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Golani and Border Police forces evacuated about 100 right-wing activists from Qusra, but none were arrested despite clashes and damage to local infrastructure. The IDF demolished the outpost and is reviewing disciplinary measures against reservists who acted against orders.

Following the report and subsequent public outcry, the circumstances leading to the controversial decision not to respond to an infiltration threat on the 'yellow line' are becoming clearer. Soldiers observed 50 Hamas terrorists 'training' and suspected a raid. Commanders did not identify a 'specific threat' and ordered them to wait. The IDF clarifies that no unusual gathering was confirmed.

Just 3 months after operating in the northern sector, the 931st Battalion of the Nahal Brigade is holding a tense sector in Judea and Samaria. Between arresting wanted persons and locating weapons, the battalion went out for an intensive exercise in Nahal Kana: "Simulates Lebanon in the best way." The new battalion commander, Lt. Col. N., in a special interview about dealing with the threat of...

According to the head of the Qusra council, the forces that arrived to evacuate the outpost are still in the area, and residents were instructed to avoid "unnecessary vehicle movement." A hilltop activist claimed that the forces "sowed destruction and confiscated everything they saw," while in the US there is anger, labeling the extremists who established the outpost as "Israeli terrorists."

Conflicts in the security establishment and anarchy in the territories are no longer confined to local borders. When an American citizen from Ohio is besieged and the White House loses patience, Israel pays a price.

A new poll reveals a sharp decline in support for Hamas and a deep crisis of confidence in Abu Mazen and the Palestinian Authority. On the other hand, the majority of the public still opposes the disarmament of Hamas and expresses support for Iran and the Houthis.

Political damage is mounting: US Ambassador Mike Huckabee stated that it was at Washington's request that the IDF and police began removing extremists besieging Palestinian homes in Qusra. "These are disgusting acts; there is no excuse for such bullying behavior," the diplomat emphasized.

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee confirmed IDF intervention in Qusra following a US request. Meanwhile, reports from Lebanon indicate an Israeli strike on the village of Al-Mansouri.

60 years since the Mossad and Air Force's "Operation Diamond," in which an Iraqi fighter pilot defected with his plane to Israel. We look back at the nearly cinematic plot, featuring invisible ink, messages transmitted via radio songs, and a family brought to the country under a cover story.

The Ministry of Defense has reopened a tender for IDF attack drones, adding Ondas-owned Airobotics to the list of suppliers. The move has sparked questions within the defense industry.

The US is significantly accelerating the production of air defense interceptors. The UAE presents a 'DIY' style drone. Korea has granted a local corporation a contract for the mass production of unmanned robots. And the fund that will invest millions in Israeli defense-tech companies.

About 3,500 American soldiers participated in exercises in Germany, where Ukrainian drone operators successfully neutralized an armored brigade. Despite initial challenges, the performance of US forces improved, and Washington continues to study the combat experience gained by Ukraine.

A year and a half after the attempted lynching of Jews and Israelis at the Makhachkala airport, the fate of some of those involved has been revealed: one of the main instigators was murdered in Istanbul and two rioters were killed at the front in Ukraine. At least six other convicted rioters are still fighting in the ranks of the Russian army.

The United States is set to withdraw its remaining troops from Iraq by September 30, marking the end of a long-standing military chapter that began in 2003. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi confirmed after meeting with US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper that the deadline is fixed and final.

The US State Department has directed diplomatic missions in the Middle East to prepare plans for long-term operations with reduced staff. This move reflects the ongoing instability in the region and the lack of a resolution to tensions with Iran.

For three days, Palestinian families in Qusra have been under siege by settlers who set up an illegal outpost. Despite the Chief of Staff's directive to "prevent incidents," the radicals remain on site, and the White House has demanded clarifications from Israel.

The mountain ridge, defined by the head of Aman as a critical area for Hezbollah, separates the Litani River from the Nabatieh plateau, with its peak at the Beaufort ridge. The Chief of Staff and the Minister of Defense pushed to capture the ridge, despite fears of international criticism. Some of the infrastructure there served two purposes: raids on the Galilee and dealing with an IDF ground...

Syrian authorities thwarted an attempt to smuggle drugs into Jordan across the southern border on Wednesday using balloons. The operation took place in the eastern countryside of As-Suwayda province.

When military pressure increases, Hamas turns to negotiations; when control is damaged, it relies on aid; when it struggles to protect infrastructure, it returns to civilian areas; and when a halt to strikes is required, it presents a willingness for an agreement and portrays Israel as the one obstructing it. Misery and international pressure are tools for buying time, maintaining control...

The security establishment is demanding 183 billion shekels for 2026, far exceeding the original 112 billion budget. This has sparked a major conflict with the Ministry of Finance amid concerns over civilian spending.

The family of fallen YASAM fighter Rani Guaili is launching the country's first pre-police preparatory program for Border Police (Magav) recruits. The initiative will be hosted at the Holot facility with support from the Israel Prison Service (IPS), Habithonistim, and the World Zionist Organization.

