Security

The IDF is deploying a specialized Border Police company to Judea and Samaria to combat nationalist crime, enhancing tactical response capabilities under Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.

The IDF released an internal Hamas document from April 2024 showing plans to plant explosives near Gaza displacement camps to protect operatives while endangering civilians.

Violence surges in the West Bank as Defense Minister Israel Katz rejects administrative detentions, shifting law enforcement responsibility to the police amid IDF concerns.

Security forces in Lebanon discovered a tunnel in a pine grove in the Matn district near Beirut, a Hezbollah stronghold, prompting a military intelligence investigation amid rising tensions.

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced a new plan shifting civilian law enforcement in Judea and Samaria entirely to the police, excluding administrative detentions for settlers.

An attempted terrorist infiltration near Ma'ale Levona in the Binyamin region was thwarted Monday after a farm owner detained one suspect and security forces caught a second.

Cyprus eyes Israeli defense systems, Turkey shifts towards diplomacy with Iran over the Mecca Pact, and Gulf logistics sectors surge amid regional supply chain shifts.

Hamas reportedly accumulates 250 million shekels monthly from aid trucks entering the Gaza Strip. Despite shock in envelope communities, Israel refuses to halt humanitarian assistance.

Hezbollah has warned the Lebanese government against taking aggressive field measures or attempting to arrest its members, claiming that foreign pressure is pushing Beirut toward a confrontation.

A memorial was unveiled in Herzliya for Lt. Col. Modi Alon, the first commander of the IAF 101st Squadron, who died in a 1948 crash following a mission against Egyptian forces.

Elbit Systems has secured a $235 million contract to supply EXTRA-MR medium-range rockets and PULS artillery systems to a European customer over a three-year period.

Shin Bet head David Zini warned the security cabinet of emerging terror cells and Hamas ties in the Negev. Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered heightened security enforcement.

Security forces launched an arrest operation in the Binyamin region following weekend violence, detaining eight suspects after the assault of a photojournalist.

The virtual US embassy in Iran urged American citizens to leave the country immediately amid rising regional tensions, citing potential flight disruptions and security risks.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invited Anduril founder Palmer Luckey to Israel to discuss developing autonomous underground weapon systems for subterranean warfare.

An Israeli citizen in his 60s was shot dead overnight in al-Eizariya and pronounced dead near Ma'ale Adumim. Police have launched an investigation into the shooting.

Judea and Samaria Police District commander Moshe Pinchi has proposed establishing "Brigade C," a joint 700-800 strong force to tackle friction and nationalist crime in Area C.

Iran threatens a harsh military response against any new adventures, as regional tensions peak ahead of elections in Israel and the United States amid stalled negotiations.

An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna landed in Sofia due to a bomb threat. Local teams are inspecting the aircraft following an anonymous warning.

The IDF announced a large-scale military exercise in the Haifa area starting Monday, featuring heavy security movement and explosions, amid ongoing northern tensions.

A Wiz flight from London to Tel Aviv faced temporary entry refusal over initial security concerns regarding a pilot's citizenship, which was later resolved as a clerical error.

Time magazine documents reveal that Benjamin Netanyahu's government privately urged Qatar to continue funding Gaza despite public criticism, maintaining mechanisms that persisted through successive administrations.

Female combat intelligence soldiers deployed to a northern outpost were ordered to leave by a brigade rabbi, sparking controversy over joint service regulations and operational priorities.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned against a potential military clash with Turkey, revealing that Israel has actively blocked Turkish military expansion in Syria.

A new regional emergency hub for police, MDA, and fire services will be built in western Binyamin. The 75-dunam project aims to enhance security and infrastructure for growing local communities.

The Israeli government approved a broad budget cut to fund military procurements, including 12 Apache helicopters, amid a severe defense budget crunch and global arms race.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled Israel's updated national security doctrine, emphasizing preemptive military action, the goal of toppling the Iranian regime, and strict opposition to Palestinian statehood ahead of the upcoming elections.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has ordered a leave freeze for election day amid security threats. The military has heightened defenses across all sectors over potential Iranian escalation.

The Jewish National Fund approved a 37 million shekel program to enhance security and firefighting capabilities in 278 communities along the seam line and in Judea and Samaria.

The first round of reconciliation talks between Hamas and Fatah in Cairo ended without results, as Hamas balked at Fatah's demand to recognize Israel.

Iran has appointed veteran missile industry official Mehrdad Akhlaghi as its new defense minister, following the elimination of his predecessor. Akhlaghi vowed to strengthen military infrastructure and threatened severe retaliation against US-Israeli actions.

The defense attorney of a 17-year-old minor arrested after triggering a security alert near Wadi Ara denies any terrorist motives, attributing the incident to a personal crisis and emotional distress.

Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi demanded party leaders commit to dismantling Hamas and securing Gaza, while envelope mayors protested proposed state budget cuts to regional rehabilitation.

West Bank security coordinators drove a convoy of Ministry of Defense Toyota trucks to Tel Aviv to protest a Shin Bet investigation, drawing sharp criticism from defense officials.

The IDF and police trade blame over West Bank security as the military prepares to reinforce troops following weekend violence, amid criticism of systemic enforcement gaps.

Israeli police and the Shin Bet investigate recent attacks on foreign diplomats and a journalist in the West Bank amid rising friction during the olive harvest season.

Ultra-Orthodox extremists blocked Route 4 near Gan Yavne on Sunday to protest the arrest of two military deserters. The flash protest follows rising tensions over IDF conscription enforcement.

A leaked secret document reveals that the Kremlin is systematically targeting Ukraine's energy and utility infrastructure to make major cities uninhabitable and break civilian resilience.

US President Donald Trump highlights regional cooperation against the Houthis as INSS expert Dani Citrinowicz analyzes Iran's strategy, rising oil prices, and the risk of escalation.

An unexploded ordnance explosion on the Ramim Ridge killed Elazar Yair Vilensky and injured 24. Investigations reveal the Ministry of Education approved a hike despite KKL-JNF closure warnings.