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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has again raised the issue of Palestinian security forces potentially turning their weapons against Israel. The IDF emphasizes that while the scenario is being practiced, there is no intelligence indicating such a plan. Palestinian sources call these statements a political manipulation.

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Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, the Conference of European Rabbis presents a seven-step plan to combat antisemitism and radicalization: revoking permits from inciters, monitoring foreign funding, closing institutions that encourage hatred, and holding digital platforms accountable.

The US President will fly next week for an international visit on a Qatari Boeing 747, despite security threats and delays in upgrading the plane's defense systems. In July, Donald Trump was secretly evacuated from the plane in Turkey following an Iranian threat.

Molotov cocktails were thrown overnight at a construction site near the headquarters of Rohde & Schwarz in Munich; two suspects have been arrested. This is the third such incident in Germany this week. Meanwhile, in Russia, the commander of the 22nd Heavy Bomber Aviation Division, General Nikolai Varfolomeyev, was shot and critically wounded by a motorcyclist.

The isolation of Israeli sports on the international stage is deepening. In an official letter that arrived today (Thursday) at the desk of Israel Basketball Association chairman Amos Frishman, FIBA Europe President Jorge Garbajosa and CEO Kamil Novak announced the decision to keep the ban on international games in Israel in place. The move was decided at the end of the organization's executive...

In recent days, political and media figures in Iran have been warning the Taliban regime about the consequences of the unstable situation in Afghanistan for regional security. An article published in an Iranian newspaper titled "The Price of Five Years of Trust in the Taliban" argues that Iran and Russia made a mistake in recent years by treating the Taliban government as a stabilizing factor.

The chairman of The Democrats, Yair Golan, will petition the Supreme Court after the Advisory Committee for the Protection of Public Figures denied him security. The party released a video featuring harsh rhetoric and an image of a firing gun.

A special drill will be held in Eilat to test cooperation between emergency services in various scenarios, including terrorist infiltration. While security threats in the city have been discussed, there is currently no concrete warning.

Minister of Finance and Religious Zionism party chairman Bezalel Smotrich stated that the army will have to disarm Palestinian areas in Judea and Samaria, warning that the proliferation of illegal weapons poses a major security threat.

The 210th Division completed extensive exercises in the Golan Heights and on the Syrian border to enhance operational readiness for sudden and complex events.

The Lebanese Army is avoiding searches in homes and terrorist infrastructure, while disputes over oversight mechanisms delay the IDF's withdrawal. Meanwhile, Hezbollah is shifting its tactics: moving away from large-scale invasion plans toward small-squad guerrilla activity, ambushes, and explosive drones. Israel is leveraging American pressure, warning that any escalation with Iran will reignite...

The IDF is on high alert following warnings of regional escalation and potential nationalist crime. In two weeks, the Judea and Samaria Division will expand to 26 battalions, incorporating three regular brigades.

During a closed event, IDF officers expressed deep frustration with the policy in the Gaza Strip, describing threats that remain unaddressed. The Gaza Division commander alluded to Jared Kushner's visit to Israel and admitted: "There is external pressure on the IDF."

A day after Germany accused Moscow of sending explosive drones to Leipzig Airport, the President of the European Commission declared that "we must be prepared to respond to Russia's recklessness faster and better." At the same time, German authorities are investigating a suspected additional sabotage attack against the country's power infrastructure.

The Trump administration is investigating suspicions that members of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have been obtaining Lebanese documents based on the real identities of citizens, including the deceased. American sources reported to Al-Arabiya that authorities are verifying the use of these documents by Iranians at Beirut airport and land border crossings.

Within 24 hours, two acts of sabotage were carried out on power grid infrastructure in Germany. In one of the attacks, homemade rockets loaded with explosives were found, but authorities are refraining from immediate accusations. The German government has criticized Russia over a drone attack attempt at an airport a month ago and announced a series of tough measures.

The Operations Directorate has improved plans and technologies for protecting the Israeli home front. The IDF is preparing for the possibility of a strike in Iran and is preparing scenarios for a situation where Israel will have to respond alone or in conjunction with the United States.