More than forty years have passed since that night in June 1982, when Golani reconnaissance fighters stormed Beaufort in a battle etched in the country's history. Recently, a circle of generations was closed there – a Torah scroll written in memory of 14 of their friends and commanders who fell over the years was brought up to the fortress in Lebanon, and the heroic soldiers of our day read from...

We published this evening (Wednesday) on News 14: A week has passed since the disaster in Lebanon in which Major Harel Birenstock and Sergeant Major Tamir Vaknin were killed and four soldiers were wounded. This evening we revealed in the main edition that the force operating in Lebanon, a few kilometers from the area where the incident occurred, received a series of guidelines limiting its ability...

In recent days, the security establishment has warned about the strengthening of the terrorist organization. Data regarding Hamas's civil control in the Gaza Strip shows that most government ministries and municipalities within the 'yellow line' have returned to full operation. Hamas is collecting taxes, controlling markets, and conducting smuggling to fortify its rule.

The international mechanism for dismantling the terrorist organization is taking shape. Israel and Lebanon have reached a preliminary agreement on the participation of four countries: the UK, Italy, Switzerland, and Indonesia.

Iran claimed on Wednesday that most of its missile and UAV capabilities survived the attacks carried out by the USA and Israel and remain operational. These statements contrast sharply with the assessments of the American administration regarding the extent of damage to Iran's military infrastructure.

First report: The elimination of a squad commander planning attacks against IDF forces in the Strip was approved by the Chief of Staff. The army stated the strike was carried out to remove an immediate threat, noting: "There are clear instructions from the political echelon within the framework of the negotiations."

An IDF investigation into the incident in which an officer, a member of a standby squad, and four Palestinians were killed, raises a disturbing finding: the army knew about the dangerous hike in areas A and B – but did not prevent it. Following the event, the Central Command published a strict procedure, but the hike organizers refuse to change their approach: "Wherever we step – that is where the...

Although the IDF stated it had cleared the 'shed' erected by extremist settlers near the village in Samaria, the extremists remain on site. A resident whose family is under siege reported: 'There is not enough food, they are drinking water from a well.' The Chief of Staff ordered to reinforce the sector with an infantry battalion to restore order.

About 66,000 requests for recognition have been submitted since the outbreak of the war regarding about 43,000 wounded, and thousands are still waiting for a decision or a medical board. Those suffering from PTSD warned against the damage to rehabilitation: "Forced to fight for their rights."

The IDF carried out a second strike in the Strip since the targeted killings ceased, with one fatality reported. The CEO of the "Peace Council" announced a mechanism for monitoring violations and rejected claims of a financial agreement with Hamas. In the US, they recognize the complexities that the elections create for the PM and are willing to give him "space" provided that targeted killings are...

Palestinian sources claim that mediators clarified to the terrorist organization that the US administration is determined to advance the agreement in Gaza even at the cost of a confrontation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Meanwhile, Hamas has stopped or cut payments to civilian suppliers and halved the salaries of civil servants.

Defense Minister Israel Katz visited IDF forces in southern Lebanon this morning, Wednesday, and declared that Israel intends to maintain a military presence in the security zones under its control. During the visit, in which he received briefings from commanders and spoke with soldiers, Katz said he had instructed the IDF to prepare for a long-term stay in the territory, presenting the military...

Maritime exports of Saudi oil from the Red Sea are becoming increasingly difficult to track as tankers disable their AIS tracking systems due to fears of Houthi attacks. This practice, known as 'dark sailing,' complicates market assessments of energy supply volumes.

Eyal Eshel, father of the late observer Roni Eshel, claims that among the terrorists who raided the Nahal Oz outpost were Persian speakers and members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The IDF states that such information is not known to them.

The Yisrael Beiteinu chairman addressed the unusual incident in Gaza reported on the "Main Edition" which ended without an IDF response in real-time. Liberman attacked the government for not allowing the IDF to act: "This is a surrender to terror."

The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories published on Wednesday on the unit's Arabic Facebook page an unusual message regarding the Yellow Line: "It is strictly forbidden to approach the Yellow Line deployed along the Strip in accordance with the ceasefire agreement."

Against the backdrop of a blockade on Palestinian homes in Qusra, over 300 reservists have signed a petition urging the IDF Chief of Staff to take decisive action against nationalist terror. The soldiers argue they are being left to protect a fanatical minority instead of maintaining security.

It has come to the attention of "Hayom" that the terrorist organization has stopped or cut payments to civilian suppliers and halved the salaries of officials. Hamas requested an advance to fund salaries but was refused. Under the 15-point agreement, the technocratic committee will be able to address legitimate debts gradually, subject to in-depth review.

The world press analyzes Israel's economic pressure on Hezbollah, the effectiveness of the US military campaign in Iran, and the diplomatic resonance of Colombia's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.