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Middle East expert Yoni Ben-Menachem warned that ahead of the US elections in November, Iran plans to escalate its campaign against American interests in the Middle East. Tehran's goal is to destabilize the situation and undermine Donald Trump's electoral prospects.

Iran is considering expanding its range of attacks to Europe if US President Donald Trump escalates the conflict, according to a report by the Financial Times. Potential targets include sites in Bulgaria and Cyprus.

More than 80% of vessels have passed through the Omani route under US Navy protection over the last two weeks. Tehran is struggling to collect transit fees, while oil traffic approaches pre-war levels.

Moran Tal, from the research department of the "Regavim" movement, presented in episode 2 of "October 7 - Judea and Samaria Version" documentation that she claims was published on the social networks of the Palestinian Authority's security apparatus, in which a person is seen training in shooting at a range, with the message heard in the background: "This land is our land, our fathers built it and...

The 60-day ceasefire between the US and Iran has ended, the strategic aircraft is landing in Israel, and a highly important airfield in northern Syria has been attacked. Simultaneously, the US is redeploying in the region, and signs of another round against Iran are accumulating rapidly.

Turkey's strengthening in Syria and strikes attributed to Israel increase fears of a direct confrontation. Experts warn: Israel must maintain deterrence – but also prevent deterioration with Ankara.

The UAE has announced the suspension of all trade and financial transactions with Iran following the launch of two ballistic missiles toward its territory. Tehran has dismissed the accusations as "baseless."

As the Jewish presence is shrinking in large areas, while Arab settlements are spreading over vast territories, the security threat is already visible on the horizon.

The Prime Minister's Office published a statement on Tuesday in which Israel claimed responsibility for the overnight strike in Syria. According to the statement, Syria violated the security status quo by allowing Turkish forces to deploy on its territory. Benjamin Netanyahu stated that he views this as a threat to national security and will not tolerate such actions.

This evening (Tuesday), it can be stated that Donald Trump has won the battle against Iran for the Strait of Hormuz. According to a statement from the president, the threat of naval mines has been completely neutralized, depriving the Iranian regime of its last leverage over a critical global energy corridor.

The Revolutionary Guards have shifted their strategy in an attempt to drive up oil prices. The goal is to drag the US into a partial renewal of a war that is unpopular with the American public. Missiles were fired at the UAE for the first time in two months, with further attacks expected across the Gulf.

Approximately 82,000 young ultra-Orthodox men have been declared draft dodgers or are in the final stages of that process. They account for 81% of all individuals currently evading military service.

The IDF, the Ministry of Defense, and the Ministry of Finance have begun loading 'Fighter' cards for reservists who served in 2026. The cards will be credited with up to 5,000 shekels, with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich emphasizing that this is a well-earned right.

Following an operation led by Aman and the Mossad, the remains of Yehuda Katz, missing since 1982, have been recovered and returned to Israel. Identification was completed by the Military Rabbinate.

A kite, believed to have originated from the Gaza Strip, was discovered in the Simhoni Forest in the Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council. Security forces and the IDF inspected the site, finding no explosives. The council stated: "We view any incident of this type with severity."

Military correspondent Hillel Biton Rosen reported that on Tuesday, IDF forces eliminated a company commander and three platoon commanders of the Hamas terrorist organization in the Beit Lahia area in the northern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian media reported that six people were killed and ten wounded in an IDF drone strike in the port area of Gaza City. The strike comes a day after Jared Kushner's visit to Israel, which dealt with the implementation of the Trump plan in the Strip.

It is likely that the attack last night in northeastern Syria was intended to achieve strategic goals, similar to last April, when the IDF bombed the T4 airport: to remind Erdogan where the border lies — and to clarify to Al-Shara not to go too far. Since the fall of Assad, Ankara has been working to establish air defense systems in Syrian territory — which would limit the IDF's freedom of action.

Towards an escalation in the Gulf? Amid growing frustration in the region over Donald Trump's conduct, sirens were heard in the UAE - for the first time since July 12.

Following the Qatari veto on the Rafael and Volkswagen deal, opposition is forming in Israel to the sale of ZIM to Hapag-Lloyd and the FIMI fund. Security agencies and government ministries fear Qatari and Saudi influence on the national logistics artery.

A resident of Qabatiya was interviewed by a Qatari channel with the number '44' written on his forehead, claiming: 'This is my fourth arrest, and the first time they have marked me like this. They are humiliating us in every possible way.' The IDF stated: 'Commanders clarified the severity of the act to the forces, lessons have been learned.'

