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Radical Haredim are expected to hold a protest today at 16:00 following the arrest of a yeshiva student defined as a deserter. As of now, the location of the demonstration has not yet been determined, but in the past, protesters have tended to block Highway 4 around 17:00. During a demonstration held about two weeks ago, violent clashes were recorded, during which soldiers were attacked, including...

Over the past 24 hours, Civil Administration forces rescued three Israeli citizens who entered Palestinian Authority territories in the areas of Ramallah, Jericho, and Bethlehem. Among those rescued: an armed reservist handed over to the IDF, a citizen who entered Jericho intentionally, and a person with mental health issues. The security establishment reiterates: entering Area A is...

A Patriot missile battery was moved from the island of Karpathos to Crete to strengthen air defense around the Souda base. According to "Kathimerini", the move comes days after Iranian threats to attack bases used by the USA in Europe.

In the shadow of the growing tension between Israel and Turkey and the struggle for influence in Syria, the army built by Ankara has become a player that cannot be ignored. About 481,000 active-duty soldiers, more than 2,280 tanks, about 1,100 aircraft and a fleet of almost 200 vessels operating in 3 theaters: this is what Erdogan's army looks like - and its independent defense industry.

Dozens of Hezbollah operatives and IRGC officers are trapped in a strategic underground complex, with the IDF controlling most access routes. However, their elimination could force Tehran to respond and reignite the region. Israel currently prefers a strategy of siege and patience, while secret negotiations for a solution take place behind the scenes. A battle that could influence not only the end...

The US received intelligence that Hamas plans to evade disarmament. Kushner warned Khalil al-Hayya that if they attempt to cheat, the process will halt and Israel will be free to act. Hamas has committed to implementing all 20 points of the plan, including demilitarization.

Four years after their marriage, the wife of Basel al-Asmar, who has been imprisoned since 2002 for his role in the murder of former Tourism Minister Rehavam Ze'evi, has given birth to twins. The family claims the sperm was smuggled out of prison two years ago and frozen for IVF. The photographer who documented the birth reported that the mother felt she had "defeated the prison."

Following two attacks within hours, the IDF reports an increase in incitement and tension in the West Bank. Security officials fear a wave of copycat attacks amid elections and the influence of Iran-backed terrorist organizations.

The IDF ordered residents of Nir Yitzhak to enter protected spaces following the identification of a suspicious aerial target, later updating that it was a false alarm. Earlier, Benjamin Netanyahu warned Hamas that if launches from the Gaza Strip do not stop immediately, the IDF will increase targeted strikes against those responsible for them.

The unusual attack in Syria further intensified the crisis, but once everything looked different: 30 years ago, Turkey and Israel signed a military cooperation agreement, and Erdogan's visit to Israel only strengthened the cooperation. The Turkish president was even considered a personal friend of the Ofer brothers and received advice from an Israeli doctor. So why did the alliance collapse? An...

A senior officer in the Masada unit, with 17 years of service, has petitioned the State Comptroller for whistleblower status after reporting alleged procurement failures. He claims that following his report, he was targeted by commanders, transferred without consent, and subjected to a unit-wide boycott.

Fighters from the Duvdevan unit arrested four wanted individuals over the weekend in the Binyamin Brigade area. According to the IDF, the detainees include two individuals linked to ISIS and one suspected of promoting Hamas terrorist activity.

Three terrorists were liquidated within one day in IDF strikes in Khan Yunis, Gaza City, and the central Gaza Strip. Against the backdrop of kite terror, Israel Katz convened the security leadership and demanded to increase the strikes.

In a joint operation by the IDF and the Shin Bet in the Al-Maghazi area in the central Gaza Strip, terrorist Ismail Abu Foul was eliminated today, Sunday. According to security officials, he served as a commander of a weapons production site for Hamas and was involved in preparing explosive devices and anti-tank missiles.

About two and a half years after being released from Hamas captivity, Clara Merman returned to the kibbutz. Today she is surrounded by old friends, excited about her new grandson, and engages in ceramics as part of her rehabilitation process. Alongside this, she warns against the developing security reality at the border: "We must not normalize kite terror and approaching the fence."

Days after the Israeli attack on a Syrian airbase and the spike in tensions between the countries, Barak Ravid reported that Mossad chief Roman Gofman met with Syrian Foreign Minister Assad al-Shibani in an attempt to prevent further escalation.

After losing two friends in the battles in Gaza, the fighters of the "Retek" platoon of the 932nd Battalion are dealing with another tragedy: the death of their friend Uriel Gethon, who took his own life due to PTSD. The friends reveal their feelings of guilt, anger, and frustration with the military mental health system and warn: "The army needs to start seeing those who are alive."

"He is currently recovering": The brother of the man wounded in the stabbing attack in Auja spoke to 103fm about his condition and the moments leading up to the incident. Following an extensive manhunt by the IDF, the 16-year-old terrorist was captured in the Jericho area.

