Security

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.

Israeli defense officials warn that upcoming elections in Israel and the US could trigger unprecedented restrictions on military aid and weapon supplies, threatening strategic ties.

Kurdish politicians have warned Israel that their fragile understanding with Ahmed al-Sharaa's government in Syria is unraveling amid rising Islamist influence and systemic antisemitism.

Spain struggles with artillery shortages after canceling a deal with Elbit Systems, while Anduril expands into submarine manufacturing and the US Army seeks a new mobile air defense system.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Israel to crack down on settler violence following attacks on a US journalist and European diplomats in the West Bank, drawing international concern.

Lebanon announced its military delegation will demand an end to Israeli escalation during upcoming trilateral talks in Florida. The negotiations face deep gaps and contradictory demands from both sides.

Footage from the southern Hebron hills shows masked individuals stealing sheep while IDF forces were present. The military stated the mission was to prevent violence, amid ongoing debates over handling nationalist crime.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich addressed illegal weapons in Lod following a shooting incident, citing Shin Bet data and proposing emergency legislation and administrative detentions.

A senior police official criticized the IDF's operational presence in Judea and Samaria after masked settlers attacked European diplomats during an olive harvest near Taybeh.

The Prime Minister's Office responded to reports of European diplomats attacked in Judea and Samaria, calling for solid evidence while condemning violence. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot also addressed the incident.

Belgium condemned the attack on foreign diplomats and Palestinians by violent individuals near Ramallah, urging EU sanctions. Israeli politicians also denounced the incident.

Saturday news roundup covers Iranian military support for Houthis, Trump's remarks on Saudi-Israeli ties, West Bank diplomatic incidents, and Hapoel Tel Aviv's historic EuroLeague win over Panathinaikos.

US reports show Iran proxy groups returning funds to the IRGC amid economic crisis, while Israel exposes Hamas Gaza revenues and international tensions escalate.

Despite years of airstrikes by international coalitions, Houthi forces in Yemen have expanded their military capabilities, missile arsenals, and territorial reach, presenting persistent security challenges to regional states.

Foreign diplomats from France, Belgium, and Poland were attacked by masked extremists during an olive harvest visit in the West Bank village of Taybeh.

A passenger who helped neutralize a terrorist on a Flydubai flight detailed the harrowing dive and struggle inside the cockpit, recounting moments of intense fear before the plane landed safely.

A German court sentenced a Danish citizen to 8.5 years in prison for plotting Iranian-backed assassinations of Jewish and pro-Israeli figures, including Volker Beck.

A senior Hamas official confirmed that Gaza leader Ali al-Amoudi was moderately injured in an IDF strike two weeks ago, marking the first such admission.

Iranian support has enabled Houthi rebels in Yemen to launch sophisticated attacks against Saudi Arabia, utilizing IRGC guidance, drones, and smuggled weaponry to threaten vital shipping lanes.

Israel negotiates the return of the remains of Lebanese Jewish community leaders kidnapped in the 1980s. The wife of community head Shlomo Djamous passed away after decades of waiting.

A Norwegian teen was sentenced to 20 years in the UK for plotting a contract killing for the Iranian-backed Swedish criminal network Foxtrot.

Two Maldivian pilots detained in the UAE following an attempted crash of a Flydubai flight to Israel have been deported and questioned upon returning home.

CENTCOM reports that Iranian-backed militias are sending funds back to the IRGC as US sanctions and maritime blockades create severe financial distress in Iran.

The IDF sharply criticized Rabbi Dov Lior's religious ruling permitting West Bank olive harvesting on Palestinian land, warning it encourages violence and theft.

Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine was severely beaten by masked extremists in the West Bank, sparking international outrage and calls for a full investigation.

The IDF intervened in violent clashes during an olive harvest near Binyamin, condemning the incident. Israeli officials reported that hundreds participated in a pre-planned provocation.

A 13-year-old Israeli fencing champion, Yair Wilansky, was killed by an unexploded cluster munition on a school trip in the north, injuring 24 others.

Residents of Nevatim expressed deep concern after a shooting incident near homes while children were at Scouts. Police have opened an investigation into the security breach.

Hamas is actively blocking reconstruction plans in Gaza by preventing 3,000 approved workers from entering the Green Rafah humanitarian zone, defying international efforts.

Yair Racheli, the last surviving recipient of Israel's Hero of Israel medal from the 1948 Independence War, has died at age 97. He served in the Palmach, Shin Bet, and Mossad.

Rabbi Dov Lior issued a controversial ruling permitting Jews to harvest olives in Palestinian groves amid restricted access, contradicting Gush Etzion rabbis and drawing IDF frustration over heightened friction.

Clashes during the olive harvest near Ramallah injured two people, including a Washington Post photojournalist, amid conflicting reports from locals and the Binyamin Regional Council.

The IDF completed five brigade-level operations in Judea and Samaria over two weeks, destroying terrorist monuments, arresting suspects, and seizing weapons and terror funds.

Israeli defense companies showcase advanced combat systems at AUSA 2026 in Washington, targeting the US defense budget amid growing export records.

The IDF held its first deputy commanders conference in three and a half years, led by Deputy Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Tamir Yadai, focusing on safety, operational readiness, and command accountability amid recent accidents.

Israeli security forces are conducting extensive searches near Kafr Kara following reports of an armed person in a military uniform spotted near an olive grove.

Bus driver Avshalom Revivo was killed on Route 91 when he swerved to absorb a head-on truck collision, saving the lives of 20 soldiers he was transporting.

The Binyamin Regional Council and the IDF warn of planned left-wing provocations during the olive harvest in the West Bank, citing a sharp rise in friction near farms.