After about three years of intense fighting, the IDF and Ministry of Defense's "budget hole" is estimated at 40 billion shekels, primarily due to reserve duty expenses. Amid this, there is internal criticism of the Manpower Directorate for inefficient management of reserve quotas, with calls for sharper cuts.

Israel has imposed a total ban on all defense exports to Qatar. The decision affects not only future deals but also contracts signed years ago. According to foreign reports, defense exports to Qatar are estimated at hundreds of millions of dollars.

The military alliance between Moscow and Tehran is taking a new form: Russia is transferring drone components to Iran via the Caspian Sea, helping it restore capabilities damaged during the war against the U.S. and Israel. This route, previously used by Iran to supply Russia, is now operating in the opposite direction.

The October 7 massacre taught the Air Force that it was greatly mistaken — and the combat helicopter squadrons will be split, with some Apache helicopters moving from Ramon Airbase to Ramat David Airbase. Meanwhile, the purchase of new helicopters continues to be delayed.

NBC reports that the "backdoor smuggling route" between Russia and Iran in the Caspian Sea continues to be a vital lifeline for the Iranian regime. Moscow is transporting not only drone components but also ammunition, including TNT, allowing Tehran to rebuild its arsenal. Amid Iranian threats against the U.S., a ship was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in at least one casualty.

Dr. Raz Zimmt, head of the Iran program at the INSS Institute, identifies a deliberate radicalization in Tehran's positions and assesses that another conflict with the USA is possible. According to him, one of the paths for escalation may pass through Hezbollah and Lebanon, and not necessarily through a direct attack on Israel.

Tarek Anwar Khamis Ra'i, a company commander in the terrorist organization, was killed in a strike in Khan Yunis. The army claims he had recently been planning attacks against Israelis. The operation follows another elimination of a senior Hamas official who raided Israel, against the backdrop of the continued deployment of forces in the south in accordance with the agreement.

The Southern District Attorney's Office has indicted 20-year-old Abdallah Gargawi from Segev Shalom for planning a terror attack in Be'er Sheva. The suspect intended to detonate a car bomb at the Forum club.

Minister of Economy Nir Barkat met with the leadership of Lockheed Martin's aviation division to discuss new avenues for collaboration with Israeli technology and cyber companies.

In his speech marking 20 years since the Second Lebanon War, Naim Qassem quoted an article allegedly written by a "Yedioth Ahronoth columnist named Moshe Yair." It turns out the person does not exist, and the text is a fake that has been circulating online for months. The incident has sparked widespread mockery and criticism of the Hezbollah leader in Lebanon.

A finding has been brought to Israel and is currently being examined; it is assessed to belong to the late Yehuda Katz, the last missing soldier from the battle during the First Lebanon War.

Six Thai workers were wounded by the explosion of an old unexploded ordnance in a nectarine orchard near Metula, two are in serious condition. Reports of attacks in the Idlib area of Syria, the IDF refused to comment.

Several airstrikes were carried out overnight in northwestern Syria, about 70 kilometers from the Turkish border, according to several reports.

The incident occurred this morning near the northern town. Medical teams provided treatment to the victims, and two were evacuated by helicopter to the hospital. Police sappers are investigating, with suspicions that the item was a remnant of a cluster munition.

Refusal to accept results, a TV channel fostering a "stolen election narrative," and tens of thousands of citizens with weapons. The security establishment is preparing for an extreme scenario that could deteriorate into civil war immediately upon the publication of exit polls.

The American negotiating team sought to advance a Gaza agreement, but in practice provided Benjamin Netanyahu with new room for maneuver. The security establishment notes the pressure on Hamas and is preparing for the next stage of operations.

The two discussed "formulating a comprehensive strategy for the Palestinian issue" and advancing the second phase of the ceasefire. In addition, the meeting discussed increasing humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip against the backdrop of talks with mediators.

Trey Yingst, Fox News correspondent in Israel, spoke with President Donald Trump's advisor Jared Kushner during his visit to Israel. The discussion focused on the Peace Council, the Gaza Strip, and Kushner's recent meeting with Hamas representatives.

A disagreement has emerged between the US and Iran regarding the existence of negotiations. While Donald Trump's envoy claims progress, Iranian officials flatly deny any contact, labeling the US president's statements as 'delusional'.