After three years of war: The IDF says thank you to reservists and their families — with more than 70 summer events across the country for about 100,000 participants.

A terrorist attempted to snatch a weapon from a 94th Battalion soldier at Rimonim Junction in the Binyamin region. The soldier responded immediately, firing at the attacker and neutralizing him; the soldier remained unharmed. Commanders praised the soldier for his alertness and quick reaction.

A.Sh., a fighter in the Border Police (Magav) undercover unit, was critically wounded by a grenade explosion during an operation in Tulkarm in October 2023. After a year and a half of intensive rehabilitation at the Bnai Zion Medical Center in Haifa, he has regained his physical functions and is preparing to return to combat duty.

Amid concerns over the use of bots and fake news in the upcoming Knesset elections, the Israel Police has urged tech companies to strengthen oversight of automated systems to protect the democratic process.

The IDF is investigating the death of a 12-year-old in the Askar refugee camp and the unauthorized raising of an Israeli flag on a mosque minaret in Tulkarm. Authorities are also searching for those responsible for an attack on machinery in Wadi Rahim.

The terrorist organization warned terrorists against using mobile phones: "Get rid of it to protect yourself and your brothers." At the same time, Hamas continues to carry out executions to instill fear in the population. Reports from the Strip: at least two killed in IDF strikes.

The delegation, commanded by Brig. Gen. (res.) Yossi Pinto, consists of about 80 rescuers and engineering experts, both active duty and reservists. Lt. Col. (res.) Ariel Lubiner, commander of the delegation's operational headquarters: "You see people trapped, alive and not alive; you have to take care of the souls that are there."

Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the IDF to respond forcefully to balloon and kite launches from Gaza. He classified every such incident as an act of war and demanded real-time action from the military.

A senior Israeli intelligence source warned that without clear red lines with Ankara, Israel could face Turkish military presence in the Golan Heights and the Mediterranean. Background: Turkey's entrenchment in Syria.

The IDF claims that the incendiary kites in the Gaza envelope are not part of Hamas's organized operations. Despite the ongoing phenomenon, the security establishment is attempting to downplay the situation.

Three training bases will be established for armored brigades: the 7th, 188th, and 401st, including stages for professional training and advanced exercises. Three additional bases are for the Kfir, Nahal, and Givati brigades. A senior Ministry of Defense official told Walla: The bases will be built with the lessons of October 7 in mind.

The Syrian Foreign Ministry has signaled an intention to return to the negotiating table with Israel to reach a security agreement following a suspension caused by an airstrike. Minister Assad al-Shibani emphasized the need to seize a "historic opportunity," while noting the current lack of trust in Israel and prioritizing a halt to attacks.

Border Police officers operating in the seam zone identified two Palestinians attempting to create a passage into Israel using electric tools. Following a short pursuit inside Kafr Aqab, the two were arrested in a residential building and transferred for questioning, along with the seized digging equipment.

A 24-year-old man was moderately wounded this morning (Sunday) in a stabbing attack in the village of Al-Auja in the Jordan Valley. According to the information received, he apparently entered the village together with several other young people to shop at a well-known store. During their stay at the location, a terrorist attacked them, stabbed the young man, and fled.

The Minister of Defense accuses critics of the strike on the Syrian base of flip-flopping and backs the move to prevent Turkish entrenchment in the region: "They moved from claims of a political strike to attempts to scare us with Erdogan, it is fortunate they have no influence"

Clans and large families in Baalbek-Hermel are working to establish a joint framework that will oppose Hezbollah's policy, support the concentration of weapons in the hands of the Lebanese army, and work to restore relations with other sects and the Arab world.

Residents of the Gaza envelope communities have expressed concern over a recent wave of kite launches. The IDF reassures that the situation on the ground is fundamentally different from October 7th, while maintaining maximum alertness.

Former senior Turkish naval officer Cem Gürdeniz warns of a total conflagration reminiscent of the eve of World War II. According to him, the campaign will immediately spill over into the maritime arena, change the regional balance, and drag in another player.

Jerusalem is furious over the positions of Ambassador Tom Burke, who condemned the strike in Syria and demanded that Turkey be included in Gaza. Now a political source admits: it was decided to stop transferring intelligence to him.

Iran is looking for an achievement that will return it to the negotiating table from a position of strength, Donald Trump is testing the limits of pressure, and Israel is preparing for another round. At the same time, the Houthis are signaling escalation against Saudi Arabia, and tensions in Europe are rising.

The security establishment is concerned that the "battle of threats" with Ankara could harm the IDF's freedom of action in Syria. President Donald Trump again publishes a picture of the Strait of Hormuz and "declares" it US territory. Ongoing updates.

Just as Palestinian terrorism is at a low point, the army warns that the Judea and Samaria sector is on the verge of an explosion due to the rise in nationalist crime, and the fear is, of course, a total conflagration. Sources in the system admit that the bodies are unable to channel the work between them and fight the phenomenon, which is meanwhile being watched with concern from overseas...