The documentary film 'The Decoy Plane', which will air on Friday, reconstructs how the president was smuggled from a catering truck to a small military plane, while 13 journalists and senior administration officials - including Rubio and Bessent - took off in a decoy plane without knowing. Photographer Alex Brandon says in the trailer: 'I've been photographing presidents for 40 years and I've...

The "Magen Natua" post, established after the war to provide an immediate response to infiltration, remained empty due to a shortage of manpower - but the lights in it continue to burn. "They simply left this post empty and gave the feeling that it was full," said Yoav Cohen, chairman of the moshav committee. "It feels like a fraud. Disappointing, worrying and humiliating."

Alongside the Syrian president's attempts to be accepted by the leaders of the modern world, he continues to arm himself in every way. The man who turned almost overnight from a leader of an Al-Qaeda branch into a leader of a Middle Eastern state continues to raise doubts about his intentions. In Israel, they are trying to decipher where the neighbor from the Syrian border is heading.

Nitzan was in labor during the terrorists' infiltration into Sderot when Avi Ezra rescued her and her family from the city under fire on October 7. Almost three years later, the man who led them out of the city then will accompany her son, who was born the following day, to his first day of kindergarten.

Sources told The Economist that Vladimir Putin fears that ending the war without the Donbas region would put his life in danger. Public support is eroding and the mood is gloomy, but Putin is considering mobilizing 300,000–400,000 more people. At the same time, he appeared today at a political summit and received a "reprimand" from Narendra Modi, who called on him to move "from endless war to...

Police preparations include checkpoints, patrols, and the deployment of officers near educational institutions, alongside efforts to locate illegal aliens at construction sites and schools. Head of the Operations Department, Brigadier General Elad Klein, emphasized that preventing hostile terrorist activity is the top priority and warned of potential friction during the election year.

Amid the recommendation to provide security for Gadi Eisenkot, Ronen Cohen stated that there are attempts to exploit the committee for political purposes. He explained that the decision was based on a combination of circumstances rather than specific intelligence. Cohen also noted that the Prime Minister's wife is under a "severe threat level" and criticized journalist Uri Misgav.

An Iranian UAV penetrated the country's airspace and the defense system was activated against it over territorial waters. In Abu Dhabi, they condemned: "A dangerous escalation and a direct threat to the safety of citizens and residents."

After the committee recommended providing security for Gadi Eisenkot, a decision regarding the chairman of The Democrats is expected today. The party claims political motives and threatens to petition the Supreme Court: "Responsibility for his life lies with Benjamin Netanyahu and the head of the Shin Bet"

In a police operation in Tel Aviv and Herzliya, three residents of Jenin were located in a school undergoing renovations and six others at a construction site near a study center. Seven additional illegal residents were arrested and two employers were detained for questioning.

Ahead of the start of the school year and as part of increased security preparations, police officers from the Holon station, together with municipal officials, carried out a combined enforcement operation to locate illegal residents. The activity included inspections at food establishments and construction sites, and ended with the arrest of three illegal residents from the Nablus area and their...

Apartments without protected spaces have become the default choice for tenants unable to afford higher rents. In some cities, the price gap has peaked since the start of the war. A report by the Yad2 website highlights the growing disparity in the secondary housing market.

Against the backdrop of rising antisemitism and crime against Jews, Jewish organizations are calling on US authorities to increase police presence around synagogues and Jewish schools ahead of the High Holy Days. In New York, Governor Kathy Hochul and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch have already promised to increase security.

Following new warnings, the Advisory Committee for the Protection of VIPs recommended providing tight security for the chairman of the "Yashar!" party until election day. The decision now moves to the Ministerial Committee on Shin Bet Affairs, which will also discuss the security of "The Democrats" chairman Yair Golan.

The recommendation marks a sharp turn from the controversial decision made a week earlier, when Shin Bet head David Zini determined not to assign bodyguards to Eisenkot. At the center of the discussion regarding close protection for Golan and Eisenkot were materials submitted by both parties. The 'Yashar!' party claimed that Eisenkot is currently protected only by a private, unarmed security...

