat Gilad. Binyamin Malet, a member of the rapid response team, was also killed in the incident.

According to reports from Palestinians and human rights organizations, dozens of settlers raided the villages of Far'ata, Jit, Beit Furik, Burin, and Iraq in the Nablus area, setting fires and throwing stones at residential homes.

The IDF has been identifying an increase in the scope of terrorism in Judea and Samaria, some of which is directed by Iran. The last week was full of difficult incidents, which ended in a severe shooting attack in Samaria. Many forces were diverted to the area towards the weekend to prevent additional exceptional events.

Following three severe terror attacks within 24 hours, the IDF fears copycat attacks and nationalist crime. The West Bank Division has been reinforced with an additional combat battalion, and broad operational activity is expected to begin in the coming hours.

Hundreds of Arabs surrounded Jewish hikers; a sheikh from the village snatched Binyahu Melet's weapon and fired. The claims have not yet been verified, and the IDF's response will be published later.

Binyahu Melet was killed while attempting to rescue a group of hikers under attack. He is survived by his wife Esther and two daughters. Havat Gilad leadership expressed their condolences and pledged full support to the family.

A year and a half after her son's body was extracted from the Gaza Strip and brought to burial in Poriya Illit, his mother, Zehava Shaul, has passed away. For a decade, she stood at the forefront of the public struggle for his return, which concluded in early 2025.

On September 17, 2023, the US Department of Defense requested public assistance in locating an F35 fighter jet that went missing after its pilot ejected. The stealth aircraft continued flying for some time, posing a significant challenge for search and rescue operations.

A report was received regarding a person wounded by gunfire following the theft of a security officer's weapon. The incident began when Israeli hikers were attacked by Palestinians near the village of Til.

This is the true test of the agreement: not only whether Hezbollah will be disarmed, but who will fill the void that will be created. Sovereignty does not boil down to waving a flag, deploying soldiers, or words written on a page. The state must provide a roof for the displaced, compensate the families, and establish a dedicated reconstruction authority that will handle the rebuilding of the...