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Behind the operational activity on the southern borders lies a daily, around-the-clock war against smuggling. Data obtained by Channel 14 News shows that since January 2026, IDF soldiers have thwarted significant smuggling attempts.

A Channel 14 poll published Tuesday shows that 87% of respondents oppose ending the destruction of terror threats in the Gaza Strip until Hamas is disarmed. The survey also addressed the conduct of Defense Minister Israel Katz, Donald Trump's Iran policy, and calls for investigations into Democratic candidates.

Against the backdrop of ongoing talks between Israel and Lebanon, Hezbollah continues its rearmament and efforts to establish itself in southern Lebanon. The Lebanese Army, intended to be a balancing factor, faces significant difficulties in enforcing order and disarming the organization.

As reported by News 14 on Tuesday, Hamas has informed mediators that it is considering withdrawing from emerging deal understandings, citing ongoing Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip. This development presents a significant challenge for ongoing negotiations.

The Indian cargo ship "Faizi Nuri Aulia" sank on Tuesday after being struck by an attacking vessel 13 nautical miles south of the Houthi-controlled city of Al-Hodeidah. All 14 crew members were rescued by the Yemeni Coast Guard.

Military correspondent Hillel Biton-Rosen presented his assessment of the Gaza agreement prospects in an open studio session: "I do not know of a terrorist organization that threw away its weapons and surrendered."

A report published by Sky News claimed that IDF soldiers delayed a Palestinian ambulance carrying a woman in advanced pregnancy for more than 30 minutes at a checkpoint near the village of Awarta, following a terror attack that occurred in the area. According to the report, the forces even ordered the ambulance engine and the medical equipment inside to be turned off.

The “Birkat Yosef” Hesder yeshiva in Alon More has been named a recipient of the 2026 Minister of Defense Shield Award. This honor recognizes employers, academic institutions, and local authorities for their significant and ongoing support of reservists and their families. Following a rigorous selection process from over 1,000 nominations, 99 finalists were chosen.

Middle East expert Yoni Ben-Menachem described in an interview with Tal Meir how Qatar and Turkey are working behind the scenes to promote an agreement with Hamas, aiming to shift pressure onto Israel via the US administration.

Dave Azulay, an Israeli activist, is fighting anti-Israel propaganda online by refuting false claims with historical facts and international law in video chats with people worldwide.

Following Donald Trump's announcement on the resumption of negotiations and the subsequent Iranian denial, a source close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that there are no official talks between the USA and Iran. Contact is limited to telephone messages between Abbas Araghchi and American envoys, as well as mediation through Qatar and Pakistan.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth addressed the cancelled American strike, emphasizing that the US military maintains a high state of readiness despite ongoing negotiations.

Brigadier General (res.) Hanan Gefen, former commander of Unit 8200, has called for strengthening regional security cooperation between Israel and Gulf states to counter the Iranian threat.

Defense Minister Israel Katz appeared on the «Patriots» program to discuss security issues, including administrative detentions of Jewish citizens in Judea and Samaria. He claimed to have canceled several such orders, but a viewer in the audience challenged his statement. Katz dismissed the interruption as a difference of opinion and cited the case of Tal Yinon Dradick.

Defense Minister Israel Katz hinted that he had ordered the cancellation of arrest warrants in the West Bank, but an IDF Aluf acted against these instructions. Panelist Itamar Fleischman harshly criticized the officer's actions and called for his removal from his position.

Defense Minister Israel Katz stated in an interview that Israel will not withdraw from security zones in Gaza, Syria, and Lebanon until all military objectives are achieved, including the destruction of Hamas's tunnel network.

The political echelon has approved a series of significant offensive activities in several areas of the West Bank to thwart terror. The decision follows a recent wave of Arab terror and the assessment that the West Bank has become a highly volatile front.

Escalation between the Houthis and the Yemeni government continues as the terrorist organization suffers heavy losses. An attempt to infiltrate Yemeni army positions in the south was repelled, resulting in the death of five Houthi militants.

A Reuters investigation reveals that one of the world's largest illegal gambling networks is being used as a secret financial arm of the IRGC. Since May 2024, the network has transferred at least $4 billion in cryptocurrency through a Dubai-based front company to circumvent international sanctions.

Hostage survivor Romi Gonen responded to the IDF's announcement regarding the elimination of the terrorist who held her and Noa Marciano captive after they were kidnapped to the Gaza Strip on October 7.