An American investigative journalist managed to bypass the safety mechanisms of artificial intelligence and extract highly classified information, without using hacking code but through simple psychological manipulation that left experts stunned.

The 'Democrats' candidate Yaya Fink revealed that while the chairman of the security committee, Ronen Cohen, was denying pressure from the Netanyahu family in the studio, an incoming call from "the lady's office" appeared on his phone screen.

Ronen Cohen, chairman of the Advisory Committee for the Protection of Personalities, which will discuss tomorrow the security of opposition leaders Yair Golan and Gadi Eisenkot, was appointed without experience in the field. Cohen, who previously blamed the military echelon for the failure of October 7, recently revealed that the security of "those threatened by the Iron Swords War," including...

The Advisory Committee for the Protection of Public Figures will convene tomorrow in Jerusalem to decide on the demand of party leaders to provide them with security until election day. The discussion is being held following findings presented by their staff to security officials, and a week after the previous and controversial decision not to provide security to the chairman of the Yashar party.

The IDF is reinforcing forces ahead of the holidays against the backdrop of an increase in nationalist crime. An additional division has been placed on "jump alert" due to fears of escalation.

An Israeli passenger discovered an antisemitic message in her suitcase this week during a flight from Seattle to Tel Aviv. Noa Savar-Dabouskin, a 48-year-old Los Angeles resident who moved to Israel, found the note last Monday while unpacking her belongings. The note, written in capital letters, contained the slur "F Israel".

Against the backdrop of US preparations to increase security around synagogues and Jewish communities ahead of the High Holy Days, a senior State Department official tells Walla that Washington is calling on governments around the world to act to protect Jews: 'The toxic hatred that is antisemitism is rising globally, the Trump administration is fighting it.'

Security officials warn of NATO countries' vulnerability to a Russian attack. The shortage stems from the conflict with Iran. The fear: NATO will face a situation similar to Ukraine's and will be forced to absorb blows from Russia.

The Chairman of the Central Elections Committee contacted the National Security Advisor following inquiries regarding party leaders who are not Knesset members and are allegedly under threat. Solberg called for a clarification of security criteria for election candidates during the campaign period.

Days after the broadcast of the Channel 14 investigation "7.10: The Judea and Samaria Version," which highlighted the fear of a coordinated attack, IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir ordered an increase in the alert level and a reinforcement of forces in the sector.

Indonesian security forces have deployed large numbers of personnel in three major cities. Tens of thousands of protesters are calling for an end to the country's "militarization" and demanding the death penalty for corrupt officials. The demonstrations mark the anniversary of last year's violent unrest that left ten people dead.

After the minister demanded an apology, the removal of the publication, and compensation of 100,000 shekels within 72 hours, the chairman of the Yeshar! party rejected his claims of defamation. The party attacked: "All the warning letters and performances in the world will not hide your failure as a minister."

The US State Department has instructed its missions worldwide to demand that host governments deploy police and military forces to protect synagogues, Jewish institutions, and residential areas during the upcoming High Holy Days. The directive also mandates the establishment of emergency alert protocols for observant Jews on Saturdays and holidays.

"Back then we trusted the army to protect us, today we have an additional role - to check that it is actually protecting us." Dozens of kites and balloons have been launched in recent months from the Gaza Strip, and some have landed in fields and inside communities. Residents warn of a return to the policy of containment: "We already know where this process can lead."

The chairman of the Amha Yisrael party responds to the former IDF Chief of Staff's statement that he is unfit to serve as Defense Minister due to a lack of General Staff experience. Winter attacked Eisenkot's containment policy and the senior appointments he led, including Herzi Halevi and Aharon Haliva, and promised to promote security concepts of rapid victory.

The chairman of the Yashar! party announced during a tour of the south the establishment of a team that will deal with the rehabilitation and development of the Gaza Envelope and the Western Negev. On the team: Head of the Ramat HaNegev Regional Council Eran Doron, Tair Ifargan, Oshrat Gani Gonen, and representatives of the Gaza Envelope communities. "The rehabilitation of the south begins first...

Noa Kirel's father praised the security company for its strict adherence to procedures, and the senior security manager confirmed his account.