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The IDF is establishing a dedicated Space Brigade to achieve absolute military dominance in space, following strategic lessons from Operation Iron Swords and regional conflicts.

The IDF announced extensive command appointments under Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, including a new robotics brigade, a reactivated armored brigade, and a space division.

Defense Minister Israel Katz praised IDF and Shin Bet operations against Hamas in Gaza, surprising military officials who viewed the strikes as routine.

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.

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

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.

Hundreds of ZIM employees and Histadrut members are set to protest in Tel Aviv against the company's multi-billion-dollar acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI, citing job security and national strategic risks.

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

Rome prosecutors expanded their probe into the Gaza flotilla incidents, adding Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir to an investigation that already included Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and other senior Israeli officials.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu inspected the new eastern border security barrier project on Thursday, warning adversaries not to test Israel's comprehensive defenses.

Defense Minister Israel Katz requested to extend the special home front state until November 3. Security officials cited a high probability of attacks amid ongoing uncertainty on the Iranian and Lebanese fronts.

Spanish-supplied armored vehicles equipped with Israeli Elbit turrets highlight how defense ties bypass political friction between Madrid and Jerusalem, driven by NATO expansion and Latvian rearmament.

Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Hezbollah against joining an Iranian attack on Israel, threatening a ground incursion, permanent buffer zones, and the displacement of over a million Shiites.

Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that Iran and its proxies are attempting to orchestrate attacks to influence Israeli elections, vowing a decisive military response.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the West Bank on Tuesday alongside Defense Minister Israel Katz, warning that the IDF is prepared for any scenario.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz will sign a six-month ban on fiber-optic and cellular-controlled drones to counter escalating security threats.

A young Jewish shepherd reported being attacked in the Binyamin region, leading to police detaining two suspects, including retired Brig. Gen. Yoel Pelschu, sparking outrage from the Commanders for Israel's Security movement.

Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed to block the return of displaced residents to West Bank refugee camps, defying the Supreme Court and threatening special legislation.

Dr. Edy Cohen and Defense Minister Israel Katz warn of a potential Palestinian Authority gun reversal threat, as the IDF prepares for a comprehensive West Bank campaign.

Ofer Winter's "Amcha Yisrael" party is launching a sharp campaign targeting Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel Katz, challenging their handling of Hamas and positioning Winter as a leader advocating decisive military victory.

Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the IDF to heighten readiness on Tuesday, citing intelligence that Hamas plans attacks during the October 7 anniversary.

Shin Bet chief David Zini warned that administrative detention orders against Jews may resume if settlement leaders fail to condemn West Bank violence.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz visited the Navy base in Ashdod, pledging to expand the IDF naval fleet and bolster maritime security.

Energy Minister Eli Cohen rejected claims that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to delay the October 2026 Knesset elections, while supporting the formation of a consensus inquiry commission after the vote.

The UAE Attorney General has launched a special investigation into a cockpit incident on a Flydubai flight to Israel. Israeli officials termed it a terror attack.

Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that a FlyDubai flight incident was a jihadist terror plot, as a State Comptroller report urges aviation security overhauls.

174 Israeli passengers landed safely at Ben Gurion Airport after a Fly Dubai flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia following a foiled hijacking attempt by an Omani co-pilot.

Defense Minister Israel Katz addressed a security incident involving a Flydubai flight, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of potential election-period threats.

Head of the Civilian Public Diplomacy Headquarters Eliav Batito criticized the government's silence following an attempted terror attack on a FlyDubai flight.

Iran accuses Israel of planning false flag airline attacks following a dramatic mid-air incident on a Flydubai flight that triggered security alerts in Israel.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled a military command visit following a security incident on a Flydubai flight diverted to Saudi Arabia amid suspected pilot sabotage.

Thousands gathered at the Western Wall in Jerusalem on Tuesday for the traditional Priestly Blessing, with Defense Minister Israel Katz reciting the prayer for IDF soldiers.

The IDF eliminated Izz al-Din al-Bik, Hamas commander for the northern Gaza Strip, in Gaza City. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the targeted strike.

The Ministry of Defense proposed updating military cemetery regulations to allow families to engrave "abducted" on the gravestones of fallen hostages.

Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered a general closure on the West Bank for Sukkot. Meanwhile, the IDF and police traded statements regarding a disputed tunnel discovery in Qalqilya.

Young adults born in Israel to Filipino parents are fighting in the High Court for the right to enlist in the IDF, challenging state delays amid a severe military manpower shortage.

Prominent religious Zionist rabbis urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the security cabinet to reject international forces in Gaza, warning against risks to Israeli security.

An 84-year-old kibbutz resident was charged in Nazareth with threatening to shoot Defense Minister Israel Katz over the decision to close Army Radio.

Defense Minister Israel Katz canceled a meeting with Opposition Leader Yair Lapid after Lapid demanded full transparency regarding funding sources for the military budget.

The Israeli government is set to approve up to 200,000 reserve mobilization slots amid rising security tensions. Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stern warning regarding potential abductions.

Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that the abduction of any Israeli will lead to the total evacuation of Gaza City. Meanwhile, the IDF continues targeted eliminations of senior Hamas commanders.

The Ministry of Defense is delaying approval of emergency regulations for people with disabilities, citing budget shortfalls, leaving vulnerable populations unprotected.

President Isaac Herzog has decided to expunge the criminal record of Elor Azaria against the advice of IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, citing the passage of time and changed personal circumstances.

The IDF and Israeli leadership are planning the international distribution of October 7 massacre footage. The move comes amid debates over foreign documentaries and public diplomacy strategies.

With 40 days until the Knesset elections, neither political bloc secures 61 mandates. Internal coalition spats and alliance disputes leave Israel facing a potential parliamentary stalemate.

The trial in the Gaza goods smuggling case is delayed for over three months as Defense Minister Israel Katz withholds his signature for classified disclosures.

Nearly three years after October 7, IDF forces maintain high operational tempo in the Gaza Strip. Defense Minister Israel Katz emphasized military readiness to complete operations as security officials counter ongoing threats.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir declared Hamas defeated during a high-level security briefing with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz.

An IDF recruit was detained for protesting outside the Central Command base against administrative orders targeting a settler activist, sparking renewed debate over enforcement.

MK Tally Gotliv appeared at the Lod District Court for a defamation lawsuit filed by Shikma Bressler. Gotliv attacked Defense Minister Israel Katz and announced her move to Otzma Yehudit.