On Thursday, IDF forces eliminated Abd al-Rahim Abd al-Hay Yusuf Kardi, a Hamas military wing cell commander who also worked as a doctor at Al-Shifa Hospital, in a strike in Gaza City.

London police announced on Friday the arrest of 44-year-old British-Azerbaijani citizen Rashad Sultanov in Cyprus. He is suspected of spying on a British airbase on behalf of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

After Donald Trump said Hamas agreed to disarm, the “Peace Council” published a demilitarization plan and how it is expected to be carried out.

The IDF Spokesperson announced on Friday that earlier this week, Ahmed Hussein Muhammad Kafina, commander of the central camps sector in the terrorist organization "Kata'ib al-Mujahideen," was eliminated in a strike in the Gaza Strip. He directed the October 7 raid and participated in the kidnapping of Avinatan Or and Noa Argamani.

Earlier on Friday, a group of Israeli citizens entered the outskirts of Nablus. According to the IDF, Palestinians threw stones at them, and an Israeli citizen fired a warning shot. No injuries were reported. IDF forces acted to remove the citizens from the area.

As announced by US President Donald Trump, a historic achievement is emerging: the full demilitarization of the Gaza Strip and the end of Hamas rule. In the coming weeks, the organization is expected to begin handing over all its weapons.

Saudi Arabia is preparing for a large-scale military operation against Houthi rebels in Yemen, potentially including a ground offensive in the country's center, according to The Guardian. The move aims to break the Houthi blockade on Saudi oil export routes in the southern Red Sea.

The United States is considering reducing its military presence in Kuwait. Pentagon discussions began before the war with Iran, but recent attacks on American bases have accelerated the process.

During the 'Patriots' program on Channel 14, Dr. Edy Cohen responded to Donald Trump's announcement regarding an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas. Cohen expressed deep skepticism, calling the move a 'trap' designed to secure aid and reconstruction for the Gaza Strip without the terrorist organization actually disarming.

US President Donald Trump announced last night that the Peace Council has reached a "historic" agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip. He described the move as a major step toward lasting peace and security.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the destruction of an extensive tunnel network in the Beaufort area of southern Lebanon. The infrastructure was a central component of Hezbollah's invasion plan for Galilee communities. Approximately 700 tons of explosives were used in the operation.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed that Israel is behind the drone attack on Egypt's Damietta port. US President Donald Trump previously hinted at Iranian involvement in the incident.

During the program 'The Patriots', Colonel (res.) Yoni Chetboun reacted sharply to a serious incident at the Sde Teiman base, where dozens of soldiers abandoned their weapons and left the base. Chetboun emphasized that this is a disgraceful act that must not happen, especially during wartime, and warned of the consequences for Israel's image. He noted that legitimizing such a mutiny effectively...

During the program "The Patriots" on Channel 14, Colonel (res.) Yoni Chetboun sharply criticized the phenomenon of soldiers abandoning bases and laying down their weapons during wartime. Chetboun emphasized that such actions must not be legitimized, as they undermine military discipline and set a dangerous precedent.

The US Army has unveiled an innovative electronic warfare system called "Hammer of Gods," designed to deceive enemy precision-guided munitions and cause them to miss their targets. The mobile system, deployable from naval vessels, blinds the guidance systems of artillery and cruise missiles.

During the program "The Patriots" on Channel 14, Yaki Adamker stated that negotiations with Hamas have no chance of success. He argued that the terrorist organization is merely trying to buy time to rearm.

In exclusive footage broadcast this evening (Thursday) in the news edition, we went into the security zone in Lebanon and reached the Beaufort outpost — one of the greatest symbols of combat in Lebanon. Fighters from the 75th Battalion of the Armored Corps accompanied us as we entered the place that recently returned to IDF control after 26 years.

Against the backdrop of reports on progress in negotiations for an arrangement in the Gaza Strip, a political source clarified today (Thursday) that Israel is not changing its principled position. Full disarmament of Hamas and demilitarization of the Gaza Strip remain prerequisites for any process, and no withdrawal from the 'yellow line' will occur until these conditions are met.

On Thursday, explosions were reported in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, which is controlled by the Houthi terrorist organization. According to Arab media reports, Saudi Arabia is responsible for the attack, though it has not claimed official responsibility.

The dramatic event at the Sde Teyman base continues to occupy senior military officials. After it had already been addressed by a senior source, now a response has arrived from another senior official, who claimed that the end of the incident is approaching. According to the source's statement, many of the soldiers have already returned to the base and a full picture of the situation will soon be...